Recently hired Dean for my office holiday party and he was amazing! Super friendly and very communicative, we had conversations both on the phone and via email where he described the services offered and really emphasized the experience he provides. He was extremely thorough about understanding our expectations and goals for the event and he was super experienced. He played a great variety of music the group really enjoyed and he had a great energy as well as an emcee and interacting with our group. Nothing but great things to say about the experience, everything was smooth and seamless. Hope to work with him again in the future! read more

DJ Dean checked off all the boxes we were looking for and more! Highly recommend him for dual DJ + Emcee services, everything was super smooth with him from as early as wedding planning process to the special day itself. Dean did his best to not just present himself as a DJ + emcee, but also to carefully plan out the agenda of the wedding, working closely with our coordinator to have a detailed timeline with specific songs (and even timeframes for some songs) playing exactly as my wife and I had envisioned them to play. When it came time for reception fun and games, we let Dean have creative liberty over how he would like to keep the crowd engaged during dinnertime, and all of his suggestions and implementations were a hoot! We could really rest at east and enjoy the night's events knowing Dean had it all smoothly handled, and our guests had a blast with every activity. So honored to have had Dean at our wedding! read more

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He was such a charming person. He is always on top of everything, super professional and very detail oriented...he's perfectionist ! You will have zero stress whatsoever !!!! We are so grateful to have him as DJ/ MC for our wedding. If we could only give him more than 5 stars. YES, he's worth every penny ! Our guests liked him alot ~ so much fun and laughters Dean !!!! Millions thanks to you read more

Ultimate Events - DJs Near Me - Orange, California

Dean was wonderful! High energy, passionate, organized & efficient. He truly loves what he does- nobody will care more about your special day in the DJ biz than Dean will. We got so many compliments from friends and family members about Dean. Thank you so much for everything- we truly appreciate you!!!!! read more

Dean is the most amazing, engaging, and entertaining SJ you could ever have. We found him through our venues recommended vendors list and thank goodness he was on there, because I don't know what we would've done otherwise. When my fiancé and I had our first meeting, we discovered some acquaintances had also worked with him not once, not twice, but THREE separate times (he is seriously that amazing)!!! He is personable, to the point my friend thought he was a relative because we all got along so well. Dean will keep that party GOING all night, trust! Our guests also keep telling us how it was the most fun they've ever had at a wedding, and we agree. Thank you wedding for helping us put on the most fun epic and amazing wedding! read more

Dean is amazing at what he does! He has so much passion and dedication, tat it shows! Our guests and us thoroughly enjoyed the night because of him. He kept the guests entertained and they have raved about how great he was. I will 100% recommend him for your special night. You WILL NOT be disappointed. read more

Hiring Dean was by far one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding!! I interviewed several DJs and many factors set Dean apart from the rest. He was personable, passionate and knowledgeable about his job, and had a keen ability to personalize things to our needs. What I liked about him most is that he respected what we (the bride & groom) wanted for our wedding. Which is a big "duh" but you'd be surprised how many DJs don't do that. We didn't want dancing during the reception (pandemic and all, and it's just not our thing) but we still wanted it to be fun and interactive for our guests, and Dean exceeded my expectations on making that possible. He has a great work ethic, and will take the time to walk you through the process of planning a great reception. One of my (picky) family members who's been to a lot of weddings said Dean was definitely one of the best MCs/DJs he's seen. If you're looking for a DJ, STOP LOOKING AND BOOK DEAN! He's amazing and you won't regret it. Many guests came up to me after the wedding and commented on how much fun they had, and it's largely thanks to Dean and his wonderful energy and charisma! read more

