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Chinese wedding DJ in Ottawa

5 min readUpdated October 24, 2026

I DJ Chinese weddings in Ottawa as an open-format DJ. I mix Mandopop and Cantopop with current hits, and I plan the banquet moments with you. A lion dance group is booked separately.

Key takeaways

  • Tell me early if your families listen to Mandarin, Cantonese or both.
  • Banquet moments like table toasts and outfit changes need music planned for them.
  • A lion dance group is a separate booking. I have played a wedding with one.
  • A friend or family member who knows both families works best for intros.
On this page
  1. What it needs from the DJ
  2. The music
  3. How I work it
  4. Building the playlist
  5. Questions

What a Chinese wedding needs from the DJ

A Chinese wedding often has a lot going on. There can be a tea ceremony, door games, a banquet and several outfit changes. The DJ has to keep the room moving through all of it.

These are the moments I plan around.

Moments I plan around at a Chinese wedding
MomentWhat happensWhat I do
Tea ceremonyThe couple serves tea to elders and gets red envelopesIf I am there, I play soft music and let the family lead.
Door gamesThe groom's friends take on challenges at the bride's doorI add music and announcements if the families want that.
Banquet entranceThe couple enters the dinnerI play the entrance song, then the names.
Table toastsThe couple walks from table to tableI play background music, and I keep the volume low enough to talk over.
Outfit changesThe couple often changes outfits more than onceI fill the gap with music, or with a video your family has made.
Lion dance

I played a wedding at Orchard View that had a lion dance. The group has its own drums and cymbals, so I clear the floor, turn my music down and stay out of its way.

The music I mix

Here is the kind of music I mix in. Your families choose first.

Music I mix at a Chinese wedding
StyleArtists and songs
MandopopJay Chou, JJ Lin, Mayday, G.E.M
CantopopEason Chan, Jacky Cheung
ClassicsTeresa Teng "The Moon Represents My Heart", Faye Wong
Current hitsTop 40, hip hop and Afro house, so everyone stays out there after dinner

I am not the expert on your music. Your families are. I am the one who blends it with the songs your friends know, and keeps the floor moving.

How I work it

I work with how your families really listen. Some want Mandarin, some want Cantonese, and some want both. Ask them, then tell me. I will not guess the language.

Dinner is the long part. I keep the music low and warm during courses. Then I bring it up after the toasts, so the dance floor opens when people are ready.

The best nights also have a day-of coordinator.

How we build the playlist

I can mix anything. I just need your help with the playlist. Here is how it goes.

  1. Send me your must-plays and no-plays

    Even five songs each is a good start.

  2. Ask your families

    Ask a parent, a grandparent and a cousin for their favourites.

  3. I sort it by time in the night

    I flag any gaps and tell you what I would add.

  4. We lock it on a call

    A final call the week of your wedding is there if you want one.

Questions people ask

Are you a Chinese wedding specialist?

No, and I will not pretend to be. I am an open-format DJ who mixes Mandopop and Cantopop with current hits. Your families know the details better than I do, so they help me build the list. I read the room and keep the floor moving for every age.

Who should MC a Chinese wedding?

A friend or family member who knows both families works best for intros and speeches, because they can say every name right. I handle the announcements so they are not working all night. If you want me on the mic all night, I will do that. The best nights also have a day-of coordinator.

Have you played a wedding with a lion dance?

Yes, I played a wedding at Orchard View that had a lion dance. I do not claim to run the dance. The group handles the performance, and I handle the sound and the timing around it. We agree on the cue before the day.

Do you play Mandarin or Cantonese music?

Both. I mix Mandopop and Cantopop with current hits, and your families tell me which language comes first. Some weddings are mostly Mandarin, some mostly Cantonese, and many are mixed. I ask early so nobody gets the wrong songs, and I read the room all night.

How do we build the playlist?

Send me your must-plays and your no-plays. Then ask a parent, a grandparent and a cousin for their favourites. I sort everything by time in the night and flag any gaps. We can talk it through on a planning call, and a final call the week of your wedding is there if you want one.

What does a Chinese wedding DJ cost in Ottawa?

I quote after a short call. I need your hours, your venue and how much of the day you want me to cover. Lion dance groups and live musicians are booked and paid separately. Talking to me does not need a deposit, and you get the quote in writing before you book.

Keep reading

Bring your families' playlists.

Check the live calendar and book a quick call. Talking to me does not need a deposit.

I keep my own calendar to a set number of weddings each year, so dates go fast.

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