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Devail here! I wanted to give an update on 196 Events and also update you on our personal lives. Nikki and I are always working to guarantee we bring the party to each of our wedding receptions. I provide the soundtrack while Nikki manages the photo booth. If there’s no photo booth then Nikki helps […]

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February 28, 2022

Series: “For the Record” – I QUIT

Hey Mr. DJ Where do I start!? Should the intro be something like “Yo Yo Yo, it’s your boy Dj….” or more formal….”Greetings from 196 Events, your premier wedding dj?” How about we scratch (<<DJ pun) the intro and get right to it. Proceeds to an intro 😉. Behind the Scenes With Your Top Rated […]

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March 14, 2021

Series: “For the Record” Blogs from the DJ

wedding dj with headphones on at dj booth

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. […]

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February 7, 2018

What’s on your vision board?

Nikki's Personal Vision Board 2018

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 […]

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May 3, 2017

Should I Start A Business With My Spouse?

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