As I look back at our wedding, it would not have been the same without Dean. He's not only an excellent business person (who treats you with the ultimate courtesy) but he's also an amazing MC. This is what sets him apart from the rest. He will absolutely bring your reception to life. The MC is the one thing you don't want to miss on. It's very hard to find a good one. I would urge you to consider this fact - The person speaking at your wedding is what's going to make the difference. Anyone who touches that mic will be what separates your wedding from others. This is what I learned from having Dean as our DJ. And surely our wedding was awesome! Dean's fine-tuned, quality speaking is what truly makes him special. Others can get on the mic and speak. They'll say the words, they'll make the jokes, they'll introduce your party; but there's no command of the mic, there's no energy, there's no tone, there's no feel for those around them. And then there's Dean, and when Dean speaks, it gets the people going! This is what you need, if you want your wedding to be remembered. Our guests could not stop laughing. He was able to keep our guests engaged. If your MC makes a joke, you don't want people to simply chuckle, you want them to literally laugh out loud. Dean absolutely helped to create the memorable experience we wanted. When I think back at all the laughs, all the smiles, and all the fun, much of it was a direct reflection upon the atmosphere Dean created. Dean is a supreme master of ceremonies. I've been to a couple of friends weddings since Dean played host to ours. They actually requested that their DJ play the same games that Dean played at our wedding. However, the execution was not even close to comparison. I hate to sound rude, but it felt like a cheap imitation. Dean has mastered the art of delivery. You can play the same exact game, but it's the host who makes the difference. His detail and timing are surely amazing. I can surely say, that all throughout our wedding, there was never a dry or dull moment. Dean also gave us an anniversary idea that we cherish to this day. As a matter of fact, on our anniversary, it's one of the things we look forward to most. Yes, Dean is truly a great DJ. In regards to the music, Dean was humble enough to let us hand select our playlist. The music at our wedding is one thing that was easily controlled. Just give him a list of the songs you want played. This will ensure that you hear what you want. He played every single genre (and song) that we asked, and at no point during our wedding - was the dance floor ever empty. We also booked his photo booth, and everything turned out perfect; high quality photos, excellent background, props, the whole shebang. The graphic was beautiful. The up lights were awesome. Everything was perfectly on cue. What a wonderful job that he did. When it was all said and done, we're thankful we chose Dean. read more

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During the course of planning our wedding, hiring Dean was probably the best decision we made. It has been almost a year and we still hear about how the DJ was the coolest. Calling Dean a DJ is short-selling him quite a bit. He maintained the flow of the reception like a true master of ceremonies. He entertained the crowd throughout the event and made sure everything went per plan and schedule. We had plenty of opportunities with Dean to hash out all the details that mattered. We provided him with a Spotify playlist and he was able to add to it based on our taste. He even gave us some advice on which songs to avoid and how to mix songs from three different cultures. When it came time to end the night, everyone was having so much fun that we ended up extending the event by an hour. Thank you Dean for an unforgettable night! It was perfect! read more

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Our wedding was exactly one year ago today, and it's great to think back knowing that, not only did it all go smoothly, but it was an absolute blast for everyone! Ultimate Events is more than just a DJ. The timing of the whole reception was handled perfectly and everyone was inspired to get out of their seats and let loose for an awesome time, all thanks to the quality of entertainment. The day of our wedding we felt so relieved that we did not skimp on this aspect of our wedding. Our guests made an effort to be there for us on our day, and we were so grateful to have provided an awesome evening! At the reception, the groom and I were able to happily drink wine, look at each other without worry, eat, laugh and dance. We are beyond satisfied and would book Ultimate Events again in a heartbeat! read more

Ultimate Events - Totally happy at the end of our evening!! - DJs Near Me - Orange, California

If you want your guests to tell you that they've never had more fun at a wedding, hire Dean. We first saw him at a family member's wedding in Temecula, CA, and my (now) husband and I agreed, right then, that he was the best we'd ever seen. He had the crowd engaged the entire night, from cocktail hour to the last song. That's when we realized what DJ greatness was. A year later, we were engaged (literally) and looking for vendors. Knowing that the DJ would have the power to make or break the reception, we decided to go for it and asked Dean to come to Ohio to do our wedding. True to his nature, he was totally game. It was like checking a box. Hiring Dean took a large weight off of our shoulders because we knew our reception would be taken care of by the best in the business. And we spent the whole next year anticipating how fun it was going to be. During our planning sessions, we found out that Dean was also a master of ceremonies with wedding coordination experience. He was extremely attentive and made sure everything was mapped out ahead of time. This was important because it ensured that we'd be able to enjoy every minute, without having to think about what needed to happen next, or whether everyone felt involved. Ultimately, Dean was the best because he made it about us. He played the songs we liked, interacted with our guests, and his energy was infectious. Looking back, one of my favorite moments of the day was during the reception. I made an effort to stop and take it all in. At that moment, I remember seeing people sprinting to the dance floor, (they were in the middle of a game Dean had organized), while everyone else howled with laughter. I couldn't believe the level of participation - even the most reserved family members were in on it! That's when I realized how much fun people were having. At the end of the night, we were told countless times by our guests - and even the wait staff - that our reception was the best they'd ever seen. We agree (although, we're biased) and attribute that to Dean. He brought our personalities to life, and we can't imagine having gone with anyone else. read more

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We hired dean for our wedding, due to Covid we had to delay and push back our date, dean was a pleasure to work with and flexible with our needs. All our guests asked where we found him, he made our wedding memorable and fun. Hiring him was the best decision we made for our wedding. read more

