I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT DEAN!! I am writing as mother of the groom and will start off by saying that I was so excited when my son and now daughter-in-law asked for my help in finding a DJ for their wedding which took place this past June (2018) at Santiago Oaks Regional Park. I knew exactly who to look up because Dean was an acquaintance (classmate) from a long time ago, and somehow through connections I knew that he had been a DJ for many years with a successful business. Because of what I knew of his personality and (just as important) his character, integrity, artistic talent, experience, and work ethic, I knew he would be a fantastic choice for a DJ for my son's wedding. Don't let the fact that I knew him from before, sway you into thinking I HAD to write a nice review about him. Believe me, I wouldn't have even called him up if I wasn't convinced that he would do a fantastic job, because that would have put me in an awkward position if I wasn't impressed and had to tell him "no" after talking/meeting with him. I wasn't surprised after our first meeting that my son and his fiancée absolutely fell in love with him and even cancelled their meeting with another DJ they were going to look into so that they could grab Dean for their wedding day before he was booked with someone else! Dean is so much more than just a DJ. He can easily run the whole reception if you'd like him to, making everything flow smoothly, interacting appropriately with the guests without drawing too much attention to himself, making everyone feel welcome and involved, timing everything just right, being flexible about any adjustments you may want to make along the way, and making your guests laugh out loud many times with his great sense of humor and fun activities. A comment I heard from numerous guests is that he practically felt like family to them by the time the reception was over. Dean is very detail oriented, and you can tell that he genuinely cares about you and wants everything to be perfect for the bride and groom's special day. He is never controlling but has so many good suggestions and ideas to make the reception meaningful, very fun, and tailored to the taste of the bride and groom as much as possible. His online tools are very helpful and easy to use. I promise you will not be disappointed if you hire Dean. In fact, you may end up hearing from many of your guests "that was definitely one of the best weddings I have ever been to". I will recommend Dean without question to anyone looking for a fantastic DJ for their wedding day. He is as good as they get! read more

DJ Dean with Ultimate Events was the best DJ I have ever experienced. My Wedding was on May 4, 2018 and Dean made the entire wedding flow, from the ceremony to the reception. Dean didn't miss a beat every step of the way allowing my husband Mike and I not to have to worry about a thing. When first meeting Dean, Mike and I new it was Ultimate events who was going to DJ our wedding. Dean was fun to talk with and all details and cost were thoroughly explained, and there was no sales pressure. After all decisions were made everything agreed upon was laid out in a contract. Up until the wedding day there were several meetings over the phone to ensure that all details were in place and to make any last minute changes if needed. The day of the wedding, all music before and after the ceremony was just as we specified. During the reception guests were so blown away by Dean, some people are still talking about what a great time they had all because Dean made the reception fun, exciting, and he was engaged the entire evening. My brother, from Illinois, even asked Dean if he would fly to another stated to DJ an event. That is how awesome Dean is. All music play at the reception is what was asked for and there was no negative surprises. Dean also engaged all the guests in different games to keep everyone entertained. Our priority was that none of our guests would get bored and Dean certainly met that challenge. All the guests were engaged and I even witnessed a handful of guest who would never get up and dance do so. The reception was awesome and I would definitely hire Dean with Ultimate events again. Dean--"You are the BEST!!!" Mike and I are forever appreciative and thrilled that because of you our wedding turned out extra special and one in which we will never forget! I will always recommend your company. All our Best!!! ~Debbie & Mike read more

DJ Dean from Ultimate Events was like no other DJ I have ever experienced. I was the Maid of Honor at my cousins wedding this past July 2012. Dean's attention to detail was evident days before the reception when my cousin received a detailed schedule of the night that was down to the minute and had correct pronunciations of names(especially mine). This schedule was also sent out to all other vendors which showed Dean's awesome ability to communicate and work as a team in order to deliver a seamless night. The wedding itself went so smoothly. Dean was such a fun host to the interactive games and activities that my cousin requested. He delivered with full enthusiasm, yet maintained a level of professionalism unlike many DJs I have seen out there. I have now booked DJ Dean for my wedding next summer and I am totally confident that he will deliver yet again to make my special day amazing. He has been so easy and enjoyable to work with. He is quick to communicate and has taken the time to get to know us as a couple in order to personalize our reception. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the business as well as countless awards and recommendations which puts us at ease. Absolutely no worries! His website has many tools to help us choose songs, ice breakers and games, tips and ideas to make our night unique. My fiancé and I are counting down the days to our wedding and we know that we can count on DJ Dean to create the ultimate event of our lives. Thanks DJ Dean! read more

I was the maid of honor for my best friend and super involved in the planning process. When I first met Dean, it was in a meeting at his office to go over details and I had no idea just how many details he would cover -- everything from pronouncing the wedding party names right, song timing, to the exact dance and atmosphere lighting the couple wanted. He was so incredibly thorough with the timing of the whole day and was truly the coordinator of the event in my eyes. He made sure the ceremony music and reception music was exactly what they wanted, that the timing of the evening went exactly according to plan, and made this backyard wedding feel so professionally planned and executed. He even had notes and pointers for the officiant, who was a friend so he didn't have experience. That alone was a life saver. The wedding guests LOVED him for his energy, games and icebreakers, and his humor. After making sure all the parts of the reception went according to plan, he spent the rest of the night taking our song requests -- which we had many -- and giving us a lot of time for tons of dancing! I had no idea how much work went into being a DJ and MC for a wedding until witnessing all the work that Dean did. The bride, groom, and myself as the maid of honor are all SO grateful for Ultimate Events and for Dean--for making the day so special and taking great care and pride in their work. THANK YOU! read more

