This is literally the thank you email I just sent The By The Bay productions team, they are AMAZING!!! Emerald Ball MVPs: Seal Team 6 Strikes Again!!! Hi Bert and the incredible By The Bay team, I wanted to send a huge thank you to you and your entire AV/DJ/Photobooth/sound engineering/lighting dream team for once again helping make Lincoln Families Emerald Ball such a success. At this point, I'm convinced you all don't simply arrive at events, you deploy. Watching the By The Bay team roll in always feels like watching a perfectly orchestrated Seal Team 6 operation. Cases open, equipment appears, and suddenly a venue transforms while the rest of us are still trying to remember where we put the tape and extension cords. The reality is you all are always working ten times harder than the rest of us behind the scenes to make everything look effortless. You somehow ensure everything runs without a hitch while quietly solving problems before most people even know they exist. And Bert, the little sound effects during the auction? Absolute gold. Those perfectly timed moments added so much energy and excitement and kept the entertainment going all night long. It was like having our own live game show producer keeping everyone engaged. Thank you also for staying beyond your contracted time when our program drifted beyond its intended schedule. Your flexibility and willingness to roll with it meant so much. And an extra thank you for helping troubleshoot our poor busted LiteBrite wall. While it apparently decided to enter its dramatic era that evening, you and your team still jumped in to help save the day with something that wasn't even your product or problem. We truly could not do this without you all. Thank you for being such an incredible partner and for showing up every year ready to work your magic for the last 7+ years. With gratitude and tactical-level admiration, Mariel, Lincoln Families Marketing and Event Manager read more

Coming out of Yelp retirement to give props to DJ Gabe and his team for a wonderful job with our DJ and photo booth needs for my daughter's bat mitzvah. I was being a bit extra in planning for this event at our house/backyard and Gabe was super responsive to numerous questions I had about event layout, music volume and type, etc. He queued up songs that kept everyone dancing and was chill yet perfect on the emcee role. The photo booth was an amazing hit with all our guests - they got to take home photo strips of course, but we also got all the copies digitally! What a treat! And such fun props. Our event went even better than expected and DJ Gabe and his team helped make it so. 10/10 would hire him again for any future party needs. read more

I am so glad that we chose Bert/DJ By the Bay for our event. My wife and I had a huge dance party a few days after our small city hall wedding, and Bert and Kyle (his photobooth operator for the evening) were there the whole time, including arriving very early to set up so our minds were at ease. The music: Bert was a joy to work with! We talked to him about the flow of the evening and gave him a playlist of our favorite dance party music and he did an amazing job choosing songs off of that playlist at just the right moments and reading the energy of the room. We had almost 2 hours straight of dancing, and I had friends and guests coming up to me at the end saying it was the best dance floor they had ever seen at a wedding party. Almost everyone was dancing the whole time! Bert asked us what we wanted for our first and last songs, but we weren't sure so he offered some great suggestions that we ended up going with. The planning was easy and stress free, the execution was perfect, and the price was way better than other vendors we had checked with. All in all, we couldn't be happier! The photobooth: Bert worked with us and his artist ahead of time to get a background for our prints that matched our decor and vibe. We sent him a photo of our invitations and received back a few options that all looked great. Requested a few minor changes and they made those quickly and perfectly. They also let us provide a box of our own props in addition to theirs (we are theater geeks and asked to do this), which turned out spectacularly. Kyle was nice and helpful and our photos came out wonderfully! It's so nice to have moments captured for us and to see our guests having so much fun with the photobooth. read more

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We hired DJ Bert for our wedding and could not have been more ecstatic with the amazing job the whole DJ By the Bay Crew did. We hired By the Bay Productions to serve as our wedding DJ and emcee, to provide a photobooth, and to provide karaoke. Bert was the most communicative vendor I have ever worked with, and was always happy to answer any question or concern that I had, sometimes at truly unreasonable working hours. He did an awesome job with our tedious list of song requests, and helped our wedding coordinator keep the event going as emcee. The photobooth had free unlimited prints using a custom template that By the Bay Productions designed based on our requests, and we made it match our wedding invites, so they looked perfect. The photobooth process was super easy and very reasonably priced, and the attendant was extremely friendly. We finished our wedding night off with karaoke, and it was a total blast. The whole event went off without a hitch. Thank you DJ By the Bay! read more

