All inclusive live music and DJ/MC packages
San Diego
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Ryan Hiller
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AWARD WINNER (6X)
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SoCal Wedding Music is a wedding music and DJ service based in San Diego, CA. SoCal Wedding Music is one of southern California's premier wedding music companies. We specialize in providing both live music and DJ/MC services and personally meet with each of our clients. We then prepare the music for a wedding that fits their personalities while giving their guests an unforgettable evening. Our DJs and musicians are professionals in their respective fields and can be auditioned in a live, public environment. This gives our clients the most accurate representation of what they'll be experiencing during their wedding. We are passionate about what we do, and love making people happy on the most important day of their life!
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Ryan Hiller
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Ryan has been a professional musician his entire life, is endorsed by some of the biggest and most prominent companies, such as Fender, Taylor Guitars, Sennheiser Microphones, and Gator Cases (to name a few). He has also opened for notable acts including The Doobie Brothers, The Steve Miller Band, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Diamond, and Guns N Roses (among many others).
Ryan began doing weddings over 10 years ago, and has a passion for performing and DJ'ing for such an incredible moment in people's lives. He has since aligned himself with some of the best talent San Diego has to offer.
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5.0
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Ryan of SoCal Wedding Music is a talented and professional DJ and musician highly praised by multiple wedding reviewers for bringing incredible energy, professionalism, and fun to their special day. His ability to read the crowd, seamlessly blend music, and keep everyone dancing all night, even during unexpected rain, is commendable. Reviewers appreciated his responsiveness, organization, and adaptability, making him a highly recommended choice for weddings and events.Review photos
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Karrie J
5.0
12/10/2024
Ryan is organized, creative, and willing to make your wedding day very, very special.
Bill W
5.0
12/02/2024
We couldn't have been happier with Ryan as our wedding DJ! From start to finish, he brought incredible energy and professionalism that truly made our day unforgettable. He read the crowd perfectly, seamlessly blending a mix of classics and modern hits that kept everyone—from our grandparents to our friends—on the dance floor all night.
Ryan was incredibly attentive to our music preferences and even managed to incorporate a few last-minute requests without missing a beat. His transitions were flawless, and he really knew how to build the excitement throughout the evening. Beyond just spinning tracks, he created a fun and lively atmosphere that had everyone smiling, laughing, and dancing.
Ryan was also a pleasure to work with in the planning stages. He was responsive, organized, and went out of his way to make sure our timeline ran smoothly. He even coordinated with our other vendors to ensure everything was perfectly timed.
If you're looking for a DJ who is talented, professional, and will bring the party to life, Ryan is your guy. We can’t thank him enough for being such an integral part of our special day. Highly, highly recommend!
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Rachel H
5.0
11/13/2024
Ryan did a great job putting together our playlist, and accommodating last minute song changes. He was easy to work with, highly recommend booking him for your wedding!
Erin L
5.0
11/08/2024
Ryan is beyond awesome. We had our wedding this past Saturday and it was absolutely wonderful.
It started raining right as we were going to start dancing (of course the one day it decided to rain in San Diego) and Ryan was able to keep everyone dancing all night long despite it pouring rain. It was absolutely magical!
Our guests gave rave reviews on both the live music and the DJing. Thank you Ryan!
Kaitlyn J
5.0
11/07/2024
Ryan Hiller was AMAZING! He came to Indiana from California and played for our wedding and reception. It was wonderful working with someone who took the time to learn about our music preferences and really listen to us and understand our vision for our big day. All of our guests could not stop talking about how amazing his playing was for our cocktail hour. The live guitar during our ceremony was absolutely perfect! Highly recommend using SoCal Wedding Music for your special day!
Kara S
5.0
7/03/2024
Ryan played at my wedding in May 2024. He was absolutely fantastic! I had him perform live songs as well as Dj. He's got amazing vocal range and is a great guitarist! He also listens to what you want and is very easy to work with. I would definitely recommend him for any weddings or events!
Lauren L
5.0
2/07/2024
Ryan and SoCal Wedding Music...I can't even begin! There are so many amazing things I can say about Ryan and his musical talents. Lets just begin with his go-with-the-flow demeanor, impecatable style, "dance until the sun comes up" DJ style, and his person touch on each and every event. Plus, if you hire him to also play live either for ceremony, cocktail hour, and/or during his DJ set...your guests will remember your event for decades to come! SO, all in all...book him!
Christopher R
5.0
12/28/2023
Ryan was awesome- super accommodating, professional, and the tunes couldn’t be beat! Would recommend him to anyone!
