Fedora DJ - Paul Carganilla

A friend of a friend had suggested I contact DJ Fedora (Paul) to DJ our wedding in Dana Point. With so many wedding vendors to select from, I decided to go down the referrals route since referrals usually have the best outcome (at least it hasn't failed me yet!). Paul had a lot of great reviews on his website, though not on any public review websites, so in a way I was taking a risk (which is why I decided to create this Yelp page for him). He seemed really nice and outgoing over emails, and the price was right. The friend of a friend described him to be very professional, but a bit quiet. I beg to differ, haha.My husband and I are both from SF, Bay Area. We drove down to SoCal one wkend to meet with all our vendors, including Paul. We were eating in Korea town and decided to meet in this indoor plaza. Poor guy's never been to Korean town, hopefully he didn't get too lost. He said he would be wearing a fedora hat. Already I'm thinking - how can this guy be quiet or shy?? As soon as we sat down, the conversations started flowing. This guy is HILARIOUS, super outgoing and way easy to talk. He works for Disneyland as an actor - so really??? quiet?? Not even close!! We started talking about music and the kind of theme we wanted. He had a bunch of suggestions and even started singing them! Lol love this guy! So planning process - this guy is SO responsive. It's a breath of fresh air really, when you've worked with vendors who takes weeks to respond. He was always so positive and took in all of my requests - including my long list of PLEASE PLAYS! :) I filled in the DJ worksheet and he took it and did wonders with it.I admit I was a bit skeptical about how it was all going to work out, but I think its natural for every bride. You spend so much time on the bits and pieces of everything that it's hard for you to imagine how it's all going to come together. " "How does he know when to play this song?" "Will he remember to bring all of the songs?" "What if he doesn't set up the equipment correctly?" "What if there are awkward silences? NO AWKWARD SILENCES PLEASE!". It was clear that Paul had DJ'ed plenty of weddings before and just *knew*. It was so natural for him. He came to set up two hours before the ceremony and stayed until 10pm. He even had his own strobe light - how cool is that? (It was a big hit btw!) I sent him a few songs I purchased online, including a classical piano piece for the bridal march. As soon as the doors opened and I heard that song, I knew everything was going to be perfect.If you request it, he can also make announcements while he DJ's - like when guests should sit down, when certain events will be happening (like the bouquet toss), when the photobooth will be opening until, etc. He may add in comments to the announcement, they're almost always funny and very fitting. He has a DJ voice - you know what that sounds like? His voice is loud (but not the uncomfortable loud), makes himself known and heard, smooth, and he enunciates. This is exactly what you need in a group of about 200 guests (who may be tipsy :)).Just overall, pleasant and wonderful experience. I really lucked out with him.I've been weddings where NO ONE, I mean NO ONE danced. That sucks for them 'cuz at my wedding, EVERYONE danced and the ENTIRE TIME :) Thank you, Paul!

A friend of mine recommended that I call Paul and have him be the dj for my wedding in Camarillo. I knew I liked him from the first phone call! He was so nice and his voice is great and so easy to listen to! We met him a few months before the wedding and he was so polite and easy to talk to! He genuinely cared about what we wanted and was determined to make our day as perfect as we wanted! When the day of the wedding arrived, we were amazed that he was even better than we could have imagined! He said everything we requested and added little things here and there to keep our guests involved and feeling comfortable. He made sure we were the center of attention and played only songs he knew we would love! We had so many guests compliment on how great our dj was and how fun he was to listen to! He was AMAZING!!!I recently was a guest at a wedding he was dj-ing and I was reminded again of how good he is at what he does! I walked over to him during the reception and he remembered my husband and I and gave me a hug! He's not only a great dj, but also a great guy!!! I would recommend him to anybody looking for a dj!!!! He is better than any dj I have ever seen!

Paul is the most awesome DJ! I have worked with him personally as a wedding planner and also have enjoyed his DJ skills as a wedding guest at multiple weddings. There is never a dull or awkward moment with Paul. He is professional and super fun!! Knows how to keep the energy alive and also how to keep the flow of the event moving. He is the best to work with in the industry!!! I would definitely hire him again and again.

Paul was the DJ at my sister's wedding, and he does a phenomenal job. Unlike some DJs who want to be center stage and entertain non stop, Paul just wants the guests to be entertained. There is a difference. He meets guests requests as much as possible without compromising the overall feel that the bride and groom have designed. He is a naturally charismatic person and makes everyone feel like they are amongst friends. He fits in naturally to pretty much every crowd and brings life to every party. Classy, fun, awesome.

This review is long overdue! Paul DJ'd my wedding 4 years ago and was absolutely amazing. He has the natural ability to get people out on the dance floor and he was so wonderful to play every request my husband and I had. Our guests even stayed an hour after we left to keep dancing! A few days ago Paul DJ'd my mom's 60th birthday party and he was brilliant! I literally have never had so much fun! My mom ( and the rest of us) danced the entire night and again, Paul played every request. He his also very talented in his mixing technique, every song just flowed so smoothly from song to song. My mom said all she wanted to do for her 60th birthday is dance to good music with all her friends and Paul definitely made her wish come true!!!! Paul is the only choice when looking for a DJ!

Professional, prompt, courteous, personable, well dressed, presentable for any type of venue, up to date with technology, has a large selection of music. Have attended several events MC'd by Paul. Cannot say enough about his ability to entertain, his ability to handle his equipment, his preparedness, and his incredible attention to detail. I would have no problem hiring Paul for any number of events. He has been totally responsible/reliable.

Paul is the consummate professional and incredibly entertaining! He's a genius at learning names and truly getting a read on people and their preferences and interests! This makes a huge impact at any party or gathering in that it allows him to intuitively understand what to do to keep things fun and exciting for everyone. Having attended a few of his comedy picnics where he is host, DJ, and performer, I cannot stress enough how talented Paul is! You will love having him as a host for any event.

Paul was the DJ for our wedding and we could not have asked for a better person. His charisma with our guests, amazing mix of music, and seamless flow of entertainment and music got all of our guests on the dance floor. Paul's professionalism starts from the beginning and carries all the way through to the end. We literally had no idea what to do, or what not to do, but Paul made it simple for us and walked us through everything. He was committed to making our wedding special.So many of our friends and family told us how great our DJ was. We will be forever grateful to Paul for making our wedding reception such a fun night. Thank you, Paul!!!

I Love DJ paul he's energy is fantastic. He's all ways playing the right songs according. Your event He's funny sweet And kind. He's always up for a good chat wen he has the time. . So if u ever want good party higher him to day . Is Ben to any events he has hosted he's jut awesome

We had Paul C. DJ our daughter's wedding. He was very sweet, friendly and respectful. He did a great job with commentary for the typical/customary events such as Father Daughter Dance, cutting of the cake, etc. Paul picked great songs that were perfect for the mood and moments during the partying and dancing times. He made a great effort at making sure to cover all requested songs, too. We were very happy with the job he did.I would recommend him to anyone looking for a good DJ. I would definitely hire him again if I am in need of a DJ.