Sound Illusions

Manny was the best DJ! Leading up to the event, Manny asked critical questions and got to know what was important to us. The planning documents made sure that we had the all of the details covered. Manny even made a small video of our big day that captured all of our special moments. I honestly cannot speak more highly of Manny and the services that he provided for our wedding!

Manny from Sound Illusions was an amazing addition to our wedding! We talked through the big day’s schedule well ahead of time and that made the wedding day run so smoothly- he was on it with the announcements and kept the dance floor hyped! His photo booth was so fun - I loved the random props! All in all- I would 100% recommend Sound Illusions!!!

Wow! Manny was so incredible. We can’t thank him enough for making our day so special. He really did so much and we appreciate every little thing he did for us!! He played every song we provided him and all of our guests kept complimenting the music and how amazing his mixes were. He is so awesome and has the absolute best energy and we’re so thankful to have found him! We will be recommending him to every single one of our friends and family getting married or having any event. He played such a huge part in our special day and we will always be reaching out to him for all future events we plan from now on. Manny truly is the best and is now apart of the family!!!

We cannot thank Manny enough for all he did for us and our wedding!! We’re were highly recommended Manny as soon as we got engaged in 2022 & knew we made the best decision working with him as soon as we had our first phone call. He is so happy to be a part of a couple’s wedding day and goes above and beyond making it perfect. Fast forward 2 years later to our June 22, 2024 and Manny blew us away with the music and smoothness of our day! We had a small hiccup with the start of our ceremony (not related to Manny) and he handled it so well that none of our guests even noticed the small bump in the plan. The music played matched every part or the night.. I even told him when we were dancing in our reception that he could play whatever he wanted to match the vibe and to scratch our playlist we made haha. He is so easy going and was a huge reason we loved our wedding. The guests had AMAZING things to say about his professionalism, upbeat demeanor and overall role in the night. My favorite part of the night (our private last dance) was the most intimate and special moment to end with and thankfully Manny was able to set up his tripod and film it for us without us even noticing until the very end. We now have one our most memorable moments on film just for us to enjoy over and over again. I want to host more events simply to have Manny involved and dj for us again. Top notch service! Book Manny for all of your music needs (or just to bring along and he’ll light up the night!) THANK YOU MANNY FOR EVERYTHING!! -Stephanie & Garrett

We cannot thank Manny enough for all he did for us and our wedding!! We’re were highly recommended Manny as soon as we got engaged in 2022 & knew we made the best decision working with him as soon as we had our first phone call. He is so happy to be a part of a couple’s wedding day and goes above and beyond making it perfect. Fast forward 2 years later to our June 22, 2024 and Manny blew us away with the music and smoothness of our day! We had a small hiccup with the start of our ceremony (not related to Manny) and he handled it so well that none of our guests even noticed the small bump in the plan. The music played matched every part or the night.. I even told him when we were dancing in our reception that he could play whatever he wanted to match the vibe and to scratch our playlist we made haha. He is so easy going and was a huge reason we loved our wedding. The guests had AMAZING things to say about his professionalism, upbeat demeanor and overall role in the night. My favorite part of the night (our private last dance) was the most intimate and special moment to end with and thankfully Manny was able to set up his tripod and film it for us without us even noticing until the very end. We now have one our most memorable moments on film just for us to enjoy over and over again. I want to host more events simply to have Manny involved and dj for us again. Top notch service! Book Manny for all of your music needs (or just to bring along and he’ll light up the night!) THANK YOU MANNY FOR EVERYTHING!! -Stephanie & Garrett

