Brandon was BEYOND excellent, beginning from our first call, all the way up to our wedding day. Everything was perfectly executed, and with such great energy, too. We are so glad we chose Brandon to DJ our wedding, he was fantastic.
~ Deirdra – Married in Santa Rosa, CA
Brandon is it! He did and incredible job with our wedding. He kept the energy up, read the crowd perfectly, and guests were OBSESSED with his outfit (which he lets the bride/groom pick out!). He also performed live, acoustic music before and during our ceremony and was phenomenal. we weren’t sure if we were going to be able to afford live music for the ceremony, but because Brandon offered a package of both live music and DJ services, we were able to have everything we wanted! Brandon is also just a super kind, sweet individual who we were happy to have around us throughout the day. He is wonderful to work with, and the work he does is impeccable.
~ Darcy – Married in Monterey, CA
The party of our dreams! We had so much fun working with Brandon, who flawlessly executed incredible music and MC’ing at our barn wedding across multiple outdoor spaces, from windy hillsides to a barn full of dancers! Brandon was so professional and helpful with helping us to figure out playlist ideas. He created a custom cocktail hour playlist blending classic rock, reggae, and motown and we got tons of compliments from guests! And when we had to change our timeline around at the last minute and sneak out for golden hour photos before our first dance, Brandon got the party going and when we got back everyone was having a BLAST! There were countless details that Brandon anticipated and executed with only minimal check-ins from us, so everything ran extremely smoothly, which was extremely impressive for our 200 person wedding. We also loved the lighting and projectors setup Brandon brought, as well as some bonus light-makers for the dance floor that were particularly a hit with the kids! Thank you Brandon for everything!!!!
~ Rosalie – Married in Santa Cruz, CA
Brandon was an incredible DJ and performer and made our wedding perfect. We were in between having a DJ and band because good music throughout and a lively dance floor were top priorities. Brandon is the best of both worlds. He offers an incredibly fair and affordable price and the fact that he also performs live was the cherry on top. He was also very easy to work with and a good combination of laid back and organized, providing a step by step checklist so we knew what to expect and felt confident leading up to the big day.
From walking around playing music while guests arrived to performing our first dance and ending the night in a live performance of country roads – he absolutely crushed it. And the dance floor! We had hours of dancing with never a dull moment. We still have guests telling us how amazing the dance floor was and how cool it was that the dj ALSO played live.
If you are looking for live music that makes your day come to life and brings tears to the eyes and a dance floor that is the party of the year – Brandon is a must!
~ Sarah – Married in Nicasio Valley, CA
Brandon was our DJ, emcee, and live musician for our wedding and he was fantastic! He was the perfect balance between listening to our recommendations and playlist, but also reading the room and playing what our guests wanted to hear. Brandon and his assistant were on time, respectful, and exceeded our expectations on our special day. Would recommend 10/10.
~ John – Married in St Helena, CA
Brandon, the celebration DJ, is incredible. If I could give him 100 stars I would. My husband and I hired Brandon for our wedding in Monterey and I couldn’t be more grateful he agreed to be part of our special day. He met with us and got to know us as a couple, he played live guitar for our ceremony and even customized the lyrics of the song I walked down the aisle to. He dressed up for our wedding and let me help choose his outfit. He helped us craft playlists that embodied our personalities and preferences. He helped remix our first dance song. He even supplied our photo booth. We could not be more grateful for Brandon and 10/10 recommend him!
~ Christine – Married in Monterey, CA
“Brandon is top-notch! He is so thoughtful about each and every song he plays. He knows how to read the crowd and adapt the music to what is going on and his attention to detail is great. Throughout the night I would see him in different corners of the venue to make sure the acoustics were right, and no one’s ears were being blown out.
We had Brandon play acoustic guitar and sing for the ceremony and it was incredible. The ambiance he brought really set the night off. He even learned a song for us to walk down as MR&MRS to! & Because of my forgetful brain, he did it in just a few days before the wedding!! I’m sure brides are the most difficult clients to work with, but he is so calm, and understanding, and kind. His collaborative Spotify playlists are such a great way to get to know us. And he invited us to a ton of upcoming events he was going to be at, so we could get to know him. Could you ask for anything better?!
The suggestions Brandon made for our dinner/cocktail hour (where we were lost for what direction to go) were OUT OF THIS WORLD. If a genre could embody my husband & I as a couple, that’s what he chose. The crowds reactions to the songs were hilarious, and made the epic night even more fun. Make sure you have him MC the night, too! Yes, he can do it all!
