For a fun, memorable, and unique event, Ultimate Events is your finest DJ choice in Southern California. Whether you are having a wedding reception, grad night, or holiday party, call on a disc jockey who specializes in the kind of party that you are throwing. We know how special your event day is to you, and we're going to aid make it ideal!
Reviews (19)
R. R.
Mar 06, 2022
Kristi H.
Sep 15, 2021
Hiring Dean was by far one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding! I interviewed several DJs and many factors set Dean apart from the rest. He was personable, passionate and knowledgeable about his job, and had a keen ability to personalize things to our needs. What I liked about him most is that he respected what we (the bride & groom) wanted for our wedding.
Which is a big "duh" but you'd be surprised how many DJs don't do that. We didn't want dancing during the reception (pandemic and all, and it's just not our thing) but we still wanted it to be fun and interactive for our guests, and Dean exceeded my expectations on making that possible. He has a great work ethic, and will take the time to walk you through the process of planning a great reception.
One of my (picky) family members who's been to a lot of weddings said Dean was definitely one of the best MCs/DJs he's seen. If you're looking for a DJ, STOP LOOKING AND BOOK DEAN! He's amazing and you won't regret it. Many guests came up to me after the wedding and commented on how much fun they had, and it's largely thanks to Dean and his wonderful energy and charisma!
Which is a big "duh" but you'd be surprised how many DJs don't do that. We didn't want dancing during the reception (pandemic and all, and it's just not our thing) but we still wanted it to be fun and interactive for our guests, and Dean exceeded my expectations on making that possible. He has a great work ethic, and will take the time to walk you through the process of planning a great reception.
One of my (picky) family members who's been to a lot of weddings said Dean was definitely one of the best MCs/DJs he's seen. If you're looking for a DJ, STOP LOOKING AND BOOK DEAN! He's amazing and you won't regret it. Many guests came up to me after the wedding and commented on how much fun they had, and it's largely thanks to Dean and his wonderful energy and charisma!
Lita A.
Jul 25, 2021
We hired DJ Dean for our son's law school graduation/turned attorney party of over 100 people. Dean was awesome! He is pricey but worth every penny. Many of our guests commented on how great he was. He has a great personality and made everyone feel comfortable. The trivia games we played were so much fun! Dean was non stop entertainment! I highly recommend Dean for your special event. He was one of the highlights of our party and had a professional set up. Thank you, Dean, for a excellent job at our event!
Carlos V.
Apr 07, 2021
Kimberlyn O.
Mar 25, 2021
We hired Dean for our wedding after researching and calling several DJs. Dean was friendly from the start and, through it all, made himself very accessible. He communicated with us through email, phone, and text and was very patient and understanding in waiting for our responses. All of our communication and necessary paperwork to make this happen was made easy through Dean's guidance.
And this was just the set-up. On the day of the wedding, Dean had it all covered. The ambiance was set, the music was on point, the MCing was great, and the activities were entertaining. Our guests had a lot of fun, even while they were eating, and the activities hyped everyone up to the dancing. This was the best wedding we had ever attended - and I'm not just saying that because it was our wedding that Dean was presiding - because Dean kept everyone entertained and engaged all the time.
We would not hesitate to recommend Dean and Ultimate Events for anyone's wedding. You truly appreciate how much of a difference DJ can make in a wedding and Dean made us feel like a priority every step of the way and made us feel at ease with our big day. It was strange to see so few reviews on Yelp for Dean and it was worse to learn that there are many reviews hidden by Yelp.
Ultimate Events works by referral, word of mouth, and repeat business, so they don't need to pay for advertising on Yelp. Shame on Yelp for hiding the majority of their amazing reviews. We would definitely recommend Dean to ANYONE for ANY type of wedding. They definitely pay attention and will give you the kind of party you desire. Thanks Dean!
And this was just the set-up. On the day of the wedding, Dean had it all covered. The ambiance was set, the music was on point, the MCing was great, and the activities were entertaining. Our guests had a lot of fun, even while they were eating, and the activities hyped everyone up to the dancing. This was the best wedding we had ever attended - and I'm not just saying that because it was our wedding that Dean was presiding - because Dean kept everyone entertained and engaged all the time.
