Dj JPAN was amazing. From answering all my questions before the event to the actual wedding, he was absolutely incredible. He catered to all my specifics and was an awesome MC keeping the event flowing. He picked up on the vibes of the night and our guests perfectly and the songs he chose were perfect. He is so so so nice and will make sure you have a great event.
Serina S.
5.0
Jared was absolutely amazing! He kept the energy up all night and did a perfect job reading the room and playing music that kept everyone on the dance floor. The transitions were smooth, the sound quality was great, and everything flowed seamlessly from start to finish.
He was professional, fun, and easy to work with, and played a huge role in making our wedding reception unforgettable. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an incredible wedding DJ!
Emily W.
5.0
About this vendor
Jared Sato
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AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Your wedding day is one of the most cherished moments in your life, and finding the right entertainment should give you total peace of mind. At Live Party Events, we’re a husband-and-wife team committed to trust, warmth, and exceptional service. With over 12 years of wedding experience, DJ JPAN brings a personable, knowledgeable, and versatile approach that seamlessly blends genres, energizes the dance floor, and captivates your guests as an engaging MC. Together we operate our family-owned business to ensure your celebration reflects who you are—authentic, unique, and unforgettable. Let us connect with you, understand your vision, and deliver a flawless, truly live party experience on the day you’ve always imagined.
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Meet the team
Jared Sato
Owner
DJ JPAN – Your Ultimate Wedding DJ With a passion for music that began in the heart of Los Angeles and flourished in the beautiful mountains of Utah, JPAN brings over a decade of experience as a professional DJ. After graduating from The Los Angeles Recording School in 2010 with an Associate of Science in Recording Arts, he returned to Utah to pursue his dream of creating unforgettable experiences through music. Throughout his career, JPAN has had the privilege of performing at some of Utah’s most prestigious venues and events, from intimate private parties to large corporate galas. Specializing in weddings and private events, he offers a versatile, open-format approach that blends seamlessly with each couple’s unique style and vision. Whether curating an elegant ceremony, a high-energy reception, or anything in between, his goal is always to create the perfect atmosphere for every celebration. Now based in Ogden, JPAN is one of Utah’s most sought-after DJs, renowned for his professionalism, personal touch, and commitment to excellence. His ability to connect with clients and guests ensures that every moment is memorable, every transition is smooth, and every song is perfectly chosen. For JPAN, it’s not just about playing music—it’s about crafting a soundtrack for the most important day of your life. Let JPAN help make your wedding day as unforgettable as your love story.
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Live Party Events delivered an outstanding DJ experience: professional, responsive, and easy to plan with. The DJ read the room perfectly, ran smooth transitions, provided great sound and lighting, and kept the dance floor full while handling announcements. Couples praised the communication, equipment, and vibe.
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Serina S
5.0
7/22/2026
Dj JPAN was amazing. From answering all my questions before the event to the actual wedding, he was absolutely incredible. He catered to all my specifics and was an awesome MC keep...
ing the event flowing. He picked up on the vibes of the night and our guests perfectly and the songs he chose were perfect. He is so so so nice and will make sure you have a great event.
Emily W
5.0
12/29/2025
Jared was absolutely amazing! He kept the energy up all night and did a perfect job reading the room and playing music that kept everyone on the dance floor. The transitions were s...
mooth, the sound quality was great, and everything flowed seamlessly from start to finish.
He was professional, fun, and easy to work with, and played a huge role in making our wedding reception unforgettable. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an incredible wedding DJ!
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Allison M
5.0
11/17/2025
Jared was FANTASIC DJ'ing for our wedding. He was super professional and friendly to communicate with, the online planning tool was really really helpful and easy to use, and he ju...
st added an incredible atmosphere to the reception and party at the wedding! We were nervous about booking a good DJ because, as you can probably attest to, the DJ can make or break the atmosphere at a reception. But Jared was amazing--you will be in great hands if you book Live Party Events! He was so nice and friendly, and truly set such a FUN tone for us all evening! Highly, highly recommend!!!
