about Our
LaDell
Ladell started with Epic as a photo booth attendant and moved into DJ’ing soon after. He’s also had some small stints of acting in college as the DJ at house parties lol. Get to know him better below.
What is your philosophy on taking requests from guests?
I’m always open to requests—but everything runs through the lens of the couple first. Every request gets filtered through two things: does it match the couple’s vibe, and does it make sense for the current moment on the dance floor? If it fits, I’ll find the right time to play it—not just the next song, but the right moment where it actually lands. If it doesn’t (like a slow song in the middle of a packed dance floor), I’ll still handle it with respect and keep the energy where it needs to be. My goal is to keep guests feeling heard without ever losing the room.
What’s your go-to style for making announcements and emceeing the evening?
My style on the mic is clean, confident, and intentional. I’m not overly talkative or cheesy, but I know how to step in and elevate key moments: grand entrances, transitions, and anything that deserves a little extra energy. Outside of that, I let the music do the work. Everything is prepped ahead of time: name pronunciations, timing, coordination with vendors, so when I’m on the mic, it feels smooth and natural, not forced.
What was the most memorable moment you’ve witnessed from behind the DJ booth?
One that always sticks with me was at a wedding at Villa Loriana here in San Luis Obispo. The couple both had kids from previous marriages, and during the dance set, the groom’s 16-year-old son came up to the booth. He was curious, asking questions, and I found out he was just getting into DJing himself. So I leaned into it—I brought him in behind the booth and we ended up doing a little back-to-back set together. I guided him through it, he picked a few songs, and we built a moment that the entire room got to witness. His family was watching, cheering him on; it was bigger than just music at that point. Later in the night, he told me his dad could perform “Ice Ice Baby,” so we made it happen. I brought the energy on the mic, the groom grabbed the spotlight, and suddenly the whole dance floor formed a circle around him. It turned into one of those moments people don’t forget. That night really reinforced something for me: sometimes the best moments aren’t planned. Being a DJ isn’t just about playing songs, it’s about recognizing opportunities in real time and creating experiences people didn’t even know they needed.
Beyond the music, what do you think is a DJ’s most important job on the wedding day?
Beyond the music, it’s about being the anchor for the entire flow of the night. I’m working closely with the planner, photographer, and venue to make sure everything happens at the right time and nothing gets missed. If something runs behind or needs to shift, I can adjust in real time and keep everything feeling seamless. More importantly, I’m there to take pressure off the couple. They shouldn’t be thinking about timelines or logistics, they should be fully present, enjoying their night. If I’ve done my job right, everything feels effortless and they just remember how good it all felt.