We received stellar reviews about him from all of our guests, and comments about how much fun the night was, there were even cheers from the hotel balconies. That just goes to show how great the music was.
Believe it when you see the 5 star reviews, because Brandon & Sita deserve every single star!”
~ Erica – Married in San Jose, CA
Don’t look any further! He is awesome. Where do I even begin…Looking for a Dj is a daunting task. Something about his video and his calm disposition made me reach out for an initial talk. From the beginning one could tell that A) Brandon loves music and what he does and B) Brandon wants to make your day special and will make everything in his power to make that happen. I’ve enjoyed our talks and getting to know him. On our special day he was truly fantastic and went above and beyond. He has a very calm nature about him but knows exactly when to turn up the heat on the dance floor. Our guests throughly enjoyed the way he was able to direct the dance floor. Well if you can’t tell I’m a fan. So give him a shot. He is awesome!
Hans – Married in Napa, CA
“Brandon was wonderful to work with. We knew we wanted great music that fit the venue but we had too many favorite types of music to choose ourselves. He made it easy to express the feel we were going for and knew exactly what to do for us. He was easy to talk with and to share ideas with. He was able to work out a price that was inside our budget and didn’t pressure us into adding more services than we needed. He knew just what we wanted and gave us 110% in service. Our guests loved him just as much as we did. He was a delightful addition to our special day. Thank you Brandon!!”
~ April – Married in San Rafael, CA
“Brandon brought the energy – and the funk – to our wedding party!… He came dressed in a classy outfit and immediately started entertaining the crowd… If you want a DJ who really cares about his audience and knows how to bring the energy, Brandon is your guy! Seriously, if I have any future events he’ll be the first person I call.”
~ Slava – Married in San Francisco, CA
“Brandon is AMAZING! I only have great things to say about him, and the pure love and talent that he has for music shines through as soon as you speak with him. The music at our wedding was a huge concern for my husband and I, and honestly we were stressing about it before we got in touch with Brandon. He was so helpful and easy to work with throughout the whole process, and was responsive to all of my many emails…I mean I had never planned a wedding before! He walked us through everything step by step and communicated with us through email, phone and Skype. We created collaborative playlists where we could add music as soon as one popped into our head, and we edited accordingly to make the music selection for our big day perfect. He is amazing at reading the vibe of the evening and can keep people up and dancing on the dance floor the entire evening. We received compliment after compliment about Brandon’s epic musical skills and how they had never danced so much in their life! Also, if you want to add a special touch to your wedding, have Brandon do live music during your cocktail hour or ceremony. His voice is absolutely lovely and it was just another special addition to a wonderful memorable day. Brandon will not disappoint!”
~Laura – Married in Half Moon Bay, CA
“Brandon is the best wedding DJ in the bay. He’s very professional, has top of the line equipment and is very reliable, but also is incredibly fun and knows how to throw a party. His music taste is the perfect blend of classical wedding tunes from the past and present and he always seems to play the right song at the right time. I’m a wedding photographer and I always recommend Brandon when a client needs a DJ–he’s the best!”
~ Quincy Cardinale – Wedding Photographer – San Francisco, CA
“Brandon and his partner Sita were such a wonderful addition to my wedding!
Pre-wedding:
Brandon was fun to work with on the playlists. I really liked his collaborative approach to the playlist creation – it made it easy to have a lot of songs I love, while having some great additions from Brandon. Brandon and his partner, Sita, were great about asking questions that I hadn’t thought about, and had some great suggestions for things to do when I didn’t have a strong opinion. They were well priced compared to other DJs.
Wedding Day:
Brandon did a great job on the mixing during the dancing – the song transitions were smooth, and he did a good job with building and holding the energy of the dancing. Sita joined in dancing during the event, and it was helpful to have a second person around if we needed anything communicated. They brought some microphones for the ceremony and speeches so everyone could easily hear what was being said without shouting. Brandon also had some really fun lights that helped add to the dancing and after-party ambiance.
Overall, I would highly recommend using The Celebration DJ at your wedding or event. They helped make my wedding day amazing!”