Diana N
5.0
7/31/2025
DJ Jpan was excellent! DJ Jpan came fully equipped with top-notch gear and even provided sound equipment for the officiant during the ceremony. He was prompt, set up on time, and ...
ready to go. The music was fantastic and truly elevated the entire reception. Just as we requested, the dinner music was upbeat yet quiet enough to allow for easy conversation. Then, after dinner, he turned it up with great music and fun lighting that got everyone dancing! He created such a fun atmosphere and kept the reception running smoothly by making all the key announcements—like the cake cutting and bouquet toss. We are so glad that we had him as our wedding DJ - we highly recommend DJ Jpan.
Response from Live Party Events on 08/01/2025
Diana,
Thank you so much for having me and for your wonderful words. Creating the atmosph...
ere you described is exactly my company's goal. I appreciate the opportunity to do create those unforgettable moments.
Best wishes,
The LPE team
Mary T
5.0
6/27/2025
We had a great experience with Live Party Events! DJ Jpan was really awesome and brought such great vibes to our wedding! Their website beforehand made it really easy for us to cho...
ose all our songs for our special moments throughout the night and he did a great job keeping the flow going for the party. Highly recommend!
Response from Live Party Events on 06/27/2025
Mary,
It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you so much for your kind words and for ...
your trust!
Richard R
5.0
10/24/2024
Live Party Events worked my wedding and they were a delight to work with. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great experience.
Cassidy D
5.0
10/22/2024
Already left a Google review but I’m just still so happy with my wedding so I’m leaving one here too because the songs did not miss
Skylar G
5.0
10/15/2024
Everyone raved about our DJ during our event. DJ Jpan and I discussed the "vibes" for our event and he did perfectly! Everyone was on the dance floor all night and raved about the ...
song selections and the overall ambiance being perfect. He was so helpful throughout the night and prior to the event as well. Communication was top-tier throughout the planning process. Nothing but good things to say about Live Party Events and DJ Jpan
Response from Live Party Events on 10/18/2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! Your wedding was an absolute blast and I'm so ...
happy to have been a part of it!
erin v
5.0
9/16/2024
Jared was awesome! He announced the entire wedding and kept everything on track. His music selection was amazing! Just what my daughter wanted and the dance floor was always ful...
l!
Chloe F
5.0
9/12/2024
Jared is an excellent wedding DJ. Wow! He kept our wedding party dancing the whole night. Very good at reading the crowd. Perfect at gauging when to pick it up and slow it down. Ou...
r wedding guests love Utah Live Events. We have used him for other social events and will be out forever go to. Thanks Jared and Oana.
Carlin M
5.0
9/10/2024
I can’t rave about Live Party Events enough. What an amazing experience!
To start, Oana was extremely fast at responding to any questions and was super personable. Then when it wa...
s time to speak with DJ Jpan, he exceeded our expectations. He was very kind, knowledgeable, and I could tell he wanted to make our day run smoothly.
At our wedding, he was an AMAZING MC. He hit every mark on my wedding timeline, played every song I asked for, and the reception dance songs hit the exact vibe we wanted. We even had a few guests ask for their information because they liked him so much.
We are so glad we booked them. Thank you again for your professionalism. Don’t think twice about booking Live Party Events!
Response from Live Party Events on 09/11/2024
Carlin,
Thank you so much for your wonderful words. We're humbled. It was an absolute ple...
asure working with you guys. We wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Isabel A
5.0
9/08/2024
Jared and Oana are absolutely amazing. Incredibly helpful, responsive, and so kind. Jared created the best mix for our first dance. I really felt like I was in good hands with Live...
Party Events. 10/10 would recommend!!
Heather L
5.0
9/06/2024
The entire experience with Live Party Events was amazing! Oana and JPan are great and easy to work with. My wedding day was amazing because JPan listened to what I asked of him. I ...
danced the night away and loved everything he played. I highly recommend DJ JPan if you want to have a seamless DJ experience. Wish I could give 10 stars.
Response from Live Party Events on 09/06/2024
Heather, thank you so much for your lovely words and for choosing our company. You were am...
azing to work with and we're grateful to having been part of your beautiful day.
Kelly K
5.0
6/08/2024
I’m extremely late in writing this review as my wedding was in January 2023, but I’ve been to a handful of weddings since then and every time I just think about how much better DJ ...
Jpan is than every other wedding DJ I’ve recently experienced! He could read the room/dance floor so well, seemed to be able to get the vibe of songs we’d like for the whole night based off the specific songs we did request, and people still tell us how much fun they had dancing at our wedding. I would recommend him to anyone!
