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Planning a wedding is a big undertaking and should not be taken lightly. DJing your own wedding can be tempting due to the cost savings involved, but it can also be a BIG MISTAKE. In this blog post, we’ll explore 7 Reasons NOT to DJ Your Own Wedding

Wedding Tips

February 10, 2023

8 Reasons NOT to DJ Your Own Wedding | What You Need To Know

7 Reasons NOT to DJ Your Own Wedding

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 […]

Blog, Personal

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 […]

Blog, Personal

March 14, 2021

Series: “For the Record” Blogs from the DJ

wedding dj with headphones on at dj booth

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a tumultuous year for many families, businesses, schools, and everyone in between. The wedding industry was no exception. Couples and wedding vendors across the country all felt the impact of what 2020 has brought us. None more impactful than COVID-19.  The wedding industry hinges on being able to […]

Wedding Tips

January 1, 2021

The Micro Wedding Is On the Rise for 2021

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

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

Whether or not to include a photo booth at your wedding is one of many decisions you are faced with during the planning process. You can ask your friends and family but that will leave you even more confused. Those who didn’t have a photo booth for their wedding will likely tell you its not worth it. On […]

Wedding Tips

April 1, 2019

5 Reasons Brides Say A Photo Booth Is A Must Have For Your Wedding

virginia beach wedding photo booth

Before we say goodbye to 2018, we wanted to share the top wedding trends from our 2018 wedding season and a few fun facts from the year. Top Wedding Trends The Rustic Revolution The rustic wedding theme has been growing in popularity for a few years and this year was no different. The term “rustic” can be pretty broad so […]

Blog, Wedding Tips

December 12, 2018

Cheers to 2018 — Here’s to 2019! | Top Wedding Trends | 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 […]

Blog, Weddings

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 […]

Blog, Weddings

August 12, 2018

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

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