Club energy, wedding-day polish
DJ Nel is an open-format DJ who has played events for 97.1 AMP Radio and Disney Cruise Line, held a residency at Universal CityWalk, and opened for artists like Zedd and Steve Aoki. That experience reading big rooms is what keeps your dance floor full, from the first song after dinner to the last call.
Behind the booth is 15+ years in luxury hotel operations. That means your planner and venue coordinator get a DJ who understands load-in windows, sound restrictions, banquet timelines, and how to adjust when dinner service runs long.
What's covered
Ceremony
Processional, signing, and recessional music, cued to the moment each part of the ceremony happens.
Cocktail hour
A relaxed, curated set while guests mingle and you take photos.
Reception and dance floor
Open-format mixing across decades and genres, shaped by your must-plays and by how the room responds.
MC and announcements
Grand entrance, toasts, first dance, cake cutting, and send-off, all run clearly and on time.
Stages shared with
- Zedd
- Steve Aoki
- Afrojack
- Alesso
- Dillon Francis
- DJ Vice
How it works
Check your date
Send your date, venue, and guest count. You'll hear back with availability and pricing.
Planning call
Talk through your music, key moments, and the feel you want for the night.
Timeline with your team
Coordinate load-in, setup, and the run of show directly with your planner or venue coordinator.
Wedding day
Arrive early, set up, sound-check, and run the night so you can stay present with your guests.
Where DJ Nel plays
San Diego County: downtown San Diego, La Jolla, Coronado, Point Loma, Del Mar, and the East County.
North County: Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, and Temecula wine country.
Orange County: Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and beyond.
Questions couples ask
What areas do you cover?
All of San Diego County, including North County, Coronado, and La Jolla, plus Orange County. Ask about destinations further out.
Do you MC the reception?
Yes. Grand entrance, toasts, first dance, cake cutting, and last call are all run on your timeline, in coordination with your planner or venue coordinator.
Can we choose our own songs?
Yes. You pick the key moments and any must-play or do-not-play songs. Open-format mixing fills in the rest based on how the room responds.
How far in advance should we book?
Popular Saturdays in spring and fall book early, often 9 to 12 months out. Send your date and venue to check availability.
Is your date open?
Send your date, venue, and guest count, and you'll get availability and pricing back.
Check your date