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DJ Vadim did a great job DJing our wedding at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park. He was professional, timely, and played great music throughout. We highly recommend him, especially at challenging venues like Yosemite. The initial process was fairly straightforward. After agreeing to his fair price we created a list of must play songs, do not play songs, and a list of other songs and artists we like, as well as our choices for processional and recessional songs. He was happy to communicate with us and our wedding planner. He was pleasant and friendly to chat with. At the event itself he impressed us by putting together three separate setups, one for the ceremony, one for the dinner, and one for the reception. The ceremony setup was particularly challenging because everything needed to be battery powered, and some DJs won't even work without an electric setup. Things worked very well during the ceremony, and everyone could hear things well. It is clear that he knows how to work at the Ahwahnee and this is extremely important at this venue. For the dinner he played light background music according to our tastes and did some simple, straightforward announcements, which we appreciated because we wanted to keep things moving. The dance party was where he really blew us away. Not only did he have a full audio setup, but he also had lighting as well, all done without any significant instruction from us. We had a wedding planner specifically because we didn't want to be involved in every detail of planning and setup, so to have DJ Vadim get everything done without asking us a lot of questions was perfect for us. The dance party was really fun--he played almost all of our requested songs and added a lot of other great ones as well. He kept things moving and we stayed on the dance floor the entire time! He didn't play anything from the don't play list or interrupt the music with unprofessional chatter. He mixed songs together very well and had a good feel for the crowd, not moving too quickly when people were having fun, but fading in a new song if the current one didn't have people moving. I had numerous people come up to us during and after the dance party to say how great DJ Vadim was, and I agree! Highly recommend him! read more

DEFINITELY WORTH EVERY PENNY - INCLUDING THE TIP!!!!! Vadim was an OUTSTANDING DJ. Vadim did our wedding and he blew the music out of the park. All of our guests commented on how great the songs were and for me personally Vadim's music is what turned our special night from ordinary to extraordinary. We had 2/3 consultations with Vadim. He gave great advice on what to play and what not to play. He asked if my wife and I could compile a complete list of all the songs that we like and to include our unedited music tastes with songs, genres, and singers that we prefer. He was incredibly knowledgeable on what guests would respond to as well. During the actual day, my wife and I were super stressed and Vadim handled our stress with great care and respect. I couldn't believe how good the play list was. Vadim was able to make classic rock, Irish punk music, and COUNTRY music as danceable as Latin, pop, and techno!!!! He included Latin dance music and pop songs as well, but Vadim's ability to find derivative songs that people can dance to was incredible. Vadim no doubt stole the show. The next day my wife and I complained how sore our legs were because we could not leave the dance floor. I have high expectations for any vendor I engage with and Vadim far, far, FAR surpassed any expectations I have for a DJ. I would 10,000% recommend him to anyone and whatever the price is, pay it, because you will get your money's worth. read more

My now husband and I hired Vadim to DJ our wedding this past weekend and we were blown away by how phenomenal of a DJ he was!! It's been a week and we're still talking about how great the music was as are all of our guests! Unsolicited almost every single one of our guests came up to us to gush about how great our DJ was. He somehow mixed mine and my husband's very different music tastes into a perfect danceable mix to the point that all of our guests were on the dance floor the entire night and not a single person went home on our early bus (brides plan for this if you hire Vadim!). He is also very personable, professional, and reliable. Very easy to work with with throughout our entire wedding planning process. We will without a doubt hire him for our next big event and you should have no reservations about doing so too! read more

