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For their Gala 417 wedding we provided Haley and John with complete wedding coverage which includes music for each part of their day, microphones, lights and a photo booth. Despite their guest list being slashed in half due to COVID-19, everyone had a phenomenal time. the venue The Gala 417 is a stunning  new venue […]

Weddings

September 1, 2020

Haley+John’s Virgina Beach Wedding | The Gala 417

wedding guest posing in Suffolk Virginia photo booth

Brandon and Stephanie’s destination wedding was absolutely amazing. Stephanie’s brother officiated the sweet ceremony with the Atlantic Ocean as his backdrop. The ceremony was simple yet elegantly adorned with tulle lighting lining the aisle. There was so much to love about their big day, but below are 4 of my favorite things. My Fav’s: Mashed […]

Weddings

August 21, 2020

Brandon + Stephanie’s Sheraton Virginia Beach Destination Wedding

"love" drawn in the sand

Yep–you read that right. Jada & Austin’s Top Golf Wedding was absolutely one-of-a-kind. I love when couples abandon traditional wedding plans and celebrate their wedding in a way that is true to who they are. After Jada & Austin exchanged vows at a nearby hotel, their family and friends headed to Top Golf where they […]

Weddings

July 22, 2020

Jada + Austin’s Top Golf Wedding | 196 Events | Virginia Beach Wedding DJ Company

bride and groom hold hands at alter

For their Kiln Creek Wedding, Whitney & Colby chose our Premier Photo Booth with unlimited text messages and prints so everyone went home with memories to cherish. We set up our most popular backdrop, the “Gold Sparkle.” No matter how many times we use this backdrop, it always manages to blow people away. Everyone looked […]

Weddings

July 16, 2020

Whitney + Colby’s Kiln Creek Wedding | Newport News, Virginia

Bride and Groom pose in photo booth

Image Credit: Karea Preston The connection Devail and Nikki were the perfect team for the type of vibes we wanted for our special day!! From our initial consultation meeting to the actual reception, communication was amazing, accommodations were custom fit for us and their energy and customer service made for a truly special experience. -Ashli […]

Weddings

October 16, 2019

CJ+Ashli | Norfolk Waterside Wedding | Virginia Beach Wedding Entertainment Company

Norfolk Virginia Bride and groom cut their cake

Image Credit: Megan & Dallas Photography How 196 Events helped: DJ/Event Host, Cocktail Music, Ceremony Support, Photo Booth 4 Things I Loved About Their Big Day: Brunch Wedding Foot Washing Ceremony The Bride’s Dress w/ Pockets Gluten Free/Dairy Free Menu 1. Brunch Wedding Michael & Emily’s playful mid-day wedding was paired perfectly with their fun […]

Weddings

August 12, 2019

Michael + Emily | Virginia Beach Brunch Wedding | 196 Events

Image Credit: Chad Flucas Photography How did 196 Events help? DJ/Event Host, Photo Booth, Dance Floor Lights Amber and Cole’s Oceanfront wedding was so much fun and full of love.  They had family all the way from Cali to New Orleans. You’d never know from seeing them together that Amber and some of her siblings […]

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October 4, 2018

Amber+Cole | Oceanfront Wedding | Virginia Beach Hilton Garden Inn | 196 Events

Image Credit: Dulce de V Photography How 196 Events Helped: DJ/Event Host, Ceremony Support, Dance Floor Lights Anyone who knows Tiffany & Michael knows how much they love music. Their mutual love of music brought them together and it’s the glue that has held them together since high school.  From our very first FaceTime with them […]

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August 12, 2018

Music Lovers Michael+Tiffany | Virginia Beach Oceanfront Wedding | 196 Events

Music Lovers Michael+Tiffany | Virginia Beach Oceanfront Wedding | 196 Events

Image Credit: Rowlands Photography How 196 Events helped: DJ/Event Host, Ceremony Support & Dance Floor Lights Hands down, one of the most requested first dance songs is Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”.  If you’ve attended any weddings this year then you know exactly what I mean.  To make your first dance stand out from the crowd, try to […]

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May 10, 2018

Cody + Melanie | “Perfect” First Dance | Chesapeake Wedding | 196 Events

Cody + Melanie | "Perfect" First Dance | Chesapeake Wedding | 196 Events

Image Credit: Heather Mrva How 196 helped: DJ/Event Host, Photo Booth, Cake Pin Spot Light & Dance Floor Lights By the time Chris and Lauren’s December wedding day arrived, the two of them felt more like friends than clients. We were blessed enough to provide our wedding services for Chris’ sister and her husband in […]

Weddings

December 13, 2017

Chris+Lauren | December Wedding | Virginia Beach | 196 Events

December Wedding | Virginia Beach Wedding DJ