We would not hesitate to recommend Dean and Ultimate Events for anyone's wedding. You truly appreciate how much of a difference DJ can make in a wedding and Dean made us feel like a priority every step of the way and made us feel at ease with our big day. It was strange to see so few reviews on Yelp for Dean and it was worse to learn that there are many reviews hidden by Yelp.
Ultimate Events works by referral, word of mouth, and repeat business, so they don't need to pay for advertising on Yelp. Shame on Yelp for hiding the majority of their amazing reviews. We would definitely recommend Dean to ANYONE for ANY type of wedding. They definitely pay attention and will give you the kind of party you desire. Thanks Dean!
Rosey V.
Oct 17, 2020
This is looooooong overdue, but we had Dean as our DJ in October 2017. Many friends of ours recall that our wedding was one of the most fun they've been to and I definitely think it's because of Dean. We had a bit of a wild and competitive crowd for guests and so I think one of the games Dean got them to play was a scavenger search/hunt. I'm pretty sure one of my guests gave him their underwear LOL!
He played Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye toward the end of the night and we (50-60 people) danced in a hug/mosh pit while swaying to that song. It was just a grand ole time all around and he worked spectacularly well with our venue! I think they wanted to contract with him bc it was just that good. Everything flowed super well and seamlessly. This review doesn't do him justice, but we wanted to show him some love for such wonderful memories! Thanks Dean! You're the best!
He played Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye toward the end of the night and we (50-60 people) danced in a hug/mosh pit while swaying to that song. It was just a grand ole time all around and he worked spectacularly well with our venue! I think they wanted to contract with him bc it was just that good. Everything flowed super well and seamlessly. This review doesn't do him justice, but we wanted to show him some love for such wonderful memories! Thanks Dean! You're the best!
Danielle V.
Jan 03, 2020
Me and my Fiance had our appointment back in November around 7:30 pm. Upon entering the consultation office we were welcomed with so much excitement from Dean. He was very outgoing during our meeting and so much energy resonated from him that we were amazed that someone could be so energetic so late in the evening. This is one our deciding points when looking for a DJ is to keep the guests entertained.
He has so many ideas that we never even thought of for our Wedding reception. Our wedding is not until May but we really look forward to working with Dean more in the near future.
He has so many ideas that we never even thought of for our Wedding reception. Our wedding is not until May but we really look forward to working with Dean more in the near future.
Alli M.
Oct 06, 2019
I recently attended a 50 year vow renewal and Ultimate Events was the MC. The whole event flowed smoothly from people arriving, eating and then entertainment. There were multiple games played that engaged the whole room and was a great time for all ages in the room. Everyone was laughing, cheering and having a wonder time. The music was always appropriate and ranged from oldies but goodies to modern day chart toppers towards the end of the evening when the younger crowd was on the dance floor. I highly recommend Dean for any party you are throwing.
Maria M.
Feb 09, 2018
Honestly, I had high hopes for ultimate events but it hurts me to say that they RUINED my wedding. My husband and I are VERY into music so we of course we wanted to hire a dj with amazing reviews and I honestly don't know how they do. I've been to many parties and Stephen was the worst dj I've ever seen. Hiring them was a mistake. We wasted $2,500 and we had to removed an hour from our party and we only got back $150. WTF?!
How much do they charge per hour?!? And supposedly they gave us a discount. DAMN. So they would've charge us MORE?!? Stephen got our wedding party's name wrong. We went over names, and places minutes before and he still messed up. I had given him a party playlist and didn't even play songs from it. I personally went up to him and told him to start playing songs from my playlist and he didn't.
So the maid of honor went and told him the same thing, still didn't listen. Another bridesmaid went and told him I wanted him to play songs from the playlist, again didn't listen. Then I sent over the best man. HE STILL DIDNT LISTEN so finally my husband went and demanded him and he finally listened. It was fucking ridiculous. We paid over $2,000 for him to play shit We didn't even like.
Even our family hated the dj. Before he introduced us as the bride and groom, idk wtf he was trying to do but tried to divide our family up by saying "cheer for team Jeff" and "who is team Maria!?" Like WTF? We JUST got married.we are ONE TEAM. Our wedding was in December and every time we see our family members they talk about how disgusted they were by the dj and how much Stephen sucked. I'm honestly so shocked and disappointed.
