4.9 out of 5 stars and 44 reviews Best of Weddings (1x).
4.9
(44)Honolulu, Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Big Island
About this vendor
I'm Roman Candles, former host of The Morning Jive Thursdays 6-9am on 90.3 KTUH FM.
When I'm not mixing a funky set on air or around Honolulu's night scene, I'm available to rock Oahu weddings, proms, graduations, corporate and private events.
Call now and let's start planning your dream party!
Details
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- African
- Arabic
- Bluegrass
- Bollywood
- Caribbean
- Celtic
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Planning
- Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
Reviews
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4.9
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I could not say enough amazing things about DJ Roman. My wedding was 11/7/2025 and we had a lot of different mixes of music. My husbands family is Polish so we wanted to mix as much music together as possible without it creating a pause in the dancing. DJ Roman KILLED IT! Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. All my guests said how amazing he was. He is super easy and amazing to communicate with. 10/10 recommend hiring him for your next event!!!!!!
DJ Roman Candles is the man! I seriously do not have words for how epic our dancefloor was at our wedding. He came over to big island, asked a lot of questions and was super organized. We had some added components to our wedding that Roman had to coordinate with announcements and he did great. But the music selection was incredible! I've had people of all ages ask me how he knew to play their favorite music, I don't know how he appealed to everyone's taste, but I can only assume he's a wizard. He kept the energy and beats high, but has a very calm presence that put us at ease. 1000000% hire Roman!
Good vibes and great emceeing from Roman! And, importantly, he kept the party going! We had different age groups represented and he often had * everyone * on the dance floor.
Roman was very kind and easy to work with. We appreciated his flexibility and understanding throughout the process
DJ Roman is the best!! I recently used his services for my wedding and I could not recommend him more.
From the get go he was professional and communicative. He provides a website which allows you to build your timeline and music choices with so much ease and flexibility, which he then follows up on with a check in call. Between the two processes it's clear he just wants to deliver exactly what you are hoping for, and he absolutely did.
The dance floor was never empty and his MCing added a special flair to the night. He delivered above expectations on all fronts. He's such an awesome character, it's like he was part of the party. We and the guests are still talking about how great he was! I even had another bride at a random bar come up to me raving about him after she overheard me say his name a couple of days before the wedding.
I absolutely recommend using DJ Roman!
We recently had the pleasure of having Roman at our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. From start to finish, he demonstrated incredible organization, utilizing his own app to ensure that everything went smoothly. Communication with him was seamless; he was always prompt in his responses and made sure to understand our preferences and needs.
On the day of the wedding, Roman was timely and came fully prepared with all the special hookups, ensuring top-notch sound quality and a flawless setup. His professionalism and attention to detail were evident throughout the event.
But most importantly, he kept the party going all night long! His music selection was perfect, and he knew exactly how to read the crowd and keep everyone on the dance floor. Our guests are still raving about how much fun they had.
If you're looking for a DJ who is organized, communicative, punctual, and knows how to keep the energy high, we highly recommend Roman!
DJ Roman Candles DJ'ed our wedding at Turtle Bay Resort and he was AMAZING!!! We honestly weren't sure if our group would be big into dancing but he had EVERYONE on the floor the ENTIRE NIGHT!!! We got to see unexpected family members jumping around which was so fun and great memories we will always have (and caught on camera too)!! All of our guests were gushing about how much fun they had and how awesome DJ Roman was!! He did an awesome job of picking songs that every age group would like and doing fun transitions between the songs too so that there was no lull in the party! He was also great at MC'ing and making the important announcements for our event! DJ Roman was super reliable and easy to communicate with as needed during the planning process, he responds fast and listens to what you want but also make song suggestions based off his expertise! Another bonus is that he charges a fair price, wedding costs can certainly add up but no one wants to sacrifice on music or dancing and DJ Roman is totally worth it. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ!!!
DJ Roman absolutely crushed it at our wedding at the Moli’i Gardens!! 5 stars!
You will not find a better DJ! Roman is a true professional and very chill, easy to work with. We had the most incredible dance party at our wedding. Most of guests were glued to the dance floor the entire night. Roman took the time to learn our tastes and expertly mixed different songs and genres to get or family and friends of all ages shaking it non stop. I can’t recommend him enough. Everyone has been asking how we found him and said it was the best wedding DJ they’ve ever partied with. On top of the extraordinary DJing, he is also a wonderful MC! Keep the evening moving seamlessly from one stage to another all with a cool, smooth voice and a witty dry sense of humor. The memories from our special night are going to stay with us for a lifetime. The only regret I have is that we don’t have more time to party with Roman.