Bryan R
5.0
12/11/2023
Ryan Hiller is hands down the best of the best when it comes to his craft. He is a superb musician and truly an even better person. My wife and I are so appreciative and grateful for the sharing of his talents and energy on our special day. Working with Ryan was easy and you will recognize immediately that you are dealing with a true professional. Ryan performed live for our wedding and then emceed for the reception...six straight hours of pure perfection. We would recommend hiring Ryan Hiller to perform at your upcoming wedding. Your guests will thank you!
Alyssa B
5.0
12/05/2023
I had the pleasure of booking Ryan for my wedding. Our wedding was somewhat last minute, so I definitely got lucky! I loved that he could could do it all. He could sing, play guitar, DJ, and emcee. I had him DJ during the cocktail hour and reception, and play guitar / sing for dinner. It was PERFECT. We got so many compliments on his cover songs during dinner. For tables who didn’t know each other well, it made things less awkward for them to have entertainment to watch and sing along to.
Regarding the planning process, he was responsive and very easy to work with. We only needed one or two phone calls to really get the job done. He was extremely knowledgeable with our venue (La Valencia), and I trusted his judgement with everything. He offered to be as involved or not regarding the song list. I left most of the song choices up to him, which took a lot of pressure off of my and my husband. I never had to worry with Ryan, and that is more than you can ask for in a wedding vendor.
I hope I get the change to hear him play again! He really is talented!
Vendor response 12/05/2023
You just totally made my day! Thank you so much for the kind words, Alyssa! It was an abso...
lute pleasure playing for you all!
Sarah D
5.0
12/04/2023
Ryan was the BEST DJ and Guitarist that we have ever come across. The entire process was so easy and professional with him. We had several phone calls and a questionnaire about our expectations and must play/do not play, which he followed perfectly. The day of the wedding, he flawlessly executed our ceremony music, and our guests loved his guitar playing during cocktail hour. Our guests did not get off the dance floor during the entire reception!! Ryan was the best at reading the crowed and playing music that was tailored to our group. We would recommend him 100x over!!
Vendor response 12/04/2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share these kind words, Sarah! The pleasure was a...
ll mine!
Bill D
5.0
10/27/2023
We used Ryan for our daughters wedding July 8, 2023. Oh my gosh, you will never regret it if you do the same. We had him play live music as guests arrived and for the cocktail hour and a half. He then switched to a dj for the reception. We still are getting our friends and family tell us how amazing Ryan was for everything. His live music is off the hook and people felt like we had provided a full concert for the cocktail hour. When it came time for dancing, he totally rocked it. The dance floor was full all night long.
You will not regret bringing in Ryan for anything you made need.
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Vendor response 10/28/2023
Bill, you and your family were such a pleasure to play for! I couldn't believe the positiv...
e energy! Thank you so much for everything!!
Nicole A
5.0
10/24/2023
Ryan did a phenomenal job with our wedding both playing live music and DJ-ing, he read the crowd perfectly and set the tone for the night exactly how we envisioned it. Responsive, easy to work with, and an incredibly talented musician.
Vendor response 10/26/2023
You are so kind! Thank you very much for the opportunity!
Joshua R
5.0
9/23/2023
Ryan was fantastic from start to finish. He played live for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and invited us to come watch him play a local show before we made the decision to book him. Made the process of selecting songs for all portions of our ceremony and reception easy, and was very accommodating with learning a special request song on short notice. Our guests all enjoyed interacting with him throughout the event. Would definitely recommend!
Vendor response 10/28/2023
I can't thank you enough for the opportunity! What an incredible wedding!!
Lisa G
5.0
7/15/2023
We had Ryan at our Memorial Day weekend wedding in La Jolla at Martin Johnson House. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ryan. He made our job as the wedding couple so easy. He is professional, courteous and a great communicator. We had Ryan play acoustic guitar for our pre-ceremony, ceremony and cocktail hour. He then switched to DJ dinner and dancing. Every guest came up to tell us how much they loved Ryan and what a talent he was and we could not agree more. His vocal and acoustic skills are amazing and he is just a joy to listen to. He understood the vibe we wanted to create and we could not have been more pleased. The dance floor was never empty. We highly recommend Ryan for your wedding... he is also just a super great guy. Thanks Ryan for making our wedding day so spectacular.
Vendor response 10/28/2023
Thank you so much, Lisa! Your kind words totally made my day! You were all a pleasure to ...
perform for!
Nicole I
5.0
7/05/2023
We had Ryan for our June wedding at La Valencia, and he was AWESOME! We cannot say enough great things about him!
We don’t live in the San Diego area, so we did not get a chance to meet him in person prior to the wedding. But we listened to a ton of his music online and we are now lifelong fans of Ryan Hiller!