Marilee G
5.0
1/11/2024
Jared is amazing! Prompt, professional, well spoken and fun! Don’t risk ruining your special day with the wrong DJ. Hire Live Party Events and enjoy your event!
Annika R
5.0
10/09/2023
DJ Jpan was great and we had the best dance party at the wedding! Live Party Events was easy to work with and everything went smoothly during the planning and event.
Response from Live Party Events on 10/10/2023
Annika, thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our company! It was a pleas...
ure working with you 🎉🤍
Nicole K
5.0
9/22/2023
If you still need to book a DJ, look no further! DJ Jpan is AMAZING!! First, we had nothing but professional interactions with DJ Jpan and Oana. Both were super easy to connect wit...
h. We had a meeting well before the big day to discuss preferences, music styles, timeline, etc. After the meeting, I gave a couple playlists of songs we love and just our overall vibes. To say he nailed it is an understatement. The music throughout the night was better than what we could have asked for. Our dance floor never went empty. I had so many people come up to me and compliment him. Also, so many said how they loved that he looked like he was having a good time too! I seriously cannot say enough good things about LPE!
Response from Live Party Events on 09/23/2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful words!! Working with amazing and fun people like you g...
uys is why we do what we do. Your special day was an absolute blast! 🥂
Emily J
5.0
9/08/2023
We had a great professional experience LPE!!! We had a meeting before the evening to discuss music preferences. The music for our event was flawless all night!! He chose the perfec...
t music for the ceremony to the epic dance party!! Thank you for an amazing event!
Taylor B
5.0
9/06/2023
Jared was an amazing DJ. I gave him ideas and thoughts on what I was wanted and he hit the ball out of the park! I had so many people come up to me complimenting him and saying how...
great and cool he was. 10/10 recommend booking with LPE!!
Taylor H
5.0
7/25/2023
LPE was an absolute joy to work with. They are professional, FUN, and did an amazing job reading the crowd and providing the best music and direction throughout our entire event. W...
e would recommend them 100% and use them again! Thank you!
Response from Live Party Events on 07/25/2023
Taylor, we appreciate you and your kind words very much. It was our absolute pleasure! Su...
ch a fun and wonderful crowd to cater to! :)
Cynthia S
5.0
6/16/2023
JPAN was amazing through the whole process! He played our songs we did want and it was nice because he played a lot of them when me and my husband were actually on the floor and no...
t taking pictures! He knew how to keep the crowd that we did have going. Highly recommend! Thank you!
Response from Live Party Events on 06/16/2023
Thank you so much, Cynthia! It was my absolute pleasure. I wish you guys a lifetime of hap...
piness.
Nicki M
5.0
6/09/2023
DJ JPAN is the absolute best!! From his professionalism to his song selection to listening to his clients and what they like, he made our wedding the literal best night ever! Oana ...
is also amazing and so easy to coordinate with. Would recommend Live Party Events to anyone!!
Response from Live Party Events on 06/16/2023
Nicki, thank you so much for taking the time to write this and for trusting my company on ...
your most important day. It was my absolute pleasure. Such a fun day!
Kade M
5.0
6/07/2023
Jared’s company is THE BEST!! He took such great care of us and catered to everything we needed and more! I’d highly recommend Live Party Events for a wedding, or any type occasion...
for that matter! Thank you again!!
Sarah G
5.0
10/12/2022
Jared and Oana were wonderful, kind, and professional. When we discussed the music I liked, he came up with the perfect playlist, and was kind and quick with requests. My guests we...
re still talking about how amazing the DJ was the next day. Jared really helped give me the perfect day. I would 100% hire him again.
Hannah L
5.0
9/25/2022
DJ Jpan is an excellent DJ! We had the pleasure of working with him for our wedding and it turned out great! He and Oana provided excellent service n addition to his DJ skills. Eve...
ryone was on the dance floor and we received so many compliments from our guests in the following days. We would highly recommend him to anyone!
Response from Live Party Events on 09/25/2022
Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your story. We appreciate your kind word...
s. It was our absolute delight. We wish you guys a lifetime of happiness ✨
Brady W
5.0
8/11/2022
DJ Jpan was amazing at our wedding! Everything was so wonderful and we received so many compliments on his song selection and vibe across the ceremony, reception and dancing!