We couldn't be more thrilled with the incredible job Gabe from DJ By The Bay did at our wedding! From the moment the music started to the last song of the night, Gabe kept the energy just right and had everyone on the dance floor. He curated the perfect mix of old favorites and current hits, which really appealed to all of our guests--young and old alike. Several people came up to us during the night specifically to compliment the DJ and how much fun they were having! What truly set Gabe apart were the custom edits he made for our special dances. The first dance, father-daughter, and mother-son songs were timed and transitioned perfectly, adding such a personal and emotional touch to those moments. Gabe was professional, responsive, and clearly passionate about making our day unforgettable. We wholeheartedly recommend Gabe from DJ By The Bay for any event--you'll be in great hands! read more

DJ Gabe DJ'd our wedding of 150 people wonderfully! My husband's family is Afghan and Gabe worked with us to incorporate a TON of Afghan music which was awesome. Gabe was very responsive and professional. We were a little last minute in our planning but it all went smoothly! DJ by the Bay is a great value and very reasonably priced. read more

We hosted a UC Davis MBA networking event and Oliver (DJ Verz) made it a blast! Everyone had so much fun grooving with the music and dancing the night away. We had a specific flow of the program and song request. Oliver helped to emcee and took it to the next level! The lighting was also exactly what I had envisioned for our event. Pre-event and post-event coordination, Bert made it very easy and seamless. I didn't have to worry much and everything just happened according to the plan. Highly recommend DJ by the Bay! read more

Gabe at DJ By the Bay did our photo booth for a party of 70+ guests in 2023. We were so happy that we are working with him again for a party we're hosting this Spring. He is a pleasure to work with--professional and reliable. The props and backgrounds are super fun and high quality. The photo booth added a playful and memorable touch to our event that everyone loved. Our guests walked away with a fun keepsake, and we have this wonderful digital gallery to bring back the memories. I recommend Gabe highly--he's the best! read more

Bert and his team did an AMAZING job DJing for our almost 200 person wedding. We met with him a few times prior to review the questionnaire he shared with us so he could really understand what we wanted, liked, and disliked. Honestly, his questionnaire gave me the kick in the pants I needed to make decisions about our song choices, so for that, THANK YOU BERT! We've heard quite a few times that our wedding soundtrack was top tier and Bert's announcement style was not cheesy (our worst fear) - he was clear and high energy and just overall a great time. He came highly recommended by our wedding planner and he delivered! Cheers! read more

I was recommended to Bert by a close friend and was so happy she did! Bert was very helpful leading us through the planning process for our daughter's Quinceanera. The sound system was excellent, the lighting and photo booth exceeded our expectation. You know it was a good party when there were lots of people dancing until the last song. I will use Bert the next time I plan a large party. read more

Hands down the best decision was hiring DJ Bert and his team for DJ and Photobooth services for our wedding. The most highly received compliment from our guests was the music! It was a great vibe and made for an unforgettable night. The team was professional, gave guidance when we were trying to pick our songs for the special moments , and they customized our Photobooth template to match our theme. Special shout-out to DJ Mark for also being our MC. Hire them STAT for your next event! read more

AMAZING!! That is the word that describes Bert. Quoting process: He replied quickly to my Yelp message with his services & pricing. We worked through what we wanted & set an in person appt. He didn't require a deposit when we signed the contract. That alleviated the pressure of booking in advance since he allowed us to cancel if we changed our minds. Prepping for the wedding: He sent us forms to fill out and song suggestions to make our process simple. We had a few conference calls to finalize the details and he even allowed us to squeeze in a last minute service. Every time we reached out to him, we heard back very quickly. As a bride, the most worrisome moment is when a vendor goes M.I.A. Bert was awesome with communication & suggestions!! Day of the wedding: He did not bug us about anything, he followed the itinerary and basically guided the whole wedding according to schedule! It was like he was a coordinator LOL He came on time, setup, got everything done the way he promised. Even though our guests left earlier than the contract end time, he played music until the last minute. Services we booked: *Uplighting-beautiful, quick setup & adjustable color changes. I didn't even notice until I saw the pictures that he changed the colors according to what was going on throughout the night! *DJ-he followed our music list & added his own, everyone loved the music even our Vietnamese family LOL *Projector Rental & Slideshow Setup-we sent him the file & everything was setup on time & played with no glitches!! Even the volume was perfect! I quoted so many DJs before going with Bert, so I am SO sure that he is the best in the business! Affordable, flexible, reliable & professional. read more

