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On September 27, 2018, I had the pleasure to DJ and host Linda and Craig's wedding. That day marked their 10th year anniversary being together and we made it a celebration!
This video captures the fun surprises and energetic highlights from Linda & Craig's wedding at the Twin Oaks House & Garden Estate!
This video captures some fun highlights from Therese and Aaron's wedding at QAD Inc. in Santa Barbara! You'll also hear the kind of songs that I play and see the thoughts going through my mind!
On May 5, 2018, I worked with an amazing team of vendors to make Therese & Aaron's wedding a success! The event took place at a corporate building called QAD Inc. with stunning ocean views.
The ceremony took place on the balcony with an elevated view of Santa Barbara. To accommodate the 180 guests, I used 2 speakers on both sides of the balcony to cover sound. We also had a musician who played some music and sang when the ceremony began.
After the ceremony, people enjoyed the cocktail hour below and enjoyed the oceanside view. The reception took place below, as well. The whole area was beautifully decorated and the vendor team did a great job setting up the tables and bistro/string lights! For dinner, I played dinner music that was great for everybody and mixed in some great tropical house covers of popular songs. For dancing, I started my set with something upbeat from Top 40 and 2000s. Then we had the cake cutting, thank you speech, bouquet toss, garter toss, and money dance. When we got the formalities out of the way, it was back to partying! The bride loves music from the 2000s so I threw in some party jams that got the party moving. Even at the end of the night, I had guests telling me to play one more song! So I did! I think that's how you know that they were having a great time.
Overall, the wedding was fun and a success! I had an amazing time rocking the crowd and working with a great team of vendors. Thank you, Therese and Aaron, for having me!
MEET THE TEAM
Catering/Coordination: http://eventsbyrincon.com/
Florist: https://www.facebook.com/A-Beautiful-...
Videographer: http://www.talespunfilms.com/
Photographer: https://www.kylelondonphotography.com/
DJ/MC: https://www.djmojoe.com
For inquiries, please e-mail book@djmojoe.com
Here's a Live 20-minute recording of my DJ set in Hollywood, CA!
This captures a few of my favorite hits from the 2000s in a short party mix.
Enjoy!
DJed and hosted a 450 people wedding and NYE party at the Hyatt Regency Westlake Village! This video captures highlights throughout the event, sample DJ mix transitions, hype calls, and a live testimonial from the bride and groom.
On December 31, 2017, I had double honor DJing Anna & Andy's wedding and hosting the New Year's Eve celebration for 450 people! Such a fun Indian/Latino/American crowd!…
On December 2, 2017, I was the DJ & MC for Dale & Denise's wedding at the Metropol Event Venue in Glendale, CA. That evening I took care of the music for their cocktail & reception. It's a gorgeous venue that's designed for a party. It has elegant furnishings, draping, flooring, and lighting! The venue even caters serving delicious family-style Mediterranean food. Overall, it was a great elegant, yet party vibe. I played some hits for the Filipino parents such as disco, cha cha, & group dance songs, and later I cranked up the energy with more Top 40, hip hop, and EDM for everybody else. It was a great blend of genres to keep the party going. One of my favorite memories that night was that we got the bride & groom up on the DJ stage to hype up their guests! We ended the night with "Don't Stop Believing" which everybody sang along. Dale & Denise had an amazing time that night, and I had a blast being their DJ. Thank you for having me!
Read 5-Star Review:
https://i.imgur.com/6t9TiHP.jpg
DJ Assistant:
DJ Jus Jay
Coordinator:
KQ Elements - http://kqelements.com/
Photobooth:
Momentus Studios - https://www.momentusstudios.com/
Photographer:
Erin Shimazu Photography - http://erinshimazuphotography.com/
Videographer:
Evan Shimazu Videography - https://vimeo.com/evanshimazuvideography
Venue:
Metropol in Glendale, CA - https://www.metropolbanquet.com/
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA -- On October 13, 2017, I was the DJ and MC for Anna Sophia's Quinceañera at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena, CA. It was an Americanized version of the Quinceañera with a mixture of some Spanish songs to fit the tradition and English songs to keep the party live and upbeat.
That evening I was set up on stage with my two RCF Evox 8 Speakers, Pioneer DDJ-SX2, Mini LED Moving heads, Laptop, and SoundSwitch. I also provided Ape Labs Maxi uplights around the room to match her light pink color theme.
For her grand entrance, they had a mariachi band perform as she entered the room. During dinner, the mariachi band went around the room playing songs for everyone. We also watched a video presentation of Anna Sophia capturing some highlights of her life as she was growing up. Soon, we had the changing of the shoe ceremony, as well as, the father & daughter dance. We all partied and danced the rest of the night. Everyone had a great time at the party. Thanks Anna Sophia for having me as your DJ!
On May 13, 2017, I DJed the wedding of Erica and John at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden at CSULB. It was a gorgeous outdoor wedding that I can definitely recommend to any couple who are looking for a garden setting.