I don't have time to write a review, come on. I'm a busy guy. But when Vadim followed up just now to give him some feedback, I dropped everything to get to Yelp and write this. Honestly, I don't even remember most of the people involved in our wedding, but I sure remember Vadim. Why? Because he's not just a good DJ. He was an *ideal* wedding DJ for us and I'm down to make your life easier by recommending that you book him. Great music, check. Paid close attention to the crowd, check. Took weird requests from the bride, check. Turned down too-weird requests from the drunk uncle in a way that still left him feeling good, check. I don't know how many DJs can do that, but I figure that's just the ante. Where Vadim rises head and shoulders above is in being *easy to work with.* Booking was straightforward. Playlists were easy. He was proactive but gentle. I don't even remember him setting up on the day of. Everything was smooth and easy and great. If only everyone else were that professional and easy, that day would have been even better. It's your Big Day, and as joy-filled as it is, it's also a big freakin' project with a lot of potential for stress. Everyone involved either makes things easier or makes things harder. Vadim was so far over on the "makes things easier" side of the line that the idea of "giving him feedback" seems silly. He's just awesome. (I should probably apologize to Vadim, because this review is probably going to get filtered. I have a biz and great reviews are always filtered, it seems. But screw it: this is my honest opinion.) read more

Let's be honest, wedding ceremonies are very personal and meaningful for the bride, the groom and their very immediate family. That's pretty much it....For everyone else (the vast majority of attendees), a wedding is a great excuse to party. I pretty much had one job, and that was to handle the music. Choosing to work with DJ Vadim made me seem like a genius! He was so easy to work with that it took a ton of pressure off of us. From the ceremony to the cocktail hour to the reception, Vadim handled everything like the professional that he is. He took our suggestions and offered some great ones of his own. During cocktail hour and dinner he kept it perfectly mellow. And then he basically blew the roof off of the reception. Everyone got down -- from the kids to the grandparents -- and the late night partiers could not have been happier. We were married at the Clift Hotel in SF and (no joke) it was such a dance party that groups from the Redwood Room bar were trying to crash it. Nearly 3 years later and we still get compliments about our reception. Choose DJ Vadim and YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY!!! read more

Best. Wedding. DJ. Ever. My husband and I had Vadim at our wedding, and he was AMAZING. All of our guests raved about the music, and we couldn't have been happier - and this is from self-named music snobs and a former raver (me). Vadim seamlessly wove in all of our requests with really good music that we would've requested had we thought of it, and steered clear of all the usual cheesy stuff that's played at weddings. If you want a wedding DJ that will try to get everyone to do the Macarena or goad the crowd into party games...do not call here. If you want a real, legit DJ who sounds like someone you'd hear in a club but who also picks music that's inclusive and welcoming to everyone in your crowd, call Vadim. On top of that, he was on time, prepared, uber-professional, and quick to respond to emails...plus he has a good sense of humor, which is key when you have a room full of improv comedians. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I hope we have an occasion to use him again in the future. SF's loss is LA's gain! read more

People still talk about how epic the dance party was at our wedding. We had guests of all ages and my husband and I were pretty picky about our music selection. We had two calls with Vadim ahead of time where we explained what kind of music we were into and gave him a list of songs that were must play and a list of songs that we didn't want to hear. That's all it took and he put together an incredible set that kept people dancing all night. We finally had to shut things down at 2am and I think people would have kept dancing if they had the option. Even some of the older people were dancing well past midnight! He also did a flawless job with the sound during the ceremony, speeches, and dances. When it came to planning the wedding, the music was one of the most important elements to my husband and I. Looking back, we both felt like the music Vadim played was totally reflective of our tastes and the music we love, while still keeping the rest of the crowd engaged and ready to dance. The next opportunity we have to throw a blow out party, Vadim would be the first call. read more

DJ Vadim was THE BEST DJ I've ever witnessed. We hired DJ Vadim for our wedding at San Francisco Theological Seminary for August 20, 2016 and he did a stellar job! Leading up to the wedding, he did a phone conference with us to go over our song list. We also had him cut up a song and had final adjustments on the day of the wedding that he was able to accommodate with such ease and professionalism. He was very professional and kind to us on such a stressful day when many things were going on at once. We really appreciated that. And he further rocked it during the reception with the dance music. I remember hearing the transitions between songs and being so blown by his talent. He was also kind to accommodate wedding guests song requests that he wasn't familiar with and blended it into the mix so well. We loved hearing you play and will recommend you for any future DJ services. Thanks DJ Vadim! read more

