5.0
Praised by couples for:
Unique party atmosphere
DJ quality
Music selection
Jason Amarante
Northern California's Premier Event DJ & MC
From Napa to San Jose to Monterey.
Travel area: Within 300 miles See details
Working with Jason was such a highlight of wedding planning for us! Having him DJ and emcee our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. He is kind, professional, full of positive energy, and really understands music. Music is so important to us, and having the right person at our wedding was one of our top priorities.
Jason was consistently available to meet before the wedding and go over every detail, from the emcee role to our taste in music. We hosted our wedding in the Bay Area but are from out of town, and that wasn't a problem at all. We met once at a coffee shop during a visit and also virtually. I never had to worry about him showing up prepared or understanding our very detailed day-of plan and the vibe of the wedding. He also worked so well with all of our vendors, including coordinating with our wedding coordinator both before and on the day of.
Jason has incredible equipment, and his setup was seamless. I especially appreciated how committed he was to making the subwoofer work for us, getting creative about how to get it down the stairs to our dance floor. We got SO many compliments on his DJ set, and I'm still hearing about him a month after our wedding! He played so many fun hits and blended them perfectly into each other. He read the room incredibly well, keeping the dance floor full from the first song to the last.
A few things I loved that I knew I would love: twirling in my dress to "What Dreams Are Made Of," the light-up foam sticks, the subwoofer, the dance floor lighting, and ending the night with a last dance hit followed by a slow song to close. A few pleasant surprises were the slower songs mixed in among the dance hits, line dances like the Cupid Shuffle, and family-friendly songs so everyone could get out on the floor. I also loved that he announced he takes requests, and he was always approachable.
His emceeing was the best I've ever seen at a wedding. He was focused, clear, concise, and always positive when instructing guests. He also handled the timeline and transitions between dinner, toasts, and dancing so smoothly that we never had to think about it.
His rate was completely fair, and out of all the options we could have chosen in the Bay Area, we are so glad we went with Jason. There really was no one better!
We cannot say enough great things about our DJ! From our very first conversation, he took the time to listen, understand our vision, and make sure every detail reflected exactly what we wanted for our daughter's wedding. He was professional, organized, and incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process.
What truly sets him apart is that he is much more than someone who simply plays music. His talent as a Master of Ceremonies kept the evening flowing seamlessly, ensuring every event happened at the right time while keeping guests engaged and energized. He read the crowd perfectly, created an amazing atmosphere, and made the celebration feel effortless.
Our daughter's wedding was everything we hoped it would be, and he played a huge role in making it so memorable. If you're looking for someone who is attentive, talented, and genuinely committed to making your event special, we highly recommend him!
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