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$1,850 starting price
AWARD WINNER (2X)
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DJ James Vincent is a Kailua, HI-based DJ specializing in weddings and milestone events. James is a seasoned professional with worldwide experience and multiple prestigious awards to his name. Entertaining is second nature to him, and he loves nothing more than vibing with a crowd through the power of music.
DJ James Vincent spent over 15 years performing in major US and international cities before relocating to Honolulu. He has prepared playlists for every occasion and knows exactly how to tailor his selection to flow with your unique style. If you’re unsure what you’re looking for, he can help you choose the perfect mix from his extensive music library, finding the perfect sound for your occasion.
Book a consultation with DJ James Vincent to start planning an unforgettable evening of wedding entertainment. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the various packages and discuss your needs and expectations. Vincent offers MC services and ambient uplighting to set the atmosphere for your celebration. He uses a Serato setup with over 500 GB of MP3s and 30,000 pieces of vinyl for a top-of-the-line audio experience.
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5.0
out of 5.023 reviews
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DJ James Vincent consistently received high praise from multiple reviewers for his exceptional DJ services during weddings. Reviewers were impressed by his professionalism, flexibility, and ability to create a lively atmosphere on the dance floor with a diverse selection of music. James was commended for his communication skills, helpfulness, and attention to detail in planning and executing weddings, making him a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a talented and engaging DJ for their special day.Review photos
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Joyce K
5.0
1/15/2025
James was fantastic to work with from start to finish. He was communicative, organized, and incredibly flexible with our requests, making the planning process so much easier. He had super straightforward instructions on how to submit our song choices and helped us with any questions along the way. On the day of the wedding, he exceeded all expectations—his song selections kept the dance floor packed, and guests couldn’t stop complimenting the music. He really knew how to read the room and create the perfect atmosphere. Beyond his talent, he’s just a great guy overall, and we’re so glad we chose him to be part of our special day. Highly recommended!
response 01/17/2025
Thanks so much Joyce! You & Ronnie were fantastic to work with too! I loved your music c...
hoices! It was great to see you both --along with all your family & friends --constantly on the dance floor. Great energy from you & all your guests from start to finish!
Thanks again for having me play a part in your special day!
Galu P
5.0
1/13/2025
Man where do I start?! Needed a DJ after firing one, 1 week prior to wedding day july 2024. Hands down BEST DJ I’ve came across in my 29 years living. Mr. James Vincent really brought his A Game & knocked it out the park. My family is from the North Shore of Oahu, Kahana. They NEVER have experienced a DJ mash up of all genres of music. DJ James got taste, flavor, variety, culture and vibes. Most professional and responsible DJ hired to turn it up and shut it down.
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Misoon M
5.0
1/06/2025
We can’t thank Dj James enough! Our wedding planning was done in less than 3 months and Dj James was recommending to us through our planner. He was also super patient and helpful with our requests. We weren’t picky and let him know our vibe and ideas and he executed our dream playlist for us. We loved his vibe and energy he kept our wedding flowing and knew exactly what music to play to get our guests dancing.
Kelsey N
5.0
1/04/2025
DJ James Vincent did our wedding in June 2024 and he was the best DJ I have ever experienced. The music was so good we couldn't and didn't want to stop dancing. He is very talented and good at reading the crowd...the dance floor was legit never empty. He was hands down better than all the bar and concert DJs I have experienced and I would hire him again in a heart beat.
Kelsie C
5.0
1/04/2025
We had the absolute pleasure of having DJ James Vincent as our wedding DJ at Kualoa Ranch this past May, and he was incredible! From start to finish, he exceeded all of our expectations. His music choices kept the energy alive and the dance floor packed all night long. He also has a great sense of humor, which added such a fun and relaxed vibe to the evening.
Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how much they loved him and how he truly made the night unforgettable. If you’re looking for a DJ who’s professional, talented, and knows how to make your event unforgettable, we can’t recommend DJ James Vincent enough!
Mahalo nui loa for making our special day perfect!