He...
was also very communicative, having a long call prior to the event to go over every little thing from specific songs at specific moments, all the way through songs to avoid. He was also great at handling curve balls throughout the day like song (and accompanying dance) selections, etc.
Overall, would highly recommend!
Response from Live Party Events on 08/11/2022
Brady, thank you so much for the wonderful words. My absolute pleasure DJ-ing your special...
day! Thank you so much for having me!
Alix H
5.0
7/28/2022
Jared/ DJ JPan did such an amazing job DJing at our wedding on July 16th. From start to finish he aboslutely SLAYED IT! My husband & I loveeee ALL different styles of music from 8...
0s, to rock, to EDM, to hip hop, and more, and Jared played it all. We sent him a list of some of our favorite songs and let him pick the rest. We had people who did not get off the dance floor for hours straight. DJ Jpan made our night & day with the music and any other special events we will definitely be using him again. And recommending them to all of our other friends & family who haven't hired a DJ yet for their wedding. Thank you Jared & Oana!
Response from Live Party Events on 07/28/2022
Alix thanks soooo much for your wonderful words!! Your wedding was an absolute party! Even...
ts like that is why we started LPE ✨🎉 Best wishes to you guys and all the happiness in the world 🙌🏼
Nanci T
5.0
6/13/2022
DJ JPan was amazing! He listened to our requests and was super flexible with our flow of songs. Oana was very communicative and super easy to work with. Thanks for making my weddin...
g absolutely epic!
Tracey A
5.0
6/11/2022
Our DJ, Oana, was great! We had music at the ceremony and at the reception which were in 2 separate locations, and he efficiently set up in both locations. Sound quality was great...
and he followed our schedule and music selection perfectly.
We also appreciated that he dressed up for our brunch theme!
Response from Live Party Events on 06/11/2022
Tracey,
Thank you so much for your trust and kind words! It was great being a part of you...
r beautiful day!
Ashley U
5.0
11/23/2021
Jared and Oana are a dream to work with! They are the sweetest couple and they took the time to get to know myself and my husband. When we sat down to discuss music they asked for ...
our favorite artists, must have songs and style preference. They expertly mixed in our favorite music with crowd pleasing tunes! I cannot recommend them enough for your wedding or whatever event you might be organizing.
Stephanie G
5.0
10/20/2021
JPAN and Oana were a pleasure to work with. They are very kind and wonderful people who also have experience with Spanish music! My side of the family is Mexican and he made sure t...
he classic ones were played. His music selection was great and my husband and I were beyond happy :)
I highly recommend working with JPAN for your wedding. Totally awesome
Response from Live Party Events on 10/21/2021
Stephanie, thank you so much for your kind words. It truly makes me very happy to know we ...
had something to do with your most special day being a success. We wish you a lifetime of happiness. Thank you again for choosing to go with our company!
Joe A
5.0
10/12/2021
Jpan was everything we hoped for in a DJ and more! Since we were incredibly bogged down with planning, we asked that he select our music and he did not disappoint in keeping people...
on the dance floor from start to finish. Professional, kind, and intuitive - I’d recommend this DJ to anyone looking for a fun wedding.
Johan & Kevin G
5.0
9/25/2021
Jared was an absolute pleasure to work with! We first met up a month before the wedding for our consultation over lunch. We discussed the music we wanted at our wedding and everyth...
ing was spot on. He asked us questions regarding music, timeline, etc. and made the planning process very easy and he was super accommodating! He even was the MC for us which was so helpful. He had a very fun personality which was super important for us to find in our vendors because we wanted to feel comfortable and vibe well with them. We also did the Gold Package which was very affordable (don’t skip out on that package. you get so much for the price) Great sound system and fun party lights to make our reception lively. He did a wonderful job and would recommend him 1000x to anyone who is in search for a DJ to hire for their event!!
David H
5.0
6/17/2021
DJ JPAN absolutely crushed it from start to finish. When he came to set up a downpour started. He casually played music in the background to keep things calm while we tried to make...
the best of family pictures while crammed under a windswept pavilion. I wasn't sure how much info a wedding DJ would need the day of but communication and coordination throughout the wedding day turned out to be a breeze. One thing that was import to us was having a reception that our friends could dance all night at and leave feeling like it was the best one they had been to. This is where DJ JPAN really shined! From the time the dance floor opened up until last call there was literally never a song playing when people weren't on the dancefloor. I had friends coming up to me all night asking how we found this DJ, complimenting his song mixing, and raving about his song selection. Our wedding day turned out to be perfect and DJ JPAN was a huge contributing factor to that. 10/10 cannot recommend enough!