Great DJ,
DJ Roman just dj'd for us at Queens Kapiolani The Deck. He was very organized. We were able to speak with him on two separate occasions leading up to the wedding to finalize everything. Love the Vibo time line app. He was the whole package without charging an arm and a leg. DJ Roman was one of the only few DJ's that included Emceeing with his services. He played majority of our songs while mixing it up with what he thought would compliment our list and he also took requests. The communication was great. Very easy to talk to. Thanks for being a part of our Wedding.
-Sanda
DJ Roman complimented our wedding to the core. Our original location was intended to be outdoors and due to inclement weather we had to relocate 3 hours before start time into our respective hotel ballroom. He was very attentive and patient and followed the directions of our coordinator respectfully. I created a play list ahead of time via the Vibo app and I was surprised that he added in tracks that myself and wedding guests were even more excited to dance to. His personality is very professional but also laid back and he made us feel extremely comfortable. I am grateful that he did such an amazing job. I keep rewatching videos and photos just to smile. I would absolutely recommend him for any event you are considering. He allowed our wedding guests to Participate and help streamline our timeline as well. Go Roman Go!
DJ Roman is the man! After several attempts at trying to solidify a wedding DJ and correspondence falling through, DJ Roman was on top of it from start to finish! He makes himself available for any questions or concerns you may have for your special day and is very thorough in his emails, phone calls and texts. He asks for genres of preferred music, specific songs you may want (when the dance floor opens) as well as what songs should go on the “do not play list.” Roman Candles handles all your needs from being an enthusiastic and professional MC, to playing awesome, non-stop jams to keep your wedding or special event bumping!
Mr. Roman Candles is a gem!
He orchestrated our wedding magnificently—not only as a DJ, but an MC, volunteering to lead several weddings games in between his sets—such as the shoe game and pass the dollar. Plus he worked hand in hand with our wedding coordinator, so everything was timed perfectly—from out grand entrance to our first dance—all the way to the final song.
The human factor: Our wedding venue, the Halekulani, doesn’t allow outside sound systems, just the hotels in house system. Once Roman found out, he adjusted his price, discounting the use of his equipment ..on his own. Not many would do that.
Plus, several of our guests were stoked to recognize Roman from a radio show he use to host years back.
Thank you 🙏 Roman!!!
We couldn't have asked for a better DJ four our wedding. The dance floor was filled the entire night, but what's even more appreciated is just how smooth every transition was throughout the night, from dances, speeches, announcements, and even the send off.
He did a really good job of listening to our preferences and reading the room. From our initial meeting through the whole process, communication was apparent and he really wants to do exactly what you expect of him.
As long as you are willing to communicate the minimum amount with him, he'll do a 5 star job. Wouldn't have had it any other way.
-Isaac
ps. I would like to mention that all of our guests told us that they "Thought our DJ was Really Good" after the wedding too, so kudos to that!
Roman was awesome to work with!
Super nice, easy to work with and brought the party to the dance floor at my wedding. Would hire again at a heart beat.
DJ Roman was absolutely amazing! He was so great to work with before the wedding and such a great personality during the wedding! He helped everything move so smoothly for the entrance, the speeches, and then got the party started!
Roman was amazing to work with and he threw such a fun party😎 from the day one, he was so helpful not only with music stuff but with literally everything, from coming up with the timeline, giving us wedding tips etc. we were pretty lost with how to pick music too but he helped us through it. Everyone ended up having an amazing time! We loved his voice for MC too🥰 If I’m having another wedding, I’d hire him again 🥰
If you’re getting married in Honolulu and don’t have DJ Roman Candles playing your wedding, you’re doing it wrong. Roman was fantastic for our wedding of 30 people. He kept the dance floor alive all night and was able to fill all our requests for specific songs.
His communication was fantastic throughout the entire process. Roman worked with us on curating our ideal playlist and through in his creative touches along the way. We wouldn’t have had it any other way.
10/10
You need to book Roman for any wedding or event. Can seriously read the crowd so well and knows what songs to play. Seriously, I feel bad for you if he's already booked for a date you want.
Roman was the absolute best!! Our guests were singing his praises in the days after the wedding. He definitely read and responded to the vibe the entire night. He was super communicative and was the most reasonably priced DJ and emcee we found on the island. Personality wise, he was laid back and tolerated our long list of requests. From the young to the old, he was able to get everyone on the dance floor. He was definitely the highlight of our wedding reception!