He performed live for our ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner, DJed for the reception, and emceed the entire night! His voice and guitar skills are amazing… have a listen for yourself on his websites and YouTube.
Even more so than his exceptional musical talent, was his energy! We had a small wedding of about 40 people, which could easily get dull quick. But he kept the vibe alive all night long! We had a couple conversations with him prior to the wedding but gave him minimal direction on the music itinerary. We simply asked him to bring the fun! He delivered the FUN above and beyond! Ryan was so awesome at reading the room, adjusting to the vibe, and playing songs that appealed to the entire group. From the 11-year-old boys to the 84-year-old grandmas, he had nearly everyone on the dance floor the entire night! Many guests (including myself) complained of being sore the next day from dancing so much!
All brides have different aspects of their wedding that are more meaningful to them than others… the flowers, the dress, the photos, etc. For us, the priority was the music for a fun dance party and Ryan provided that beyond our expectations. Since the big day our guests keep asking us for a redo in the near future because they had so much fun! Ryan truly made the entire night A BLAST for EVERYONE. We cannot thank him enough for making our wedding day what we had always hoped it would be and much more!
Vendor response 10/28/2023
This means so much to me! Thank you for taking the time to share these kind words! Love th...
e pictures too!!
Anjulie A
5.0
6/30/2023
Ryan Hiller with SoCal Wedding Music was incredible! He played live music for our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner and then DJ’ed for the rest of the reception. The live music was fantastic! He has an amazing voice and is super talented. Walking down the aisle to Ryan’s beautiful acoustic version of one of my favorite songs was amazing. In the months leading up to the wedding, he worked closely with us to create the perfect vibe for each portion of the night. Ryan used our input and did a phenomenal job filling in the gaps. He perfectly curated the music to our crowd! Our wedding planner even mentioned that our dance floor was the most popping she’d ever seen! His MC’ing was also great! He made the night go smoothly and everyone had a great time. Ryan was great to work with: very responsive, professional, organized, eager to help, and made the process a smooth as it possibly could be. We will be recommending Ryan to everyone!!
Vendor response 10/28/2023
Thank you so much, Anjulie! What a beautiful wedding!! Really appreciate the kind words!
Giulia L
5.0
6/28/2023
Ryan was so wonderful to work with! We went with acoustic for the ceremony and DJ for cocktail hour/reception and he was so great! He learned two songs for our ceremony and they were honestly such a highlight of the evening. The music was awesome and he adjusted based on the crowd that was dancing - he definitely kept us on the dance floor! We had family from Italy and he threw in some Italian songs that we requested. He is/was super responsive and truly a pleasure to work with. Definitely recommend him to all!
Vendor response 10/28/2023
Thank you so much, Giulia!! Your wedding was so elegant and I was honored to be a part of ...
it!
Leah S
5.0
6/22/2023
Ryan was unreal! The entire night we could not stop hearing about how amazing our singer/DJ was. He knew how to read the room and adjust the music based on who was on the dance floor. He also made sure that we were in the loop the entire night. The best part about Ryan is when we were initially meeting and discussing what we wanted for our music he let us be as laid back or in control as we wanted. Can't recommend him enough!
Vendor response 10/28/2023
Thank you, Leah!! The pleasure was all mine!!
Keely M
5.0
5/09/2023
Ryan did an incredible job for our wedding! We reached out to him through the knot and was very quick to respond with videos and samples of what he offered. My wife and I wanted to have live music for our ceremony and have a DJ so we were hoping to find someone who could do both and once we saw what Ryan offered we knew he was our guy. Pricing is absolutely fair and worth every single penny, my wife and I can’t recommend him enough.
Ryan sent us a contact sheet for all music that would be involved with our ceremony and reception (Father/Daughter dance, Mother/Son dance, entrance, walk down the aisle, etc.). It was very clear and concise and left no room for error. He was able to cater to our needs was very accomodating throughout the whole process. We are also provided an extensive list of the live music Ryan was able to perform with his guitar and he was willing to learn a specific request that was not on his list. During the procession, one of the songs was a bit short due to the length of the aisle and Ryan, on the fly, continued playing a modified version so that no one would notice the mishap.
For the reception portion of our wedding we made it clear that we didn’t want any country music but we did want a lot of classic rock, hip hop, and anything to get people dancing. We loved that Ryan gave us the option to cue him if the father/daughter or mother/son dances were going long so he could wrap it up naturally.
Ryan kept our dance floor active and fun for 3 hours straight and that was honestly one of our biggest concerns, incredible job! Thank you Ryan for helping make our day so easy, beautiful, and fun. Our guests are still raving about what an amazing day it was.
