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Filipino wedding DJ in Ottawa

5 min readUpdated October 24, 2026

I DJ Filipino weddings in Ottawa as an open-format DJ. I mix OPM love songs and party hits with current music, and I plan the entourage entrance and the money dance with you.

Key takeaways

  • The entourage entrance and the sponsors take time. I plan it with you.
  • The money dance needs the right song and a clear announcement.
  • OPM and current hits sit side by side, so every age has a song.
  • 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 Filipino wedding needs from the DJ

Filipino weddings are warm, big and very social. There are lots of people to introduce, lots of food and a family that loves to sing and dance.

These are the moments I plan around.

Moments I plan around at a Filipino wedding
MomentWhat happensWhat I do
Entourage entranceThe wedding party and the sponsors walk inI play a song for each part of the line and announce the names. I practice them with you first.
Cultural danceTinikling or Pandanggo sa Ilaw, if your family wants oneA family group or a dance troupe performs. I cue the music and the sound.
Money danceGuests pin or tuck bills on the couple while they danceI pick a song that lasts, and I announce it clearly.
Karaoke and singingFamily members sing for the coupleI set up the mic and the timing, if the venue allows it.
Names take practice

Filipino names can be long, and the sponsors have titles like ninong and ninang. Send me the list early. I practice every name with you before the day.

The music I mix

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

Music I mix at a Filipino wedding
StyleArtists and songs
OPM love songsRey Valera "Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko", Regine Velasquez, Sarah Geronimo, Moira dela Torre, Ben&Ben
OPM favouritesEraserheads "Ang Huling El Bimbo", Freddie Aguilar "Anak", SB19
Party and singalongBlack Eyed Peas "Bebot", Journey "Don't Stop Believin'", Bruno Mars
Current hitsTop 40, hip hop and Afro house for the rest of the night

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 mix OPM into the party, not off to the side. A ballad your lola loves can sit right before a track the younger guests know, and everyone stays on the floor.

Filipino parties like games and singalongs. If you have a game planned, tell me. I can set up the sound and the timing.

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 titas 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 Filipino wedding specialist?

No, and I will not pretend to be. I am an open-format DJ who mixes OPM and party hits 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 Filipino 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.

Can you handle the money dance?

Yes. I pick a song that lasts long enough, announce it clearly and keep the floor open. If your family wants a certain song or a certain order, tell me. I will also make sure the mic is ready, so guests know when it starts.

Will you play OPM and also English songs?

Yes. I mix OPM love songs and party tracks with current English hits. Your lists tell me the balance. I adjust as the night goes, based on who is dancing and what the room asks for. Nobody should sit down because they did not hear a song.

How do we build the playlist?

Send me your must-plays and your no-plays. Then ask a parent, a tita 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 Filipino 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. Cultural dance troupes and live singers 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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