Manny did a REMARKABLE job on our wedding day, and anyone who doesn’t get on their calendar would be missing out. We initially hired him because he was on the list of our venue-approved DJs. There was a long list, including companies with flashy names, or a whole stable of DJs, but we asked the venue coordinator who was the most FUN, TALENTED, and KIND dj to work with. He literally didn’t pause before starring *Manny at Sound Illusion*. We met Manny over the phone and he was instantly the right energy that we knew would take care of our full age range of guests while keeping it really fun for us. He was extremely organized with forms where we could write our exact music requests, had phone meetings with us to verbally talk through the whole day and make sure we were all on the same page. He also was always happy to suggest music, etc, if we weren’t sure or didn’t have a strong opinion. On the wedding day he DELIVERED. The way he transitioned songs to keep the dance floor going for FIVE HOURS, he hosted our Shoe Game, gave guests a slow break he sensed that they needed and then got guests literally running back to the dance floor the rest of the night. He was also the NICEST human being. We heard stories that he has literally given a speech at weddings when the best man got nervous and left, helped host a wedding when the bride/groom and family didn’t show up from the ceremony location, and so much more. He kept making us feel excited for our wedding and we will recommend him for the rest of our marriage. If you can manage to book him, there is no other choice than to do so haha.

If I could give Manny all the stars I would. From start to finish he was exactly what our wedding needed. Manny was professional, easy to work with, easy to talk to, and an exceptional DJ. From our first meeting, he made it made the consultation very easy, and comfortable. He had all these ideas for our May “the 4th” wedding and let me tell you it was a hit!!! From the moment our guests touched the dance floor I don’t think anyone sat back down he kept EVERY person dancing. He listened exactly to our requests and flawlessly executed our ideas. If you are looking for a DJ who is going to make all your wedding dreams come true pick Manny. For an added bonus we also added on the Photo Booth he offers as part of his service which he incorporated all our colors and wedding invites into which were such a nice touch. I really can’t say enough about how he excelled any expectation we had. He truly was a major part of making it the best day ever. I will forever be thankful for Manny and his wife!!

Manny from sound illusions was absolutely amazing ! His upbeat personality energy posititive attitude and willingness to help or onboard with our vision made our wedding day beautiful and fun. We had the most amazing time.and a beautiful ceremony and none of that would happen if it wasnt for mannny.mcing and music . We threw manny many curveballs like now im doing a trivia game or want line dancing videos not only did manny was onboard but did Awesome conducting both. We are so incredibly grateful for manny !

Manny and his wife were incredible! He was so communicative and collaborative leading up to my wedding. He was always easy to reach and so helpful! His wife manned our Photo Booth and she was the sweetest. I could not recommend them enough!

Can’t say enough great things about Manny! From start to finish he made things easy, fun, and was supportive as ever during the entire process. Always readily available and happy to hop on a call to walk through timing and all things wedding! I appreciated his positive and happy demeanor more than he will ever know! Thank you Manny for helping make our day so so special!

Manny was an absolute amazing dj. His wife did the photo booths and she was also great! We had about 3 meeting with him leading up to the wedding, where we went up song choices, types of music to be played etc. Everybody loved the music!

Manny exceeded all of our expectations and everything we could ever want for our wedding DJ. Not only was he super attentive and on point with all of the music choices, he made sure to follow up with us in the weeks leading up to the wedding to be sure that all of the scheduling was on point, and put us at ease for the big day. On the day of the wedding, the music selection flowed so perfectly from dinner music, to dancing. He even surprised us by capturing a couple of moments on video which was so special to us. We would absolutely recommend Manny to anyone who is looking for a fabulous DJ. Someone who is a perfectionist, master at their craft, and so very kind and positive. thank you again, Manny!

Manny exceeded all of our expectations and everything we could ever want for our wedding DJ. Not only was he super attentive and on point with all of the music choices, he made sure to follow up with us in the weeks leading up to the wedding to be sure that all of the scheduling was on point, and put us at ease for the big day. On the day of the wedding, the music selection flowed so perfectly from dinner music, to dancing. He even surprised us by capturing a couple of moments on video which was so special to us. We would absolutely recommend Manny to anyone who is looking for a fabulous DJ. Someone who is a perfectionist, master at their craft, and so very kind and positive. thank you again, Manny!

