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Orange County DJ service also servicing Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. Since 1989 Anaheim DJ has been delivering quality entertainment throughout Southern California. Our list of clients stretch all across the country and abroad.
Our mission is to provide the most outstanding service available to our clients and their guests. We have a large following and continue to grow. Referrals are our main source of work. We have worked with many of the most popular venues and vendors in the area and have established good relationships with the best. If you need a recommendation, just give us a call.
Our specialty is “personalization”. We are not a cookie cutter type of event planning company. Every event is different and unique and so we strive to make each event experience as memorable as possible. Unless you are going to plug in an ipod and pray, we would recommend that you hire a highly trained, experienced professional. Our Orange County DJ service caters to weddings, company parties, holiday events, birthdays, sweet sixteens and more.
We do consider ourselves as a 5-star wedding source. You’ll find our incredible song list, planning forms and event suggestions to be superb. We don’t like to brag about our work, so we’ll let our clients do that for you. Check out our testimonials page. Give us a call and ask for some references. We’ll be happy to provide these for you.
We’re looking forward to working with you on your special day…
… here’s to our future!
Toasty Toasting Tips
Everybody loves a good toast, there’s no doubt about it.
Traditionally the Best Man is the first to give a toast. It’s best to have this done just before salads or buffet. It’s appropriate right after the Grand Entrance for obvious reasons – namely because everyone is standing up and are giving their full attention.
After the Best Man gives the toast, the Groom may acknowledge him. The microphone is then passed to the Maid of Honor, if she’s up for it. Any other pre-planned toasts may commence thereafter.
Often times the parents of the couple will say a few words. It’s best to save that for last, as they are usually the ones footing the bill and would be considered the hosts for the event.
Probably the most important thing here to remember is that no one should be put “on the spot”. This can be very embarrassing and isn’t acceptable. Make sure that anyone who is to give a toast knows ahead and preferably has prepared the speech.

What a Great Wedding!
My clients were very excited when we opened up the dance floor and everyone started dancing right away. What a crowd! It must have been that the Bride and Groom had rehearsed their first dance and they did such a great job that everyone was motivated. It didn’t take much to get the guests started after that.
We had set it up for the couple to surprise their guests. When we announced the Bridal Party into the tent, the guests were expecting Nick and Lacey to come in the same door. We had them come in through the back door. Little twists like this can make all the difference.
Congratulations Nick and Lacey!

DJ Tip: Honeymoon Dance
Looking for a list of feel-goods for the Dollar Dance or Honeymoon Dance? Here’s a list of timeless classics that make this block of dancing feel like a giant Group Hug:
- That’s what friends are for…Dionne Warwick
- Sea of love…Honeydrippers
- What a wonderful world…Louis Armstrong
- Circle of life…Elton John
- You’ve got a friend…James Taylor
- I’ll be there…Jackson 5 or Mariah Carey
- Wonderful tonight…Eric Clapton
- You are so beautiful…Joe Cocker
- Ten cents a dance…Ruth Etting
- Groovy kind of love…Phil Collins
- Can you feel the love…Elton John
- Lean on me…Bill Withers or Club Nouveau
- Time in a bottle…Jim Croce
- What the world needs now…Jackie DeShannon
- Unchained melody…Righteous Brothers
- Way you look tonight…Frank Sinatra
- Love will keep us alive…Eagles
- I hope you dance…Lee Ann Womack
- Fields of gold…Sting
Wedding Activities
In our modern times acceptable wedding activities have expanded to not just the traditional activities like First Dance, Bouquet and Garter toss and so on. Today’s wedding will sometimes include other activities that keep the party upbeat and lively. Now again this would be entirely up to the bride and groom’s taste as to whether or not they would want these activities.
Here are a few activities to consider:
The CONGA LINE is a fun activity to get the guests motivated and out of their seats and on to the dance floor. We find it’s most successful when lead by the wedding party starting with the bride then the groom, followed by the rest of the wedding party and then family and friends. It should be lively and exciting. You now have a full dance floor and can go on to next song with a dance floor full of people.
CENTERPIECE GIVEAWAY
During the meal, the D.J. will ask someone at each table to hold up a dollar bill. When the music plays, the dollar bill is to be passed around the table counter-clockwise (to the right). When the music is stopped, the person holding the dollar is to become the In-Charge for the rest of the guests at the table during the remainder of the reception. They are to make sure that anybody who needs a drink or anything else, will get serviced. That peson keeps the dollar for their efforts in this regard. Now the folks who initially held up the dollar bills have just bought themselves the table centerpiece! (Very fun game to get the crowd motivated.)