We had Vadim DJ our wedding almost 2 years ago and he was AMAZING!!! We had requested an interesting mix of 90's R & B, Spanish, techno, pop and oldies...and he nailed it! The dance floor was packed all night! We got feedback from our guests that every time they walked off the dance floor to take a little break, Vadim played "their jam" and they had to go back out!! He did a fantastic job of mixing songs and his transitions were seamless. He was also very conscious of the (very specific) timeline we had given him and was very intuitive and observant....I remember one time I was thinking to myself that it would be the perfect time to start the next thing (toasts or whatever) and I looked over at him and he read my mind! We only wish that we had another event soon that we could have Vadim DJ because we had such a blast at our wedding, we want to do it all over again! We would recommend Vadim to anyone and everyone!! read more

We booked DJ Vadim for our wedding and he exceeded all expectations! Working with him was the least stressful of all the vendors that we used. We honestly only needed to communicate with him over e-mail a couple of times, it was so easy. A few weeks before the wedding, he provided us a form where we listed the major songs (intro, first dance, father-daughter dance, and cake cutting), a few must-haves for the reception, our general taste in music, and a schedule of the reception. He took it from there and incorporated all of our requests seamlessly. He showed up on time and was completely professional. All of our guests were raving about our DJ from the wedding and some of my friends mention the music as being one of the highlights from our wedding. After attending several weddings after ours, we found the DJs at other weddings to be uninspiring and lacked the mixing genius that Vadim had. I can't recommend DJ Vadim enough!! read more

Vadim is the best EVER. He plays hit after hit, is easy to work with and an all around gem. Our guests can't stop telling us how much they enjoyed the dance floor and I, as the bride, could not stop dancing. If you are looking for a DJ, hire Vadim. You will not regret it. read more

We booked DJ Vadim for our wedding reception a couple years ago in San Francisco- We knew music was going to be a priority for us so although we had a super budget wedding, we splurged for the DJ. Vadim was worth every penny. We first heard him spin at a club in SF and met with him in the weeks after to discuss our music taste and vision for our setlist. He is such a nice, down to earth, professional, yet approachable guy. We felt instantly comfortable with him. He has a wide knowledge of music and will play exactly what you want (and won't play what you don't want!). And importantly, he wasn't judge-y about any type of musical taste. A few weeks before our wedding we gave Vadim a pretty lengthy list of songs-- first dances, cocktail hour, must-play dance songs and he pretty much did exactly what we asked for and more. He's really good at transitioning from one song to another and he knows what parts of songs to skip, etc. I can say with 100% zero exaggeration that our dance floor was packed the entire night. Having been to a bunch of weddings since my own, I can attest that a bad DJ will ruin a perfectly good wedding. You don't want to mess around with the one thing that everyone will remember-- no one will remember their bland chicken or overcooked steak-- but they will remember if they danced all night and had a blast or they sat around awkwardly for 3 hours. Hiring Vadim will be the best decision you make in the many decisions that go into your special event. I could go on forever, but I don't need to-- this guy is not a cheesy wedding DJ. He is cool and talented and an absolute pleasure to work with. Read all the wedding websites-- they say the one thing not to skimp on is the music. Go with DJ Vadim and you will not regret it! read more

We worked with Vadim for our wedding and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out! We talked to a bunch of prospective DJs during our planning process, and Vadim was the clear top choice based on his professionalism, experience, and responsiveness. Our wedding actually required quite a bit of audio/visual support. In addition to dancing, we had a slideshow, live musicians, and a cocktail hour that needed a separate sound system. Vadim came through on all of these. He provided the sound, dance floor lighting, and projection equipment; he had our live musicians sounding great for the ceremony; he MC'ed the event and kept things flowing; and he had the dance floor packed the whole night, which is a sure sign of a good time. Aside from a fantastic event, we also appreciated the experience and dedication that Vadim brought to the table. He had great guidance on details to consider for the ceremony and reception, and he worked with us to understand and deliver the feel we were going for. We felt at ease throughout the whole process because he handled everything so smoothly and with class. We'd definitely work with DJ Vadim again and would recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ. read more