Amazing wedding DJ and Photobook!!! Manny is our Uncle Manny now! Manny was super easy to work with and really able to work with my crazy ideas! He was able to incorporate all of our wide range of music. AND came with a photo booth at an affordable price! He was able to create the photo strip and add little details that we asked. Highly recommend and highly affordable!!!

We gave Manny our list of desired songs and genres for our wedding. He really took the time to ensure our selections were what we wanted and the right versions. We chatted about the schedule and he was proactive and asked all the right questions. Wow! What a blast. Our guests had an amazing time, the dance floor was poppin all night, he even surprised us later with a video from the wedding night. He made our night so fun and worry free. The level of professionalism was definitely there, and proud to make a special day for all. We can’t thank you enough for a fun time.

We cannot say enough about the incredible experience we had with Manny! From the very first consultation to the final song of the night, he exceeded every expectation we had, and then some. DJ Manny’s professionalism and attention to detail were truly impressive. He repeatedly took the time to sit down with us (virtually) to understand our musical preferences and our schedule, helping us blend the perfect playlist that catered to all of our guests' tastes. He asked all of the right questions, and answered ones we didn’t even know to ask. He brought a sense of ease to the whole wedding planning process, giving us peace of mind, which we couldn’t put a price tag on if we tried. His 20+ years of experience and dedication to the craft were subtle leading up to the big day, but so obvious and helpful in retrospect. On the note of music, special shout out to Manny for playing banger after banger during open dancing. I know we chose the music, but still :). He and his blending of the music brought an infectious enthusiasm to our wedding, creating an atmosphere of pure joy and celebration, bringing our families together in a way they never had been. So in short, if you're looking for a wedding DJ who will not only meet your expectations but exceed them in every way, look no further. His talent, dedication, and commitment to making your special day unforgettable are second to none. We are forever grateful for the role he played in making our wedding day the best day of our lives. Thank you, DJ Manny, for going above and beyond to make our dreams come true!

Music was a very important aspect of our wedding so we took our time reading reviews to find the perfect DJ. Manny was THE BEST! He was very organized and responsive and made it easy for us to send him our playlists. He made sure that all the special ceremony and first dance songs were the exact versions we wanted. We ended up making our own playlists which he stuck to because he was able to keep the party going on the dance floor with the order he played the songs in. We had a small 'do not play' list and he did not play any of the songs on it which was very appreciated. The sound equipment and lighting he provided was perfect (he provided some lighting for a flower arch we had which really made it stand out at night) and he did a great job MCing/making announcements to keep things moving during the reception. There are so many things to be stressed about when planning your wedding, but music will not be one of them if you choose Manny!

Manny had such great communication! He had so many good suggestions but also allowed for me to have my own ideas. He was so easy and fun to work with. My wedding night was AMAZING! Everyone commented on how much fun it was. Manny definitely played a huge role in it. Thank you again Manny. I look forward to working with you for any future events I plan.

The best DJ! We kept getting compliments from our guests on how lit our dance floor was and it’s all thanks to Manny! My husband and I chatted with Manny 3-4 times prior to our wedding to discuss our music choices and logistics. He sent a google doc where we were able add details and view the timing of the music which was really helpful. He also sent over our important songs in advance to make sure they were the right versions. He was alway super enthusiastic and I really enjoyed working with him. During the wedding, he had three different stations and no one saw him move all of his gear. One minute he was at the ceremony and next all his stuff was at the first dance space outside and in a blink of an eye he was inside by the dance floor. He was like a NINJA and I appreciated the behind the scenes efficiency. I would 20/20 recommend over and over again!

I would give Manny 6 stars if I could - he was a complete joy to work with the entire time. Always friendly, responsive, enthusiastic and accommodating! He was very helpful and let us curate the playlists for each part of the day exactly as we wanted it. He send sample cuts of all the key songs of the day and was super patient about making timing edits. People raved about the music for days after the wedding. He is such a sweet, easy-going person who brings fun energy to the dance floor! I can’t recommend him enough!!! Hire him and you won’t regret it!

