DJ Sam Vada

Energetic DJ in Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Area, CA

Greater Sacramento and Bay Areas

Service area

4.8

Praised by couples for:

DJ quality

Music selection

Unique party atmosphere

We can't say enough good things about Dj Sam!! He was fantastic. Many of or guests also complimented him. He checked in with us throughout the planning process. Quick to respond. He was on time. He is amazing at what he does. Every moment was great From the ceremony to cocktail and then the reception! Fun, energetic and kind! 10/10 Would recommend! We hope we have the chance to work with him again!

Staci R.

5.0

Sam was the DJ/MC for our wedding and he did an amazing job. He arrived early and made sure everything was setup and got our officiant mic’d up so that everyone could hear him and us during the ceremony. He was great at keeping everything on schedule while still being flexible when needed. His energy and enthusiasm was contagious and he did a great job of getting everyone out onto the dance floor and keeping them there. We’d definitely recommend him!

Megan S.

5.0

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Mixing tunes out of Sacramento, CA, DJ Sam Vada brings the freshest musical experiences to wedding receptions, birthday parties, and other delightful gatherings. Couples looking for an experienced DJ who will craft a personalized playlist for their dancing session can rely on DJ Sam. DJ Sam is known for his energetic and lively DJ performances. He wants to impress the socks off you and your loved ones with round after round of your favorite hits. Communication is paramount to him, and he will ensure you are both on the same page, so there's nothing else to do but enjoy the vibes and your loved one's crazy dance moves! Specializing in pre-ceremony, ceremony, cocktail, and reception parties, DJ Sam can be present for your entire event, so you're only a note away from having a blast. Everything is covered, including audio and sound equipment, and Sam will also throw in some MC services to interact with you and your guests. Contact DJ Sam Vada to hear more about his exclusive DJ packages.

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Equipment

Audio/Visual Equipment

Sound Equipment

Music Genres

African

Caribbean

Classical

Country

Dance

Disco

EDM

Hip-Hop

Indian

Jazz

Latin

Pop

R&B

Rock

World Music

Music Services

MC Services

Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Ceremony

Reception

Awards and Affiliations

2025 'Best of Weddings'

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Sam Vada

Owner

I bring energy, fun, and flexibility to your wedding event to ensure your requested DJ services exceed your expectations. I specialize in events such as Wedding Pre-Ceremony, Ceremony, Cocktails, and Reception parties. Also, I guarantee effective communication between my clients and me. I bring quality equipment capable of getting the job.

4.8

out of 5.0

17 reviews

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DJ Sam is praised for his professionalism, responsiveness, and helpful planning guidance. He crafts great playlists, reads the room, keeps guests dancing, and smoothly handles last-minute issues. Many couples highly recommend him for weddings and future events.

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Megan S

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Sam was the DJ/MC for our wedding and he did an amazing job. He arrived early and made sure everything was setup and got our officiant mic’d up so that everyone could hear him and ...

us during the ceremony. He was great at keeping everything on schedule while still being flexible when needed. His energy and enthusiasm was contagious and he did a great job of getting everyone out onto the dance floor and keeping them there. We’d definitely recommend him!

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you so much, Megan and Harry! It was an honor to be your wedding DJ and MC. I’m so g...

lad everyone could hear your ceremony and that the celebration stayed on track while still feeling fun and relaxed. Seeing your guests fill the dance floor all night was a highlight for me. Thank you for trusting me with such a special day and for recommending me! Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness! ❤️

Staci R

We can't say enough good things about Dj Sam!! He was fantastic. Many of or guests also complimented him. He checked in with us throughout the planning process. Quick to respond. ...

He was on time. He is amazing at what he does. Every moment was great From the ceremony to cocktail and then the reception! Fun, energetic and kind! 10/10 Would recommend! We hope we have the chance to work with him again!

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Jennifer H

This DJ is professional and awesome at communication but unfortunately did not play the music he was paid to play. We gave him an exhaustive music list in response to his request a...

nd barely a handful of our requested songs were played. Instead it felt like he had his own list which felt heavily outdated and didn't enthuse our guests to dance much despite our request to make sure music was upbeat and dancing encouraged. Nice and professional guy but we wouldn't hire him again and regret having him dj our wedding reception.

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Hi Jennifer, thank you for your feedback and for your kind words regarding my professional...

ism and communication. I’m sorry to hear that the music portion of the reception did not meet your expectations. After seeing your review, I went back and carefully reviewed both the music preferences you provided and my actual play history from your wedding. My review confirmed that all five songs you designated as your Top 5 Must-Play (High Priority) selections were played, along with several additional songs from your requested music and the selections designated for the Jack and Jennifer dance. Throughout the reception, I curated the music around our discussions, the preferences and playlist you provided on your planning form, requests from some of your guests, and my efforts to read the room and keep the evening flowing. I certainly respect that the overall dance-floor experience may not have felt the way you had hoped, and I take that feedback seriously. At the same time, I wanted to respectfully clarify that your requested music was incorporated throughout the reception. I’ve also reached out to you privately by email and would be happy to discuss your experience further. I truly appreciate the opportunity to have been part of your wedding and wish you both all the best. — Sam DJ Sam Vada

Stephanie G

An exceptional DJ! His meticulous attention to detail during the planning of our wedding ensured everything was perfect, and his outstanding skills at the venue exceeded our expect...

ations. A fantastic person we enthusiastically recommend!

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you so much, Stephanie. I hope you're having a wonderful holiday season surrounded b...

y your loved ones.