Roman was AMAZING! I can’t tell you how many of our guests came up to us and complimented Roman’s music. He made our wedding reception one to remember. We had the best time dancing to his music. Not only that but Roman was a great help before the wedding as well. He sent me timeline examples (which was a huge help) and great recommendations for music (ceremony, first dances, cake cutting, grand entrance, etc). I couldn’t recommend Roman enough to DJ/MC your wedding!!!
I can't even begin to tell you how amazing DJ Roman Candles was. He was so attentive and nice. He was just as excited for my big day as all my family and friends! He made the time to call and go over anything and everything I had questions about. Music was ON POINT and everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. Could not be happier!
So great!! We had so much fun. He played my playlist and added in the perfect songs along with our style, which is all over the place!!! But Roman knew our vibe right away! Made hilarious comments during reception and such and great at notifying when and where to go for guests. Exactly what I wanted!
DJ Roman was absolutely amazing! We had a small intimate wedding of about 19 guests and he had most them on the dance floor the whole night. He appropriately faded out of songs if guests were not dancing and switched to new songs that brought them back out on the dance floor. He clearly knows how to read a crowd. He had a great mix of different types and decades of songs. I repeatedly had guests coming up to me saying how awesome the DJ was, for not only his music selections and contagious enthusiasm but also for his great personality. Thanks for everything!
Super great and easy to work with! Although we had to unfortunately cancel our wedding because of COVID, Roman was so understanding and awesome every step of the way. We are so grateful we met him even though we’re bummed we couldn’t have him at our wedding - highly recommend him!
DJ Roman had a great lighting package. That’s why I gave him 2 stars. Other than that he did not listen. He was playing music that I did not have on my list. Our wedding planner spoke to him at the wedding to not play the music that he was continuing to play. He insisted to play half of his music and half of our music which was ridiculous.
DJ Roman Candles was awesome for our wedding and we had everyone dancing at the party. Great music varieties and listened to our wants and needs. Highly recommend you have yourself some fun with Roman . We did 🤙🏼
I highly recommend DJ Roman Candles! He was the DJ for our wedding this summer, and we and our guests had such a blast! Practically everyone was dancing! He is also very easy to work with and helped keep our wedding on schedule.
I think I called two other DJs before Roman, and was lured in by both his price and his easy going attitude. Though we only talked a few times before the wedding, he clearly listened attentively when we did, as he provided exactly what we wanted for our wedding: an eclectic variety of music, a laid back host, and the ability to keep the party going. We would definitely recommend Roman as both a DJ and MC.
We hired DJ Roman Candles based on the reviews, and he didn't disappoint. He was beyond fantastic! He called us as soon as we contacted him and we organized via email. He was super laid back but also very professional. Our wedding was at Ko’olau ballrooms, we didn't have a scripted reception but it was no issue for Roman, he was very flexible with songs and last minute requests. He did an amazing job getting a “feel” for our crowd at the wedding and adjusting what music he played. It was an outdoor wedding, and the sound was excellent quality. We couldn't have a better DJ for our wedding. He has an enjoyable and laid back personality. Would completely recommend DJ Roman Candles!
Roman was such a great D.J. and hosted the best day of our lives (7/8/18) with great care & attitude. He made us feel at peace with our wedding day nerves & brought the dancer out of all of our guests! We had the best time, so much fun & would highly recommend Roman to everyone!
FIVE STARS! We got married June 2018 on Waikiki Beach and Roman was absolutely incredible! He helped keep our wedding reception on track despite some things taking longer than planned for. He is really laid back yet has a great energy! Not to mention, the music he played was perfect, he played some of our favorite songs without us even mentioning to him to play them! Highly recommend!
DJ ROMANNN!! Was the absolute best dj you could ever imagine! Not only is he the most genuine guy but he is a INCREDIBLE DJ!!! He had the party going into the morning! We had the best time and would recommend him for any wedding, any party, or just wanting to listen to some good music! THANK YOU ROMAN!
We hired DJ Roman Candle based on the reviews, and not only he didn't disappoint us, but it was beyond our expectation! He called us as soon as we contacted him and we organized via email. He was very laid back also very professional. Our wedding was in a Garden at Kualoa Ranch. We didn't really have a "Scripted" Reception as it was a small group of less than 30people, Roman was very flexible with songs and last minute request.
It was an outdoor wedding, and the sound was excellent quality.
We couldn't have a better DJ for our wedding. He has an enjoyable and laid back personality.
