DJ Sota Entertainment

DJ Sota of West Coast Wedding DJs knocked it out of the park for our wedding at the Westlake Village Inn! Music was our top priority for our wedding after we selected a venue (ahead of flowers, decor, even photography). We interviewed several LA-based DJs, and stopped as soon as we met DJ Sota. We hired him for our MC, music, lighting, and photo booth needs.1) Great DJ- Our main priority was keeping the dance floor packed for the entire reception. DJ Sota helped us think through a playlist to get people out of their seats after the first dance and after dinner. He discussed the sequence of events for our reception so we could pick the right songs at the right time. We had a GREAT time!!2) Very professional- DJ Sota came to our first meeting prepared with his laptop. Most of the other people we met with didn't even bring a pen. Of all our vendors, DJ Sota was the most responsive via phone and email. 3) As flexible as you want him to be- We were picky about many songs on our playlist, but we trusted DJ Sota to fill the time based on his experience. He provides a detailed worksheet which he reviewed with us over the phone. We were confident that if our playlist ran out, he understood the type of music we liked. He even integrated Eastern European music for my family.4) Transparent pricing- DJ Sota was very clear about his pricing. Other vendors quoted one price then snuck in add-ons later. With DJ Sota, we knew exactly what we were getting, no surprises.5) Experience at our venue- He has DJed at our venue numerous times, which was helpful when suggesting room layout and uplight color recommendations. He has an extensive portfolio to showcase his work as well. DJ Sota, thank you so, so much for giving us the wedding of our dreams!!! You crushed it! M&H More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Hands down, the best DJ I've had the pleasure of hiring. DJ Sota approaches your event with a professional attitude. Throughout the planning process, he left me feeling confident at every turn. He is creative, resourceful, and oozes talent. I am beyond grateful for his presence and contribution to our celebration. You will not find a better DJ out there. He went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and I can't thank him enough. I highly recommend his services. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Dakota did an amazing job as our DJ for our big day! From the beginning he was very responsive and helpful. He really listened to what we wanted played at our wedding, and kept the dance floor poppin all night. He was very tasteful in his MCing and had smooth transitions from our ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and activities during our reception. Our guests commented on how much they loved the music, and how they haven’t danced that much at a wedding! You will not regret having Dakota play at your wedding, and I would highly recommend him to anyone. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We hired DJ Sota for our wedding and he was fantastic! From our first call with him, we knew he was the best choice for us. He was very professional, easy to work with and made the music selection process so simple! He worked well with our wedding and venue coordinators. He created a timeline for our wedding and kept everything on schedule. My husband had emailed Dakota the morning of our wedding with a quick revision for one of our songs, and he was able to make the change without any issues. We enjoyed working with DJ Sota and would highly recommend him! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

West Coast Wedding DJs did a great job. We hired them for a birthday party. They communicated well to learn and set expectations. Dakota was able to provide the classic rock the guest of honor was looking for. He was prompt and didn't take up a lot of room. I would definitely recommend West Coast Wedding DJs for a birthday party. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We had an incredible experience with Dakota (DJ Sota) as our DJ and MC for our outdoor wedding! He is very knowledgeable and had great suggestions for how the entire event would play out. He played the best music, all our favorite songs and always knew how to get our guests laughing and dancing. Our guests were raving about how much fun it was. Everything went so smoothly and we couldn't be happier! Thank you so much Dakota! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We hired Dakota to DJ our wedding 2 weeks ago and he was fantastic. The music was super important to us since we weren't hiring a band. He was easy to work with, very prepared and made the pre-wedding process simple. He knew how to get people dancing and has a fun and likeable personality. He also kept everything running on time. I would definitely recommend him for any event. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I had the opportunity to work with Dakota (DJ Sota) who is a master of his craft. He is incredibly knowledgeable about everything weddings and parties. His planner forms help you fill in all the blanks, and he helps his clients put together detailed timelines from the DJ's perspective. To top it off, he has plenty of experience and and excellent relationship with many vendors and venues. I would highly recommend WCWDJs/DJ Sota Entertainment to anyone looking for a DJ in SoCal! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We used DJ Sota Entertainment for our wedding celebration and they were amazing!!!We booked them for the photo booth. Jimmy was our host. He had great communication before the event to help us pick the perfect photo background!He also put together the sweetest little photo memory book that he was sure to have all the guests sign next to their pictures!! It was so great to have that to look back at after the wedding!I would 100% recommend someone to use them and I will definitely be using them for any future celebrations!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Super helpful, patient, and all around professional. Dakota and his team gave us plenty of time to figure out all the small details, even up to and during our big day. Tyler was our DJ and he did a great job. He was on point and went out of his way to go over each step or switch over during our wedding, but without being intrusive. We had a few last minute changes and Tyler adapted without issue. Jimmy ran the photo booth and he also did a great job. Kept in gaged without our guests and genuinely seemed to have a good time himself. The pricing was competitive and the service was second to none. Great job guys. -Rob & Donielle Janis More...

