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Looking for the perfect song for your grand entrance? We are here to help! Before we get to the music let’s consider the purpose of the grand entrance. For clarification, we are referring to your grand entrance to the reception not the bridal entrance to the ceremony. Two totally different vibes! It’s all about setting […]

Wedding Tips

June 28, 2021

Top 10 Grand Entrance Songs

bride and groom grand entrance

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: Hunter & Sarah Photography After months of planning, your wedding day arrives and seems to fly by in the blink of an eye.  This is why it’s so important for you to live in the moment and make the best of every second.  Here are our 10 secrets to an epic wedding reception: Don’t plan too many […]

Blog, Wedding Tips

April 10, 2018

10 Secrets To An Epic Wedding Reception

bride dancing with guests

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

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