My daughter had her wedding on July 14, 2012. As you read through the other reviews, know that what they are saying about Dean is exactly true! My daughter's wedding did not have any alcoholic beverages, and we had several older guests. Dean's creativity was absolutely astonishing! He made the wedding! He met with my daughter and her new husband (prior to the wedding) to make sure he knew how to pronounce all the names, and he wanted to "get a feel" for the type of crowd who would be attending the wedding. There were people in their 70s who simply could not stay seated because they were SO involved in the games Dean played with the crowd. It was a perfect mix of great music and WONDERFUL games to keep everyone entertained. He has a way of interacting with the guests that simply makes each person feel special! I heard many people say (and I am still hearing remarks almost three weeks later) how this was one of the best weddings they had ever attended, and it was due to Dean and the effort he put forth for this newlywed couple. If anyone ever asks me about weddings and they are in the Southern California area, I will tell them that they simply cannot have the wedding without hiring Dean! HE IS THE BEST!!! After returning from their honeymoon, my daughter and her husband said their wedding was a huge success due to Dean's creativity and professional attitude! read more

My now husband, Marc, and I just got married last weekend at The Hacienda in Santa Ana and we had the privilege of having Dean as our DJ and MC. To say we are over the moon about how our day went is an understatement. There were ALWAYS people on the dance floor which is not something I can say for a lot of weddings I have been to. He took guest song requests and really read the room well to keep people energized and dancing! Marc and I are not overly cheesy people so when Dean first brought up the idea of little games during the reception, we were skeptical. After talking with him about our concerns, he was able to completely tailor his ideas to fit our style and we wouldn't have had our wedding any other way! I know this review is long but I really want to do them justice, so last thing! After going back and forth on whether we wanted a photo booth we ultimately decided we did want one and wow, I'm so glad we did! The attendant who was there (sorry I didn't catch his name!) was so great and enthusiastic, every time I walked past there were always people there! Everyone had such a good time! If ultimate events is available for your wedding/event, book them ASAP! They go above and beyond to make your event the absolute best it can be. You won't be sorry!! read more

One of the ladies on our Employee Recreational Committee saw Dean entertain at a wedding & thought he did a stupendous job. As a result, our company hired him to MC at our Corporate Holiday Luncheon 2 years ago. Since then we have not hired anyone else! Dean has great energy that keeps the party going. His games are creative & fun (not hokey or embarrassing) keeping the crowd entertained & engaged with little effort. After each event our committee has received excellent feedback on his performance. It should also be noted Dean is an exemplary professional. He consults with his clients before the party to go over schedules, themes, games, music & so forth. He arrives well before party time to set up, test his equipment & to touch base with the coordinators to go over any last minute tweaks. He is also flexible enough to MC or DJ at any occasion & at any venue. We have now used him for 2 Holiday Luncheons (400 people in an enclosed tent), our National Sales Awards Dinner (400+ people, at the Newport Marriott outdoor venue) & our Summer Celebration Carnival (600+ people, in our Headquarters parking lot). Bottom line is that I would not choose anyone else to work one of our events & I strongly endorse & recommend his services. read more

We were so fortunate to have Dean Hall of Ultimate Events partner with us for our daughter's wedding reception at Orange Hill Restaurant. He is an excellent listener with a very upbeat and friendly personality, and his experience, demeanor, music, and creative ideas enhanced our reception greatly. Dean has a wonderful 'what to do list' and 'need to know information list' that he gives to each client as well as song lists that allowed us to listen to the music, and make personalized selections. He also provided beautiful uplighting and disco lighting. He is very detail-oriented and with all the information he obtained in our meetings and through email communications, he MC'd the reception in the classy and fun manner we hoped for. Dean Hall is a true DJ artist who never made the reception about himself, but instead, centered the entire evening around the celebration and the celebrants of our daughter and new son-in-law's wedding reception. Thank you, Dean, for a perfect evening beyond our expectations. We are so glad we found you - and while we have no more weddings to plan, when we have other parties requiring a DJ, you will be our only choice! Thank you! read more

We couldn't be happier that we chose Dean as the DJ for our wedding. From the first phone conversation we had with him we knew he would do a great job. He is extremely enthusiastic, loves what he does and it shows. Dean is very organized and made all the planning easy on us, especially since we were planning a wedding from across the country. He was able to accommodate any request we had and made sure we were getting exactly what we wanted for our wedding day. He is full of great ideas to get guests energized and he tailored them to our taste. The thing I loved the most about Dean is that he made sure we (the bride and groom) were having a great time. He did a fantastic job of communicating the plan not only to us but to the wedding party, parents, wedding venue and anyone else involved which we were appreciative of because it was one less thing we had to worry about. He kept our guests entertained all night from the ceremony straight through the last song. We highly recommend Dean! read more