Reviewed on Yelp

DJ Josiah and DJ Sota were so easy to book with for our wedding! It was stress-free, easy, and so accommodating. They were able to talk to me on the phone a few times before the big day and got the gist of the flow and guests that were coming. I was able to tell them the vibe we were going for and they delivered! I gave them full rein to feel the crowd and play what fit the theme we talked about over the phone. It was incredible! The flow of the night was perfect, DJ Josiah interacted the right amount, and played banger after banger. Our guests still are commenting on how fun the night was and it was all thanks to the DJ! So thank you guys for everything you did! So professional. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

My husband and I got married this past October, and we were so impressed with the quality of the service we received from DJ Sota Entertainment. First off, they are a preferred vendor for our venue, El Adobe de Capistrano, and the special event staff at the venue could not help but sing their praises for DJ Sota Entertainment! Owner, Dakota, spent over an hour on the phone with me going over every detail for the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and made several excellent recommendations for how to make the party lively and keep people dancing!A few days later I spoke on the phone with our DJ, Josiah, who was so personable and helpful, and he reviewed all of the details that Dakota and I had worked out. Josiah was so professional and helpful, and everything went off without a hitch on the big day! The music was great throughout the whole evening, and Josiah did a great job of reading our guests and catering the playlist to fit them.In addition to the time they spent on the phone with me, both Dakota and Josiah made themselves available via email to answer any and all questions that I had about choosing our music. I would whole-heartedly recommend DJ Sota Entertainment, and Josiah in particular, to anyone who is looking for a quality, experienced, and professional DJ! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My husband and I got married this past October, and we were so impressed with the quality of the service we received from West Coast Wedding DJs. First off, they are a preferred vendor for our venue, El Adobe de Capistrano, and the special event staff at the venue could not help but sing their praises for West Coast Wedding DJs! Owner, Dakota, spent over an hour on the phone with me going over every detail for the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and made several excellent recommendations for how to make the party lively and keep people dancing!A few days later I spoke on the phone with our DJ, Josiah, who was so personable and helpful, and he reviewed all of the details that Dakota and I had worked out. Josiah was so professional and helpful, and everything went off without a hitch on the big day! The music was great throughout the whole evening, and Josiah did a great job of reading our guests and catering the playlist to fit them.In addition to the time they spent on the phone with me, both Dakota and Josiah made themselves available via email to answer any and all questions that I had about choosing our music. I would whole-heartedly recommend West Coast Wedding DJs, and Josiah in particular, to anyone who is looking for a quality, experienced, and professional DJ! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This review is LONG over due. Our wedding was on March 10 2017. I am so beyond thankful that I was able to find DJ Sota. He was so organized! He was easy to get ahold of the days before our wedding and really helped me with the timeline of our reception. He was kind caring and my guest loved the music he played! He kept it classy and fun. He also did our lighting. You will not regret hiring him as your wedding DJ. JUST DO IT! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

