My girlfriends and I have been talking about having a Vision Board party for quite some time.  We just never seemed to get around to it. I decided to create a virtual board to eliminate all of my usual excuses (i.e. no magazines, no glue or even a board!) I have always believed in writing my goals down. […]

Image Credit: Michelle Lyerly Photography How did 196 help? Ceremony Support & DJ/Event Host This past weekend we attended a breathtaking rustic wedding in Toana, VA.  At the end of any event Devail and I always discuss our takeaways. What did we do well? What can we do better next time? We also share our favorite moments. […]

Image Credit: Stellar Exposures How 196 helped: Ceremony Support, Reception DJ & Photo Booth On 09/16/17 we traveled to historic New Kent, VA to take part in Nick & Sarah’s wedding celebration.  Cousiac Manor’s stunning riverfront venue was the perfect backdrop for this outdoor wedding.  Dinner was served in Cousiac’s recently built Rose Mallow Barn with […]

Photo Credit: Don Monteaux  Services Provided: Reception DJ/Event Host, Ceremony Support & Photo Booth This past Sunday Brandon & Kara said “I DO” at the Lesner Inn located in Virginia Beach.  Their beautiful sunset wedding was pure magic.  The ceremony took place outside on the covered deck.  The warm light of the sunset, picture perfect sky […]

Photo Credit: Secret Leigh Photography Services Provided: Wedding Reception DJ & Event Host This past weekend we had the honor of providing our services to an amazing couple from 2 spectacular families. Courtney and Marcos celebrated their union in the exact same location her parents had their wedding reception over 20 years ago. How awesome […]

Photo by: Jesse Leake in MODwedding Our Thoughts… There is no “one size fits all” solution when it comes to selecting your wedding meal serving style.  The below blog post by Geoff Beers is a must read before you make the buffet vs. plated decision.  We especially love his idea of the “Hybrid Buffet.” Using this serving […]

Image Credit: Terrie Simmons 196 Services: Reception DJ & Event Host As a wedding dj, what better way to close out the summer than with the sweet union of two incredible souls? We have known Kristin for quite some time, both personally and professionally.  Not only is she part of our church family, but we also […]

Image Credit: Caroline Martin Photography Services Provided: DJ, Floor Wash Lights, Dance Floor Lights, 196 Star Photo Booth Carrie and David tied the knot on 03.25.2017 at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. We spoke with them several times during the planning process, however, the wedding was the 1st time we met face to face. David was decked […]

People often ask how I was able to start a business with my spouse and my simple response is “it was a God thing.”  He gives us the patience and wisdom to get through each day. He blessed us both with different strengths that benefit the business and our family.  No matter our differences the one thing […]

2017 Vow Renewal  There was an instant connection with Jennifer and Inalbert from our very first meeting. Meetings with clients are normally spent discussing the details of the event. However, by our second meeting with this couple we talked about life! We talked about the joys and journey of marriage. We discussed the importance of […]