Vendor response 10/28/2023
Thank you so much, Keely!! I appreciate you mentioning the value of having live music dur...
ing the ceremony for that very reason! You are so kind for taking the time to share. Can't thank you enough!
Emily L
5.0
12/13/2022
Ryan was an amazing addition to the day. His live music added something very special to the ceremony and cocktail hour. He has an insane amount of talent. His DJ skills were equally wonderful and he was able to get most everyone on the dance floor.
Additionally, Ryan was very easy to communicate with and volunteered his expertise as well as allowing us as a couple to make decisions for our day. I would highly recommend both his live music and dj services.
Vendor response 10/28/2023
Thank you so much, Emily! I really appreciate you!
Carly S
5.0
12/11/2022
Ryan brought so much to our wedding! He was so professional and easy to work with and the live music during the ceremony made the whole day feel even more special and personalized. Ryan is incredibly affordable, especially for how much magic his services add up to your special day. I can’t recommend him enough and my husband and I can’t wait to see him next time he performs in our area!
Kara B
5.0
12/07/2022
Ryan and his team were great to work with and absolutely amazing for our wedding and reception music/DJ. Ryan made the process of finalizing the music effortless and was so easy to work with! We had live music for our wedding and dinner, which were incredible and so thankful for being capable to play and sing such a wide range of genres and all of our favorite songs. After dinner, we had him DJ the rest of the night for all of the dancing and reception fun!
Nathali G
5.0
12/06/2022
Ryan was absolutely amazing. He is incredibly talented, very professional, and knows exactly how to read the room and engage his audience. We had him perform for our rehearsal dinner AND wedding. He was able to tailor his music to set the vibe appropriately and while both days had different kinds of music (which is exactly what we wanted), he was equally amazing. Both my entire family and my husband’s still talk about how amazing Ryan was. We can’t wait to book with him again. If you’re looking for exceptional service, a high quality musician, and an event you’ll never forget, seriously- look no further.
Catherine T
5.0
12/06/2022
We had Ryan perform at our wedding and he did an amazing job! He played guitar for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner. Then he DJ’d for our reception.
Ryan is an extremely talented musician and is very experienced with weddings. We had so many guests tell us how great the music was. Ryan even learned a new song that I (the bride) wanted to walk down the aisle to. Ryan is also easy to work with, and went above and beyond in answering our questions and providing recommendations. Ryan made our wedding so great, keeping good music and good vibes going all through the night. The reception was a non-stop dance party thanks to Ryan. Highly recommend Ryan for your next event!
Gillian M
5.0
12/06/2022
We got married in April and absolutely loved Ryan! He was so charismatic and our guests really enjoyed the music! He was also so easy to work with and very professional…would definitely recommend him!
Kaitlin W
5.0
11/09/2022
What a joy it was having Ryan play/sing and DJ our June 22 wedding! We chose Ryan after going to watch him play a gig here in San Diego. He also came highly recommended by our wedding planner. On the day of our wedding, Ryan made us all feel super excited, relaxed and supported. He’s very professional while still keeping his innate soulful, upbeat charm.
Lizzy and Steve H
5.0
10/21/2022
Ryan is a talented musician. He played our requests for ceremony and reception then got the dance floor hoppin' as a DJ after dinner. A pleasure to work with, a true professional.
Madeline E
5.0
10/05/2022
If you're looking for a musician who does it all, Ryan is your guy! He played beautiful acoustics for our ceremony (even took time to learn the song I wanted to walk down the aisle to), acoustics + vocals during cocktail hour, and MC'd the reception! All of our guests loved him. He's diligent, organized, professional, brings the most fun energy, and is so talented at what he does. We cannot recommend Ryan enough!
Shelby T
5.0
10/04/2022
I'm really thankful that we had Ryan as our DJ and emcee for our wedding and we truly enjoyed working with him. We had a bit of an unusual request as one of our friends was planning to DJ for a couple of hours during the open dancing of the reception. Ryan was beyond accommodating to our needs and was very excited for our EDM themed wedding. There were some minor miscommunications and Ryan cleared them up quickly with grace and ease. He saved the night when our friend got a bit too drunk and started playing songs that were not on our playlist. Ryan has positive and genuine energy and I think that's really important when it comes to choosing such an important role for your wedding. Ryan fulfilled all of our requests and he did amazing. He is dependable and responds quickly to calls and emails. If we have some other opportunity to use his services again we definitely will. We are super grateful that Ryan was a part of our special day. Thanks Ryan!!!
Nicole M
5.0
10/02/2022
Ryan is an amazing musician and DJ. His music elevated our wedding to the next level. Our wedding procession was intimate and memorable. He emceed our wedding perfectly. Our guests were raving about our unique and special wedding, thanks to Ryan. Ryan was beyond professional, and he took time to meet with us to ensure everything was perfect. Look no further - he's the BEST.