As a wedding officiant, I have experience working with a multitude of DJs over the years.  Some are okay, some are good, and then there is West Coast Weddings DJs.  They are amazing.  I do want to mention Daktota specifically, I have worked with him dozens of times and he is a true professional. I would not hesitate for a moment to hire him or anyone at West Coast Weddings Djs. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

DJ Sota was great. He helped with our day of timeline with our wedding coordinator, and knew everything we needed and helped with everything we wanted. He helped tailor all music to our tastes but with our guests in mind. The dance floor was full all night. The lighting and sound were perfect. Your DJ is your MC so don't skimp and don't deal with national companies sourcing their local contractors. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I can't say enough wonderful things about DJ Sota! From our first call with him, he was professional and personable - a cut above others we spoke with. Every interaction with him gave us increasing confidence that we were in good hands. On the actual day of the wedding, he was amazing. He listened to what we wanted in terms of vibe and honored the songs I wanted him to play while keeping things moving along smoothly. When we had some last minute changes at the end of the night, he pulled them off and made it look easy. The music for the wedding was a big deal to me and he pulled off exactly what we wanted! I can't say enough about how trustworthy and professional and talented he is!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

The recent wedding of our son and daughter-in-law was a big hit thanks to the professional services of DJ Sota. He showed up in a timely manner, honored all of our requests, made each toast and dance special, had music selected for the younger crowd, and even surprised us with a few of his added numbers! We loved the lighting and photo booth as well! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Dakota was absolutely AMAZING. 100% perfect. From the start he was professional and very thorough and he provided his input on our song selections: letting us know in a kind manner that some songs we chose were not "normal" or the best route to take. He provided us with wonderful suggestions and he played everything I wanted at my dream wedding!! My friends LOVED his music and said that it was better than their own weddings!! I cant recommend him enough but I will recommend his services every chance I get! BOOK HIM NOW. When I informed other vendors that I booked him they commented that I got the BEST DJ. Also I booked his wife- Kristen Black, Stop and Stare Events stopandstareevents.com, 818.530.8822 and she is the BEST coordinator that you will find for your wedding. Please book both. You will not regret it. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

DJ Sota was the perfect addition to our wedding. He is great at reading the room and finding the right "groove" for your event. He did a fantastic job as our MC and DJ for our wedding. Their company also has a photo booth which is a big plus. Our guests loved it! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Just had DJ Sota at our 80's Prom for Moms and everything went perfectly!  It can be hard to get a group of moms to start dancing, but he worked magic and everyone had an absolute blast! Booking with him was a breeze and I couldn't have been happier!  I would HIGHLY reccommend! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

DJ Sota was top notch- he was professional & totally gets how to make an event awesome! He did a great job helping us plan to run of show with song suggestions, ideas for making the reception engaging for our guests and helping us plan the timing of the ceremony and reception. He handled the entire event with class & the dancing mix was a blast. He was easy to work with, fair in his price and generally made the evening such a blast. Highly recommend. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

DJ Sota was top notch- he was professional & totally gets how to make an event awesome!  He did a great job helping us plan to run of show with song suggestions, ideas for making the reception engaging for our guests and helping us plan the timing of the ceremony and reception.  He handled the entire event with class & the dancing mix was a blast.  He was easy to work with, fair in his price and generally made the evening such a blast.  Highly recommend. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

DJ Sota Entertainment was a pleasure to work with. From the start he made our music planning such a breeze. He is very organized, professional and very detailed in planning music for ceremony and reception. My husband and I highly recommend him. Although we did not have a large wedding, he was flexible in providing a package which fit our needs. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

DJ Sota Entertainment was a pleasure to work with. From the start he made our music planning such a breeze. He is very organized, professional and very detailed in planning music for ceremony and reception. My husband and I highly recommend DJ Sota. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Dakota played every song we requested and his professionalism and attitude were great! His timeline calls before the wedding really helped with having everything organized!