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We hired Bert and his team to provide sound for our High School graduation ceremony which was outdoors at the College of Alameda. We met with Bert via zoom to make sure he understood what all of our needs were and with his expertise was able to provide suggestions and tools to make things easier for us. Bert was proactive in doing a site visit on his own and visiting the college to begin to think about his set up, see where he would have access to power, etc. Through out the process he would check in to see if we had any needs and would also ask proactive questions to make sure he knew the ins and outs of our event. When we did a site visit with the College with their staff Bert made sure to learn the ins and outs of their set up to make sure he didn't miss anything. This to me showed his expertise as he would ask questions about things we may have forgotten or overlooked. The day of the event Bert and his team were there early to set up and made sure they were meticulous in how the speaker set up looked and didn't obstruction views/walk ways. The quality of sound was AMAZING! The sound quality was so perfect which I believe is a testament to the quality of his equipment and expertise is dialing in just the right volume for the size of the event. It was a pleasure to work with Bert and his team and I would highly recommend his team for any events where sound is needed for large or small events. He really caters to you as a customer and will make sure you feel taken care of through the entire process. read more

We hired Gabe for our wedding July 3rd in Pescadero and we were more than happy with their work! They kept us on schedule without being rude or pushy, and made sure that we got through all of the special parts of our day without any hiccups including the ceremony, first dances, and speeches. We did provide a playlist with songs we liked, but Gabe and his co-DJ played great music from their library all night! Our guests loved the mix of genres and we all had a great time dancing. Set up was easy as they were more than prepared with extra extension cords and tons of time to get everything ready. If you're looking for a thorough, fun, professional DJ, this is the place. read more

We hired Bert for our wedding last week and his services were outstanding! We had a lot of last minute stuff to complete last minute but Bert was kind and accommodating. He understood our situation and was patient with us and gave us great advice. He helped us set up even if it wasn't DJ/audio/lighting related. He also dealt with our drunk guests with grace and the wedding went by smoothly! DJ Bert was very personable and professional and we really appreciated his easy-going attitude! I would most definitely hire him again and would highly recommend his services! read more

DJ Gabe is just wonderful. He was the DJ for my 50th party at my small house patio. We had a mix of kids and adults and he made the party awesome. He even brought lights and turned our patio into a dance floor. I cannot thank DJ Gabe enough. The energy he created was amazing, and he made our party something my kids and I will remember for the rest of our lives. If I could give him ten stars, I would!! read more

I had my wedding at the Bently Reserve on 11/17/18. This review should have been posted a month ago, but things got a bit hectic and I haven't been able to find the time until now. First things first, I was really lucky to find Bert through work! I recently moved to the Bay Area from the east coast, and I had to plan my wedding in six months. Some of my friends in the bay recommended their wedding vendors, which was helpful (I ended up using one vendor for photography because I Iove her work). However, I was still needed a DJ/MC, lighting, and photo booth services. I picked one of the nicest venues (Bently Reserve) in the city, and it's not easy to work at this venue since there's so many restrictions. Luckily, he has experience working at this venue before, so he knows what to expect and I really like that. From start to end, he was amazing. I booked him for Dj/MC, lighting, and photo booth services as part of a bundle (less vendors are just easier to deal with). I came to him with pictures of exactly what I wanted and pointed out certain lightings and he was able to accommodate what was requested. MUSIC/EMCEE: Everyone at my wedding had a great time because the music was flowing. He knows how to gauge the crowd and make sure that people are having fun. What's nice is that he was able to play certain (not mainstream) tracks that I requested on the spot. My husband really likes his mixing of the music at the reception as well. LIGHTING: My family and friends were also in awe at how beautiful the lighting was. If I had to look back and compare the picture (of the lighting) that I showed him during our first meeting and what my wedding actually looks like, I have to say that Bert's work was a lot better than the picture. The colors go together so nicely. PHOTOBOOTH: Lots of cool props! My little cousins absolutely loved them and you can see so many photos of them since they had so much fun. Even the older adults enjoyed the props. He gave me 3 different colors for photo booth print outs instead of one. He definitely went that extra mile. I got exactly what I asked for and more. GOING THE EXTRA MILE: 1. He was very helpful in guiding me what to look for in wedding photographers and coordinators, things to reach out to with venue before bringing decors in (ie, candles), which was completely outside the scope of our agreement. 2. He even listened to me vent about my other vendor (drape) who I already paid and booked, cancelled a month before the wedding because my money was not good enough. 3. I didn't have my cell phone with me throughout the entire event and could not take any photos. And because I was so impatient to see my wedding photos (had to wait for a month), he sent me pictures and videos that he took on his phone. He also gave me a recording of my vows during the ceremony and gave links for the photo booth photos right away (I'm talking about the next morning) since my wedding guests were so excited to see pictures! ALL IN ALL: He really exceeded my expectations. Aside from all the craziness of wedding planning, I would rebook him in a heart beat for a wedding. I also recommend him to anyone who is looking for a superb DJ/MC, and audio/lighting services for their wedding. Out of all the vendors that I worked with, he's really the best. To be honest, it would be nice if he could be my vendor for everything because I wish some of my other vendors were just as great as he was. I'm a pretty picky person, so I'm surprised he was able to exceed my expectations. He's really passionate about his work and loves what he does. You can't go wrong with that! What I look for in a vendor and what Bert possesses: -Professionalism: 10/10 -Easy to work with / personable : 10/10 -Experience: 10/10 -Passionate: 10/10 -Trustworthy: 10/10 Overall: -DJ/MC Services: 10/10 -Lighting Services: 10/10 -Photobooth Services: 10/10 My family and friends thought my wedding was perfect, and a lot of it has to do with Bert. Even my one guy cousin who is from SoCal asked me for recommendations for his future wedding and I would tell him about Bert. If Bert ever wants to expand his business in the SoCal, I can grab a few clients for him through my family alone. Without further ado, feel free to look through the photos I've posted to see his work. read more