This is looooooong overdue, but we had Dean as our DJ in October 2017. Many friends of ours recall that our wedding was one of the most fun they've been to and I definitely think it's because of Dean. We had a bit of a wild and competitive crowd for guests and so I think one of the games Dean got them to play was a scavenger search/hunt. I'm pretty sure one of my guests gave him their underwear LOL! He played Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye toward the end of the night and we (50-60 people) danced in a hug/mosh pit while swaying to that song. It was just a grand ole time all around and he worked spectacularly well with our venue! I think they wanted to contract with him bc it was just that good. Everything flowed super well and seamlessly. This review doesn't do him justice, but we wanted to show him some love for such wonderful memories! Thanks Dean! You're the best! read more

We hired DJ Dean for our son's law school graduation/turned attorney party of over 100 people. Dean was awesome! He is pricey but worth every penny. Many of our guests commented on how great he was. He has a great personality and made everyone feel comfortable. The trivia games we played were so much fun! Dean was non stop entertainment! I highly recommend Dean for your special event. He was one of the highlights of our party and had a professional set up. Thank you, Dean, for a excellent job at our event! read more

From the first moment we stepped into his office, Dean was incredible and we were hooked on having him be our DJ at our wedding. Leading up to the wedding, Dean was so prompt with everything and communicated so well with us. A few months before the wedding, we met with Dean and were able to hash out the entire flow of the reception- the songs that were going to be played and when, the order of events, and the games. Dean is so well-organized, which fits perfectly with us, as we are both extremely organized. We then had our final meeting a month before the wedding and after leaving that meeting, we knew the exact order of how everything was going to go. Dean helped us to relax and not have to worry about the flow of the reception because we knew that we were in great hands. On the day of the wedding, things could not have gone better! The songs were beautiful, the games were a hit, and Dean was hilarious! We had several people coming up to us at the end saying our wedding was the best one they have ever been to... Dean was more than just a DJ. He was also a comedian and an entertainer. He did a wonderful job at keeping the reception flowing. He was hilarious and kept the whole crowd laughing. Everything on our wedding day was perfect, and if you are looking into having a fantastic time at your wedding, Ultimate Events is the way to go! We highly recommend them! read more

Originally met Dean at a co-workers wedding. He was AMAZING! I enjoyed his music, games and personality so much that we hired him for our company 2011 Holiday Party. Dean arrived well before the time we had agreed (impressed) in order to set up, test the sound in the room and lend a hand when help was needed (Thank you!). Dean went on to do what Dean does best, entertain! He was AWESOME with that radio DJ voice of his, his music was great, he was a great MC, organized FUN games for our employees to play and brought smiles to EVERYONE at this event. I would HIGHLY recommend Dean and Ultimate Events for ALL of your entertainment needs. There TRULY is NO one better!! Thank you Sir!!! read more

Ultimate Events was amazing to work with for our wedding! We met with Dean a couple of times in person and they consistently communicated with us via email over the months leading up to our wedding on October 21 at The Hacienda in Santa Ana. They were always encouraging and accommodating! We had enough trust in them and their combined professional experiences to "let go". They made some great recommendations for the layout which worked out perfectly on the day. DJ Don did an AMAZING job! He involved the guests and made sure everyone was having a great time! We have received glowing praise after our wedding from so many of our guests telling us they loved how interactive it was because of Don. I'm so grateful that they helped make this day memorable for us and our friends and family! Thank you so much, Ultimate Events! read more

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If you are looking for a fantastic DJ, who will play the music you want, keep the party moving and entertain your guests, as well, look no further. Book Dean now before someone else takes your desired date!! He is so easy to work with and works to make your party a success. He is really the best! read more

There is no doubt that Ultimate Events provides a World Class performance. Dean's professionalism from planning through execution is nothing short of spectacular. He guides you effortlessly though the planning process and makes any adjustments with ease. On the day of the wedding, Dean made everything so seamless from beginning to end. The music for the ceremony was magnificent and the activities during the reception created a wonderful and fun atmosphere that led into the post meal events and dancing. Everyone, of all ages, were extremely impressed and complementary of Dean's performance. All in attendance always bring up Dean when discussing our wonderful wedding celebration. If you are looking for the World Class DJ and wedding MC for your most important day, Dean and Ultimate Events is the top performer. read more

I recently attended a 50 year vow renewal and Ultimate Events was the MC. The whole event flowed smoothly from people arriving, eating and then entertainment. There were multiple games played that engaged the whole room and was a great time for all ages in the room. Everyone was laughing, cheering and having a wonder time. The music was always appropriate and ranged from oldies but goodies to modern day chart toppers towards the end of the evening when the younger crowd was on the dance floor. I highly recommend Dean for any party you are throwing. read more