Reviewed on Yelp

Dakota was awesome to work with and played all our requested songs. Our call with him before to walk through our timeline and make suggestions was super helpful!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

DJ Josiah was the DJ/MC for our wedding this past weekend. He was very easy to work with and paid special attention to our needs and music requests. He helped us refine our wedding timeline that our day of coordinator suggested in order to help better the flow of the reception. He had great song choices that kept the dance floor alive all night! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Music has been a huge part of our relationship and we knew we wanted our day to be filled with the music that we really loved, and so we knew picking the right DJ was crucial. Dakota (DJ Sota) was absolutely fantastic! We spent hours putting together our own MASSIVE playlist of 60+ songs for our cocktail hour and another 60+ songs for dinner/dancing to send to him, because we wanted to make sure the music we wanted was played. However, it was in no particular order and it had way too many songs for the evening, so I was curious what he was going to end up doing with it. When we met for our final details meeting with him and our wedding planner, Kristen Black, it was clear that he had done his research! While he knew most of the artists we put down, he had already looked up the few songs he didn't have or hadn't heard of, and had excellent suggestions for how to weave in our music and the music for the masses (classic wedding songs) that we wanted to include as well to make everyone happy. He had also started putting some of the songs in order based on what he thought would flow best. I was impressed with his professionalism - he had a number of things he wanted to get through to ensure he had a clear idea of our vision for the day, but we also had fun just chatting and getting to know each other a bit too. By the end of the meeting, I had no doubt that Dakota was going to deliver on an amazing day! And he did! On the day of, everything went off without a hitch! He stuck to the timeline and found a way to weave in all of our must hear music (which we, of course, put in bold on the massive list we had already sent him...we were so over the top!). People still talk about how incredible the music was and how much fun everyone had! The dance floor was packed all night and there was no awkward down time! The flow of the music and the evening was absolutely perfect and we owe that to our fantastic DJ, Dakota, and wedding planner, Kristen! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

My husband and I got married in July 2017. Music has been a huge part of our relationship and we knew we wanted our day to be filled with the music that we really loved, and so we knew picking the right DJ was crucial. Dakota (DJ Sota) was absolutely fantastic! We spent hours putting together our own MASSIVE playlist of 60+ songs for our cocktail hour and another 60+ songs for dinner/dancing to send to him, because we wanted to make sure the music we wanted was played. However, it was in no particular order and it had way too many songs for the evening, so I was curious what he was going to end up doing with it. When we met for our final details meeting with him and our wedding planner, Kristen Black, it was clear that he had done his research! While he knew most of the artists we put down, he had already looked up the few songs he didn't have or hadn't heard of, and had excellent suggestions for how to weave in our music and the music for the masses (classic wedding songs) that we wanted to include as well to make everyone happy. He had also started putting some of the songs in order based on what he thought would flow best. I was impressed with his professionalism - he had a number of things he wanted to get through to ensure he had a clear idea of our vision for the day, but we also had fun just chatting and getting to know each other a bit too. One notable thing that he totally saved us on was our ceremony recessional song. We were a little wishy-washy on it as is, and when he made another suggestion, we realized it was the perfect call...and at the wedding, people loved it! By the end of the meeting, I had no doubt that Dakota was going to deliver on an amazing day! And he did! On the day of, everything went off without a hitch! He stuck to the timeline and found a way to weave in all of our must hear music (which we, of course, put in bold on the massive list we had already sent him...we were so over the top!). People still talk about how incredible the music was and how much fun everyone had! The dance floor was packed all night and there was no awkward down time! The flow of the music and the evening was absolutely perfect and we owe that to our fantastic DJ, Dakota, and wedding planner, Kristen - both from Stop & Stare Events! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Dj Sota entertainment right from the beginning made me feel confident in their work and how amazing they are! They set you up for success by asking you all the questions you could think of for your big day! They even send you a video of your dj explaining who he is! For our wedding we had Dj Josiah! He was incredible! He kept our wedding going by introducing every part of the wedding and keeping people on the dance floor all night long! You have to use this company for your big day! They are absolutely incredible and work with you the entire way through and make sure everything is ready and perfect for your day! Thank you Dj sota entertainment and thank you Dj Josiah everything was perfect More...