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Gabe has DJ'd for us for a handful of events now and we are excited to have hired him again for my niece's upcoming quinceanera. He is always thorough with pre-event planning, goes over contracts, timelines and playlists with you, answers any questions that may come up in a timely manner, and always comes prepared! He offers additional services like uplighting for your venue and photo booths as well. We look forward to continue using his services for our events! read more

Outstanding! Gabe was the DJ for our micro-wedding. We had picked an obscure version of a YouTube song for our walk-down-the-aisle, and Gabe was able to find it and play it no problem. He was extremely easy to work with - very clear communication, and was very kind and helpful when we had to reschedule our big reception. Definitely recommend!! read more

We are so glad we chose DJ Gabe for our event! He provided DJ and uplighting services for our wedding in September 2021. Gabe coordinated well with our other vendors to help ensure that our event moved smoothly. The song selection matched our preferences well, and Gabe did a nice job of ensuring that songs of the same genre were played together (rather than bouncing between genres). The uplighting matched our theme well without overpowering the space. It was beautiful! Gabe was also great with pre-wedding communication. We had a bunch of last-minute questions and song requests and Gabe was incredibly accommodating. I'm so glad we booked Gabe early and had the opportunity to work with him for our wedding! read more

Bert and his team made us feel comfortable and taken care of throughout the planning process for our wedding. He's very thoughtful in the options he provided for the wedding as well as letting us know how they cater the music to our taste. We were ultimately not able to hold our wedding as originally planned due to COVID, but whenever we're looking for DJs next we will be going to DJ by the Bay without question! read more

Great DJ, music was lit. Everyone had a blast. He came with all the music, lazers, and uplights. We danced all night.