We were recommended to Ultimate Events by our best man and maid of honor who had previously witnessed Dean at another wedding. After meeting with Dean we realized our guests would leave our wedding reception impressed and amazed. My husband and I could not have picked a better DJ for our wedding this past weekend. Aside from interacting with our guests he constantly made sure we were well taken care of. Our wedding could not have been more perfect and im glad we had Dean to help make the night memorable. Dean, we'll be seeing you on our 25th anniversary Mahola from Hawaii read more

BEST DJ EVER!!!!! When planning my wedding I found Ultimate Events on Yelp. They were rated number one so I set up a appointment with Dean to get more information. He had a ton of useful suggestions and had a great & friendly personality - I knew right away I wanted to book him as our wedding DJ. He emailed me links to fill out forms related to information he needed about my wedding which included lists of songs and suggestions. It was organized and helpful in the chaos of wedding planning. He had great suggestions while still listening to me and helping me plan exactly what I wanted on my big day. He was so organized and basically acted as my wedding planner. He was one step ahead of me with what I needed on my wedding day and kept me informed through out the night about what was going on. So entertaining and interactive with the guests. I could go on and on about how amazing he made my wedding day. Almost all my guests said my wedding was the most fun EVER and DJ Dean was a huge reason why! Many of my friends said they will use him for future events and I would recommend him to anyone!!! THE BEST EVER!!!! I am extremely happy I used him as my DJ, worth every penny spent!!! read more

What a great experience it was to work with Ultimate Events! Our appointment with Dean was fantastic. He was informative, courteous, and fun. He gave us a demonstration of the equipment available, and let us know what features were included in the packages he offered. Most importantly, he explained what the differences were between a regular DJ and a wedding DJ. A really good wedding DJ will make the reception appear seamless. They will engage the audience, use ice-breakers, and get them in the mood to dance. They are funny, appropriate, and keep the reception flowing in a timely manner. Dean made sure he had all the pronunciation of my wedding party correct. He had me fill out a questionnaire to ascertain what exact songs I wanted for crucial moments like our first dance, the father-daughter dance, the wedding party dance, and the bouquet / garter toss. He created a timeline that detailed when all of these moments would take place. Our actual DJ was DJ Don. He was utterly fantastic! He worked very well with my wedding planner and kept everyone upbeat and dancing. He was hilarious, and really knew how to work a crowd. He easily reacted to anything that went off the timeline... (like when my hubbs took my garter off and fired it into the crowd of eligible bachelors without a warning or a countdown. LOL the guy who caught it was actually a Marine. Leave it to US military training to always keep these guys prepared!) I would gladly recommend Ultimate Events for any event! These guys are seriously Pro! read more

We hired Dean for our wedding after researching and calling several DJs. Dean was friendly from the start and, through it all, made himself very accessible. He communicated with us through email, phone, and text and was very patient and understanding in waiting for our responses. All of our communication and necessary paperwork to make this happen was made easy through Dean's guidance. And this was just the set-up. On the day of the wedding, Dean had it all covered. The ambiance was set, the music was on point, the MCing was great, and the activities were entertaining. Our guests had a lot of fun, even while they were eating, and the activities hyped everyone up to the dancing. This was the best wedding we had ever attended - and I'm not just saying that because it was our wedding that Dean was presiding - because Dean kept everyone entertained and engaged all the time. We would not hesitate to recommend Dean and Ultimate Events for anyone's wedding. You truly appreciate how much of a difference DJ can make in a wedding and Dean made us feel like a priority every step of the way and made us feel at ease with our big day. It was strange to see so few reviews on Yelp for Dean and it was worse to learn that there are many reviews hidden by Yelp. Ultimate Events works by referral, word of mouth, and repeat business, so they don't need to pay for advertising on Yelp. Shame on Yelp for hiding the majority of their amazing reviews. We would definitely recommend Dean to ANYONE for ANY type of wedding. They definitely pay attention and will give you the kind of party you desire. Thanks Dean!! read more

