DJ Raffy

DJ Raffy is a San Francisco DJ available for weddings, engagements, nightclubs and corporate and private events. He is Lebanese Armenian, and Armenian and Middle Eastern music is central to his style.

Why he suits LGBTQ+ couples

The business is LGBTQ+-owned. DJ Raffy has worked with leading Bay Area DJs and promoters and is known for nightlife sets, a good fit if you want your reception to feel like a real party.

Musical range

His sets cross many genres, which is helpful for weddings with guests from different backgrounds.

• Arabic, Persian, Armenian and Greek music
• Indian and Latin music
• Rock, hip hop and top 40
• Mash-ups, house and music from the 1970s and 1980s

Planning your music

If your families come from several cultures, ask the DJ to help you plan traditional dances and songs in the right order. Share song names and the names of any special guests, and ask how announcements are pronounced. Build your evening in sections, with dinner music, a first dance, family dances and an open dance floor. Ask what equipment is brought and whether lighting is included.

Working in San Francisco

Venues in the city often have noise limits, strict load-in times and parking constraints. Ask your DJ about experience with your venue and about backup equipment.

Ask for a sample set list and whether the DJ takes requests during the evening. Agree on the do-not-play list and on how late the music can run, since many venues have strict end times.

Where he works

The business is based in San Francisco and serves the Bay Area. Rated 5.0 across 47 reviews.