It's Time to Party with Second Song

Second Song provides professional DJ services, custom lighting design, photo booth rentals, live music coordination, and full event planning. Our DJs serve as experienced MCs, handling all announcements and timeline coordination. Services include ceremony sound, cocktail hour music, reception entertainment, uplighting, dance floor lighting, and live musicians (saxophone, violin, percussion). We specialize in weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations across Los Angeles, San Francisco, Nashville, and Miami. For a detailed quote tailored to your unique needs from one of the best wedding and event DJs across these locations, please fill out our online questionnaire.

We operate from offices in Los Angeles and Orange County, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Nashville, Palm Springs, Hawaii, and Miami. or any of our service areas and surroundings. We serve Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Inland Empire, Palm Springs, Santa Barbara), the Bay Area (San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland), Wine Country (Napa, Sonoma), Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur. In Tennessee, we cover Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, and Middle Tennessee. In Florida, we serve Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach. We also travel nationwide for destination weddings.

DJ services rates depend on date, location, hours of coverage, and services. Peak season (May-October) and Saturdays cost more. Pricing includes ceremony sound, cocktail hour, reception DJ/MC services, professional equipment, planning consultations, and travel within standard markets. Package discounts available when combining DJ with lighting, photo booth, or planning services. Additional hours, live musicians, and premium lighting increase investment.

Yes. Combining the DJ and lighting together saves 10-20% versus booking separately. Popular packages include DJ + Lighting, Complete Entertainment (DJ + Lighting + Photo Booth), and DJ + Live Musicians. Packages ensure seamless coordination, unified timeline management, and better overall value. Multi-day wedding weekend packages available for rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and post-wedding events. Custom packages designed based on your vision and budget.

Book 9-12 months ahead for weddings, especially May-October and Saturdays in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Nashville, and Miami. Premium venues and Wine Country weddings book 12-18 months out. Holiday weekends book earliest. Off-season (November-April) and Friday/Sunday dates offer more flexibility. Last-minute bookings are often possible—contact us even if your date is soon. Early booking provides more planning time and ensures availability.

Yes. All Second Song DJs are professional MCs, included at no extra charge. We handle all announcements: grand entrance, first dance, parent dances, toasts, cake cutting, bouquet toss, and timeline coordination. Our MC style is polished and warm, not cheesy or over-the-top. We coordinate with photographers, videographers, venue staff, and planners to ensure a seamless flow throughout your reception.

Absolutely. We provide planning forms for ceremony music (processional, recessional), cocktail hour playlist, first dance, parent dances, and reception music. Create must-play lists and do-not-play lists; we honor all preferences. Your DJ reads the room and adjusts energy while respecting your selections. We blend your vision with professional music expertise to keep dance floors packed across all age groups and musical tastes.

Depending on your selected package, Second Song services include professional sound equipment, wireless microphones, ceremony sound, cocktail hour music, and reception DJ/MC. Every DJ package includes timeline coordination, pre-event consultations, online planning portal, music curation, setup/breakdown, travel (within standard markets), set up and breakdowns, and liability insurance. All our packages are all-inclusive, free of any hidden charges. Optional add-ons: uplighting, dance floor lighting, monogram projection, photo booth, live musicians, additional hours, and ceremony musicians.

Most likely yes! We've performed at hundreds of venues across California, Tennessee, and Florida. Preferred vendors at premier locations, including Napa/Sonoma wineries, Los Angeles estates, San Francisco landmarks, Nashville historic venues, and Miami Beach properties. Venue familiarity ensures optimal sound placement, understanding of technical requirements, relationships with venue staff, and knowledge of load-in procedures, power sources, and noise ordinances.

We combine our technical DJ skills (live mixing, seamless transitions), with professional MC expertise and comprehensive vendor coordination. Our DJs are trained professionals, not weekend hobbyists. We read rooms in real-time, coordinate with all vendors, manage timelines flawlessly, and create packed dance floors without being over-the-top. White-glove service includes detailed planning, responsive communication, and institutional knowledge from 6,000+ events.

Yes. Popular options include a DJ with live saxophone, a DJ with violin, or a DJ with percussion, and all 3 combined for ultimate dance floor moments. Live musicians perform during cocktail hour, dinner, or dance sets, creating dynamic fusion entertainment. This combines DJ versatility with live performance energy. We coordinate seamless handoffs between live musicians and DJ sets. Perfect for couples wanting elevated entertainment that feels unique and sophisticated.

Our DJs, acclaimed across Los Angeles, San Diego, and other locations, are selected through a rigorous process that includes interviews, auditions, and background checks. This ensures that every DJ we work with is not only exceptionally talented and experienced but also embodies the musical diversity and professionalism that positions us as a top wedding DJ choice in these areas.

In each event, whether in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or other locations, our DJ is not just the music maestro but also the MC, a single talented individual leading your event. They handle all announcements and guide the event's flow, ensuring an engaging yet never intrusive. This one-person powerhouse is adept at keeping the energy high while perfectly balancing the spotlight and background roles.

Yes, we offer a DJ selection process, allowing you to review profiles, and mixes and even meet the DJs so that you can choose the DJ that best fits your style and preferences.

In the unlikely event that your selected DJ is unavailable, we have a team of experienced DJs who can step in and provide the same level of service. We'll make sure your event goes off without a hitch and you are never left in a situation where there is not an experienced Wedding DJ/MC ready to step in with all the song requests and information.

Yes, we offer virtual consultations, allowing you to meet and get to know your DJ before booking. This ensures you feel comfortable and confident with your choice, tailored to your specific needs and preferences.