I recently had the opportunity to produce the entertainment for a beautiful wedding at the LaQuinta Resort. I was familiar with Ultimate Events from previous events that I had worked on, and was so happy that Dean was able to send Don to this event. This was a very high-end wedding with elaborate custom designs, entertainment and many details to attend to. Throughout the planning process both Dean and Don maintained contact with the bride and made sure that every one of her requests was clearly understood and worked into their detailed timeline. Don arrived in plenty of time to be set and ready to go when guests arrived in the room for the reception. He easily managed all of the speeches making sure to adjust volumes so everyone could be heard clearly. This was important to the families as guests had flown in from around the country and were meeting eachother for the first time. As with many complex events, staying on schedule is difficult. Don worked closely with the wedding coordinator to keep things on track and make sure the photographers and videographer got every shot they needed. He also was helpful to the resort's staff, making announcements that helped to facilitate smooth dinner service. Most importantly, Don kept the focus on the Bride, Groom and their guests. His experience was evident as he was able to play music that appealed to all ages. Using a nice mix of classics, standards and contemporary music, he kept the dance floor filled throughout the entire event. Even those who don't like to dance found themselves partaking in the fun. The day after the wedding, I talked with one of the bridesmaids. This had been the 5th wedding she had been in this year, and she said this was by far the best wedding of them all. I asked her what made this wedding stand out and she credited the DJ for keeping the dance floor exciting and full all night long. As someone who has been involved in the entertainment industry, providing live entertainment for over 30 years, I was very pleased with Don's pleasant demeanor, the politeness with which he interacted with each and every person, and his effective management of the event. I would recommend Dean and Don without hesitation. read more

Dean, Dean, Dean. Where do I begin? My husband and I hired Dean without even meeting him (we lived far away from where we were getting married). Once you talk to him, you'll understand why. From our first conversation, Dean convinced us that he is made for this job: he is not only gregarious, outgoing, and kind, but he is also very creative and intuitive. He led every discussion we had, knowing just the kinds of questions to ask in order to get to know my husband, me, and our guests. He had a set of very detailed forms that allowed us to be sure that our requests and our style would be catered to at the wedding. Sure enough, Dean delivered - above and beyond anything we could have ever expected. The games that we had agreed to "just in case," "as a last resort," turned out to be the hit of the night. Old people and young people alike were laughing, even yelling, over the trivia and other games Dean was integrating seamlessly into the night while my husband and I frantically tried to visit everyone. There were even people that I tried to say hello to that told me, "wait wait, I have to win this game first!" Sign of a good time: people don't even want to say hello to the bride! I was so relieved. Dean also suggested was to bring lotto tickets as prizes for these trivia games. One of our guests won $700! Once again, Dean delivered something totally unexpected that I will remember forever. Dean started off the night with some swing, some older music (you know, the stuff that your parents can't believe you're calling "old"). I was AMAZED at how many non-20 or 30-somethings were on the dance floor. Even when Dean moved into top-20 music, those people stayed! I never expected that. He took requests from our guests without deviating from what my husband and I had told him we wanted from the beginning; he recognized birthdays, anniversaries; incorporated trivia about my husband and me in dismissing tables to eat; checked in with my husband and me about timing and was flexible every step along the way; and, most importantly, the party bumped the ENTIRE night. I feel like I'm rambling, but there's more: Dean somehow made our 200-person party feel intimate. EVERYONE was engaged with what he was saying, the games he was playing, the tricks he was pulling. It was crazy. An unexpected highlight: Dean somehow found out that my 8-year-old cousin was playing a DJ game on his iPad while everyone was dancing. Apparently the kid LOVES DJ stuff - who knew? Dean took him under his wing, showed him his gear, and even let him help DJ! My cousin will remember forever how kind Dean was to him, and the guests were so touched watching it happen. I could never have hoped for such an amazing DJ experience. You won't regret hiring Dean for any event. read more

Dean is a consumate perfectionist and it shows in all that he does to prepare and execute for an event. I first saw Dean's work at a couple of my friends weddings and was totally impressed at how he made the house just ROCK. He's witty, on top of the music, has nonstop action going on all the time and it's tastefully done. I never had so much fun at a wedding reception! I was totally excited when I heard he was DJ-ing another friends wedding. I knew it would be a blast! It turned that it was just that, and more! When our daughter got engaged and we were planning the reception, the one thing I told her was that the music has to be fantastic. No one will really remember if they had chicken or shrimp to eat, or what flavor the cake was . What they WILL remember is the party, the dancing, the lights, the music. THE MUSIC MAKES THE PARTY! A great DJ MAKES the party! If you're looking for the best, look no further, Dean and Steven are the best around. Though Dean was not avaible for our daughter's wedding, DJ Steven totally rocked the house that night. He was excellent in every way. It was like having a Dean 'twin.' You can't go wrong with either of the gentlemen. Ultimate Events will help you plan and execute your dream event to perfection. They are so knowlegable about music and how to run a successful event, that whatever it is you're planning that needs a DJ, you've come to the right place! In fact, they are more than DJ's, they coordinate the event with all of the outside staff as well (banquet manager, wedding coordinators etc.) Your event will run as smooth as silk. I sound like a walking advertisement but seriously, our best friends just got married this July.. Dean was the DJ.. the party was FANTASTIC! A night to be remembered for a long, LONG time! Best wishes on your next 'happening', it'll be a hit if you have Ultimate Events at your side! Diane M. read more