That evening, I was in charge of their wedding reception. Music was very important to the couple and what made this wedding interesting was that the couple didn't want any of the traditional music that are played at weddings. That equated to a more vibey, upbeat and club-like wedding. And wow, what a party! The whole reception was just perfect and people had an amazing time on the dance floor.
In this video are some highlights from their wedding and a WeddingWire review at the end. From the formalities to the party vibes, this video captures what it is like and should be at a wedding. Thank you, Erica & John, for having me as your DJ!
VIDEO ASSISTANT:
Garrett- IG @nstnctl
VENUE:
http://web.csulb.edu/~jgarden/
PHOTOGRAPHER:
http://bradzangwillphotography.com/
VIDEOGRAPHER:
http://www.zevlerner.com/
GUITARIST:
http://www.billjonesguitar.com/
CATERER:
http://www.tgiscatering.com/
On March 26, 2017, I DJed and hosted at one of my favorite venues, Calamigos Ranch at the Oaks Room in Malibu, CA. This time it was for the wedding of Christine & Nathan. I was in charge of their wedding ceremony, cocktail, and reception. If you've never been here, it's an amazing place tucked in this hills of Malibu. At this particular venue and room, the ceremony is placed right in front of a beautiful curved waterfall which creates a serene scene as the couple gets married. Shortly after the ceremony, guests enjoyed the cocktail hour outside on the patio. For the reception, I gathered everyone inside and asked to position themselves around the dance floor as we welcomed the wedding party and the newlyweds. It was a fun grand entrance and set the tone of the night. We continued with the first dance, blessing of the meal, dinner, speeches, a slideshow presentation, parents dances, dancing and cake cutting. One of the things I enjoyed that night was mixing in some K-Pop, Korean Pop, music for the bride and her family/friends. I also worked with a great team of vendors who all made the night smooth and fun. Overall, it was an amazingly fun night! Thank you Christine & Nathan for having me as your DJ!
5-Star Review:
http://i.imgur.com/Sn8oXaZ.jpg
Venue - Calamigos Ranch:
http://www.calamigos.com
Planner/Coordinator - Malibu Events by Erin:
http://www.malibueventsbyerin.com
Videographer - Leo Cabal:
http://www.leocabalweddings.com
Photographer - Dave Richards Photography:
http://daverichardsphotography.com
Florists - STEMS Floral Design:
http://stemsbykate.com
Cupcakes - A Sweet Savory:
http://asweetsavory.com
Photo Booth - Triumph Photo Booth:
http://triumphphotobooth.com
Make-Up Artist - Suzie Kim:
https://www.instagram.com/suziekmakeup
Previous Wedding at the Oaks Room:
https://youtu.be/e_xAc7JT9Rw
On March 18, 2017, I DJed and hosted the wedding of Joey & Maigan at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort. The wedding ceremony was beautiful as it was placed right by the beach. The weather that day couldn't have been more perfect. Joey & Maigan didn't have a traditional wedding ceremony. They spiced things up with their music selection as they walk down the isle. The groomsmen came into "Bring Em Out" by T.I., the parents, flower girls, and ring bearer came into "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas, and the bridesmaids came into "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper. When it was Maigan's turn to walk down the isle, she walked down to "A Thousand Years" by The Piano Guys. Their ceremony was great because it set a fun vibe and tone that carried out to the rest of the night.
For the cocktail and reception, it took place inside the resort. The wedding was a multi-cultural wedding combining Latin, Persian, and American backgrounds, and the music I played reflected that. We had 3 dance sets that nights. The first dance set happened right after the first dance, the second after dinner, and the third after the cake cutting. It was a fun celebration and the wedding was a huge success. At the end of the night, I even received a positive testimonial from the bride and groom themselves! This was a fun wedding! Thank you, Joey & Maigan!
DJ MOJOE
"Saving the City, One Party at a Time"
http://www.djmojoe.com
Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort:
http://www.mandalayembassysuites.com/
Photobooth & Flowers:
http://www.exoticgreengarden.com/
I hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season! Here's a quick Christmas mix you can download for your upcoming party! Enjoy!
DJ MOJOE
"Saving the City, One Party at a Time"
Instagram: @dj_mojoe
On October 8, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Shawna & Kevin at Rancho Sol Del Pacifico in Malibu, California. It was a beautiful wedding as it took place at the top of one of the hills overlooking Malibu and the beach. I worked with an amazing team of vendors such as Vanessa from NessaEvents and Pierre from Pierre's Catering. The energy and vibe from the crowd were phenomenal as they came in with an attitude to celebrate Shawna & Kevin's marriage. As for music, the dance floor was filled throughout the night as I played some classic wedding hits as well as modern dance favorites. Overall, everyone had a great time that night. Congrats Shawna & Kevin! And thank you for having me as your DJ!