I am so happy we had Vadim for our wedding in June. From the very beginning, he was always responsive to my emails and his quote for the reception was very reasonable. I was also very happy that he was able to provide the A/V equipment we needed, especially the lighting. He did not mind working with the song list I made and was happy to oblige with a couple of my requests during the reception. He set up very quietly and did not interrupt the dinner at all. The only things that could've been better coordinated was the amount of time played for each song. The formal bride/groom dances, etc were too long. It also seemed like the "party" songs at the beginning could've been switch through faster, but I guess that's something I should've requested. Also, there were a couple of songs I included in my list that were remixes, but he played the originals- which were not as upbeat and I wouldn't foregone if I knew that was going to happen. Again- just needed clarification. read more

My husband and I, as well as a majority of our friends, were club goers and loved to dance. We wanted that same fun vibe at our wedding and ended up booking Vadim through DJ Jeremy Productions. This team truly does not disappoint. Jeremy and Vadim were a pleasure to work with from the very beginning. We gave Vadim some genres we wanted to be played to get people on the dance floor and keep them there. He did a kick-ass job of mixing top 40 and 80's hits that kept the dance floor PACKED all night! The tables were empty because everyone was on the dance floor. Also, I mentioned to him that I absolutely LOVE Michael Jackson and so I was ecstatic to hear MJ throughout the night :) Our wedding would not have been nearly as fun as it was without Vadim! read more

DJ Vadim worked with us to ensure a seamless wedding party - my husband and I highly recommend him! He knew our taste in music and played our special requests - he even worked with one of our friends who pulled off a surprise performance. He ensured that everything flowed and everyone had a great time. Vadim was professional, showed up on time, set-up so quietly we didn't even notice he had set up and broke things down and left our party danced out. :) He was one of the reasons our wedding has been pronounced as one of the best weddings ever by friends and family - thanks Vadim! read more

One year later, our wedding guests are still talking about one thing: from the moment the music started until the very last song, EVERY SINGLE PERSON at our wedding was on the dance floor. No kidding! Our parents, their friends, our friends - even complete strangers trying to crash our wedding wanted to get on the dance floor. That's because Vadim and his team were AMAZING! We interviewed several DJs before selecting Vadim. And right away we could tell Vadim was different. He shared with us sample mixes of his work and they were awesome - long format (50+ minutes) so you got a sense of how he mixed, totally different styles of music so you could hear his diversity, and just really great mixes. The kind you listen to over and over. Vadim was also really on top of all of the details around our event: music and equipment at our ceremony that included an acoustic performance and pre-recorded music, the crazy sound restrictions at our reception location (an outdoor venue with neighbors nearby), and the specifics of the set-ups at each of the two locations. He knew our "must-plays" and "don't plays" and he knew our taste. On the day of the event, he worked seamlessly with our wedding coordinator and checked in with us to make sure we were all on the same page. Cocktail hour music? Spot on - helped set the ambiance and was in the background without interfering with conversation. First dance? Perfect! Flowed right into the father-daughter dances (my wife and I each danced one with our dads) went off without a hitch! Dinner music? Again, set the right balance of interesting music in the background but not competing with conversation. And then, true magic: Vadim got everyone to the dance floor to get the party started and he kept going until the end! There are not enough stars on Yelp to give to Vadim - he is head and shoulders above the rest and if you are lucky enough to book him for your event, your wedding will have everyone talking for years to come! read more

DJ Vadim was extremely professional to work with and selected genres/songs for my wedding reception based on the guidelines that I gave him. Most importantly, he kept EVERY GUEST (young and old) on the dance floor all the way until the very last second of the night! I can't even count the number of compliments that I received on the music! Thank you so much, Vadim! read more

We worked with Vadim when he was with a previous company and are excited to hear that he's branched out on his own because he was great to work with. My wife and I spoke with a number of DJs for our wedding a few years ago and none of them came close to Vadim's professionalism. He was right on time and set up with no problems and managed to keep the dance floor packed all night despite a tight schedule. We were very pleased from start to finish with the professionalism and courteousness demonstrated by everyone involved. Highly recommended! read more