Our wedding was 9/29/13 so this review is a bit late but still wanted to write something about these guys. From the beginning, Dean was very friendly and helpful. They communicated quickly via email and phone and had a lot of good ideas based on their experience as a DJ. They were very organized and wanted to make sure our wedding was a success by coordinating with our wedding coordinator. We had DJ Don and he did a great job. He was great with getting everyone involved and I appreciated that each transition went smoothly without any awkward silence. We had a few unplanned changes during the night but he just flowed with it with ease. These guys are definitely worth it. read more

When it came time to plan for my wedding, I was dreading finding a DJ. Most of my friends had a friend of theirs "monitor the music" during the reception (i.e. didn't have a DJ) or had an ipod on shuffle. The first post-college years are rough on the wallets. So I turned to trusty Yelp. I happened across DJ Dean and was intrigued by his full 5-star rating. Why were people so obsessed with him? When you meet him, you understand why. DJing and putting on insanely awesome events is literally his passion. Your wedding is not just another job for him; it's a chance for him to make you as the bride/groom look great because your wedding is kick-ass and for him to have a blast doing it. I can't think of how my wedding could have gone any better and at least 85% of that was thanks to Dean and how smoothly he made everything go. Comments heard during/after the wedding: "Your DJ is AWESOME." (At least five times) "All the music is so good!!" "Everything flowed really smoothly, like there were no super long awkward times that usually happen at weddings like between cocktail hour and eating or whatever." "There have been literally no bad songs this guy plays....." You think a DJ is someone that just plays music? Wrong. If your DJ is good, he/she will do 10x that, and Dean did at least 23x that. I cannot recommend him enough!! read more

I had a wonderful and amazing consultation with Dean and DJ Stephen. First of all, their office presentation with the up-lights (live demo of the LED up-lights in action) was awesome and their intelligent lighting system was amazing. Secondly, they brought up fun and fresh ideas that I didn't hear from other DJs/Event Coordinators or seen at other weddings. Lastly, we asked them if we could hear a mix and DJ Stephen sent us a mix within a few days and it was amazing. I've been going to clubs for the past 11 years (not too proud of that) and I have a few DJ friends and I can say DJ Stephen knows his stuff; his transitions are smooth. He well definitely get you excited and get the crowd on the dance floor. If you are looking for a DJ/Event Coordinator I highly suggest scheduling an appointment with Ultimate Events. I spent nearly two hours with them and it felt like I was just hanging out with my friends. read more

Well what can we say other than "AMAZING" Dean made our special day the most memorable ever, Our guest had such a great time that we received many positive compliments about our MC Dean, he made everything flow to perfection, from the cocktail hour, dinner hour, the games were a hit, the trivia made everyone participate and all were into it. My husband and I were awe struck enjoying every moment and every minute of our wedding. We hands down Recommend Ultimate Events for any special occasion. thank you Dean for making our wedding the best time of our lives. Much love, Mr. and Mrs Serna. read more

We had Dean as our DJ at our wedding 3 weeks ago and he was just absolutely amazing!!!! Not only was he our DJ, he was the lighting guy and pretty much the wedding coordinator. He did such an amazing with keeping all possible dead spots in the reception filled with games and trivia that involved the entire crowd. He kept all the guests entertained the entire time. We worked out an itinerary for the day of the wedding with Dean and he was so good at keeping us on the schedule. He worked it out with the "coordinator" of the venue but pretty much ran the entire show. All our guests had nothing but good things to say about Dean. He basically made the wedding!! read more

We have used Dean for the last two years to DJ and MC our orphan charity event. He has done a great job promoting the silent auction items and program while still keeping the party going by selecting great music for specific moments and for dancing after our program. We first met Dean at a wedding where my husband was doing the photography. We were so impressed by how he managed the reception events and music that I recommended him to our charity board of directors and recently recommended him for our good friends son's wedding coming up. He also has great ideas on how to manage your event and keep things moving. If you want someone to make your party a lively and fun event and relieve you of managing the program Dean is your guy! Best DJ and MC I have ever experienced! Melinda O. read more