Roman is an absolute MUST for anyone that needs a DJ for their Hawaiian wedding!!! His response time was unparalleled to most other vendors who always seem to be on "island time" and his price is EXTREMELY affordable for the services he provides. He has a wealth of knowledge outside of his musical realm, and will provide you with a script for the flow of the wedding to help plan the entire reception to ensure that it runs smoothly. He caters to your music wishes and asks for a list of 30 play/do not play songs and works from that to make sure all the songs he pays will get your crowd dancing! The floor was packed all night and it was 100% due to DJ Roman's unbelievable mixes and choreographed jams! Our party was LIT all night due to DJ R. Candles!!
DJ Roman was awesome! The music was great, he took into consideration our playlist and the dance floor was hoppin the whole night. Thanks Roman for such an awesome night!
Just had my daughters destination wedding, and thru this website found Roman. We were able to meet him before the wedding while vacationing, and communicating with him thru email. He is affordable, fun and he kept the party going until the last minute
DJ Roman Candles far surpassed our expectations. We organized every facet of our destination wedding via email and phone calls. DJ Roman Candles was professional from our first email. My wife sent him an extensive playlist for our Australian and American wedding guests. He played all genres of both Aussie and American artists. Roman is easy to work with, he made our wedding reception a memorable experience. My wife and I give Roman a 5-star rating. He has my highest recommendation. Cheers DJ ROman Candles, we are so thankful you were our DJ at our wedding reception!
DJ Roman dj'd at our 10 year anniversary (an belated wedding ceremony) at a beach house on the North Shore. We were pretty last minute in our catering and DJ plans, so we asked our caterer (Chef Ed, awesome by the way) to recommend a DJ. He put us in touch with DJ Roman, and we're so happy he did. He showed up on time, recommended the best spot to setup and started to work his magic. He's such a chill dude, but accommodated every request, fed of the crowd (about 30 people) and the music selection was perfect. Everyone had so much fun, and by the end of the night DJ Roman was our buddy :) I just can't recommend him enough! Thanks DJ Roman!
I can't recommend DJ Roman Candles enough! We communicated almost entirely via email as I was planning a destination wedding. He was responsive, professional, and did everything he said he would do. He provided helpful tips and even a wedding timeline of how things usually progress throughout the day. I provided a pretty comprehensive list of songs we loved and expected he would play some of them, but manage the rest of the playlist himself. To my delight, he played pretty much everything on my list and read the crowd well enough to throw in some great additions. Everyone danced the entire night and that's exactly what I wanted. Thank you for being so professional and doing such a great job!!!
I met many DJs at the Bridal Expo but DJ Roman Candles stood out of the crowd because of his personality: fun and laid back. He was so helpful and experienced regarding the planning of our reception. He provided many recommendations that were right on point. On the day of our wedding, he was so professional yet fun and approachable. It was a small wedding yet he kept the dance floor full. We received a lot of compliments on him. He even sent a follow up email after our wedding to congratulate us and attached pictures he took from the wedding that we were not expecting. He's personable yet professional and goes above and beyond your expectations. Hire him as your DJ! You will not be disappointed!
We had the best time with DJ Roman Candles! Affordable, very easy to work with, and great music! I loved dancing at our wedding and so did our guests. DJ Roman Candles set the mood for the night with great energy and fun lighting...we would recommend him to anyone!
We got married on December 27, 2015 and hired DJ Roman Candles after finding his listing with a professional DJ association. It was really important to us that people danced at our wedding so we threw down for a dance floor and hired Roman. We gave him a tall order because we come from different cultures where I'm white and and my husband is Latino and we think that meringue makes a party! We also put in some requests for some Bolivian music that we weren't sure he could find. We asked for funk, dance, rock, and a Sinatra song! Roman met with us and was good at communicating via email and was responsive. He's very low key. He got all of the special songs we asked for and at the reception - It. Was. Awesome. I actually caught myself thinking during all the craziness: Damn this music is good! People danced all night and it was nice because he played music we didn't know but matched the music we requested, and got people on the dance floor. At some point in the night one of the groomsmen requested an obscure Spanish song that he wanted to dedicate to us and, I don't know how, but Roman managed to find and play it. I wholeheartedly recommend DJ Roman Candles for your wedding. We told him what we wanted and he more than delivered.
Roman Candles made our wedding ceremony really special. From the beginning, he was easy to work with and helped set our minds at ease. He listened to our concerns, questions and helped shape our thoughts into reality. The wedding ceremony music and lights were exactly what we were looking for. DJ Roman Candles knew how to gauge the crowd and change the music accordingly. He also was a great emcee who brought energy and humor to the ceremony. We would recommend him to others who are looking for an affordable, professional and overall great DJ for a wedding or other events. Thank you Roman Candles!!
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Honolulu, Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Big Island
Roman Candles Mobile DJ & MC Services