Just perfect. Both DJ and Photo Booth was so easy to arrange and so detailed that it fit into our special day with so joy joy and memories. The dancing and Dj details was so very customized and the Photo Booth made for epic memories. Manny and team are exceptionally recommended.

Manny was absolutely amazing! From the moment we spoke with him on the phone, we knew it would be a perfect fit. He is so friendly and personable. He made the whole process fun and easy. The audio and music for the ceremony made it super special. At the reception Manny had everyone out on the dance floor the whole night. Our guests loved the photo booth with tons of props and personalized photos to take home. If you want a wedding to remember I highly recommend Sound Illusions.

Exceptional DJ. Did everything exactly as we talked about and had an amazing time!

Manny was the best DJ ever for our wedding a few weeks ago. From the initial conversation we had, he was kind and really bubbly which we loved. Leading up to the wedding we had several meetings to go over songs and make sure he got the timing just right. He was easily reachable by call or text and was so kind every time. Everything was perfect. He even played games with guests during dinner which lightened up the mood. The music was so good for dancing even the vendors commented on it! Manny also recorded several moments throughout the ceremony and reception which was amazing because we didn’t have a videographer. Thank you Manny for being so amazing and being apart of our special day!

Many was so amazing! He helped us so much with the planning process and made the entire wedding stress free from start to finish with his organizing skills. He met with us several times and made sure every song we picked was the correct version. He made our day so amazing and kept the energy up all night long!

Manny was so incredible to work with and a great DJ at our wedding! During the wedding planning process we had multiple phone calls with him to go over our style of music and the flow of the night. During each phone call I was always impressed by his calm and friendly demeanor. On wedding night, he really kept the party going and played songs that our guests loved! Thank you Manny for a wonderful night!

Manny was truly an amazing DJ for our magical disney wedding. He exceeded our expectations and went above and beyond. He listened to everything we had to say and wanted in our wedding. I think he was more excited about our wedding than we were lol, JK. All in all, I would definitely recommend Manny as a DJ for your wedding. He is so upbeat and keeps everyone having a good time on the dance floor. We couldn't have chosen a better DJ.

Manny was AMAZING! We are so happy that we chose him to be the DJ at our wedding. He was so easy to work with and customized our perfect wedding. He has the best ideas to make your day so special! We also used his photo booth that his wife worked and it was a MAJOR hit! We didn’t want the night to end. Thank you so much for making our day incredible! We love you Manny!

If we could put 10 stars out of 5 we would! Sound Illusions blew our expectations out of the water & helped make our special night even more special. Manny was a pleasure to work with & we are forever grateful for all his help!

Manny was ABSOLUTELY amazing as our wedding DJ! He was so incredibly helpful from start to finish with planning out the music and flow of our wedding! The entire ceremony and reception went off without a hitch and was so seamless. He kept the energy going all night and we couldn't have been happier with the way everything went. We also did our photo booth with him and our guests loved it. HIGHLY recommend, Sound Illusions! Thanks so much Manny for making our wedding day so perfect!

Manny was amazing!! He is communicative, responsive, and so easy-going. We gave him an idea of what we were looking for and he ran with it - and are so happy with how the wedding day came out! No issues whatsoever and guests were constantly telling us how great the music and DJ were during the reception. We are so happy to have worked with Manny and would choose him over and over again without a doubt! Thank you so much, Manny!!

If you're searching for a DJ/MCee for your wedding night PLEASE STOP YOUR SEARCH NOW! Manny and his wife were everything we could have asked for and more! our wedding was this past Saturday and I just could not wait to write this review. From our very first call we had with him up until the day of the wedding he was so awesome and had us feeling reassured through the entire process. To me the music and food were the most important parts of the wedding.. All his music was on point and the dance floor was poppin all night! He even was able to make it out to our rehearsal to go through the music with us which was so helpful (mind you it was storming that day and we had to practice outside for a bit). His wife also works with him as the photobooth attendant (yes! his services also include uplights, draping, and photobooths!) she was so nice as well! Manny thank you so much for making our night a complete success!