We had DJ Dean for our wedding on 9/6/14, and he is one of the reasons why our wedding was so freaking awesome! I can't tell you how many people came up to us after the wedding and said it was the best wedding they've ever been to. If I had more money, I would have given it to him. I fell in love with him the moment we met lol. A lot of my friends told me he's booked for their wedding and some of those friends aren't even dating anyone hahaha. From the beginning through the very end, DJ Dean was super friendly, quick to respond, helpful, and FUN. Not only did he DJ and MC our wedding, he was basically our wedding coordinator. He made an agenda which was down to every minute and everything was so flawless. I'm not a fan at all of those cheesy wedding games and I was very clear about that in the beginning. Dean's games and icebreakers are fun and creative. Everyone was super into them and everyone got super competitive! We ended up with some hilarious wedding photos. I work with a lot of ESL teachers, and several of them mentioned to me that he's like a teacher. He reads the crowd and he knows how to keep them engaged and interested. I've been to a lot of weddings where the guests have no idea what's going on, but our guests were totally engaged the entire time. He also has a vast array of music to choose from. If you're a decisive person like me, he'll play whatever you ask him to. If you're not decisive and rather he choose the music, he will happily do that. He's so good at reading the crowd. I wanted to keep paying him overtime because literally every single guest was on the dance floor by the end of the night, but we were getting kicked out of our venue. Dean also provided our photo booth. The photo booth attendant was so nice and professional despite our super drunken friends and family. He customized the banner on the photo for us, gave us a copy of every picture, and also gave us a copy of the pictures on a CD. His photo booth is really cool because not only does it take pictures but videos, too. There's also a social media function so guests can post their picture to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. I highly, highly recommend Dean for your event! He's the best! read more

Our experience with Ultimate Events and Dean Hall was truly outstanding. Dean definitely wins our award for the best wedding vendor we hired - BY FAR. Every aspect of the experience was great. If you are looking for a wedding DJ, you need to select Dean and Ultimate Events - he made it a PERFECT evening. 1. From the start, Dean helped customize our wedding to be exactly how we wanted it. He provided a list of popular wedding songs from many different genres which was great starting point. He had a TON of suggestions for different types of reception games / ice breakers. We decided not to use some of is suggestions, and he was very receptive to all of our requests. It was immediately clear that he wanted to create the perfect wedding experience. 2. As the wedding date came closer, we had an in-person meeting with Dean at his showroom. Before the meeting, we had provided him a list of about 100 songs that we really liked, and about another 40 songs that we did NOT want to have played. He had already combed through the list, and made notes on his computer about all the songs we had chosen. Some DJs would take offense at telling them specifically which songs you liked and disliked, but Dean's main objective was always to give us the night we wanted, and was happy to work with us. We worked through the timeline of events for the night, and he gave us a ton of great suggestions for songs and different timings for the night. Dean's experience really shined. Make sure you have the in-person meeting :) 3. The day-of, Dean showed up to the venue early, got set up, and immediately started playing music. Throughout the night, he played all the songs we wanted - people were dancing ALL night (about 5 hours). The wedding worked completely seamlessly, and he really knew how to keep the party going! Additional Note: Dean is very responsive to both email and phone. If you ever have any questions, or concerns, he will get back to you asap. Final thought: Dean was incredible. If you are looking for a wedding DJ - LOOK. NO. FURTHER. read more

Dean and Ultimate Events was on our venue's vendors list, and we are so happy that we chose him for our wedding DJ! While wedding planning can be stressful, Dean acted as a calming and organized presence during the entire process. I was planning a wedding from across the country and Dean made it easy. As soon as I talked to Dean on the phone -- his expertise and enthusiastic personality showed. When I met with him in his office, he was able to tailor the entire event to our requests to create the atmosphere that catered to our crowd. He patiently spent half an hour changing the colors of his LED uplights until I was happy with the hues. He practically planned my entire reception for me! I did not have a wedding planner! Dean was always very responsive with phone calls and emails. On the wedding day, Dean set up early and made sure my entire wedding party was comfortable with the ceremony and reception procedures. He worked with my venue to pace the processions, and regularly checked in with me to make sure the wedding was going according to schedule while I was busy. It turned out that one of our wedding guests had also used Dean's services for his wedding! While half of the guests at his table didn't show up for the reception, Dean made an effort to go over to say hi and made sure that my guests were happy....all the while great music was playing. The top reasons why I recommend Dean as a wedding DJ is: -- his expertise in planning, scheduling, advice on timing -- he's just a really nice guy. you def want an enthusiastic, kind DJ who you know is dependable and stress-free. no diva here! -- he can modify the event to your style: whether it's a more traditional chicken-dance/conga line wedding to a no-nonsense/loungey atmosphere. -- from our guests in their teens/20s/30s to our grandparents, everyone had a good time! read more