Cindy B
5.0
9/15/2022
100 stars aren't enough for Ryan!!! Friendly, incredibly talented, responsive, outstanding to work with, professional and flexible. We had very little notice to deal with the first CA offshore hurricane in 80 years to hit during out daughter's beach wedding. We had to make a few adjustments and he totally rolled with it. Ryan was still able to provide live music for the ceremony/cocktails and DJ/MC for the reception. He absolutely killed it! Everyone had a blast and absolutely EVERYONE was on the dance floor! Ryan, we can not thank you enough!!!
Sam P
5.0
7/17/2022
We had an exceptional experience with Ryan as our wedding DJ! He played some live music on his guitar as guests entered, and then DJ’d the rest of the night. We sent him a playlist of songs, which he played and also was able to mix in a few others to feel the vibe of the dance floor. Ryan was very easy and quick to communicate with and accommodated all of our requests. Our wedding was the best party we’ve ever been to, and majority of that had to do with the music! Cannot recommend enough!
Erica L
5.0
5/06/2022
Make sure you book the Sunset Cliffs Package with Ryan! This includes Live music during the ceremony, dinner and the DJ at the reception. People will be blown away by the variety and several people told me they thought there was different musicians throughout the wedding. Amazing value and terrific helping us pick songs and plan our music. Ryan is so talented, kind and fun to be around. Your guests WILL LOVE it and have a blast! Hire him immediately and have the best wedding ever!!
Gracie J
5.0
3/09/2022
Ryan is the best! He played live music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, then was the DJ for our reception. He got the party started right away at the reception. The dance floor was packed the entire night! He did a wonderful job with song selection based on suggestions we sent him. Our wedding was postponed twice because of Covid. Ryan was extremely flexible and easy to work with throughout the process and postponements. I highly recommend SoCal Wedding Music!
Peter W
5.0
2/03/2022
My heart is so full of gratitude for Ryan! We heard him perform in Del Mar and knew he was the one to play live music and be our DJ/MC at our daughter's wedding. He truly does it all and is beyond amazing! He was the perfect touch to the event. He is kind, patient, organized, and above all extremely talented. If I had to do it all over again, it could only be Ryan. Ryan, we cannot thank you enough for giving us a wedding/reception to remember! It was perfect!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I am forever grateful!
Jacque G
5.0
11/07/2021
When my fiance and I were looking for a musician for our small destination wedding in La Jolla, we were referred by our wedding planner to go watch Ryan at a live gig he was doing while we were in town. We were blown away by his talent and enthusiasm, and hired him immediately. Throughout the planning process he was extremely professional, organized and helpful. He was also very willing to accommodate any special requests we came up with. We decided very late in the process that we wanted him to learn a song to play and sing for our processional, and without a thought he said yes, and it came off beautifully! He played guitar and sang a variety of current and classic songs (from our choosing) for our cocktail reception, then switched gears and was a DJ extraordinaire for the dancing! He is such a friendly and easy-to-work-with person that it makes every aspect of the wedding planning experience that much more enjoyable! I would give him a 10 out of 10 if I could!
Jacque G.
Suzy B
5.0
11/07/2021
I truly feel very lucky that we were able to book Ryan Hiller for our wedding this past Aug at Rancho Valencia. We had personal referrals to him from others and saw many great reviews online. We had the opportunity to see Ryan play at several venues in the San Diego area and I became obsessed with his music, vibe and highly engaging personality! He was super helpful leading up to our wedding, and prepping us for for what was to come. Our guests loved Ryan's acoustic playing during cocktail hour & dinner, as well as his amazing DJ services later in the night! I would highly recommend using Ryan for your event and cannot wait to see him again play live in San Diego!!
Chelsea V
5.0
10/25/2021
Look no further if you want great live music at your wedding! Ryan was actually recommended to us by our original DJ who had to cancel on us when we had to reschedule our wedding due to COVID. So not only is he highly recommended by his clients, but his peers in the industry know that he's amazing as well! Ryan is very easy to work with and really cares about making your big day special. He's such a great musician that we will go see him play live again!
Sherry Ann D
5.0
10/20/2021
Ryan is wonderful!!! I would definitely recommend him! Ryan played at our pre-wedding backyard party. He is extremely professional, fun and easy to work with and his music is incredible! All our guests had such wonderful feedback as well!
Thank you Ryan! We can't wait to have you at our next party!!
Vendor response 10/22/2021
Thank you so much for these kind words! I had an amazing time playing for you all and hope...
to do it again soon!!