Emily B
5.0
9/23/2024
I cannot say enough good things about DJ James! We hired him as our wedding DJ and we are so thankful we did because he made the atmosphere perfect at every step of the night. His music knowledge is unmatched, and he is so great at mixing songs together. All of our friends were asking for the playlist at the end of the night because it was so good!!
Shiseido L
5.0
7/01/2024
He was very professional and also very fun. He was very lively and not a dull moment at all during our reception.
Cannon C
5.0
6/18/2024
From our first call with James we knew we made the right choice. He was responsive and flexible to make sure we felt great about the night. James read the crowd and knew which songs to play based off of that. He was great with introducing everyone as well as timing for when to start speeches, do our first dance, all of that. We have no regrets with having James as our DJ. Very satisfied!!
Clarice L
5.0
5/22/2024
DJ James 10000/10!! When I tell you DJ James brought the vibes, the did BROUGHT them. We had the best time at our wedding and so did our guests, the dance floor was FULL the entire night.
From our very first phone call James was professional and super personable! He knew exactly what to do and was incredibly prepared. When I had told him I was Filipino he knew exactly what songs to play and did my family LOVE it.
The best part about James is that he can handle ANY situation. He was incredible at cues and filling the space when needed. I completely trusted James and he really brought the fun out in everyone.
If heʻs available, do not walk RUN to book DJ James. Mahalo for the best wedding ever!!
Al H
5.0
4/29/2024
We were absolutely blown away by the service we received from DJ James. The wireless set up for our ceremony was perfect, his timing and pre-ceremony check in was perfect, the songs and energy he brought out to the dance floor. perfect! I can not say enough good things about how DJ James made our special day a party to remember. There wasn't a minute that our dance floor didn't have a crowd on it. We asked for an even mixture of cumbias and 80s freestyle and boy did he deliver. As far as we, our family and our wedding party are concerned DJ James is the THE BEST DJ ON OAHU!
Words cannot express how happy we are.
Al and Jas
Tiffany G
5.0
3/27/2024
We hired DJ James as our wedding DJ and we could not be any happier that we did! DJ James is fun, energetic and a true professional. He knows how to read a crowd and keep the energy and atmosphere lively.
DJ James is so kind, humble and fun. He also MC’ed and made our wedding day so easy. He is accommodating and truly a pleasure to work with. Thank you DJ James! Our guests still rave about how fun and awesome our wedding was, notably the DJ behind it all!
response 04/18/2024
Tiffany & Colin,
I’m so glad you guys were happy with everything I provided and that every...
one had such a good time!!
The weather was perfect — even by Hawaii standards. You both looked amazing! Everyone was a whole lot of fun and ready to party!!
It’s awesome to see you still posting pics on Instagram 2 months later!
Wishing you both a lot of love and luck in your new life together!!!
All the best,
James
Kim T
5.0
3/13/2024
We got married mid-July in Kaneohe. DJ James was accommodating, very responsive and professional. He met with us a number of times to discuss timeline, details regarding the entire event, and music preferences. He kept the MCing portions to a minimum per our request and made appropriate and timely announcements. The lighting was nice and set the atmosphere. He did a great job and we had an amazing time dancing the night away. Everyone had a blast! I would definitely recommend him for your wedding or any other event.
response 04/18/2024
Kim & Jacob,
It may have been a cloudy day in Kaneohe but the raindrops held off just enou...
gh for your ceremony with the amazing Ko’olau mountains behind you!!
Also amazing were all the dance moves you & your friends were doing inside the ballroom!
I’m very happy to hear that you’re pleased with everything I did to help with your wedding.
Thank You again for having me and wishing you both all the best and many happy, healthy years together!!
James
Stephanie W
5.0
3/07/2024
DJ James Vincent is top notch!
His services are the best bang for the buck! He provided more hours/time for the event. He tailors music selection to the audience and creates/blends/overlaps music. He provided all requested songs, even foreign and older songs. There is a variety of services that he brings to the table, such as equipment, music collection, MC and lighting. His level of customer service, professionalism, responsiveness and attention to detail is top notch. He’s a great communication, is responsive, is intelligent, know what would be a good fit, competent, follows through, a good speaker (articulate, clear, very smooth and natural), and is professional, yet personable, and fun where he lightens up the mood with his humor. He’s flexible and adaptable to meet the needs and roll with the punches and any last minute changes.