This is a must-read review... long, but worth it. The other night, I sat down and counted how many weddings I've been to in the last 15 years. The total was over four dozen weddings. This year alone, there are six weddings and one of them is my own! One of the first weddings I ever attended was when I was 14 years old, more specifically August 18, 2001. I don't remember much about this wedding since I was so young, except for one thing - the DJ. I remember sitting next to my mom and her telling me that I better get someone as good as this guy for my wedding one day. At that age, you think that you'll get married in just a few short years and live happily ever after so I agreed with her and that was that... now 17 years later... I'm finally happily engaged and ready to make the commitment. Choosing vendors is quite the process during the planning phase. I had already made the decision to use a DJ I had seen earlier this year at another wedding; however, when I called, my wedding date wasn't available for him. I was so bummed and I happened to mention it to my family that weekend and my brother (out of the freaking blue) said, "you should get the DJ from Kristy's wedding." I was shocked that he remembered the same DJ from 17 years ago. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that he could be an option for my own wedding. My brother happens to still be friends with the bride and texted her. She happened to still have her invoice from the DJ in 2001. Come to find out, he happens to still be in business. I called and he happens to have my wedding date available. Oh, and the best part of all, he "happens" to be one of the most sought-after DJ's in Orange County with his 30+ years of experience - DJ Dean Hall of Ultimate Events. The cherry on top is that when my fiancé and I went to visit this DJ that I swore was awesome at a wedding I went to when I was 14 (luckily my fiancé trusts my judgement), we left the meeting and immediately prayed about it and we agreed that if we pick him as our DJ then we would have zero worry about that aspect of our wedding. DJ Dean Hall really helped us see that day from a new perspective and we are so thankful for that. We are so excited that he will be there for our special day. He is enthusiastic, full of energy and extremely engaged. He had us thinking about things that we hadn't even discussed yet. His experience in this industry is evident from the moment you sit down. I will update this post after my wedding to share about my own personal experience. Stay tuned... This is an update to my previous post. I'm almost speechless about what to say about this DJ. Our wedding was an ABSOLUTE BLAST and we've heard this from multiple people. DJ Dean Hall is not only a DJ, he is your full-house entertainer. If you want a wedding that is full of laughter and fun, this is your guy. I almost can't believe how blessed I was to have him a part of our wedding. He has only improved his skills over the years. And a huge perk is that he creates a timeline for you and goes over every single detail so you don't have ANY questions the day of the event. He had our guests laughing so hard with these creative games to keep them engaged. It was so wonderful as a bride to be able to talk to individual guests knowing that my other guests were being entertained. I'm so thankful and so happy with the way the day went. God is good!!! Thank you Ultimate Events!!! read more

Dean at Ultimate Events had everyone dancing at our wedding - even people we've never seen let loose were on the dance floor. He played music everyone could enjoy and made sure there was never a dull moment. Many of our guests have said our wedding is the best they've ever been to, and more specifically many also commented ...on how great our DJ was. Even in the months of planning, Dean was great. He and his staff are very professional, knowledgeable, and truly care about making your special day and wonderful and true to you as possible. Dean listened to what we wanted and offered great suggestions. He helped us formulate the timeline and even touched base with our planner/caterers to make sure they were on board. We felt very confident that everything would run smoothly, knowing that Dean was our DJ, and it did! It was better than smooth, it was perfect and fun! My husband and I didn't leave the dance floor once the dancing got started! We would recommend Dean in a heart beat! read more

OK. So I normally don't write too many yelp reviews but I truly was impressed with Dean from Ultimate Events and had to write a "Thank You" review. If you want someone with great energy and full of fun ideas for the guests, you need to hire Dean. He was awesome! I just had my wedding this past weekend and Dean was great. He kept the guests entertained, stayed on schedule, and improvised when needed. I would definitely recommend Dean to anyone that is looking into a DJ for their wedding. read more

Dean was our wedding DJ and was awesome - people are still telling us how much fun they had. When we first met him he had so many great ideas on how to keep the party moving - and proved to work wonders at the wedding. Everybody got involved! Dean does so much more than just play music - he interacts with the crowd and keeps the party going. We appreciate his professionalism and for all his great ideas. There were a lot of things my husband and I didn't even think of and Dean covered all the bases. If you need to find someone to keep your guests entertained, look no further. Dean will meet all your expectations for a fabulous party! read more