Angela K

Sam DJ’d my wedding, and he was the best DJ I've ever seen! He was patient and knew exactly what to do, even cutting off my cousin when she was about to make an inappropriate speec...

h. 😂 I give him a 5/5! He communicated well leading up to the day, which was a huge help since I planned everything myself. My only regret is not having enough time to enjoy more of his amazing mixes. Though I don't plan on getting married again, I would definitely hire him again—10/10!

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you, Angela. I hope you are having a pleasant holiday season with your family and fr...

iends.

Chelsea W

We absolutely LOVED working with Sam! Beyond being an amazing DJ, his positive vibes, great personality, and reassuring nature made the whole process easy and enjoyable. He perfect...

ly coordinated our ceremony music, seamlessly incorporated my (super long!) playlists, and was always ready with advice or solutions for any wedding concern. Even before the big day, he helped with scheduling and planning alongside our coordinator. The day of he crafted the vibe perfectly, keeping all the guests on track and upbeat, reading the room flawlessly. Sam went above and beyond, and we were thrilled to have him DJ our wedding. We would recommend him to anyone!

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you, Chelsea. It was a true delight to work for you and Anthony. I thoroughly enjoye...

d spinning records for your lively family and friends.

Sofi & Kyle B

Sam was the DJ for our wedding, and we were very happy with his service. He exceeded our expectations, was kind, and listened to our requests. We didn’t have to worry about him at ...

all. His communication was clear, and his pricing was reasonable.

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you so much Sofi and K. I am glad you made me part of your big day. Have a wonderful...

holidays/Christmas break. Best wishes~~SV~~

Jennifer Miguel L

We hired Sam as our DJ just 8 days after deciding to elope & have a small intimate ceremony with our family! Sam completely met our expectations! From the start, his attention to ...

detail and suggestions made planning a bit easier since we were on a time crunch. He followed our vision perfectly, creating a nice flow that set the tone for an incredible evening. The first 1.5 hours went very well with our entrance, to our first dance, dances with our parents, cake cutting and a few speeches and then Sam took over, energizing the crowd and filling the dance floor with his awesome song choices. He captured the vibe of the night, turning it into an unforgettable celebration of dancing and fun that our family has been talking about all week, including ourselves!! Sam is an exceptional DJ who knows how to make the moment special. His professionalism, talent, and ability to keep the energy alive throughout the evening were awesome. We definitely plan to use him for any upcoming events in the future and highly recommend him!

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you so much, Jennifer and Miguel. I truly appreciate your trust in me to DJ and be p...

art of your special day. Wishing you and your families all the very best!

Julie C

DJ Sam was professional, prompt, and friendly. He was responsive and took the time to discuss our needs and preferences. He did a fantastic job getting the crowd to dance with grea...

t hit songs and group dances. We highly recommend DJ Sam for future events!

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you so much, Julie! I truly appreciate the opportunity to DJ at your wedding and to ...

be a part of your special day.

Jones J

Working with DJ Sam was a wonderful experience from the initial planning of our wedding all the way to the celebration's conclusion. He seamlessly incorporated our playlist and eag...

erly took requests from our family and friends. He truly exceeded all our expectations.

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you, Jones. Glad Jennifer and you selected me to be you DJ. I had a great time!

Danielle J

Of all the vendors that we used, DJ Sam Vada was the most responsive and trustworthy right from the beginning. He provided a lot of great weddings tips and recommendations that mad...

e our potentially chaotic wedding a success. He played every song on our "must play" list and respected our wishes.

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you, Danielle! We had a lot of fun working for you and I am glad we were able to me...

et your expectations.

B V

We hired Sam for our wedding & he went above our expectations. We had a bit of a hiccup with the weather, but he recovered so smoothly. He had our guests up & moving! Truly had our...

wedding LIT, thank you Sam for being a huge part of our wedding & being so accommodating! Thank you for creating our mixes, they turned out so perfectly for our performances! Definitely will be asking him to come to more parties we have!

Tony O

DJ Sam played at both of my wedding events and I must say that he was extremely professional. The music selection was excellent and he also accommodated late requests from my frien...

ds and family. He was patient, attentive and did an outstanding job playing for me. I will definitely depend on him for all of my future party needs. Thank you, Sam.

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you, Tony. Glad we were able to deliver the best!

Andrea S

DJ Sam Vada was professional and courteous. He did a wonderful job making announcements. He played the music we requested and kept us on the dance floor. I highly recommend DJ Sam ...

Vada.

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you, Andrea. It was a pleasure working for you and your husband. I had a great time...

DJing for your energetic family and friends.

Crystal F

Dj Sam was very professional, prompt, friendly. He was great to work with from the start and was very responsive at all times. He spent time out of his day to speak with us, meet w...

ith us, and plan to make sure he knew our needs/wants and how we could meet them. He was very nice and a great DJ! He got the crowd to dance and the hits were the group dances! We recommend DJ Sam to others for future events! -Crystal

Response from DJ Sam Vada

I appreciate your kind review Crystal!

Sarah F

Sam was an excellent DJ! He was on time and prepared for our wedding. He covered every detail and had amazing communication before and during the event! We recommend him to all our...

friends!! He also created the BEST dance playlist for our reception. Everyone loved him!

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you, Sarah. You and your guests were fun and energetic and that made my job easier.

Joseph T

Sam was wonderful, he played to the demographic without any guidance and let the children sing karaoke using his microphone. We would use him again for our future events. We have a...

lready recommended him to our friends.

Response from DJ Sam Vada

Thank you sir. I had fun working for you. I appreciate you.

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PO Box 1841 Woodbridge, CA 95258, Greater Sacramento Area, CA

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(951) 768-4179

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