Nessa Events:
http://www.nessaevents.com
Pierre Catering:
http://pierrecatering.com/
On October 1, 2016, I DJed a fun wedding at the Agoura Hills Event Center for Megan & Sean! That day, I worked with an amazing wedding planner, Heather, owner of Delmar Events. Her and her team were such a great help that made the night flow smoothly. The photographers were also great as they brought their own light to capture the perfect picture every time. And as for music goes, well, I will let this video speak for itself. This was a joyous, fun, and amazing wedding and I'm glad I was able to be a part of it. Congratulations Megan and Sean! Wish you two the best!
Delmar Events:
http://www.delmarevents.com
Agoura Hills Event Center:
http://www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us/government/departments/event-center-reservations
DJ MOJOE
"Saving the City, One Party at a Time"
On September 2, 2016, I had a blast DJing Brian and Eurri's wedding at the Vertigo Event Venue in Glendale, CA! We originally met at Downtown LA's Art Walk last year when I DJed an event there. They enjoyed my music, decided to book me, and a year later, we made their wedding into a reality! The wedding reception was full of fun as we turned the wedding into a full-on dance party! With the venue's built-in lighting effects and my sound system, we transformed the room into a club. The couple and I agreed that music plays such an important role in a wedding, and we were all happy how it all played out. Congratulations Brian and Eurri! Thanks for having me as your DJ.
On August 27, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Nick & Perveen at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara, California. The wedding was beautifully setup outdoors and was a great spot to host the reception. It was a fun-filled event as we had a balloon release, a surprise song performance by the groom, and dancing! The couple were from the bay so I threw in some hyphy dance hits into the set that I knew would make the crowd go crazy! Everybody had a great time and I received many compliments that night. Congratulations Nick & Perveen!
On August 6, 2016, I DJed a beautiful wedding at Walnut Grove in Moorpark, CA for Grace and Mac! We've known each other for over 10 years and it was such a great experience to DJ for them on their special day. That day, I was in charge of providing sound as well as being the DJ/MC for the wedding ceremony, cocktail, and reception. It was such a fun, outdoor wedding as everyone participated in some games, took some silly photos at the photo booth, and danced the entire night! I'm so happy for Grace and Mac and glad to hear that everyone had an amazing time. The video below captures some of the fun highlights from their wedding. Enjoy!
DJ MOJOE
"Saving the City, One Party at a Time"
http://www.djmojoe.com
VIDEO by
HBMoredo Productions
http://www.hbmoredo.com
PICTURES by
Martina Micko
facebook.com/martinamickphoto
instagram.com/martinamicko
www.martinamicko.com
Captured how much fun they had for their first dance!
Hosted the Shoe Game for the guests to know more about Grace & Mac!
On July 10, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Alan & Vianne at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. I was in charge of the ceremony, cocktail, and reception that day. Their wedding was beautiful as they experienced the sunny California weather outside and enjoyed the modern reception inside. This video captures the fun highlights from their wedding all in a short 5-minute video. Enjoy!
Modern LA Weddings:
http://www.modernlaweddings.com
Lighting & Dancefloor:
http://tmmpro.com
On May 14, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Monica & Mark at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California. Their wedding took place at the Birchwood Room which is one of the four venues at Calamigos Ranch. It was an intimate wedding, and I was in charge of providing music and sound for the ceremony, cocktail and reception. It was a beautiful wedding and I had the chance to work with some amazing vendors that night. This video captures some of the highlights from their wedding and the fun moments that they will talk about in the many years to come. Enjoy!
5-Star WeddingWire Review
On May 28, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Ashley & Jordan at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. They had a beautiful and scenic ceremony over looking the Pacific Ocean. Everybody had a fun time, and I received many compliments that night! Here is a short video capturing the highlights from their wedding. Enjoy!
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On May 27, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Eric & Arlette at Eden Gardens in Moorpark, CA. Eden Gardens is a beautiful, private venue with a lush, green scenery that makes you feel like you're in an exotic location. That evening I was in charge of the music, sound and entertainment for the ceremony, cocktail and reception. In this video, you'll see clips of the beautiful venue and the fun times everybody had that evening. Congratulations Eric & Arlette!
5-Star Wedding Review: http://i.imgur.com/jWiTDXq.jpg
Eden Gardens: http://www.edengardensweddings.com/
Wedding Coordination: http://velvetalleyevents.com/
Camera Gear:
Canon T4i
Snapchat: djmojoe
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dj_mojoe
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/djmojoe
Periscope: djmojoe
On April 30, 2016, I DJed the wedding of Tyler and Bree at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, CA. The wedding was beautiful as the ceremony took place in front of a majestic stone waterfall. There were talented musicians who provided the music for the ceremony, and I was in charge of the music and entertainment for the cocktail and reception portion of the night. Later in the evening, we transitioned inside the Oaks Room for the reception. It was a huge room that was nicely decorated by Exotic Green Garden. As for dancing goes, the night was filled with a great selection of music ranging from Top 40 hits, 80s, throwbacks, and hip hop which kept the dance floor alive! The newlyweds, wedding party, and the rest of the guests had an amazing time and I am thankful to be a part in this joyous celebration.