We hired Bert for our wedding at the Gardens at Heather Farm, and he and his staff were outstanding in every way. We have received lots of compliments from our guests about him, which makes us feel great. We are thrilled with how he performed, and we give him our highest recommendation. 1) Preparation - prior to our wedding, Bert was incredibly responsive about understanding our vision for our wedding. He offered to meet in person, but to accommodate our busy schedules, we had a lengthy Skype chat where we got to know each other and discuss various aspects of the wedding, from the order of events to the musical selections. He followed up with a very detailed questionnaire that helped us organize our thoughts, and we had several more telephone calls prior to the big day. In addition, we also hired the photo booth (*highly recommended,* especially if you have kids at your wedding), and we had separate calls to get the graphic design just right. Bert was very conscientious, thoughtful, and professional throughout the whole planning process, which was wonderfully calming during an otherwise hectic time. 2) Audio engineering - my wife and I were very concerned about having good audio throughout the day, especially at the ceremony. (We've been to many ceremonies where we couldn't hear what was going on.) Bert was the only DJ among the dozen or so we interviewed who suggested putting a mic on my wife, who has a rather soft voice. Even better, he suggested a solution where the mic was not visible on the exterior at all, thus making sure our photos turned out great. During the ceremony, the audio was crisp and clear for everyone, which was exactly what we wanted. 3) Day-of performance - Bert was fantastic on our actual wedding day as MC and DJ. We had to completely revamp our day-of itinerary because of a weather issue 24 hours before the big day. Although we reordered events and had to change things on the fly, Bert was very graceful and accommodating and always did a great job with introductions, transitions, and letting our guests know what was next. Bert has a very polite personality, and he put our guests at ease. Bert is very attentive without being overbearing, and he let us be the stars of the show, which is different from some other DJs we interviewed. 4) DJ skills - Bert is a great DJ! It's one thing for a DJ to play songs that you like, but it's another thing to actually be able to mix, transition, and overlay songs. Bert has mad skills as a DJ. And he's great as a music programmer, too. Of course he played the songs we had requested, but he also quickly figured out which songs would play best to the room, and he got everyone out of their seats and dancing. 5) Cost/value - on top of everything else, Bert was also much less expensive than the other DJs we interviewed. We hired him to be our MC and DJ, for photo booth services (again, highly recommended), and to provide uplighting. His prices were much lower than the other companies we talked to, which was the cherry on top. Absolutely great service at a very reasonable price - you can't go wrong with DJ By the Bay! read more

Bert and Gabe are an amazing team that provided us with music and a photo booth for our wedding celebration dinner. From the start Bert was professional, organized and put our needs at the top of his priority list. At the night itself he played exactly the type of music and had a solid flow to the musical entertainment for the evening. The sound quality and technology he uses was also top of the line. The photo booth also had top of the line props and Gabe made sure the guests were taken care of. You will not be disappointed with hiring DJ By The Bay for your next event! read more

Getting married can be a stressful time and trying to find the right DJ to help make our wedding day special is even more nerve-racking! As the saying goes hind sight is 20/20, the venue offered their own DJ services but we decided to go with our own and thankfully we were not disappointed. The venue's DJ "report card" for the last 3 wedding received an F. So, we are very fortunate we went with Bert and his team. Their pricing were comparable to the venues', but the service was 100% better than the venues' recommended DJ. After a long conversation with DJ Bert, he knew exactly what we wanted, the music genre, and our wishes for an epic dance party! He made everything easy and stress free, something we truly valued especially with wedding planning. Our friends and family had so much great things to say about the music, there was never a dull moment. If you are looking for a GREAT DJ, DJ Bert will not disappoint! For those that want a little more insight why we thought DJ Bert was amazing, here's a quick list of things that made our wedding day special and flawless. 1) They offered a package deal for photo booth services (something we wanted for our wedding) 2) They offered cordless up lighting (which was very important as the venue only had limited amount of plugs) - up lighting made the ambience 100x times better 3) They included hands-free mic for the officiant and mics for the guests that wanted to give a speech/toast 4) They included MC service for part of our wedding 5) Lastly, they arrived on time and finished set up and break down for the whole venue within the venue restrict policy timeline - saving us money We are so happy they were our DJs. If you are having your event in the Bay area please book them, you won't regret it!!!! Highly recommend using DJ by the Bay read more