The one thing my husband and I cared about besides getting married was the music and ultimate failed us. Like I said, idk how they have great reviews because our experience was anything but great. I would have much rather just plugged in my phone to an aux cord. Would've saved me a shit ton of money that my husband and I could've used for our honeymoon.
How much do they charge per hour?!? And supposedly they gave us a discount. DAMN. So they would've charge us MORE?!? Stephen got our wedding party's name wrong. We went over names, and places minutes before and he still messed up. I had given him a party playlist and didn't even play songs from it. I personally went up to him and told him to start playing songs from my playlist and he didn't.
So the maid of honor went and told him the same thing, still didn't listen. Another bridesmaid went and told him I wanted him to play songs from the playlist, again didn't listen. Then I sent over the best man. HE STILL DIDNT LISTEN so finally my husband went and demanded him and he finally listened. It was fucking ridiculous. We paid over $2,000 for him to play shit We didn't even like.
Even our family hated the dj. Before he introduced us as the bride and groom, idk wtf he was trying to do but tried to divide our family up by saying "cheer for team Jeff" and "who is team Maria!?" Like WTF? We JUST got married.we are ONE TEAM. Our wedding was in December and every time we see our family members they talk about how disgusted they were by the dj and how much Stephen sucked. I'm honestly so shocked and disappointed.
The one thing my husband and I cared about besides getting married was the music and ultimate failed us. Like I said, idk how they have great reviews because our experience was anything but great. I would have much rather just plugged in my phone to an aux cord. Would've saved me a shit ton of money that my husband and I could've used for our honeymoon.
Steven C.
Nov 26, 2017
As I look back at our wedding, it would not have been the same without Dean. He's not only an excellent business person (who treats you with the ultimate courtesy) but he's also an amazing MC. This is what sets him apart from the rest. He will absolutely bring your reception to life. The MC is the one thing you don't want to miss on. It's very hard to find a good one.
I would urge you to consider this fact - The person speaking at your wedding is what's going to make the difference. Anyone who touches that mic will be what separates your wedding from others. This is what I learned from having Dean as our DJ. And surely our wedding was awesome! Dean's fine-tuned, quality speaking is what truly makes him special.
Others can get on the mic and speak. They'll say the words, they'll make the jokes, they'll introduce your party; but there's no command of the mic, there's no energy, there's no tone, there's no feel for those around them. And then there's Dean, and when Dean speaks, it gets the people going! This is what you need, if you want your wedding to be remembered.
Our guests could not stop laughing. He was able to keep our guests engaged. If your MC makes a joke, you don't want people to simply chuckle, you want them to literally laugh out loud. Dean absolutely helped to create the memorable experience we wanted. When I think back at all the laughs, all the smiles, and all the fun, much of it was a direct reflection upon the atmosphere Dean created. Dean is a supreme master of ceremonies. I've been to a couple of friends weddings since Dean played host to ours.
They actually requested that their DJ play the same games that Dean played at our wedding. However, the execution was not even close to comparison. I hate to sound rude, but it felt like a cheap imitation. Dean has mastered the art of delivery. You can play the same exact game, but it's the host who makes the difference. His detail and timing are surely amazing.
I can surely say, that all throughout our wedding, there was never a dry or dull moment. Dean also gave us an anniversary idea that we cherish to this day. As a matter of fact, on our anniversary, it's one of the things we look forward to most. Yes, Dean is truly a great DJ. In regards to the music, Dean was humble enough to let us hand select our playlist.
The music at our wedding is one thing that was easily controlled. Just give him a list of the songs you want played. This will ensure that you hear what you want. He played every single genre (and song) that we asked, and at no point during our wedding - was the dance floor ever empty. We also booked his photo booth, and everything turned out perfect; high quality photos, excellent background, props, the whole shebang.
The graphic was beautiful. The up lights were awesome. Everything was perfectly on cue. What a wonderful job that he did. When it was all said and done, we're thankful we chose Dean.
I would urge you to consider this fact - The person speaking at your wedding is what's going to make the difference. Anyone who touches that mic will be what separates your wedding from others. This is what I learned from having Dean as our DJ. And surely our wedding was awesome! Dean's fine-tuned, quality speaking is what truly makes him special.