I really hope Yelp allowed users to give 10 stars. Because DJ Vadim is amazing HOW I MET DJ VADIM. I first met DJ Vadim when he spun at a friend's 21st birthday party (I'm 30+). DJ Vadim knew his audience and was able to weave Top 40s to the 90s to funk. 200 people were in attendance and everyone DANCED and had fun. He was on point with 90s music so... I SOUGHT OUT DJ VADIM for my 90s-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY/FUNDRAISER DJ Vadim went deep into the 90s and was able to get those oldies, but goodies that we all love but forgot. He knows his music history and is able to blend the songs in a way that keeps the party going. For this particular event, I had about 100 people and EVERYONE loved the music DJ Vadim played. GRADUATION PARTY DJ Vadim was able to work with me as the MC. He is observant and is able to see how the program shifts and adapt to the vibe. He understands his audience, demographic and is able to play the songs that cater to who is in attendance. WEDDING DJ Vadim's wedding package is amazing. Having worked with DJ Vadim before, I immediately wanted to utilize his service for my younger brother's wedding. He offered music recording for the couple and provided sound equipment. PROFESSIONAL RECEPTION I recommended DJ Vadim for a dignitary reception at a well-known restaurant in San Francisco. He was hired for the event right away and was able to play suitable music and help the MC with getting the crowd's attention. This was a A-lister event and DJ Vadim did an amazing job, again. BOTTOMLINE: If you are looking for someone personable, down-to-earth, KNOWS music...reasonable in price. Please get in contact with Sound In Style Productions. He is professional, zero drama. No event planner wants to deal with drama!! He is just such a good sport. Feel free to PM me or ask me questions. But this is my 100% honest truth based on working with him on my events for the past 3 years. read more

Dj Vadim was recommended to us by another DJ and he was TOTALLY WORTH IT! We've used him two years in a row now for a private club event that is family oriented. All we had to do was tell Vadim who our clientele was and he knew exactly what to do and we never had to worry about anything on the entertainment front. Our members rave every year about the music. We're sad he's moved to LA as we are located in San Francisco :( if you can book DJ Vadim, do it! read more

Vadim is a responsive, professional, nice-as-all-hell, seriously talented DJ. I'm not a DJ, but I respect them immensely. I imagine weddings are one of the hardest gigs for a DJ because the "crowd" is so diverse (name me one club where 3-year-olds share the dance floor with septuagenarians and... well... I'll go to that club because it sounds fun & funky). Point is, there are a lot of tastes at a wedding and while I'm sure it's the DJ's goal to please the bride and groom above all else, we're not the only people dancing. Vadim handled the music selection at our wedding perfectly. He started with the classics (if you don't like Michael Jackson you're not human) and as the night progressed he moved into the more aggressive, electronic dance music. It was a flawless transition. My wife and I weren't keen to have too many slow songs / ballads (if any). We wanted to keep the energy high, but we understood that sometimes it's smart to slow it down so people can catch their breath. Vadim handled this challenge like a champ. If the crowd needed a break, he delivered it. If the crowd wanted to get rowdy, he was happy to oblige. I asked Vadim to avoid all of the standard wedding songs (YMCA, Shout, Mambo #5 Conga) and he did. No disrespect to the people who enjoy these tunes, it's just not us and Vadmin honored the request. On top of it all he seems to really enjoy the job. There's nothing better than a DJ who has a stellar sound system, a firm grasp of all music, a connection to the crowd and a smiling face through the whole performance. Highly recommended. You won't be disappointed. read more

DJ Vadim is amazing!! Our wedding was truly an epic dance party and everyone continues to compliment us on his skills. He was easy to work with, played everything we wanted seamlessly, and was cool about special requests that night. He knows how to make a crowd happy and I could not recommend him more! read more

I am posting this from my 2011 wedding. What I did not include in original post was that my wedding party could not find a traditional dress I was supposed to change into so there were like 10 people running around searching for it--INCLUDING DJ VADIM! Not even my wedding planner was involved. Not only does he rock the house with his music, he is truly concerned for his clients! REPOSTING from 2011 I just had my wedding on June 18th and engaged DJ Vadim. Money well spent. The music was appropriate during dinner and AFTER dinner. DJ Vadim kept the dance floor full with his mix of music and many, many guests complimented on the awesome party vibe! This was all due to DJ Vadim's skills and talent. There were some things that were blah and went terribly wrong throughout my wedding day, but DJ Vadim brought back the excitment and energy which ended on a high note and I truly appreciated it! If you want references, contact me! read more