We just had our wedding about a week ago on 9/3/17. We utilized Gabe for DJ and MC services, as well as a photobooth. I must say, I am very happy with his work. When my now wife and I began researching vendors for our wedding, we went mostly off Yelp reviews. I stumbled upon DJ by the Bay and really liked their presentation. After looking around, we decided to move forward with Gabe, and were impressed with his professionalism and response time. After a few calls and signing the contract (their prices are pretty industry standard; they did throw in a couple things for us that were much appreciated), we were ready. Gabe sent us some documentation to complete before the wedding, and assured us his vast music catalog could cover all of our needs. He even confirmed that he could mix records as well like a regular DJ (to be honest, I can't remember going to a wedding where I've heard that before; usually it just sounds like the next song is clicked). He even met us at the venue in advance to make sure he knew the layout on the day of. We had one final call with him a week before the wedding to go over everything (timeline, music choices, name pronunciations, etc). Since the company was handling the audio for us, it was important we were all on the same page with wireless mics (ceremony) and that there was appropriate sound/accessories for speeches, etc. The day of went by in a blur. Gabe arrived on time and got right to work setting everything up outdoors for our ceremony. He did a quick mic check with me and my wife's cousin to make sure the sound worked. Once everything was in place, and I heard the music hit...I knew it was game time. Everything during the ceremony went off without a hitch, all the music and specific cues for after the ceremony were on point and no one had an issue with hearing us at the altar. Whew, first part was mission accomplished. I forgot to preface all of this with the fact it was about 900 degrees (as opposed to the 1000 degrees it was on Friday and Saturday; the wedding was Sunday), but Gabe was able to roll w/the elements with ease. Somehow there was some miscommunication during the tea ceremony (held prior to the "Western"/traditional ceremony) where our officiant was supposed to have a wireless mic, but didn't get one. Luckily, everyone was quiet enough so they could hear him, so we didn't need it. Once inside, we moved onto the second part of the day, and the most fun: the reception. My wife and I were busy taking photos after the ceremony, so we didn't get a chance to see how the cocktail hour went, but I believe there were no issues. I would have liked to see some sound on the outside of the venue (I think I had discussed this w/Gabe previously), but I think someone had told him there wasn't a need for it, so he didn't do it. That's not on him. I was too caught up in the day to realize until it was over. Oh well. The dinner music, handpicked by Gabe, was a nice touch too. During the reception, everyone really had a good time. And that's not just at the bar. Gabe played all of our music choices (and stayed far away from our do not play list, of course) and my family raved how the music wasn't too loud during dinner so they could talk to everyone at their table. Maybe I'm biased, but I haven't been to a wedding in awhile where I literally saw everyone dancing until the last song. Even my parents went out there, which is a minor miracle in itself. All of the specific music choices (cake cutting, first dance, mother/son dance) were all right on point too. He also played this ridiculous "Falling in Love With You" remix, with the UB40 instrumental and original Elvis voice. Blown away by that...I want a copy. We splurged for some uplighting, and were very happy that we did; the amber lighting looked great against our backdrops. Finally, the photobooth. Who knew this would be such a big hit! I was amazed how good the quality of the photos came out. Often times, the pictures, both digital and hard copy, look grainy or pixelated upon further inspection. But even when they printed ours out, they looked super clear. The template we used for the printouts looked great too. We got the digital copies from Gabe the next day (Labor Day!), and I couldn't stop smiling at how many people had gone in for a quick pic (or three, in many cases). The photobooth attendant was a good person to have there too. While she didn't have to do much at the end (she sort of just sat on her phone taking photos or video of the wedding when it was finishing; not sure if it was for the company's social media pages or not), it was good she was there to keep things moving and making sure all the photos were printing out. A few times I couldn't find her, as people had questions on the booth, but it didn't seem to affect anything. Overall, Gabe and his team were great, and I'd highly recommend him for DJ and photobooth services. You won't be disappointed. read more

My friends have been telling me that my wedding was the best wedding they've been to b/c the dance floor was always full and the music was on point!!! I think what helped was setting expectations and really spending time on the must play song list that he provides. He also provided my photobooth and was super accommodating to that as well. Thanks Bert for making my wedding the hottest one this year! Music: hip hop, mainstream edm, he even played some kpop for my korean guests during dinner. Loved it! read more

DJ By the Bay does the music for an annual professional luncheon event that our property management company hosts for all 12 buildings they oversee in the Shadelands Professional Park in Walnut Creek. Bert will be back in our parking lot entertaining thousands of us again tomorrow and I'm totally looking forward to it! read more

We hired DJ Gabe and DJ Mark for our wine country wedding and they could not have done a better job. They were extremely accommodating through two COVID-related postponements and were flawless on the day of our wedding. We have several moving pieces in terms of announcements, slideshows, and specific pieces of music, and they executed it all exactly how we wanted. Mark had the dance floor bumping all night and our guests had a ton of fun. Highly recommend DJ By the Bay!! read more

We hired Bert as DJ and MC for our wedding at Sequoyah Country Club in the Oakland hills. We gave him our vision for desired music mix that leaned a lot on old school hip hop with some newer tracks and he delivered. We met him weeks earlier to scope out the venue, which has a dining room, buffet room, and dance room, and he gave us helpful suggestions in terms of the reception flow for the evening. He provided wireless mics for the ceremony (held just outdoors from the reception hall) and for the reception. He provided uplighting that was tasteful for the classic California/Mediterranean architecture inside the building. The photo booth was very well done and our guests absolutely loved it. It was well worth the upgrade. Lots of props to choose from. Bert offered a variety of designs for the photo output, not just the traditional vertical strips of photos, which was valuable to us. We also got to choose the backdrop for the photo booth (which we selected as open rather than closed), as well as the option of receiving digital copies of our guests' photos. Bert is professional, easy going, very responsive in ongoing communications, and flexible in meeting the couples' vision for the ceremony and reception. We highly recommend his services for weddings. read more