ELECTRIC SLIDE – A very well known and simple line dance which crosses over into many different styles of music. There are even some Electric Slides that are not of the country genre but are more pop and one mix even has a techno feel to it.
LINE DANCING is very popular. There are many different country-swing style songs that do nicely for this activity. This well known line dance is for those who are familiar with country line dancing. If this is among your song and style choices, I would think that many of your guests would also enjoy country music.
THE TWIST – Tried and true, this tune is fun for young and old. It brings them out on the floor. Most guests are very well acquainted with this piece and know how to move to the beat.
Getting all the men to sing “You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling” to all the girls, or just to the Bride is a lot of fun. Also, your DJ can come around with a wireless microphone to those who like to “ham it up” and sing a love song to the Bride and Groom. This game is one that will definitely be remembered.
There is a wealth of activities that can be done at a wedding reception. Our games page has dozens of different ideas and suggestions. If you are looking for an even broader list of game ideas, give us a call.
A Modern Wedding Reception
As the guests arrive from the Ceremony site, they will come in to the reception hall, get oriented to the room and start socializing. This is generally known as the Cocktail Hour or social hour. Some nice easy listening music played lightly in the background works well for this.
The Bride, Groom and the bridal party will begin to arrive after post-ceremonial photographs are taken. The DJ/MC (Master of Ceremonies) and Coordinator will organize a “Grand Entrance“ aka “Bridal Party Announcement”. There are many great songs that will accompany this event.
As everybody finds their seat and people start to think about eating, the Best Man will be the first to propose a Champaign Toast to the Bride and Groom. It is then traditional with many faiths that a Blessing be made before the meal.
Then the Dinner or lunch announcement is made. The Bride & Groom are the first to be served.
Toward the end of the meal the Bride and Groom, having been fed first, will begin a Table Visitation to thank their guests for sharing their wedding day with them. The Emcee could go into a variety of activities during this time, such as a Centerpiece Givaway, the longest married couple, the furthest travelled, etc.
As the post-meal activities end, it is generally the time to begin a block of dancing. Traditionally, the Bride and Groom will have a chosen personal favorite song for their First Dance. This is usually followed by various appropriate family dances, such as the Father/Daughter Dance and the Mother/Son Dance. This may be followed by inviting the Bridal Party out on the dance floor to get things moving a little more. The dance floor then gets opened up for everyone to join in the fun.
After about a half hour or so of dance floor excitement, the Cake Cutting is announced. Everyone is invited to the wedding cake to witness the bride and groom cutting and sharing the first taste of their cake, afterwhich, the cake will be served up for the guests by the vendors.
This can be a good time to start off a Money Dance or an Honor Dance. This activity is a chance for each guest to be able to have a one on one dance with the bride and groom – usually to the beat of soft love songs and ballads. If it’s a Money Dance, the guests may offer monetary gifts to the couple.
As the DJ sees the Honor Dance line finish off, more popular dance songs are put on to get the crowd going again on the dance floor. Then within this new block of dancing, the guests should be quite warmed up to doing the Bouquet Toss and Garter Removal. These traditions are to signify that whichever unmarried lady catches the bouquet will be the next to get married as well as the bachelor who catches the garter.
From there, dancing may commence until it is time for a Send Off of the newlyweds or a Last Dance for the event.
Choosing Your Entertainment
Do I hire a band? Do I hire a DJ? Do I hire a “wedding singer”? How about a caricature artist, harpist, string ensemble, magician? It is unlimited as to where you could take your own wedding reception. I think that the two main things to consider here are your imagination and your budget.
Most couples are working with a budget for their wedding planning and they usually find this as a main consideration on choosing their entertainment. Many times couples will try to get the most value from their dollar.
Entertainment, like any of the other wedding services, can come in all sorts of packages. Vendors have lots of options to choose from and it can make wedding shopping overwhelming. The one thing that you don’t want to cut corners on is the quality of your entertainment. Your DJ or band can literally make or break your reception – so you want to choose experienced & reputable professionals. Also, if you decide to go with a band, make sure they have an emcee who is good with wedding announcements. Remember too, that bands do not work straight through and will need to take breaks, so it could be to your advantage to have a DJ to provide music during breaks and emcee if the band doesn’t have an experienced emcee. Another option could be a band with a member who can emcee and DJ.