Others can get on the mic and speak. They'll say the words, they'll make the jokes, they'll introduce your party; but there's no command of the mic, there's no energy, there's no tone, there's no feel for those around them. And then there's Dean, and when Dean speaks, it gets the people going! This is what you need, if you want your wedding to be remembered.
Our guests could not stop laughing. He was able to keep our guests engaged. If your MC makes a joke, you don't want people to simply chuckle, you want them to literally laugh out loud. Dean absolutely helped to create the memorable experience we wanted. When I think back at all the laughs, all the smiles, and all the fun, much of it was a direct reflection upon the atmosphere Dean created. Dean is a supreme master of ceremonies. I've been to a couple of friends weddings since Dean played host to ours.
They actually requested that their DJ play the same games that Dean played at our wedding. However, the execution was not even close to comparison. I hate to sound rude, but it felt like a cheap imitation. Dean has mastered the art of delivery. You can play the same exact game, but it's the host who makes the difference. His detail and timing are surely amazing.
I can surely say, that all throughout our wedding, there was never a dry or dull moment. Dean also gave us an anniversary idea that we cherish to this day. As a matter of fact, on our anniversary, it's one of the things we look forward to most. Yes, Dean is truly a great DJ. In regards to the music, Dean was humble enough to let us hand select our playlist.
The music at our wedding is one thing that was easily controlled. Just give him a list of the songs you want played. This will ensure that you hear what you want. He played every single genre (and song) that we asked, and at no point during our wedding - was the dance floor ever empty. We also booked his photo booth, and everything turned out perfect; high quality photos, excellent background, props, the whole shebang.
The graphic was beautiful. The up lights were awesome. Everything was perfectly on cue. What a wonderful job that he did. When it was all said and done, we're thankful we chose Dean.
Karen J.
Nov 01, 2017
Ultimate Events was amazing to work with for our wedding! We met with Dean a couple of times in person and they consistently communicated with us via email over the months leading up to our wedding on October 21 at The Hacienda in Santa Ana. They were always encouraging and accommodating! We had enough trust in them and their combined professional experiences to "let go".
They made some great recommendations for the layout which worked out perfectly on the day. DJ Don did an AMAZING job! He involved the guests and made sure everyone was having a great time! We have received glowing praise after our wedding from so many of our guests telling us they loved how interactive it was because of Don. I'm so grateful that they helped make this day memorable for us and our friends and family! Thank you so much, Ultimate Events!
They made some great recommendations for the layout which worked out perfectly on the day. DJ Don did an AMAZING job! He involved the guests and made sure everyone was having a great time! We have received glowing praise after our wedding from so many of our guests telling us they loved how interactive it was because of Don. I'm so grateful that they helped make this day memorable for us and our friends and family! Thank you so much, Ultimate Events!
Mckenna C.
Aug 17, 2017
BEST DJ EVER! When planning my wedding I found Ultimate Events on Yelp. They were rated number one so I set up a appointment with Dean to get more information. He had a ton of useful suggestions and had a great & friendly personality - I knew right away I wanted to book him as our wedding DJ. He emailed me links to fill out forms related to information he needed about my wedding which included lists of songs and suggestions.
It was organized and helpful in the chaos of wedding planning. He had great suggestions while still listening to me and helping me plan exactly what I wanted on my big day. He was so organized and basically acted as my wedding planner. He was one step ahead of me with what I needed on my wedding day and kept me informed through out the night about what was going on.
So entertaining and interactive with the guests. I could go on and on about how amazing he made my wedding day. Almost all my guests said my wedding was the most fun EVER and DJ Dean was a huge reason why! Many of my friends said they will use him for future events and I would recommend him to anyone! THE BEST EVER! I am extremely happy I used him as my DJ, worth every penny spent!
It was organized and helpful in the chaos of wedding planning. He had great suggestions while still listening to me and helping me plan exactly what I wanted on my big day. He was so organized and basically acted as my wedding planner. He was one step ahead of me with what I needed on my wedding day and kept me informed through out the night about what was going on.