His DJ booth operated on battery outside so he is not limited to constantly be plugged into a power source. His DJ booth was very stylish, elegant and esthetically appealing; it wasn’t just equipment on a table with wires all over the place. Everything was hidden. He provided microphone and enhanced the live instruments’ performance and worked together with the musicians and singer as well as their equipment. He provided the microphones for the wedding ceremony. He provided lighting at the reception for the dancefloor, where the bride/groom were sitting, and the lights danced across the entire room, so when the main lights went out the aesthetic lighting further enhanced the décor and served functionality as well.
He cut specific parts out of 5 different songs and put them together to make one medley compilation recording that we used for the first dance as husband and wife. He provided it early so that the bride and groom had time to practice their dance to the actual audio that would play at the reception.
Upon connecting with DJ James Vincent, we text messaged to get the event info packet via e-mail and to set up a telephone appointment a few weeks prior to the wedding to review the packet and ask any questions. We communicated primarily through e-mail and text messages and his responses were always timely if not immediate.
We had a packed program with multiple updates including the day of the event. He was able to hang with all the different activities and changes. He went over how to say everyone’s name properly (pronunciation) and how would like them introduced (formally vs. informally), he even practiced saying everyone’s names. While others with microphone time butchered names, the DJ did great with the names.
Even though we had a lot of planning. What truly made things perfect and the overall event a success was in the execution and follow-through. Even the last minute changes were implemented. All messages to the guests were delivered at the correct times. Doubling as the MC, he was essential in keeping the program on track time-wise. Even though our program had very tight windows and we had a LOT of stuff to cover. The event was amazing! DJ James Vincent being the DJ AND MC for the event played an enormous roll in that. The success of the night wouldn’t have been possible without him, he was a key player who we relied on heavily.
DJ James Vincent was recommended to us by another impressive DJ who was unavailable for our event. So even among DJs in the profession he is recommended.
response 04/18/2024
Stephanie,
WOW!!! This is some review! Thank you very much for all the compliments and ki...
nd words!!!
Thank YOU for all your help acting as wedding planner before and during you Mom & new Step-Dad’s big day! I recognize that you really put in a lot of work & effort to ensure they had an amazing wedding —and it was! So crazy to look back and realize it all came together in about a month.
Thank You & Wily and Guilly & Bill very much for putting your faith in me and selecting me to play a part in their special day!
Wishing the newlyweds and the whole family lots of love and luck and many more happy memories to be made in the years to come!
All the best,
James
Garrett Y
5.0
12/21/2023
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Our wedding coordinator recommended DJ James Vincent and we are so glad that she did because he was super easy to work with and his playlists were absolutely fire. He didn't play any songs that we did not want, and he helped keep the flow of our wedding going right along perfectly. His mixes brought joy to everyones ears! He got everyone and kept everyone out on the dance floor the entire time because he had an unreal upbeat energy and amazing vibe. Everyone loved him and so did we. I would book him 100 times over again.
Christina F
5.0
11/28/2023
James was wonderful to work with and brought such a fun charismatic energy to your wedding. He was professional, on time, listened to our needs and wants and delivered exceptional service. Very personable and kind and kept us on track for pocking out songs, keeping our guests organized and gave out great directions. If you're looking for an easy going DJ look no further. Thank you so much!
response 11/29/2023
Hey Christina!
It was definitely a beautiful day at Moana Surfrider.
Thank You & Aaron ver...
y much for having me play a part in your day!
All the best,
James
Joshua F
5.0
11/22/2023
James was an amazing DJ, we got so many compliments from our guests impressed by his level of talent. In addition to his ability as a DJ, he aided us on our wedding day by announcing different parts of the agenda in a fun way and being able to hook up video through his sound system so eveyone could hear. He was an amazing find! I highly recommend him.
response 11/29/2023
Joshua & Erica— it was a whole lot of fun working with you both and helping make your wedd...
ing a great day!!