DJ Vadim is hands down the best DJ you can find for your wedding. He DJed at my wedding in the Bay Area in 2011. So many people came up to me both during the wedding and after the wedding telling me he was the best. In fact, we still talk about what a great DJ he is, nearly four years later. I like that he is young and cool, but also super professional. He stuck to the timeline we gave him, provided his own equipment, and most importantly kept the dance floor packed all night. Everyone, old and young alike, danced the whole night! Even the photographer had to take a dance break! People did not want to leave! He is like a good club DJ, but for your wedding. If I ever have a big party again, I will definitely hire him. His playlist is topical and he certainly reads the crowd. Definitely the best DJ I have ever encountered! read more

We hired DJ Vadim for our September 2012 wedding in San Francisco and had no regrets. Our goal was to keep the music pumping and people dancing during the reception. With our "do not play" and favorite song requests provided to him ahead of time, Vadim delivered an endless evening of fun and dancing. We still have heard from friends that we had a great dance party on top of an amazing wedding. People literally did not leave the dance floor! Vadim was on time and set-up two AV areas at our reception venue: one area for music and speeches during dinner and another location for his DJ equipment for the dance party. He even provided the synchronized lights for the dance floor. He also provided minor MC announcements during dinner, which we requested. At the last minute, we also requested that Vadim record the wedding speeches during dinner since people were using a microphone provided by him. (NOTE: We really did not want a videographer at our wedding.) A few weeks later Vadim emailed them to us. He captured every gasp, awe and laugh during our best man's speech. It was truly an unexpected pleasure rehearing that moment! Thanks again Vadim! read more

I'm so glad I found DJ Vadim for our wedding!! I was pretty selective in picking my DJ as music was very important to both of us and we liked his style of music which included a nice well-rounded mix of EDM/Hip Hop/Top 40/Lounge music for our cocktail hour and reception. On top of that he has a lot of experience!! Also, DJ Vadim was so easy to work with and he was SO responsive to all of my e-mails. Initially when I asked him a few questions he even uploaded a few extra mixes to his website just in response to my questions!! What a rockstar! He remained very professional but friendly throughout which I loved. My venue wanted him to do a site visit which he very willingly accommodated to! DJ Vadim's music transitions were so smooth and he definitely worked the crowd and played to the crowd which is crucial of a good DJ, and you can tell his sense of music expertise is professional status. Very impressive! Thank you DJ Vadim! If I had to say one thing it could be that maybe we should have touched base more beforehand on how we want to be introduced as a new couple lol! Everyone had a great time, thank you DJ! read more

Vadim was our wedding DJ and was great to work with from beginning to end. We had an introductory call, got to know each other, then worked together to make the night perfect! We provided a list of genres we preferred with a few "must play" songs and we were not disappointed. We also provided a detailed time schedule, so he knew when to play what song and when to make announcement which really helped keep things moving along! He was right on time, played songs and announcements with perfect timing and kept the party going the WHOLE TIME. This was about two weeks ago and we are still getting compliments on the music. I would HIGHLY recommend Vadim and will most likely be reaching out for any other DJ services we may need. read more

DJ Vadim rocked it out for one of the most amazing celebrations of our lives, our wedding party! We shared with him our list of DO NOT PLAY and he did that. We shared with him our likes and he played them and then some. He read the crowd well and knew how to bring people back to the dance floor. We recommend him for his musical talent and his professionalism. Thank you Vadim! read more

We had the opportunity to work with DJ Vadim for our wedding in April 2011. It was a great experience all around. He is very talented, professional, and kind. He promptly answered all my questions and even helped me with a change on very short notice. The music selection was perfect and we are so grateful to have worked with Vadim. You will be very pleased with your experience! read more