Sydney E
5.0
10/19/2021
Ryan was an incredible choice to have as our wedding DJ! He was so personable and nice and quick to respond throughout the process. He absolutely killed it on the day of. He played everything we asked for and did a great job of following our specific requests. All my guests loved that he took requests and he made the night so fun, out dance floor was packed until the very end. I would recommend him to anyone for any music needs!
Vendor response 10/20/2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to share these thoughts, Sydney! It was an absolute ...
pleasure!!
Laura S
5.0
10/12/2021
Ryan is incredible! As a San Diego wedding planner it is imperative that I recommend only the best of the best. I trust Ryan 100% with any of my clients needs. He is professional, great to work with, and phenomenal at what he does. I highly recommend him and happily have him on my preferred vendor list for my clients!
Cory B
5.0
9/01/2021
Can't recommend Ryan enough! He played live music for our wedding ceremony/cocktail hour, emceed the reception and DJ'd the dance floor all night. He absolutely crushed his live music and had all of our guests raving to us about how awesome his sound and vibe were. He also had the dance floor rocking all night while he was DJ'ing. Guest of all ages were out dancing the entire time.
Ryan is a totally chill laid back guy and gets it. We met with him before the wedding and helped to answer all of our questions and made us feel at ease. Ryan was super quick to respond to any questions we had along the entire way. He's super fun to work with and we are so glad he was a part of our special day. Thank you Ryan!
Isabel A
5.0
8/25/2021
HIRE HIM! Ryan does it all! He performed live for our cocktail hour, dinner, DJ'ed for our reception, and was also our MC. He is so talented, and did such an amazing job! We still have guests raving about how awesome he was at our wedding!
He is such a nice, friendly and charismatic guy! He's very experienced performing at weddings, which made the planning process easy and stress-free.
We highly recommend booking Ryan for your wedding! Ryan, thank you for making our wedding so memorable! You rock!
Meredith H
5.0
7/01/2021
What can I say about Ryan- he is the greatest! We originally met up with him to save the day when we found out our original musician died 2 months before our original wedding date... then covid hit! and our whole wedding changed- a couples of times! but Ryan stuck it out with us, was more than accommodating and flexible and he impressed all my guests. thanks so much for making our day so special! we cant wait to find another event to host to hire you for... much love, Mer & Nate
Vendor response 07/02/2021
Hi Mer and Nate, I can't thank you enough for these kind words! It was an absolute pleasur...
e playing for you. Good things come to those who wait :) Thanks so much again, and I hope to play for you again soon. -Ryan
Ashley E
5.0
10/31/2020
Ryan is an amazing artist and made our Wedding so special! We had a last minute change in venue d/t Covid-19 and he was able to help us ease our stress on figuring out the sound system for our outside ceremony at a park. He provided microphones and speakers so that everyone would be able to hear well. Ryan played acoustic at our ceremony and then played fun dancing, upbeat classics at our reception. He was able to feel the mood of our crowd and play music to keep the wedding upbeat and everyone dancing! He has an incredible voice and is phenomenal at guitar. We couldn't of picked a better person to do our music at our wedding!
Lindsay T
5.0
9/28/2020
Ryan is amazing and I can't recommend him enough! Ryan performed live music for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour, and DJ'd the rest of the night. He learned two songs for us to sing live, and they were perfect! While our wedding went from 200+ people to 10 due to COVID, Ryan was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with. He was so kind throughout the crazy process, and it was such a relief to know we could count on him. Our friends and family raved about Ryan! We had the best time thanks to Ryan and can't wait to work with him again in the future! Do yourself a favor and hire him for your next event!
Ross S
5.0
3/11/2020
Five stars all around! Ryan is the real deal. He provided a one stop shop for both live music and DJ services for our wedding. He absolutely rocked, leaving guests raving about his sound. They simply stated on various occasions they could listen to his music all night.
Ryan is dynamic and very experienced in catering his routine to suit guests of all ages from start to finish. He has a knack for assessing the crowd and making adjustments as necessary. Ultimately a seamless experience and a pleasure to work with. We could not be happier with Ryan’s services and professionalism.
Highly recommended!
Vendor response 03/11/2020
Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a total pleasure!
Margo M
5.0
11/21/2019
Ryan played for our wedding on September 7, 2019 and did such a great job! Our guests’ favorite part was when he played live. He has a wonderful voice and really got the audience into the music! He also transitioned well into our DJ later in the night and kept everyone dancing the whole time which was really important to me. I would highly recommend Ryan for future events and thought he did an amazing job!