~ Kristen – Married in Mendocino, CA
“Brandon was amazing to work with. Before we even signed a contract with him, he really helpful explaining our options and how we could work together. Leading up to our wedding, he collaborated with us on different playlists for each part of the wedding, from the ceremony to the reception / cocktail hour to dinner to dancing to late night campfire music using collaborative playlists in Spotify. He seemed to really “get” what we wanted, and provided lots of good suggestions, including lots of suggestions for a diverse dance playlist that included everything from modern dance hits to electronic swing to Bolllywood, a Hora / chair dance / Hava Nagila mix, cocktail music filled with indy rock, and big band jazz for dinner. On the wedding day, he and his partner Sita arrived on time (at a relatively remote venue!), and set up and worked with the venue very professionally. We had amplification for our ceremony in addition to dinner and speeches. He brought multiple sets of speakers and dance lights plus all of his mixing gear. On the wedding day, he and his partner Sita arrived on time (at a relatively remote venue!), and set up and worked with the venue very professionally. He brought amplification for our ceremony in addition to for dancing and speeches. I’d fully recommend that you hire Brandon for any event.
~ Zack – Married in San Francisco, CA
“Brandon did a phenomenal job at our 8/18/12 wedding up in Santa Rosa. He worked with us before the wedding to get an idea of what we wanted and he delivered 100%. There were some sections of the wedding that we were flexible on and Brandon provided excellent suggestions and advice. He was responsive, punctual and extremely professional. Brandon did a tremendous job of DJing dance floor in the barn – he really read the crowd and played music that parents, friends and children all danced to. People got down! It was so fun!”
~ Joey – Married in Santa Rosa, CA
“Brandon played at our Colorado wedding, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better musician. Not only was he willing to work with our obscure musical choices (Iron & Wine, folk rock, etc.), he played them BEAUTIFULLY and even went out of his way to learn new songs by our special request. He was punctual, reliable, professional, and responsive, and everything went very smoothly–his talents are truly remarkable and we would recommend him to anyone and everyone, for any event.”
~ Briana – Married in Golden, CO
“Brandon is the BEST! Seriously, this is no exaggeration. I can not tell you just how many weddings I have been to where a sub par DJ has put a damper on the dance floor. Having a competent DJ is so very important to keeping people on the dance floor and ensuring you have a memorable event! Brandon took the up most care in constructing a playlist that not only represented my Wife and I as a couple but was upbeat and funky to ensure everyone had a great time on the dance floor. On top of being a master MC, never missing an audio que during the ceremony and the reception, he brings an welcoming energy allowing every guest the opportunity to dance like no one is watching. The most wonderful thing about watching Brandon work is that it make no difference if 1 or 500 people are on the dance floor, Brandon is having the best possible time grooving along to the tracks he is playing. It is plain to see that he truly enjoys what he does and that shows in his work ethic! Brandon is a rock star when it comes to planning the music for your event as well. I was truly impressed with his vast music knowledge and helped with suggestions as to what would fit the mood and still represent our personalities. He was also key in helping overcome some of the obstacles in bringing music to our outdoor ceremony. I am just SO very glad we found Brandon for our special day! Looking back on our event I honestly can not picture it without his services. He made one of the most important days of my life into something my Wife and I will never forget! Brandon is amazing! I can not recommend his services any higher! Regardless of what you are planning, Brandon can take any event and make it truly unforgettable!”
~ Eric – Married in Oakland, CA
“Our experience with Brandon was amazing! The weeks leading up to the ceremony were filled with stress- from flowers to catering to wardrobe decisions, but not with music. Brandon never hesitated to put my needs ahead of his own. The day of the ceremony he was early and prepared, when weather changed our plans a little Brandon was quick to offer solutions and never once changed his relaxed yet poised demeanor. His style and good vibes were obvious to everyone at the wedding. We got numerous compliments on the music and Brandon himself. He was knowledgeable on music from all eras, and was able to please our eclectic group of friends and family. I urge you to book Brandon for your event if you want people to party down!!”
~ Erin Waterhouse – Married in San Francisco
“Brandon played during our wedding reception, and it was a beautiful experience all around! His music created the perfect peaceful and engaging mood for our majestic mountain wedding. Additionally, he brought all his own equipment to our outdoor location, and he set it up himself–allowing us more time and space to enjoy the day instead of spending time planning and organizing. This was a huge plus for me as it all went very smoothly, and I didn’t have to worry about the music at all! I would definitely recommend his services.
~ Ash – Married in the Boulder Flatirons, CO
