DJ Andrew Yates | Reviews

"...we had to postpone our October wedding till May and Andrew was very understanding...On our wedding day, he absolutely killed it! He kept things moving, read the crowd really well when he had to choose what songs to play, and super approachable. It's your wedding and he is there to do whatever he can to make sure it's a special day. We had a lot of compliments from our guests (even my mother who is super picky about everything). If you're on the hunt for a DJ who makes things less stressful for your special day and keep things moving, you will not be disappointed with DJ Andrew Yates!"

"I was a little nervous approaching our wedding because we hadn't talked to DJ Yates on the phone or had an in-depth conversation with him about what we were looking for. We did fill out the questionnaire that he had sent us prior though, which was very detailed. On the day of the wedding, everything. went. GREAT. Walking down the aisle, the music was crystal clear and it was like a movie. He did ready to go and did AWESOME with each song for the recessional, for the bridal party entrance (we had chosen a different song PER couple that entered, and changed them repeatedly before the wedding started) and DJ Yates was a trouper and just went with it and got all the songs perfectly. Everyone loved the music, especially us. He got the exact vibe we were going for. My family doesn't dance, but he got everyone moving, even my dad who has never ever danced before! We even spent some time chatting with him after the wedding when he was packing up and a tear came down his cheek as he talked about all the weddings he's done. We also got to meet his dad who helps him at every wedding, Poppa Yates! We loved working with him! "

"My husband and I hired Andrew to DJ our wedding on 9/21/19 at the Red Horse Barn in Huntington Beach. Saying that working with Andrew was easy is an understatement! I admit that I was nervous about hiring a DJ for my wedding as I've been to so many weddings & events where the DJ makes themselves the center of attention and only wants to play the music they want to listen to. This was definitely not the case with Andrew. From start to finish-Andrew created an environment that had everybody partying! I sent Andrew our music for the ceremony and suggestions for the cocktail hour and reception. My husband and I are both fans of 90's hip hop and I gave Andrew the instruction of playing just that. Andrew managed to play one hit after another that had everyone saying "Oh man, I remember that song!" He put me and my husband at ease and handled everything. I couldn't be happier with our choice to DJ/MC our wedding. Hire this guy-you won't regret it!"

"DJ Andrew Yates was amazing from start to end. When picking Andrew for our wedding, he FaceTimed us and spent ample time going over the details, answering questions and making us feel completely comfortable with him. On the day of he was professional and made sure any songs we selected were played. He has an amazing personality and make sure the crowd was having a good time. At one point almost all of our guests were out dancing having a blast. You won't be disappointed in choosing him as tour DJ!"

"I got married thru AAIE on September 29th. We were extremely glad we choose Andrew Yates to be our DJ for our special night!! My husband and I FaceTimed with him prior to the wedding and gave our requests on songs for certain things. Had him freestyle the rest. I can't even believe how fun my wedding was! The music choices he picked were top notch! (And spot on to the crowd.) Can we talk about the lights, they were amazing! My husband is a light fanatic! Andrew is very talented!!! I would recommend him 100% for any type of event you want!! A BIG THANKS TO YOU ANDREW FOR MAKING OUR DAY SPECIAL & MEMORABLE!"

Andrew did an awesome job as the MC and DJ for my wedding, which was an outdoor ceremony and reception on an overcast rainy day in May! He was prepared and adjusted to the weather in style! Even though he could not set out all the lighting he wanted to use due to the weather, we did not notice anything lacking. The lighting was still cool, the music was awesome and his upbeat personality, great voice, and adjustments to last minute announcement requests were perfect! He implemented the songs we wanted and sent him ahead of time and he also played our guests requests. We were very pleased and were glad we chose him as our DJ/MC. He was fun, punctual, thorough and so easy to work with. You will not be disappointed! Choose Andrew!!! We would choose to use him again!

Andrew is awesome! I've been involved in A LOT of weddings, and when it came to my own I knew I wanted a DJ who played fun music that got people moving and kept them moving, and someone who would keep the reception events moving at a good pace. We hired Andrew based on a fantastic phone interview, and he really delivered on the day! He's hilarious and personable, quick on his feet (with funny improved audio cues during speeches!), and played music that was fun, not over-played, and kept the party going. I can't recommend Andrew enough!

DJ Andrew Yates was such a pleasure to work with! He was the MC and DJ for my wedding at the Red Horse Barn in Huntington Beach, CA and from start to finish he ensured the music and the energy was on point. I knew from our first conversation that he is devoted to his craft and making the musical experience an amazing one. I really appreciated his willingness to use only songs from a list of artists I provided and also ensured the songs from the "do not play list" were never played. His easy going and fun, yet professional demeanor made for a great experience. He is also very organized and ensured all bases were covered far in advance. Not to mention, his lighting is super cool. I have since recommended him to my friends with confidence!

We got married in the beginning of November and decided to go with Andrew for our DJ. Best decision, ever. He went above and beyond our expectations and our wedding guests pretty much danced the entire night. We have had a TON of our guests ask about where we found our DJ and they commented on how amazing of a job he did. We are so thankful for Andrew and for making our night a party to remember! I know I speak for my husband and myself and probably for every other guest at the wedding that we highly recommend Andrew!

It was an encouraging sight to see all of our friends and family pay no attention to the rain and continue to party on. We owe a great deal of that to you...Without music the party would have been dead and people would have scampered for shelter. Instead you were a rockstar professional and kept everything grooving and moving.Your preparation for the weather and ability to fight the hurdles you mentioned...means a lot to us. It was great to have a committed DJ like yourself to keep everyone jubilant with good tunes all night long. The music was everything we could have asked for. When we decided to do business together you said your goal was to be in the background and not cause a scene, you did exactly that and handled your craft seamlessly. Great parties require great DJs and you were phenomenal.

From the moment we met Andrew to the end of our wedding he was a perfect fit for our celebration! The weather was less then ideal for our big day but Andrew was able to get all set up with all of his equipment and made our day perfect! We gave Andrew a lot of creative liberty,boy did he deliver. With the rain and cold he had 175 people dancing all night. Literally! No one left early! He had everyone engaged and parting with us until the very last song! It was perfect, more then we could have imagined!

My wife and I got married earlier this month, and having Andrew DJ was the best choice we could have gone with! We met him a little over a year ago and his professionalism and enthusiasm to bring you great music, lighting, mixing was exactly what we were looking for! He goes over in great detail what he can offer, what equipment he has, contingency plans for unseen mishaps, experience, and much more! Our wedding reception was AMAZING! We gave Andrew a list of music we wanted him to play and he made It happen! Our guests hardly had time to sit because they were dancing all night! We will definitely use Andrew for future events and parties! Thank you for making our day memorable!