Dean Hall of Ultimate Events made our 50th Wedding Anniversary Party very special by keeping the party flowing and providing entertainment which pleased all ages present from our teenage grandchildren to our many senior friends. Dean was great to work with from the planning stages and throughout the party. He and his staff worked hard to find some of the nostalgic music that we requested. Our friends enjoyed playing a trivia game and seeing how Dean got our grandchildren to participate in an activity he had planned. He knows hot to get all ages of guests up and moving on the dance floor.l Following the party we received many phone calls, emails and notes saying, "great DJ" "best party I've ever been to", " a memorable evening", and "great music" read more

Dean Hall and Ultimate Events are a new fixture at Tustin Ranch Golf Club. He set up his new High Definition Projector and screen for our Grammy Party that we threw on February 12th. The picture was amazing and with the BOSE sound system it was an amazing experience. I couldn't have asked for a more outgoing and professional MC/DJ for the event. He kept the crowd engaged with great music and Grammy specific trivia all night. My guests were dancing in the aisles and at the bar to Dean's selection of current and old skool music. I will be referring Dean Hall and Ultimate Events a lot in the future. You will definitely not be disappointed in his style and professionalism. read more

I needed a great DJ to come in and save the day when a "not-so-great" DJ company canceled on us. The team at Ultimate Events was able to do just that! We had close to 1000 people attend our Opening Day Celebration and activities for our local Pop Warner Organization and it went great! Our DJ played high energy music that kept everybody up and going all day long! We utilized his wonderful "MC" services to call out raffle winners, to fulfill "shout-outs" to friends and family, and then help us with the "Grand Opening Ceremony". I would HIGHLY endorse Ultimate Events for ANY occasion - not just weddings!! :) Can't be beat! League Team Mom for SVPW read more

I had Dean be the DJ for 2 very special events and he was Awesome at both! Let's just put it this way. I spent 9+ months planning my wedding and the thing people remember the most is how fantastic our DJ (Dean) was. As the bride, he even surprised me with a quick, fun "game." I would highly recommend him for your wedding! We were married 12 years ago and when my sister was having her 40th birthday party last year she wanted a DJ. I immediately gave her Dean's name. Again, he did a fabulous job. Great music, a lively game that got the entire party involved and the lighting was cool, too! Thanks for everything Dean! read more

At first, I was a little hesitant to spend a lot of money for a DJ. Like the saying goes you get what you pay for....in this case we did. Dean was worth every penny. Dean is a master at his craft. He kept everyone entertained the entire evening. Dean is easy to work with, and makes it very easy for you to plan your itinerary for the event. I give Dean an A+ / 10 for making our special day even more spectacular. Everyone in attendance raved to us about the DJ (Dean). I highly recommend him as I know I will always recommend him to anyone looking for not just a DJ, but a professional entertainer as well. read more

DJ Dean at Ultimate Events is the best DJ around! Our first meeting lasted over 3 hours, the whole time talking and laughing. I felt so comfortable with him and trusted his every move during the planning of our reception. He has great ideas planned throughout the evening and was able to keep all of our guests engaged and laughing. We were told by so many guests afterwards that our wedding was one of the best wedding they had been to. I honestly believe his involvement in our wedding made it the fun night it was. He truly made our special day one that we will forever cherish. read more

I worked with Dean and Ultimate Events on a wedding and was really impressed. I was a musician / performer in a mochi-pounding / taiko ensemble and Dean was the DJ / emcee / all-around-helper. He helped our music succeed by making sure we had what we needed technically (mixer input, sound levels) and kept us informed about what was going on. In the planning stages, Dean stepped up to think through the details. He handled the flow of the whole event, guiding the attendees through the various events skillfully. It was a pleasure to work with him and I hope to again! read more

We had Stephen from ultimate events as our DJ for our wedding this past August 2012 and he was awesome! He was very professional, energetic and made our wedding one to remember. He was very attentive to us days leading to the wedding and at the wedding. He made us feel confident that our wedding day would be a success and it was. We also got the pleasure of dealing with Dean. Dean, the company and entire staff are great people to work with. Thank you again Stephen and Ultimate Events for making our wedding a memorable one for us and all of our guests! read more

You know the wedding and reception were spectacular when guests are still contacting you with how great the DJ was and where did we find him? Dean is a born entertainer whose ideas are fresh, fun and motivating. We are the parents of the bride and cannot tell how how much a contributing factor Dean was in making our daughters "DREAM" wedding complete. Thank you Dean and the entire Ultimate Events staff. I am confident you will be hearing from some our our guests in the future. Herb & Rose Kleeman Huntington Beach, CA read more

This review is for DJ Dean Hall who was at our wedding this past weekend 6/16/18. Everyone kept telling me how amazing he was and that they have never had more fun at a wedding. His energetic personality livened up the evening and I couldn't have been happier with him. He got the entire crowd out of their seats and his jokes and games had everyone laughing. During the planning process, he made sure even the smallest of details were noted. I'd have a wedding again just to have him there. read more