Thanks very much for having me as your DJ!!!
💜🤙😎🤙💜
Katie B
5.0
8/30/2023
Working with DJ James Vincent for our wedding was so easy. He was quick to communicate and set up a future call to discus music tastes. He was very helpful in preparing for the music selection pre wedding, and kept things running smoothly the day of the wedding. He was very personable and easy to be around. I did all the planning and coordination for my wedding, and he really helped take a weight off my shoulders knowing that all the music/ MC responsibilities were taken care of. He made the experience seamless.
My husband and I loved all the music he played, and our guest did too. The dance floor was hopping for the entire time. It was so fun.
Paulette B
5.0
7/20/2023
DJ James Vincent was honestly one of the best parts of planning our wedding!! He was so responsive and helpful with any questions we had. He also served as an amazing MC. Words cannot explain how good he did!! He had everyone on the dance floor and everything transitioned seamlessly. No need to look any longer , book him ASAP you won’t regret it!!!
Jason L
5.0
7/02/2023
Our experience with James for our wedding at Halekulani was great. James was very professional, he replied email or messages quickly and sent over notes right after our phone call. He had a music sheet and went over the details with us multiple times before our wedding. He arrived on time on that day and followed our agreement. Overall I was very happy to hire James as our DJ/EMC, strongly recommend.
Tiana A
5.0
5/29/2023
Dj James was the perfect DJ for our wedding. The initial DJ we booked flaked but luckily a friend referred DJ James to us. With less than 2 weeks until the wedding, he was able to work with our music selections and genres and had the dance floor packed all night. Definitely a highlight of our night!
response 11/29/2023
Tiana & Jazmine — i said it from the first phone call — i think it was meant to be—lol! I ...
had soooo much fun on our calls and your wedding was definitely #LIT🔥🔥🔥 Congrats & Mahalo for having me play a part in your very special day!
💜🤙😎🤙💜
Maisie J
5.0
5/24/2023
James was so pleasant to work with and an overall genuine person. Our guests LOVED the music he played for our reception which took our suggestions and favorite songs + his expertise. He kept everyone dancing for hours. Book him!!
response 05/25/2023
It was a pleasure working with you over the last year to make your wedding such a great ti...
me! You & Liam and your guests were a lot of fun and I’m so glad to hear everyone had such an awesome time! Wishing you & Liam an amazing Hawaiian Honeymoon and many happy healthy years together!!!
Lori L
5.0
5/19/2023
DJ JVC, not only programmed all the incredible music, he also did all the lighting, and recorded all the speeches (Something he did on his own... We didn't ask him to do this.) This was life-saving because the videographer lost the best man speech footage and if it wasn't for James we wouldn't have been able to hear it again.
response 12/23/2023
Lori - I can't say thank you enough. You've hired and referred me on too many events to co...
unt. A great number of the biggest events of my career I owe to you telling the client "James is the DJ you want!" -- and one of those was your own wedding!
Thank you! Thank You!! THANK YOU!!!
Nick W
5.0
3/23/2023
DJ James Vincent was the best decision we made when it came to our wedding! At first I thought I was biased because it was my own wedding, but everyone that attended the wedding kept bringing up how amazing the music, entertainment, and speeches were from our DJ. DJ James provided an amazing soundtrack, set up, and lighting system. He was also very active being a great wedding host, and is comfortable speaking in front of others making announcements throughout the wedding to keep everything on schedule. No matter your style or taste in Music, DJ James provides the highest class of entertainment!
response 12/23/2023
Nick - I know I responded to your review on other platforms months ago but I want to say t...
hanks again here.
It’s only a few weeks until the 1 year anniversary for you & Sue — seems like it was just a few weeks ago we met for the first time in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel lobby.
Yours was my first wedding of 2023 and it was an amazing kick off to an awesome year!!!
Once again Thanks so much to you & Sue for having me play a part in your wedding.
You & your guests were amazing to play for—all ages, all on the dance floor from start to finish, all loving the old school right up to the latest hits.
Wishing you both a wonderful new life and many happy healthy years together!!!
All the best,
James
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