Live Guitar/Ukelele Music and DJ For Weddings
Serving Greater San Diego
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Choose the music you want to walk down the aisle to- any music! I will custom arrange it for your special day, played on guitar or ukulele. I can also entertain for your cocktail hour, and play or DJ your reception, with specialty lighting and microphone setups as well. Truly a one stop shop.
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Nick received glowing reviews for his services as a wedding DJ and musician, with multiple couples praising his talent, professionalism, and ability to create a magical atmosphere for their celebrations. From live acoustic performances during ceremonies and cocktail hours to energetic DJing for receptions, Nick's range of skills impressed guests, keeping the dance floor packed and the mood just right. His seamless transitions and attention to detail made each part of the event unforgettable, earning him high recommendations for anyone seeking a versatile and engaging musician/DJ for their special day.- Top reviews
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Danielle H
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5.0
10/14/2024
We had the absolute pleasure of having Nick as our wedding DJ, and we can't recommend him enough! He truly went above and beyond to make our day magical. From playing acoustic guitar during our ceremony to singing and playing guitar during our cocktail hour, and finally DJing the dinner and reception, he showcased an incredible range of talent. Our guests are still talking about him! His live performances created such a beautiful and intimate atmosphere, and once he switched to DJing, the energy on the dance floor was electric! Every detail was seamless, and he truly captured the vibe we wanted for each part of our celebration. If you're looking for a musician/DJ who is professional, talented, and can set the perfect mood for any moment, look no further!! Thank you for making our day unforgettable, Nick!
Vendor response 10/15/2024
Thank you so much Danielle, that dance party was indeed a banger :) . Great live music cho...
ices too. Thanks again for allowing me to be a part of it, congrats to you and David!
Rachel L
5.0
6/12/2023
Nick was an amazing vendor to work with, and was our quickest and easiest vendor to choose. He offered a full service experience, including live acoustic music for our ceremony, live music with vocals at cocktail hour, and seamless DJing for our reception. Nick easily guided us through the process of creating our inspiration playlists, and was able to perfectly fill in songs that matched the vibe we were after. He was punctual, dependable, friendly, and creative. We would definitely work with him again in the future!
Vendor response 06/12/2023
Thank you so much Rachel, that was a fun one! I should have your wedding on my instagram w...
ithin the week, thanks again and congrats to you and Victoria!
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Sarah E
5.0
8/24/2022
Nick was an absolutely amazing musician and DJ to work with! He played live music and deejayed at party we had last weekend, and everyone was raving about how talented he was. The dance floor was crowded all night, Nick did a great job reading the room and playing songs that got people up and dancing. Highly recommend hiring Nick for any event you are hosting!
Vendor response 06/12/2023
Hi Sarah, thank you so much for the kind words, and congratulations on your anniversary!
Jason H
5.0
7/10/2022
Nick was our DJ and acoustic musician for our wedding, and did an amazing job! The ceremony music on acoustic instruments was exactly what we hoped for. He even provided a mic for the ceremony so everyone could hear. He is a great musician and it made the ceremony special to have him play the songs we wanted. During the reception he did an amazing job as announcer and DJ. He allowed us to send him a Spotify playlist of our favorite music for him to mix in. He got everyone out on the dance floor. He was amazing! I highly recommend him!!
Vendor response 06/12/2023
Thank you so much for the kind words Jason, congrats to you and Aris!
Theresa S
5.0
3/09/2022
Nick understood the assignment with our wedding. We wanted it to feel like a HS Cafeteria Dance and he did just that. He played banger after banger and kept the party going. His guitar playing during cocktail hour was the most perfect touch. We adored him!! He was so sweet too. Definitely set the tone for the best party ever. Thank you, Nick! Sorry the review is so late!
Hayley L
5.0
6/18/2021
We got married on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Leo Carrillo Ranch in Carlsbad, CA. Nick played live guitar during our ceremony and cocktail hour. He then DJ'd our reception. We cannot say enough great things about him. Not only is he a great guitar player and DJ, he was very patient as we navigated rescheduling our wedding for a year later due to COVID restrictions. He responded quickly and offers a wide variety of options - microphone, lighting, instruments, music choice, etc. We highly recommend reaching out to Nick to help create the best wedding and reception!
Vendor response 06/18/2021
Thank you Hayley! Yes it was quite the adventure, wasn’t it ;) . So glad it worked out in ...
the end. You, your friends and family couldn’t have been more fun and pleasant to work with. Such a fun wedding. Thanks for the kind words, and congrats to you and Cameron!
Brieze B
5.0
3/12/2020
If you are looking for an incredibly talented, professional, kind, and enthusiastic wedding singer who can also play acoustic guitar and ukulele exceptionally well, then stop your search because you have found all of that in Nick Weiss!