Sound Illusions was recommended to us through our venue, Harbor View Loft, and we could not be more grateful! Manny was extremely communicative and had no trouble using specific songs we wanted for our ceremony and special dances. He was so nice and every guest enjoyed the music and our dance floor was never empty! I cannot thank Manny enough for playing a huge part in our wedding day!

My fiancé and I found Sound Illusions through a referral from our photographer. Who doesn’t love a referral from another team who has seen the DJ in action? Manny was very responsive to all my messages and scheduled a call right away to see if it was a good fit. I could immediately feel his energy through the phone and knew this was the guy I wanted to DJ my wedding. He was very organized and really listened to what we wanted. He also suggested games he could play during dinner service to keep the guests engaged and the atmosphere light-hearted. It was a total hit! The night flowed so smoothly and I kept getting compliments all night (from the guests to the venue staffs) about how amazing he was. If you’re looking for an amazing DJ/emcee who goes above and beyond for you, then Manny is your guy. :)

Manny was recommended to us by our venue, Leo Carrillo Ranch. We are so happy that we went with him, and he was amazing throughout the whole planning process. He helped us create our timeline and gave us so many ideas, which we really appreciated. Everything was perfect on our wedding night and he played everything that we asked! We provided him with a playlist and he picked the perfect songs at the right moments😊My sister incorporated music into her MOH speech and he worked with her privately ahead of time, which was such a great surprise. I also had a lot of very specific ideas for music walking down the aisle and he executed everything flawlessly. We definitely recommend him, thank you so much Manny!!

Manny was amazing and made our day so special! I highly recommend him to DJ for your own event or wedding. Everyone raved about the announcements and music. Thank you Manny!

Manny was easy to communicate with by being very responsive and very excited to collaborate on a playlist, etc together! Would recommend him to anyone.

I cannot say enough about Manny! He is extremely professional, friendly, and helpful. From our first phone call to the actual event, Manny was on top of all the details and made the entire process stress free. Everything from the ceremony to the cocktail hour and reception ran so smoothly, thanks to Manny. 45 minutes into our cocktail hour I started receiving multiple compliments from our guest about how amazing he was. We are so grateful to him. Our night would not have been as special without him! I will be recommending him to all my friends in the future!

Manny was exceptional. Leading up to the event Manny shared in our excitement, helped us through our soundtrack and was easily accessible by phone or email. On the day of the wedding Manny was well prepared, and the time of events flowed so smoothly! I would recommend Sound Illusions to any friend and family looking for a DJ in San Diego.

Manny at Sound Illusions was our choice for my daughter's wedding at Flora San Diego. From start to finish, he was responsive and easy to work with. He accommodated all our requests, and working as the MC as well as DJ, the wedding went so smoothly! I would highly recommend Manny for your next event!

Manny was amazing. He communicated throughout the whole planning process and made sure he understood my vision. He made my day absolutely perfect, kept the party on schedule and followed the vibe of the crowd. He was highly praised by many people that attended my wedding.

Manny was our DJ extraordinaire, MC for our wedding on 10/8. He is very experienced and very professional. He went ahead of time to check out our venue as it was a newer spot, came to the rehearsal dinner to do a sound check and coordinated with our wedding planner. We also loved the uplights and PhotoBooth his wife helped our guests with. They are a sweet team. Two previous brides/friends of mine in San Diego highly recommended him and he didn’t disappoint!!

Manny and his wife are seriously amazing! They made our day even more special. They were super responsive during the planning process and hoped on the phone with us to make sure everything was going well multiple times. Our wedding was the best day ever and we couldn’t have done with without them!

Manny is absolutely fantastic! We hired him as our wedding DJ and from the first phone call I felt at ease working with him. We reviewed the general process and he sent me a link to a site that recapped everything we needed. When we got closer to the wedding day he checked in with me and even gave me advice when I needed help picking certain songs! He completely understood our vibe and got EVERYONE dancing the entire time! I can’t say enough great things about him. Planning a wedding is stressful with all the decisions you have to make, the decision to hire and work with him was one of the best and easiest to make. Thank you Manny!