So entertaining and interactive with the guests. I could go on and on about how amazing he made my wedding day. Almost all my guests said my wedding was the most fun EVER and DJ Dean was a huge reason why! Many of my friends said they will use him for future events and I would recommend him to anyone! THE BEST EVER! I am extremely happy I used him as my DJ, worth every penny spent!
Irene C.
Nov 18, 2016
I am so glad we found Dean for our wedding. He helped us set our timeline, accommodated last minute details, and kept the crowd happy. He definitely has a great personality. He is fast to respond to emails and phone calls. We were pretty hands off but everything worked out. I can't imagine my big day without him. I didn't have to worry about a thing because he was organized and on top of everything. I don't want to get married again but I wouldn't hesitate to use him if I did!
Irene R.
Jun 24, 2016
The Best! My daughter's graduation party was last weekend and I know people will still be talking about how great the DJ was. I am still getting text messages, FB compliments on DJ Dean's superior, professional and fun performance. I actually went on Yelp and went by reviews. Very easy to work with, answers my texts, email right away, accommodating with scheduling.
You will have to book ahead though as they are in demand. DJ Dean worked the crowd, joked with them, played games. He showed up early and was prepared. I got special lighting, the photobooth package and it was worth it. Dean worked the crowd and went with the flow. The entire evening was a blast and the dancing didn't stop until it was lights turn on.time to go! Thank you Dean and Ultimate Events you sure made a celebration one to remember.
You will have to book ahead though as they are in demand. DJ Dean worked the crowd, joked with them, played games. He showed up early and was prepared. I got special lighting, the photobooth package and it was worth it. Dean worked the crowd and went with the flow. The entire evening was a blast and the dancing didn't stop until it was lights turn on.time to go! Thank you Dean and Ultimate Events you sure made a celebration one to remember.
Jill T.
Apr 18, 2016
Dean and the entire UE team is incredible in every way possible! They are so kind, fun, and helpful! Working with them all has been such a pleasure! Dean was our wedding DJ. He made the wedding entertaining, fun, and flow so effortlessly! He blended our wedding guests of various ages and cultures out on the dance floor in a way I dreamed of but never believed could happen.
He had our guests laughing, interacting, and loving the entire night. We received so many fantastic comments about him and we are so grateful for him! He is easy to work with, knowledgable, and so much energy! He not only provided his DJ services but did uplighting at the venue. It totally transformed the reception and made it special! Everything that night flowed so well and it was all in part to trusting Dean and letting him run the show! So happy we hired Dean! If there were more than five stars to give I would give them! Hire UE!
He had our guests laughing, interacting, and loving the entire night. We received so many fantastic comments about him and we are so grateful for him! He is easy to work with, knowledgable, and so much energy! He not only provided his DJ services but did uplighting at the venue. It totally transformed the reception and made it special! Everything that night flowed so well and it was all in part to trusting Dean and letting him run the show! So happy we hired Dean! If there were more than five stars to give I would give them! Hire UE!
Angela R.
Apr 18, 2016
Not much went right at my wedding, but Dean was perfect. I recommend him without hesitation. My husband and I were very specific about what we wanted and didn't want, and he was completely accommodating and never wavered from what we asked. You couldn't ask for a nicer guy and he is NOT cheesy or corny as I was afraid a wedding dj would be- but I'm sure if you wanted that, he'd do it.
Now it's 8 months after the wedding and we just ran into him at Islands restaurant. Not only did he greet us by name, but he remembered our reception venue. Thus, prompting my lazy ass to take the time to write this review. He's been doing weddings forever, and you can totally trust him. I found him here on Yelp, and I'm so glad I did. Book him and you can save your worries for your other vendors. THANK YOU, DEAN! :
Now it's 8 months after the wedding and we just ran into him at Islands restaurant. Not only did he greet us by name, but he remembered our reception venue. Thus, prompting my lazy ass to take the time to write this review. He's been doing weddings forever, and you can totally trust him. I found him here on Yelp, and I'm so glad I did. Book him and you can save your worries for your other vendors. THANK YOU, DEAN! :
Cynthia M.
Mar 03, 2016
I did not end up booking with Ultimate Events because I was having a destination wedding, and even though they travel, I figured it just made sense to book someone in the area of my wedding. From the start, Dean was awesome! We talked on the phone for almost 2 hours; he's so much fun! I never once got bored. I left the call feeling like I made a new friend! Dean was so helpful in helping me find vendors in the area of my wedding.