Some of the things you could ask for to make sure you are dealing with a professional might be: are they licensed?; are they insured?; what groups are they affiliated with, such as the American Disc Jockey Association or the local Chamber of Commerce; do they have certifications, permits, if required…you get the idea. You could even ask some trick questions, like…what songs do you recommend for the cake cutting or bouquet toss? So you’re in the know and won’t get tongue tied on this one, “Cut the Cake” by the Average White Band and “Chapel of Love” by the Dixie Cups would be acceptable answers on the cake cutting. “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” by Shania Twain or “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cindi Lauper are a couple of good bouquet toss songs.
Also, check for references and testimonials. Most importantly, set up a personal interview with them. You want to be sure that this person is right for you. There are lots of personalities out there to choose from. Get to know the actual person or persons who will be performing and establish a relationship early on.
Remember that in most cases it is the professionalism, showmanship and presentation of your entertainment that will set a high standard for you and your guests. Choose your entertainment well and you will be in very good shape on your wedding day.
Resources
Recommended Venues:
Alessi Ristorante – Hollywood
Aliso Creek Inn – Laguna Beach
Alta Vista Country Club – Placentia
American Legion Hall – Newport Beach
Anaheim Hills Golf Club – Anaheim
Atrium – Irvine
Ayres Suites – Yorba Linda
Balboa Inn – Newport Beach
Brea Community Center – Brea
Birra Porretti’s – Costa Mesa
Black Gold Country Club – Yorba Linda
Bowers Museum – Santa Ana
Bridges, the – Irvine
Cannon Rest. – Dana Point
Canyon Crest Country Club – Riverside
Cas de Elena – San Clemente
Catalina Flyer – Balboa Island
Catalina Room – Rancho Palos Verdes
The Catch – Anaheim
Celebrity Centre International – Hollywood
Center Club – Costa Mesa
Cerritos Center for Performing Arts – Cerritos
Chart House – Dana Point
Claremont College – Claremont
Claremont Inn – Claremont
Coast Hotel – Anaheim
Coast Hotel – Long Beach
Cobblestone Cafe – Whittier
Costa Mesa Country Club – Costa Mesa
Coto De Caza Country Club – Trabuco Canyon
Country Garden Caterers – Santa Ana
Country Inn Suites by Aires – Costa Mesa
Coyote Hills Country Club – Fullerton
Crown Plaza – Irvine
Crystal Cathedral – Garden Grove
Dad Miller Golf Course – Anaheim
Dave and Busters – Orange
Disneyland Hotel – Anaheim
Disney’s Grand California Hotel – Anaheim
Doubletree Hotel – Orange
East Lake Village – Yorba Linda
Ebel Theatre – Los Angeles
Ebell Club – Fullerton
Edwards Mansion – Redlands
Electra Cruise Lines – Newport Beach
Elk Lodge – Fullerton
El Niguel Country Club – Laguna Niguel
Embassy Suites – Anaheim
Embassy Suites – Brea
Embassy Suites – Santa Ana
Falkner Winery – Temecula
Fantasy Yachts – Marina Del Rey
Five Crowns Restaurant – Corona Del Mar
Fort MacArthur – San Pedro
Fox Glove Manor – Fullerton
Franciscan Garden -San Juan Capistrano
French 75 – Laguna Beach
French Estates – Orange
Fullerton Arboretum – Fullerton
Garden Room – La Habra
Graber Olive House – Ontario
Grand Tradition – Fallbrook
Green River Golf Club – Corona
Greenside Cafe – Anaheim
Happy Trails Catering – Pasadena
Harbor Lights – Dana Point
Harborside Pavillion – Newport Beach
Hidden Valley Golf Course – Norco
Hilton – Anaheim
Hilton – Costa Mesa
Hilton – Glendale
Hilton, Huntington Waterfront – Huntington Beach
Hilton – Long Beach
Hilton – San Gabriel
Holiday Inn – Anaheim
Holiday Inn – Buena Park
Holiday Inn – Costa Mesa
Holiday Inn – Laguna Hills
Hotel Huntington – Huntington Beach
Hotel Laguna – Laguna Beach
Huntington Central Library – Huntington Beach
Huntington Harbor Bay Club – Huntington Harbor
Huntington Harbor Yacht Club – Huntington Harbor
Huntington Hyatt – Huntington Beach
Hyatt Long Beach – Long Beach
Hyatt Newporter – Newport Beach
Hyatt Regency – Anaheim
Infornaio – Irvine
Ivy House Wedding Gardens – Inglewood
Joe’s Garage – Tustin
Jolly Rogers – Anaheim
Kellogg Mansion – Pomona
Kellogg West Conference Center – Pomona
King Harbor Seafood – Garden Grove
La Habra Heights Community Center – La Habra Heights
Lake Forest Beach & Tennis Club – L.F.