We used DJ Vadim for our wedding in Piedmont, CA in June 2011. He was incredible - we definitely got our money's worth. The great thing about DJ Vadim is his ability to read the room and make adjustments on the fly. He was able to mix in different types of music seamlessly, using our list of requests and mixing in other similar music. The result was a great mix of different age groups all dancing together on the dance floor. The dance floor was packed all night and our guests had a great time. We received many compliments about the music and I heard from several people that it was the most they had ever danced at a wedding. On a separate note, I have to add that Vadim is a really great guy. There was a moment during our wedding when we misplaced one of my wife's dresses to be used during the reception. It was right after the ceremony and she was about to change into her traditional chinese gown but we could not locate it. Vadim saw me and the coordinator frantically searching for the dress and without being asked, he joined us and helped find it. We ended up finding the dress hanging on a door in the kitchen. This memory sticks out in my mind because it showed DJ Vadim's character and willingness to help out in other ways to make the wedding a success. I strongly recommend DJ Vadim for a wedding or any event with music. You won't regret it! read more

DJ Vadim! His variety of mixes made our June 2016 wedding day - all day - from the pre-ceremony gathering outside, to the walk down the aisle, the lawn games, and then inside for dinner and dancing. Vadim was easy to work with and we fit with his philosophy of DJing. (If you want the chicken dance - he's not the guy.) We vetted Vadim by checking out reviews and looking at his website. He was on time, professional, and helped coordinate a few timing things. We were pleased that his website's mix samples were representative of his skills and what he really plays at an event. He also managed to make the music broadcast just right during the processional for our very windy, outdoor ceremony and afterwards for the afternoon portion of the day, here in SF. Before the day, Vadim talked with us to find out what were our likes and dislikes, the energy we wanted to convey at each stage of the day, and how to make sure everyone of all ages had a good time. My husband and I like music, a lot, and it defines periods in our lives, so this was an important decision. He encouraged we send a "do not play list", which worked well, and a "must play" list. He also encouraged sharing a list from Spotify or something similar, which made it easy. Vadim did a good job with our divergent music interests and somehow combined them, all of them, as we had a lot of different "likes". Put it this way, DJ Vadim should be someone you should talk to about your event. We do and will recommend him. read more

DJ Vadim played at our wedding and he was awesome. We did our entire booking exclusively via email; he was responsive, helpful, and professional. Two weeks before the wedding I sent a request list and DJ Vadim showed up and kicked AS*. We did not need to worry about a single thing. It was like having our own, personal club for the night. DJ Vadim is a consummate professional and we partied all night. read more

I'm not sure how my now husband found DJ Vadim Vozmitsel, but what a find! We couldn't have asked for a better DJ for our wedding day! There was absolutely nothing cheesy about it as you might think of when you think of wedding reception DJs. In fact, we were encouraged by our venue to go with a local agency that knows the venue and that everyone seems to use, but their DJs just seemed kind of...cheesy. Vadim was AMAZING! Let me break it down for you: We are both not the biggest planners, and we had every intention of making a playlist or at least a list of songs but of course, this never happened. In fact we put it off until the wedding day, at which point my cousin hurriedly wrote down the songs my parents wanted played and I think my husbands' parents also gave him a list on the day of. I don't think we asked for that many specific songs to be played but rather a general mood for dinner and then a couple specific songs for dancing. DJ Vadim, obviously did not even need a playlist to work with. He took the little information we gave him, and he nailed it! We walked into the reception (never having met Vadim until right then) and the mood was incredible, with Frank Sinatra playing and everybody mingling and in a great mood. Dinner music was perfect. Vadim didn't do anything awkward like make us try to be funny on the spot or do any bridal party introductions, which was perfect for our personality. He set the mood perfectly for toasts and for our first dance, etc. Finally, the moment dinner was over and the first song came on, EVERYBODY hopped up from their seats and hit the dance floor! And I did NOT think people were going to dance much. I've been to other weddings where it's basically just hardcore hip hop music and only the "young folk" dance and it's just awkward because everyone else is just kind of watching from the sides, or even has to leave because the music's too loud. Not the case with Vadim at all. The beginning half of the dancing music was PERFECT for everybody, all ages were out on the dance floor having a ball. Even people who didn't know each other till that evening were dancing together. And Vadim mixed all his own music so it flowed wonderfully and matched the vibe of the room. The second half of the dancing music got into the more modern, electro type music which me and my husband and our friends really like but is a little riskier for the older generation. That was not even an issue - everyone was still dancing and mingling and I think it's because Vadim mixed the music to be less EDM-y and more enjoyable and danceable for everyone. It was perfect and I want a mix CD! We had a couple other random cultural things happen that Vadim facilitated with our parents the day of, unbeknownst to us, which were received really really well by all. Everywhere I looked, people were having a blast either dancing or drinking or having great conversations and I think Vadim was a huge part of that. read more