He went out of his way to help me even though I didn't book with him - really great guy! He also DJ'd at my soon to be sister-in-laws wedding, and rocked the show! He was fun and energetic and knew how to get the crowd going. You won't regret booking Ultimate Events!
He went out of his way to help me even though I didn't book with him - really great guy! He also DJ'd at my soon to be sister-in-laws wedding, and rocked the show! He was fun and energetic and knew how to get the crowd going. You won't regret booking Ultimate Events!
Veronica E.
Nov 03, 2015
Well what can we say other than "AMAZING" Dean made our special day the most memorable ever, Our guest had such a great time that we received many positive compliments about our MC Dean, he made everything flow to perfection, from the cocktail hour, dinner hour, the games were a hit, the trivia made everyone participate and all were into it. My husband and I were awe struck enjoying every moment and every minute of our wedding. We hands down Recommend Ultimate Events for any special occasion. thank you Dean for making our wedding the best time of our lives. Much love, Mr. and Mrs Serna.
Ron P.
Oct 20, 2015
I recently had the opportunity to produce the entertainment for a beautiful wedding at the LaQuinta Resort. I was familiar with Ultimate Events from previous events that I had worked on, and was so happy that Dean was able to send Don to this event. This was a very high-end wedding with elaborate custom designs, entertainment and many details to attend to.
Throughout the planning process both Dean and Don maintained contact with the bride and made sure that every one of her requests was clearly understood and worked into their detailed timeline. Don arrived in plenty of time to be set and ready to go when guests arrived in the room for the reception. He easily managed all of the speeches making sure to adjust volumes so everyone could be heard clearly.
This was important to the families as guests had flown in from around the country and were meeting eachother for the first time. As with many complex events, staying on schedule is difficult. Don worked closely with the wedding coordinator to keep things on track and make sure the photographers and videographer got every shot they needed. He also was helpful to the resort's staff, making announcements that helped to facilitate smooth dinner service.
Most importantly, Don kept the focus on the Bride, Groom and their guests. His experience was evident as he was able to play music that appealed to all ages. Using a nice mix of classics, standards and contemporary music, he kept the dance floor filled throughout the entire event. Even those who don't like to dance found themselves partaking in the fun.
The day after the wedding, I talked with one of the bridesmaids. This had been the 5th wedding she had been in this year, and she said this was by far the best wedding of them all. I asked her what made this wedding stand out and she credited the DJ for keeping the dance floor exciting and full all night long. As someone who has been involved in the entertainment industry, providing live entertainment for over 30 years, I was very pleased with Don's pleasant demeanor, the politeness with which he interacted with each and every person, and his effective management of the event. I would recommend Dean and Don without hesitation.
Throughout the planning process both Dean and Don maintained contact with the bride and made sure that every one of her requests was clearly understood and worked into their detailed timeline. Don arrived in plenty of time to be set and ready to go when guests arrived in the room for the reception. He easily managed all of the speeches making sure to adjust volumes so everyone could be heard clearly.
This was important to the families as guests had flown in from around the country and were meeting eachother for the first time. As with many complex events, staying on schedule is difficult. Don worked closely with the wedding coordinator to keep things on track and make sure the photographers and videographer got every shot they needed. He also was helpful to the resort's staff, making announcements that helped to facilitate smooth dinner service.
Most importantly, Don kept the focus on the Bride, Groom and their guests. His experience was evident as he was able to play music that appealed to all ages. Using a nice mix of classics, standards and contemporary music, he kept the dance floor filled throughout the entire event. Even those who don't like to dance found themselves partaking in the fun.
The day after the wedding, I talked with one of the bridesmaids. This had been the 5th wedding she had been in this year, and she said this was by far the best wedding of them all. I asked her what made this wedding stand out and she credited the DJ for keeping the dance floor exciting and full all night long. As someone who has been involved in the entertainment industry, providing live entertainment for over 30 years, I was very pleased with Don's pleasant demeanor, the politeness with which he interacted with each and every person, and his effective management of the event. I would recommend Dean and Don without hesitation.