Tracy D
5.0
10/29/2019
Ryan was extremely friendly and helpful from the moment we first connected. We were from out of town and he made everything so simple. I had the pleasure of going out to San Diego and seeing him perform before our wedding and that just made me even more excited about choosing him for our day! His acoustic performance during our ceremony was perfection and helped to set the perfect mood during dinner. I had many people come up to me to say how great he was! Overall, super happy we had Ryan as part of our day. Awesome musician, great guy and super easy to work with!
Lindy K
5.0
10/25/2019
We are so happy we chose Ryan Hiller. Ryan was by far the best choice I we could have made. He is an amazing musician with an incredible voice. Our wedding started a little late, but our guests were thoroughly entertained by Ryan…in fact, they would have appreciated it starting even later so they could continue to enjoy Ryan’s music!! His cocktail music was fabulous then he switched to DJ for dinner and dancing. He literally is the best DJ, I have ever seen. He listened to exactly what style music we were looking for and he was spot on!!! As a DJ Ryan talks only when appropriate (he doesn’t say stupid cheesy stuff that many DJ’s do) and keeps everything moving smoothly. The guests danced all night and have told me over the past week how much they LOVED our musician/DJ. Hire Ryan it will be the best decision you make for your wedding and reception!!
Allyson I
5.0
10/22/2019
Ryan was amazing in all aspects and we would highly recommend him! We were looking for live music to be played at our wedding and we came across Ryan, who not only is amazing when he plays live, but is a wonderful DJ. When we first contacted him he recommend we come see him live, as he stressed our wedding is a big day and he wants to make sure we would be happy with his playing style. We were so impressed when we saw him we decided that night we wanted him to be part of our day. During the planning process he made things so easy (especially since planning a wedding can be stressful) and even gave some suggestions we didn't think of. When the day finally came Ryan was even better than we expected and hoped for. We asked him to play a special song when I walked down the aisle and it is a moment we will never forget! Ryan was also a great DJ; he had everyone dancing until the very last song. People tell you your wedding day flies by and it is true, but you will remember dancing the night away and Ryan made our night even better. We still get complements on our DJ and the talented man who played at our wedding. :D We have been to several weddings since ours and we still rave about how lucky we were to find Ryan and have him be our DJ.
Haley M
5.0
10/21/2019
Ryan was incredible! He is not only incredibly talented but also super friendly and works hard day of to ensure everything goes off perfectly. He’s flexible and adjusts if need be. He made or ceremony so special. And our guests absolutely loved his music during cocktail hour as well as dancing! He did our first dances live and it was absolutely beautiful. We highly recommend him! And hope to use him again one day :)
Brittany T
5.0
10/21/2019
SoCal Wedding Music, specifically Ryan Hiller, was a dream to work with. He was a referral from a coworker who recently got married. We checked out Ryan at Herringbone La Jolla to witness his live music. From the start, he was quickly understood what we were looking for and was overly accommodating. Ryan treated us as friends not clients. He is beyond talented and offers a unique style few wedding entertainers can. Ryan played live for our cocktail hour and offered DJ services for the ceremony, dinner and reception. He seamlessly coordinated four music locations through the wedding. He was complimented by many that evening, and we have already provided his information to family who are getting married later this year. If you book SoCal Wedding Music and Ryan Hiller, you will not be disappointed.
Anderson C
5.0
10/19/2019
Hands down the best So Cal Wedding Music you can find is right here by Ryan. If you’re reading this, search no more. All our guest told us how great the music was from ceremony until the end of the night. We had Ryan perform live music for our ceremony and part of our reception. Then he busted out his DJ skills throughout the night.
Our wedding was a little difficult logistically since we had Ryan perform at La Jolla Shores beach and then move all his equipment to The US Grant hotel all within a span of one and half hours. He was able to setup all his equipment at our reception and we didn’t experience any technical issues throughout the night. Having Ryan at your wedding is similar to having your favorite artist perform at your wedding without the price tag of $40k per hour. He’s able to get everyone involved and on the dance floor throughout the whole night! It was a blast seeing our family and friends dancing all the way until the end. It’s not usual to see your 68-year-old guests dancing until midnight, but they were cheering on Ryan to play even more. They didn’t want the music to stop! Ryan does a phenomenal job at mixing up the songs to keep people showing their personal dance moves. We even had some guests trying to go shirtless by the end of the night!
If you want a memorable night with all you guests shaking their booties until the end of the night, then Ryan is the one. Ryan, we can’t thank you enough, you made our wedding night one for the books. True happiness is seeing all your family and friends having a great time, dancing with complete disregard of who’s watching, and enjoying the music that moves your soul!
PS: It was Ryan’s birthday that night too! Even though it was his birthday, he stayed later since our guests was having such a great time and didn’t want to stop dancing. Our guests actually asked for encore three times! And of course, Ryan happily played for them to their heart’s satisfaction! Thank you, Ryan!