My husband and I hired Nick to sing and play an acoustic music set for the farewell brunch during our wedding weekend in Palm Desert this fall, and we could not have been more thrilled with the experience! First, we decided fairly late in the planning process that it would be such a treat to have an acoustic singer for part of our wedding weekend, and Nick made himself readily available only 6 weeks before the event. He reached out to us for inspiration regarding the vibe we were hoping to achieve, and even requested that we send a list of songs we would like to hear during the event. I absolutely love music and sent a pretty ambitious list of favorites about a month before the big day. By day of the event, Nick had mastered every song we requested, and he included them all in our set! We were so impressed by this, as it really exemplified his obvious dedication to and love of his work. I also shared with Nick that one of the reasons we were initially drawn to working with him was the beautiful cover of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” he played on his website, which was my late mother’s favorite song. When he played that song at our event, my dad, siblings, and I all gathered around him and sang with him. This small gesture was such a special surprise for my family, because it was one more way in which we could include my mom in our wedding weekend, even though she couldn’t be there in person. Nick totally understood that and it made the experience even more memorable! Finally, Nick was also truly a joy to work with. He was hardworking, professional, kind, and easygoing, even staying longer than his original contract specified until the last guest had left. We were so incredibly happy to have Nick as part of our special weekend, and our guests have continued to compliment his work regularly in the months since the event. We can’t recommend working with Nick Weiss Music highly enough for your special day, and we feel confident that you will be just as happy with his exceptional work as we are!
Carly H
5.0
6/22/2019
Nick was easy to get in touch with, and was prompt with sending over paperwork. He learned the songs we had requested for the ceremony and played beautifully. If you are looking for live music and a DJ, then I highly recommend Nick.
Vendor response 06/22/2019
Aww, thanks Carly! Your wedding was a blast, and your wedding music choices were so fun to...
learn I’ve play them in several pre-ceremonies since. Congrats to you and Albert!
Kathleen K
5.0
5/27/2019
Nick was an awesome DJ and I loved the fact that he was versatile in being able to play the guitar as well. I chose the latter for the ceremony and it was beautiful. Nick was personable and kept the wedding fun and full of great music!
Vendor response 05/28/2019
Thank you so much, it was my pleasure!
Jenna W
5.0
10/30/2018
Nick was the best to work with! We knew right away once visiting his website that he was for us! When I watched him play the guitar, I immediately started crying! He was so easy to get in touch with and extremely friendly! He played live guitar during our ceremony with music of our choice as well as during cocktail hour! His style throughout our entire wedding was fun and upbeat and we got so many compliments on how great he was! Nick made our day amazing and memorable! He kept the dance floor full! We couldn’t imagine our wedding without him!
Vendor response 05/28/2019
Thank you so much Jenna, congrats to you and J.M., it was a pleasure :)
Morgan W
5.0
5/29/2018
Nick went above and beyond.
His guitar playing abilities were amazing and his DJ skills got & kept everyone on the dance floor. When we were a bit behind schedule, he made sure we got back on track. And was able to adapt when there was a bit of a snafu at the beginning of the ceremony!
Highly recommended :)
Sharon C
5.0
1/23/2018
I am not musical in anyway and my only request for a DJ was that he not be annoying as an MC. My husband took on the task of finding a DJ and was thorough in his search. We had a great call with Nick and felt confident that he could meet my husband’s needs and not mess up my one request. Nick was fantastic. He played acoustic guitar before the ceremony and our requested songs during it, he played and sang during the cocktail hour, and became our DJ for the party. He was a great MC when needed and a great DJ all night. We provided specific song requests for key moments and talked with him about what we like. I appreciated that he did a great job of appropriate music selection with very little guidance from us (although I know he would have taken more specifics into account had we provided them). Thank you Nick!!!
toby b
5.0
11/03/2017
Awesome! Ukulele, guitar, DJ, MC, projector operator... you name it nick does it and is great at it! Thank you Nick!
Elizabeth Q
5.0
10/18/2017
Nick absolutely crushed our wedding. I don't know how he is able to play so many roles and do them all so well. Nick played acoustic guitar for the ceremony/cocktail hour and then transitioned to being the DJ for the reception/dance party. He adapted to new situations and held down the evening with grace. I can't say enough good things about Nick and we were thrilled to have him at our wedding. If you're looking for one man to check all of your music boxes for your wedding, look no further than Nick Weiss!
Dina W
5.0
9/30/2017
The perfect combination of live music and DJ. Nick certainly set the mood throughout the evening and is truly a talented musician. Our guests loved the ukelele while sipping drinks and chatting with each other. Perfect for a California wedding.
Janine G
5.0
8/19/2017
Thank you Nick! You were awesome, and very experienced. I loved your live music, and awesome dj skills. You are so good at emailing, and writing back right away. I enjoyed your music, and only wished I could of recorded some of it. But as you know, weddings are stressful enough, but I cannot wait to hear you again for our 10 year. You made the wedding extra special, for the bride walk was amazing. My ceremony was so beautiful, and thanks to you mostly! I loved how you can do live, and turn to dj later. That is awesome!! Your music was so good, and flawless!! Thanks again Nick!!