Reviewed on Yelp

DJ Sota Entertainment was THE best decision we made for our wedding. Dakota was always there to answer our phone calls and we were so excited that the really listened to what kind of music we liked. Our wedding guests STILL talk about the music to this day! Dakota played everything that we asked for and the dance floor was packed the entire time! Every detail was planned out so perfectly and effortlessly! No stress for this bride & groom on their wedding day! We loved every minute and we would recommend DJ Sota Entertainment to everyone looking for an affordable DJ/MC! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I highly recommend Dakota for your wedding day or special event!! His professionalism started off on our first phone call/meeting! ! The day of he was efficient and played EVERYTHING we requested. The best part of Dakota was the dance floor was packed the whole night! I had multiple people come up to me at the wedding and after saying he was the best DJ they have ever seen! He kept everything on schedule and was so much fun to work with! Thank you for making our wedding day extra special! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We found out about DJ Sota Entertainment through our friends. Let's just say it was the best decision we made, and the one vendor that was on point, and made the night memorable. With the planning process, Dakota was patient with us when we were going through changing our minds, as well as having to modify the schedule due to issues with other vendors. He's also very knowledgeable with all genres that we discussed with him, and helped us in finalizing our list of music.  He was very professional the day of, and made sure that everything ran smoothly. I cannot thank him enough for all he did!You won't regret booking with his company! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Dakota was recommended to us by a friend who used him for their wedding and I'm so glad he was! He was very detailed in requesting music from us beforehand and he was great at really getting a feel for what kind of music we wanted and what we liked. I had many compliments on our playlists throughout the event and the dance music was exactly what I hoped for. I was having a hard time focusing on visiting guests because I just wanted to keep dancing!

He was an excellent MC and kept the energy going well. We included the shoe game at our reception as well and he did a really great job with it and it was a really fun addition.

Thank you so much for everything! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We had Dakota play at our wedding in May, 2017. I don't think the dance floor was empty all night, we had a fantastic time and danced the night away. We told him what our musical tastes were generally with a few specific requests and he was able to put together a great playlist, a nice mix of oldies and new stuff. He handled requests very well and even found songs on the spot that weren't already in his library. We would recommend him to anyone. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Where to begin: If could give Dakota more stars I would!!!! He did an awesome job and was amazing to work with for our March wedding. From start to finish he was very helpful, accommodating and really knows what hes doing. I'm very thankful for his help with our song selection and his recommendation on the up lighting really made all the difference in the reception ballroom. My favorite touch would have to be our monogram on the water that he designed for us and the fact that he kept all of our guests dancing! Thank you so much Dakota and the West Coast Wedding DJs team. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My Wife and I hired Dakota for our wedding at El Adobe De Capistrano in November. He was awesome! We got to work with Dakota before the wedding and he had us fill out a helpful timeline, and had great recommendations for what type of music and songs to be played and when. My mother-in-law had a special request for some songs to be played during the wedding, and Dakota did not disappoint. Our guests loved the music and had a great time at the wedding. He was a great MC and helped keep the flow and energy of the wedding going! We would definitely recommend Dakota to our family and friends! Thanks Dakota!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We chose Dakota as the DJ for our wedding on 11/6/16 and we were thrilled with how the night went. He was very hands on with everything, from sending us a rough timeline during our initial inquiry, giving us an online database to pick and choose our music from, to several phone calls where we went over all the details leading up to the event. He also had no problem giving suggestions, which was really useful in the end. We even had some last minute changes to the music that Dakota handled seamlessly.