DJ Bert was a rockstar from start to finish. He MC'd our son's Bar Mitzvah recently and had everyone showing off their dance moves. We had people from all backgrounds and he played awesome music with seamless transitions from song to song. I shared some of my favorite French and Israeli dance music and he incorporated them all. When Bert was managing the kids dance contests, Gabe expertly handled mixing the music. Bert met me at the venue a week before to go over all of the details, where to set up, plus a Plan B in case of cold weather or rain. He brought extra lights and even offered to bring more for the caterers. We didn't use his photo booth, but we did use his projector and large standing screen. When I arrived at the venue everything was set up and ready for a party. Huge speakers, flashing colorful lights, a gigantic mixing board and extra spotlights for ambiance. With covid and trying to be cautious yet still celebrate, we were outside in an enormous space, but he picked the right spot to set up. I was rushing to finish the video montage and he took care of getting it to play without a hitch. The best part is that he has a calm demeanor and makes you feel comfortable knowing he has it all under control. Everyone was complimenting us on the wonderful music and professionalism of our DJ. So happy he was part of our event. I would absolutely use Bert and his team again!! read more

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DJ Bert and his team did an awesome job at my wedding reception! Bert was our emcee and provided uplighting, music, and our photobooth. Bert was very laid back and able to accommodate all of our requests to make our big day very memorable. From the beginning, Bert was easy to communicate with and understood the different requests and feel we were going for. All of our guests throughly enjoyed the party and we couldn't have asked for better results! read more

Bert and his team did a great job at our wedding! We had a few different sound set-ups with an outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour on a separate patio, and dinner indoors. Because of Bert's communication ahead of the event, it was a seamless day. Definitely recommend for your next event! read more

I am Tami from Fancy Fig Photography, and I worked with Bert at a wedding where he ran the photo booth. The booth was professionally set up with a fun backdrop and a variety of props. The guests had an amazing time in the photo booth, and I would recommend his services to other couples looking for a photo booth. read more

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Bert and his amazing team exceeded all expectations! 10 stars! We ordered the DJ/ audio, uplighting and photobooth services for a graduation party. Bert stayed connected with me thru the whole process, including every day before the event. Arrived on time, cleaned up flawlessly. The music was amazing (thanks for playing our request list and others)- people danced all night long. The kids and adults were taking photos thru the whole event- so many awesome memories. DJ Bert and team are the best in class and we HIGHLY recommend DJ by the Bay. read more

I met my husband at our friend's' wedding back in 2015 that Bert DJ for. We loved the music so much and to make it full circle, we hired him as our DJ as well. They handled my lighting, string lights, photo booth, MC, and of course music! We had our wedding at the Presidio Log Cabin and I have to say Bert did an amazing job to make our day very special. He kept our rundown adhere to the time schedule that we wanted and everyone had a blast! I highly recommend Bert to my friends and if he's still in business in 50 years, I would hire him again for our anniversary. read more

I highly recommend DJ by the Bay! I work at a non-profit Catholic High School and we have used their service for multiple events. Gabe and Bert are reliable, professional and know how to have a good time. The entire process, from scheduling, to music selection, to pre and post event set-up and break down is simple and straightforward. They have an endless music selection and know how to get guests up out of there seats and to the dance floor. We will continue to work with Gabe and Bert at DJ by the Bay! read more

DJ Bert & his team went the distance to ensure our wedding would go flawlessly. They provided the DJ (music, emcee), Audio/Visual, lighting, & photo booth for our ceremony and reception. Great communication before our event to ensure everything goes as planned as the big day. The photo booth was a hit, like a big hit with the guests! Highly recommended, very professional and fun to work with. read more

Gabe was our DJ for our company holiday party, rolled with the punches despite last minute changes. Super friendly and entertaining, would definitely book with this team again. thanks! read more

Bert was awesome -- not only was he our DJ but he emceed, set-up uplighting at our venue, and had a photobooth set-up. He definitely went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly as possible. Bert was professional, timely, and a great communicator. I recommend him and his crew to anyone looking for an all-in-one DJ. read more