We had the best experience (for the better part of 3 years, due to covid!) Working with Manny and (ultimately) his wife & could not be more appreciative of his/their friendliness, professionalism & quality of work. Manny was amazing in communicating, advising and suggesting as well as flexible in any/all aspects. Would certainly work with Sound Illustrations again!

Manny was everything we wanted in a DJ and more! We specifically asked him to create a fun and interactive evening for our guests and man did he deliver! To this day, our guests still rave about how fun our wedding was and how much they loved our DJ. He and his wife Teressa (the most amazing coordinator ever) will forever hold a place in our hearts for making our wedding day a dream come true! Thank you Manny!

Manny was perfect! He was so helpful during the planning process and made our special night so amazing. I would highly recommend using him for any event!

We are so happy we booked Manny & Sound Illusions for our wedding. He listened to exactly what we wanted and delivered. He was professional and was flexible for all of our requests and last minute changes. The pacing of our event was a big deal for us and Manny made everything go smoothly and seamlessly. We would recommend him for any event and especially weddings.

Manny made our wedding so fun! He kept everyone dancing all night long. I only made it to the bar ONCE because I was having such a blast on the dance floor. He really appealed to all ages and was a great MC throughout the whole night. I had friends arrive late and so they watched from a distance and they said they could hear the whole ceremony perfectly. Manny had great communication beforehand and was very professional.

Manny and his wife Teressa were outstanding!! We could not have asked for a better experience. Manny was very knowledgeable, super friendly, and easily reachable. Working with him was truly a pleasure and he put all our worries to rest with his easy going attitude, attention to detail, and kind heart. We used Sould Illusions for our wedding, but I also highly recommend this company for any event that needs emceeing, music, and a fun photo booth experience.

Manny was our DJ for our wedding and he did not disappoint! DJ Manny went out of his way to have multiple consultations (in person and over the phone) to go over song choices and timelines. He’s knowledgeable about the flow of weddings, gives great song choice options, and kept the dance floor full all night long! Book him and you won’t regret it!

Manny is amazing! He went above and beyond! Everyone said how fun our wedding was, and that was in large part due to Manny. He kept the party going. We all loved how he dismissed tables to get their food by making them sing a song with love in it. He was very friendly and professional.The lighting and drapery he set up helped create the perfect ambiance. The online database of songs he used made it really easy to pick songs we liked and get ideas for other ones. He chatted with us multiple times to go over the order of events and make sure everything was the way we wanted. He was very flexible when we asked him to switch things up. He even went above and beyond by helping us deal with our venue people on the day of the wedding. It was super hot in our venue, and he went looking for the maintenance people to fix the AC issue. We really enjoyed having Manny at our special day and would recommend him to everyone.

From the beginning, Manny was communicative, engaged, excited, and professional. His client portal is super helpful, and he works with you to play whatever songs you request. It's a pretty simple process to personalize your playlist and timeline down to the minute, and to request special songs for various moments. It's so wonderful to find professionals who make a large undertaking as smooth and stress-free as possible, and who do what they say they're going to do when they say they're going to do it. And with someone who genuinely loves what they do. He worked with a sudden venue change (due to COVID-19, of course) with zero issues. And Manny just happens to also be a pleasant guy to work with and be around. Absolutely recommend him. (Wedding was April 2021)

Working with Manny was great. He was extremely responsive and easy to get along with from the get-go. We had to change our wedding date a couple of times, and also had a venue change, due to COVID and Manny was always very understanding and accommodating. As our wedding date approached, he ensured that he had all of the songs we wanted him to play. We also used his services for the photo booth and that worked out great too. He created a custom picture layout for us that matched our wedding theme. All in all, I would highly recommend Manny for any DJ and photo booth services!

Best day ever!! And thank you for making the party so FUN! The music was one of our favorite parts of our day!