Lake Park Club House – Santa Ana
Lakeside Golf Club – Toluca Lake
La Canada Country Club – La Canada
La Venta Inn – Rancho Palos Verdes
Las Brisas – Laguna Beach
Leisure World – Laguna Woods
Los Caballeros Country Club – F. Valley
Los Coyotes Country Club – Buena Park
Los Sarranos Golf Course – Chino Hills
Los Willows – Fallbrook
Madison – Long Beach
Marbella Country Club – San Juan Capistrano
Marina Hotel – San Pedro
Marriott – Anaheim
Marriott (Laguna Cliffs) – Dana Point
Marriott – Fullerton
Memories Dining & Dancing – Whittier
Mission Inn – Riverside
Monarch Bay Club – Monarch Beach
Montage Resort – Laguna Beach
Mountain Gate Country Club – Los Angeles
Muckenthaller Mansion – Fullerton
New Capitol Seafood Restaurant – Rowland Heights
New Disneyland Resort Hotel – Anaheim
Newland House – Huntington Beach
Odyssey Restaurant – Granada Hills
Ole Hanson Beach Club – San Clemente
Old Ranch Country Club – Seal Beach
Old World – Huntington Beach
Orange County Mining Company – Santa Ana
Orange Hill Restaraunt – Orange
Orca Yachts – Newport Beach
Pacific Golf & Country Club – San Clemente
Pacific Hill Hall – Laguna Niguel
Pacific Palms Resort – City of Industry
Pala Mesa Resort – Fallbrook
Paradise Point Hotel – San Diego
Park Privet (Robert Mandavi) – Costa Mesa
Pelican Hill – Newport Coast
Prince Seafood Restaurant – Cerritos
Performing Arts Center – Santa Ana
Placentia Round Table Women’s Club
Plum Tree Inn – Woodland Hills
Plum’s Catering – Costa Mesa
Puddingstone Resort – San Dimas
Prego – Irvine
Quality Inn Maingate – Anaheim
Radisson Hotel – Baldwin Park
Radisson Hotel – Newport Beach
Radisson Resort (Knott’s Berry Farm) – Buena Park
Rancho Capistrano – San Juan Capistrano
Rancho Los Lomos – Silverado
Rancho Santa Margarita Beach Club – RSM
Rancho Verde Country Club – Rialto
Redondo Beach Historic Library – R. Beach
Rembrandt’s Restaurant – Placentia
Renaissance – Dana Point
Renaissance Hotel – Long Beach
Ritz Carlton – Dana Point
Ritz Gardens – La Habra
Round Table Women’s Club – Placentia
Sam’s Seafood – Huntington Beach
Sam Woo Seafood Rest. – Rowland Heights
Seacliff Country Club – Huntington Beach
Seafood Paradise – Westminster
Sheraton Ontartio Airport Hotel – Ontario
Siena Ristorante at Balboa Inn – Balboa
Sierra Lakes Golf Course – Fontana
Sky Room – Long Beach
South Coast Winery – Temecula
Speed Zone – City of Industry
Spinaker Bay Club – Long Beach
Springfield Banquet Center – Fullerton
St. John’s Lutheran Church – Orange
St. Regis Hotel – Dana Point
Summit House – Fullerton
Surf & Sands Resort – Laguna Beach
Sutton Place – Newport Beach
Swiss Park Banquet Center – Whittier
Taps Restaurant – Brea
Tijeras Creek Golf Club – RSM
Tivoli Terrace Hacienda – Santa Ana
Tortilla Flats – Laguna Beach
Tortilla Flats – Lake Mission Viejo
Tortilla Joe’s – Anaheim
Turnip Rose – Costa Mesa
Turnip Rose – Orange
Tustin Banquet Center – Tustin
Tustin Hill Racquet Club – Santa Ana
Tustin Ranch Golf Course – Tustin
UCI Alumni House – Irvine
Upland Hills Country Club – Upland
Verandas – Manhatton Beach
Wagner House – Placentia
Walter’s Restaurant – Claremont
Waverly Church – Santa Ana
Weingart Senior Center – Lakewood
Western Hills Country Club – Chino Hills
Westminster Manor – Westminster
Westridge Golf Course – La Habra Hills
Wilshire Court – Fullerton
Women’s Club – Orange
Women’s Club – Laguna Beach
Women’s Ebell Club – Placentia
Woodbridge, South Lake Lagoon – Irvine
Woodfin Suites Hotel – Cypress
Wyndham Hotel – Costa Mesa
Yorba Linda Community Center – Y.L.
YMCA – Orange
YWCA – Orange
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