The day itself went perfectly; Dakota kept the dance floor going, kept everything on schedule, and made all the dances really special (one of my favorites was how he approached the 'anniversary dance'). I've had several friends and family tell me afterwards about how great he was at keeping everything moving and how much fun they had on the dance floor.

We also used his wife, Kristen as our day-of coordinator and also used his photobooth service. Both are highly recommended - Kristen was a dream come true and the photobooth assistant went the extra mile and put together a book of the extra photo prints.

Overall, my husband and I thought Dakota killed it and would recommend to anyone looking for a wedding DJ. Thanks Dakota! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Oh My God! Thank you very much Dj Dakota. You're awesome!!!!! Perfect from the beginning to the end ;)

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We had the pleasure of using DJ Sota at our wedding this past Saturday, October 29th at Spanish Hills Country Club. As an extra special benefit we had his wife, Kristen, with Stop and Stare Events help assist us with wedding planning. DJ Sota was ready and availabe to assist us with any questions leading up to the wedding. We asked for songs to be synchronized at a particular time for Grand Entrance and DJ Sota made sure that it happened to the exact second. We were also very nervous about how much light the venue would provide and DJ had uplighting ready and available the night before the wedding. Talk about keeping the bride and groom calm right before their wedding!! I would highly recommend both DJ Sota and Kristen services to anyone looking for great music, high energy and flawless execution. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We worked with Dakota to DJ our October wedding recently, and WOW, he truly impressed us!! We had a very specific motown funk music theme and he perfectly merged all of our wishes with expert suggestions & additional ideas we hadn't thought of, including coming up with genius selections for the processional tunes (and dare I say, my now husband is a slight music snob). Dakota was incredibly professional and truly helped us navigate the best music-flow for all of our happenings. He is a true expert, and I would highly suggest using him, no matter your taste preferences. He is a perfect guide - very adaptable and knowledgable. We also rented video projection through him, and he managed all of the video streaming flawlessly. The sound quality was also superb for all areas of our outdoor venue. His work, in tandem with his wife - Kristen Black - who is a coordinator/wedding planner/owner of Stop & Stare Events, was top notch. They are the best team ever, and a fantastic value. I would highly suggest hiring both of them if you do require the service. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We worked with Dakota to DJ our October wedding recently, and WOW, he truly impressed us!! We had a very specific motown funk music theme and he perfectly merged all of our wishes with expert suggestions & additional ideas we hadn't thought of, including coming up with genius selections for the processional tunes (and dare I say, my now husband is a slight music snob). Dakota was incredibly professional and truly helped us navigate the best music-flow for all of our happenings. He is a true expert, and I would highly suggest using him, no matter your taste preferences. He is a perfect guide - very adaptable and knowledgable. We also rented video projection through him, and he managed all of the video streaming flawlessly. The sound quality was also superb for all areas of our outdoor venue. His work, in tandem with his wife - Kristen Black - who is a coordinator/wedding planner/owner of Stop & Stare Events, was top notch. They are the best team ever, and a fantastic value. I would highly suggest hiring both of them if you do require the service. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

DJ Josiah was DJ for our wedding on 10.8.16 and everything was just perfect! We had a very long list of particular songs that we wanted to be played for our wedding and they were able to accommodate us in every way. Josiah was very helpful threw out the entire night. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Dakota absolutely killed it at our wedding! He's the kind of DJ who gets involved in the planning from the beginning, and understands what it takes to execute your vision for the wedding. On the day of, he worked seamlessly with our coordinator to make sure everything happened on schedule and as planned. Of course, the actual DJ'ing was on point too - everybody was dancing until we had to turn the music off!

We especially appreciated him working with us on short notice, and his willingness to drive out for our wedding. He's enthusiastic about his work, and he'll help put you at ease during what is probably a terrible wedding planning process! More...

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