-Janine & Tyler Palmer
Kevin W
5.0
8/10/2017
Perfect. Nick played guitar beautifully for our ceremony, was a great entertainer for cocktail hour, and KILLED it as the DJ for our reception. Everything went off without a hitch. Hire him.
Nikki H
5.0
6/28/2017
Nick DJ'd our wedding at Leo Carrillo 2 weekends ago and he was GREAT!
We had a last minute change to one of the family dances and Nick was wonderful in accommodating us. He was also great and reading the room and knowing what the "bride" (me) needed- our first dance was a disaster because my husband was stepping all over my dress and Nick knew we felt uncomfortable so he faded the music out - which was perfect.
Nick played great music and kept everyone on the dance floor, we were so happy with Nick. Not only is he great at his job but he is very affordable and has the option of playing live music as well- it was a great touch to our ceremony!
Taylor B
5.0
3/12/2017
We hired Nick to play guitar/ukulele for our ceremony and cocktail hour. He then transitioned to being our DJ for the evening. He also provided some uplighting for the trees at our venue. We could not be happier with his service. Everything was spot on. The ceremony music was just what we wanted and cocktail hour had the perfect vibe. He is a very skilled and versatile musician. When we first met, Nick promised us that he could read the room and keep people dancing and excited, and boy did he deliver. He works best if you trust him to do his thing. Give him a "do not play" list and a list of must haves and let him do the rest. He will not disappoint- EVERYONE at our wedding enjoyed the music and had a great time, and we did have quite a mix of ages and generations.
Jen M
5.0
11/23/2016
if you want a guitarist and DJ in one, nick is your guy! he played classic guitar + ukele for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and everyone gave us rave reviews about his playing! he also lets you give him 3 song requests for the ceremony that he will learn for you. he was a great DJ/MC during the reception as well. he reviewed our playlist beforehand and played all of our top songs to keep the party going. thanks for making our day special and memorable!
Megan M
5.0
11/03/2016
Nick was so easy to work with and is an amazing musician. He plays both live music and DJs as well which we loved. Live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour and DJ for the after dinner dancing.
Kristen A
5.0
6/10/2016
Nick did an awesome job DJing and playing live music at our wedding. He did such a good job playing exactly what we wanted for live music and the dance floor was never empty! He didn't overpower the reception, you didn't know he was there unless he was announcing something- he made everything go so smoothly and flawless!! Would recommend him to anyone who is considering live music, a DJ, or both at their wedding!
Kathleen K
5.0
7/25/2014
Nick played ukulele and guitar for our ceremony. His instrumentals were well done and well received by our guests. He played "Somewhere over the rainbow" on the ukulele, "God Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts and "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz on guitar. He did a great job with all the songs. He also played prior to the ceremony starting. He continued on as the DJ. His music choice for the cocktail hour, dinner, then dancing were fantastic. We had given him our likes and dislikes and he adhered to them and chose a song list that was right on with our taste. There was new music for the kids as well as older music, a great mix overall. He kept the party going really well. He also provided uplights for the trees which looked great. His DJ table and appearance were very professional. We were really happy with Nick and would strongly recommend him in the future for acoustic guitar/ukulele and/or DJ.
Meagan H
5.0
6/06/2014
I hired Nick to play for my wedding and reception. He was awesome. About a month before the wedding we had an hour consultation with Nick. He was very helpful to let us know what to expect from him and what he needed from us. The day of the wedding he was excellent. Everything a bride and groom could want. He was early, set up and we didn't even know he was there until the music started playing. He played live music for my wedding and cocktail hour and then switched over to his DJ equipment. Our guests have been raving about his live music and we felt like it absolutely set the mood for the entire night. Nick is prompt, friendly and low key. He listened to what we wanted and delivered. I would highly recommend his services to anyone!
JANINE P
5.0
9/30/2013
Nick was the greatest addition to our ceremony. First and foremost, his music-playing is top-notch. He played our requests to a tee and played other music as guests arrived that he picked on his own based on what he knew we liked. No further guidance was needed.
He also handled 100% of our sound and microphones. Our ceremony was outside and by the water--a tough location for acoustics. Nick handled it no problem.
He was also, in the best way, invisible. The sound was set up when people arrived, the music was already playing, the perfect tone was already set.
Easy to work with, responsive on email, an expert at his craft. The whole package. Highly recommend.
Julia B
5.0
9/30/2013
Nick is super relaxed and great to work with. The ceremony was so personal and unique with live guitar/ukulele music, we loved it! He was a great DJ we had everyone out on the dance floor getting down. We would recommend him to anyone.
Joan P
5.0
6/25/2013
Nick Weiss is amazing! We feel so lucky to have found him for our wedding. Not only did he perform our favorite songs on his accoustic guitar for our ceremony, but he also sang and played a variety of instruments during our reception and then DJ'd us into the night! He transitioned easily from one venue to the next and accommodated a wide variety of musical tastes from mainstream to country. A true professional throughout the entire process - attentive, promt, courteous and reasonably priced to boot! We definitely lucked out finding Nick. My husband and I could not have found a better person to provide the oh-so-crucial soundtrack for our special day!
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