Vadim was great to work with! He was super easy going from the start. We talked to a bunch of DJ's when doing research for our wedding, and it was clear right off the bat we wanted Vadim to DJ our wedding. Wedding day came and we couldn't be more pleased. He was great at reading into the playlist we gave him to pick other songs our crowd would like. During dancing he really picked up on the crowd's vibe. Most of us grew up in the 80's and 90's, so dancing to those old songs was a blast. Vadim was super professional. I highly recommend him! read more

DJ Vadim played at our wedding almost 3 years ago. He is a fantastic DJ and great to work with - a total pro. As a former DJ and music nerd, I'm very picky with my music. His set up was top notch, mixing was flawless, and most importantly, his track selection and ability to read the room was always spot on. We spoke with him on the phone, sent him a "play" and "do not play" list and it couldn't have turned out better. The dancefloor was still going off by the time he was finishing up so we figured out a way to keep him on for even longer. He was killing it! We still get compliments almost 3 years later regarding the music. If you want to take your wedding to the next level, give DJ Vadim a call. read more

DJ Vadim is incredible! We booked him for our wedding, which was almost 2 years ago. Still to this day, we still get compliments on how awesome the DJ was because Vadim had EVERYONE dancing the whole night! Including my mother who I've never seen dance before who isn't the dancing type. If you don't want the typically boring and empty dance floor for your event, do yourself a solid and book Vadim! He was extremely professional, brought his own equipment, and brought his fantastic musical creativity and, honestly, made our party. read more

We had Vadim DJ our wedding and he was absolutely awesome. For starters, his timing was perfect. He did our recessional, our cocktail hour, and our reception, and everything seemed to move at exactly the right pace without any prompting from us. His music selection was spot-on, too. We gave him a short list of songs in advance that reflected our taste, and he came up with the ideal playlist -- truly, far better than I would have done if I'd picked them all myself. During the reception, he was present and cool but didn't steal the show. All our guests loved him, and so did we. He was so good that we recommended him to my sister-in-law for her wedding, and he was awesome there too. Highly recommended. read more

I have absolutely nothing bad to say about Vadim, have used him twice for large garden parties, and will continue to use him for all of our events. My son-in-law, a former DJ, originally found Vadim for his wedding to my daughter a few years ago. The ceremony and reception took place in our garden which is fairly large and full of logistical challenges. However, Vadim showed up with a mountain of equipment for any contingency and put on a flawless show, including dance floor lights that lit up overhanging oak trees in beautiful moving patterns that were really amazing yet not cheesy or overdone. His play list was also very much according to the bride and groom's wishes yet he also complimented it with his own spot-on selections as the evening moved on. Last week, we repeated the event for our son's engagement party and our experience with Vadim was again flawless. He shows up on time, we have a pleasant hello, he knows I am busy, and he sets up without creating any issues since he solves them all on his own without having to bother me. His equipment is all top end and he obviously updates it since the dance floor light show was again awesome yet different than that of our previous event. At the end of the evening he once again broke everything down quickly, we did a quick review of how things went, and made a few notes for next time. He's my DJ but he also works sort of like a planning partner. Vadim also now offers lighting to compliment the music, something I highly recommend since it's the combination of the two that really sets the party mood/theme. He turned our yard into a fantastic theatrical setting for our party at a very reasonable cost. I know that the combination of Vadim's sound plus lighting must be special since most of our guests won't leave...we have to kick them out at 2-3AM, both times, including more than a few "old people". read more