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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

Empowering lives through literacy. The Life Enrichment Center (LEC) is a non-profit organization providing literacy tutoring for elementary students from Title I Schools in Hampton Roads and beyond. We had the pleasure of providing our Premier Photo Booth service for the Life Enrichment Center’s (LEC) annual banquet. Held at The Founders Inn in Virginia Beach, […]

Corporate

October 18, 2019

Photo Booth at The Founders Inn: LEC Annual Banquet

guest posing in photo booth

Photo Booth Service for Not Back to School Luncheon We had a great time at the Not Back to School Luncheon in Virginia Beach. Over 150 retired Hampton Roads teachers gathered at Grand Affairs to celebrate the start of the school year. The tradition started 7 years ago and continues to be the way these […]

Corporate

September 3, 2019

Photo Booth at Grand Affairs: Not Back to School Luncheon

retired teacher posing in photo booth

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 […]

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October 24, 2017

Nick+Sarah | Cousiac Mannor Wedding | New Kent VA | 196 Events

Nick+Sarah's Cousiac Manor Wedding 196 Events

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 […]

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October 17, 2017

Brandon+Kara | Sunset Wedding | Lesner Inn | Virginia Beach DJ 196 Events

Lesner Inn Wedding

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 […]

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October 11, 2017

Courtney+Marcos | Ford’s Colony Country Club | Williamsburg DJ 196 Events

Wedding Reception Fords Colony

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 […]

Blog, Wedding Tips

September 26, 2017

Buffet vs. Plated | A Guide To Help You Decide |196 Events

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 […]

Blog, Weddings

September 22, 2017

Doug + Kristin | Summer Wedding | Chesapeake Golf Club| Chesapeake Virginia | 196 Events