Pilar B
5.0
10/18/2019
My husband and I were so happy we went with Ryan at SoCal Wedding Music for our big day! He knocked it out of the park! He was easy to work with, quick to respond and did a fantastic job playing live for the ceremony and cocktail hour! Ryan is the best! If we ever have a big party in the future he will be at the top of our list!
Nicole P
5.0
10/17/2019
Ryan was amazing at Logan and I's wedding. He sang amazing and our guests loved him. I would highly recommend him for any occasion!
Brittany C
5.0
7/17/2019
SoCal Wedding Music, specifically Ryan Hiller, was a dream to work with. He was a referral from a coworker who recently got married. We checked out Ryan at Herringbone La Jolla to witness his live music. From the start, he was quickly understood what we were looking for and was overly accommodating. Ryan treated us as friends not clients. He is beyond talented and offers a unique style few wedding entertainers can. Ryan played live for our cocktail hour and offered DJ services for the ceremony, dinner and reception. He seamlessly coordinated four music locations through the wedding. He was complimented by many that evening, and we have already provided his information to family who are getting married later this year. If you book SoCal Wedding Music and Ryan Hiller, you will not be disappointed.
Nancy S
5.0
7/06/2019
Ryan with SoCal Wedding Music was AMAZING. He plays a combination of beautiful live music and fun DJ music to get the crowd dancing. We had so many compliments on him at the end of the night. Thank you Ryan for making our wedding so memorable and fun.
Kristen N
5.0
6/21/2019
Ryan was absolutely AMAZING! We couldn’t have asked for a better musician and DJ for our wedding ceremony and reception! He was so friendly and easygoing the first time we spoke on the phone, it felt like we were talking to a good friend. He was always responsive and catering to our needs, so we knew we’d be in good hands. He was an incredibly talented musician for our ceremony and played the best music during our reception - our guests were on the dance floor all night and we ended up paying him extra to keep him around longer! If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn’t think twice about booking Ryan. You will be in great hands with him!! Thank you so much Ryan!!!!
Vendor response 06/22/2019
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts here, Kristen! It was a total...
pleasure playing for you!!
Emily R
5.0
11/28/2018
My husband and I extend our sincerest thank you for playing/DJing at our wedding on Saturday. We enjoyed working with you and know our guests had a fabulous time on the dance floor thanks to you.
Vendor response 11/28/2018
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Andrea R
5.0
11/15/2018
Ryan was awesome! The whole day was flawless and knowing that we had Ryan was one less thing that we had to worry about! The music selection was great and though the day flew by, I don't remember any songs being played more than once. I would recommend Ryan for any event! Without him our wedding would not have been as good! All of our guests were equally impressed by his talent! Thanks Ryan!!
Madison A
5.0
11/04/2018
Ryan was great! He took a short list of our favorite artists and built out a set that had our guests dancing all night. I would recommend him for every wedding!
Vendor response 11/06/2018
Thank you so much!
Jessica F
5.0
11/01/2018
WOW! We can't thank Ryan enough for being a part of our wedding. He is an amazing musician and easy to work with. Our wedding was small and intimate but he did awesome at blending our requests! The guests have not stopped commenting on how much they enjoyed his music. He helped make it a perfect day. Thank you Ryan and we can't wait to come hear you play again.
Vendor response 11/26/2018
Hi Jessica, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! I can't thank ...
you enough for the kind words, and would love to play for you again as a married couple!!
Nick R
5.0
10/31/2018
We were so thrilled that we got the opportunity to have Ryan be a part of our wedding. From the moment we first heard him play we were blown away by his talent and knew that he would be perfect.
Throughout the experience Ryan was a pleasure to work with and was extremely helpful and supportive, essentially guiding us through the entire process and providing great insights along the way.
While a phenomenal musician, Ryan was also an excellent DJ, ensuring the dance floor was always jumping! (Having Ryan do both live music and DJ was a huge bonus for us and made our lives so much easier).
We can't recommend Ryan highly enough. We consider ourselves very lucky to have had him play such an important part of our special day.
Vendor response 11/26/2018
Hi Nick, Thank you so much for sharing these incredibly kind words! You were both an absol...
ute pleasure to work with, and it was such a blast playing for you on your special day! Thanks so much again, Ryan
Alex F
5.0
10/31/2018
Ryan was the best decision I made for my wedding day! He learned a song to walk me down the aisle and I got nothing but compliments for his playing during cocktail hour! Highly highly highlllyyy recommend Ryan! He’s the best!
Vendor response 11/26/2018
Thank you so much, Alex! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. H...
ope to play for you again soon!
Rhiannon M