Kara S
5.0
2/01/2021
Best Party Ever! Jared was an excellent DJ and really knew how to read the room. It brought me so much joy to see so many dancing and having a great time at our wedding. Thank you!...
So happy I went with Live Party Events!
Larry K
5.0
10/26/2020
Live Party Events (LPE) did a fantastic job at our wedding! They were able to set up outside for the ceremony and move quickly inside for the reception at our venue. They were se...
t-up in plenty of time, played the exact songs at the right time, and were able to take request and play whatever song was requested before the previous song was even over! Overall was extremely pleased with LPE and would hire them again for any event!
Brecken H
5.0
8/04/2020
We are so happy we went with Live Party Events for our wedding. They were so helpful with planning in this uncertain time and were so responsive with all questions we had. The wedd...
ing was lit and the dance floor was popping the entire night. Highly recommend you won't regret it, Oana and Jared are awesome!
Victoria R
5.0
4/13/2020
They are the absolute best !! I could not have asked for a better DJ!!
Before the wedding we had a meeting to get an idea of what we were looking for and they definitely delivered...
I felt heard which I appreciated My wedding would not have been great without Live party events!!!!!
Response from Live Party Events on 04/14/2020
We are so happy you were pleased and that everyone had a great time. Thank you for having ...
us and for your kind words
Rhiannon R
5.0
4/13/2020
Thank God we hired LPE to d.j. our wedding reception. Jpan kept the party going and Oana takes beautiful pictures and was so helpful with prebooking and post event communication....
If you're planning an event, don't hesitate to book this team!
Response from Live Party Events on 04/14/2020
Thank you so much for having us. It was out absolute pleasure. Thanks for your wonderful w...
ords.
Justine M
5.0
11/08/2019
Live Party Events was the perfect DJ for us!
They were priced very good. Very professional. Communicated very well. Very clear about expectations. Guided the night with the right ...
tone. Provided a fun party for everyone! Whatever the event you are having Live Party can accommodate! Very very pleased with the service!
Response from Live Party Events on 04/14/2020
We had a blast at your beautiful wedding. Thank you so much for trusting us! We appreciate...
your amazing words as well.
Jadie Ann R
5.0
10/12/2019
What an AMAZING experience!!! My family hasn't stopped talking about what a great time they had at my wedding! Live Party Events kept the night fun and made everyone stick to that...
dance floor like glue! My favorite part was watching how much the DJ truly enjoyed his work!! He did such a GREAT job mixing into the next song! It was definitely a once in a lifetime experience and I'm so very thankful!
Response from Live Party Events on 04/14/2020
Thank you so much for your amazing words. We are so happy everyone had a blast. It was our...
absolute pleasure.
Ciara L
5.0
10/06/2019
Live Party Events is AMAZING! Oana and Jared are both very professional and amazing at what they do. Jared kept the party going all night long and can really read a crowd and adjus...
t the music to keep everyone up and dancing. We got the package that included the photo booth and they had many props and a way to send photos directly to guests phones! I would 100% reccommend this DJ for your wedding!
Response from Live Party Events on 04/14/2020
Thank you so much for having us and for your amazing feedback. Your reception was one of t...
he funnest parties we have been a part of. We are grateful for your trust.
Jessica S
5.0
8/27/2019
Live party events was so great to work with! They have a reasonable price point and come with a lot! They are so professional. My wedding was awesome thanks to them! They got a to...
n of people up dancing, they handled my last minute changing things around requests like champs! I highly recommend them and i am so grateful they were part of my big day! Thank you!
Response from Live Party Events on 04/14/2020
Thank you so much for trusting us. We are so happy everyone had a fun time. We appreciate ...
your wonderful words.
Alexa B
5.0
7/06/2019
Jared and Oana are amazing! DJ JPan has our wedding dance floor packed all night long! They were so professional and attentive to what we were looking for! We had a ton of complime...
nts on the music and we would recommend them for any and all events!
Response from Live Party Events on 04/14/2020
We are so grateful we got to be a part of your beautiful day. We appreciate your kind word...
