196 Events | NO Boring Receptions Guaranteed!

Ceremony pricing

Prices start at $2,499

Reception pricing

Prices start at $2,499

Packages

Prices start at $2,499

Category: DJ

Type: Solo DJ

Size of act: 1

Genres: Americana

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About 196 Events | NO Boring Receptions Guaranteed!

196 Events | NO Boring Receptions Guaranteed!

Co-owner

Hey there! We are Devail & Nikki, your husband and wife wedding entertainment team. 196 Events is a professional Wedding DJ & Photo Booth company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. However, we serve couples across Hampton Roads, RVA, Central VA and the Shenandoah Valley.

So many couples are terrified of having a boring reception. 196 Events has 12+ years experience easing those fears. We keep the dance floor packed by giving you the tools to create a playlist that matches your style and we build on that list to ensure you have the epic wedding celebration you deserve and your guests get an awesome party that is memorable for all the right reasons.

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Services

Services

  • Ceremony microphones and sound
  • Dancefloor lighting
  • Master of ceremonies
  • Music during breaks
  • Photobooth
  • Sound system capability audience <300 -
  • Sound system capability audience >300
  • Uplighting

Musical genres

  • Americana
  • Blues
  • Classical
  • Country/Folk
  • Disco/Funk
  • Jazz
  • Motown/Soul
  • Pop/Top 40s
  • R&B
  • Rap/Hip Hop
  • Reggae
  • Rock

Event types

  • Cocktail hour
  • Wedding ceremony
  • Wedding reception

196 Events | NO Boring Receptions Guaranteed! packages

Wedding Day DJ

Price$2,499

Description

Includes all of your music needs from the time your guests arrive until your send-off

What’s included
  • Ceremony Support
  • Cocktail Hour Music
  • Reception DJ/MC
  • Customized Planning App
  • Dance Floor Lights

Wedding Day DJ +

Price$3,099

Description

Most Popular! Take your celebration to the next level with a DJ and your choice of Digital Photo Booth or stunning Uplighting

What’s included
  • Everything included in the Wedding Day DJ Package
  • Digital Photo Booth or 15 Uplights

No Boring Receptions

Price$4,199

Description

Everything you need for an EPIC CELEBRATION!

What’s included
  • Everything included in the Wedding Day DJ Package
  • Photo Booth with Unlimited Prints
  • 20 Uplights
  • LED Batons
  • Choice of: 3'LOVE Sign | Audio Guest Book | 55" TV

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

10 reviews

  • MF

    Melissa F.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 4, 2026

    AMAZING DN SERVICES

    We hired 196 events for our wedding in May 16 and could not be happier! We HIGHLY recommend their services! They helped everything run so smoothly and our reception was an absolute blast! They are also extremely responsive and professional. All guests have complemented the dj and have said they had such a blast listening to the set! Thank you so much for making our day unforgettable

  • EM

    Elias & M.

    Rating: 5
    •Apr 20, 2026

    196 Events was fun to work with (and party) with

    Working with 196 Events was a game-changer for our wedding day. From our first conversation, the team was easy to talk to and genuinely interested in what we wanted—they even swapped out the traditional ceremony entertainment for a portable photo booth during cocktail hour, which our guests absolutely loved. They added thoughtful touches like a custom TV display with our names and let me design the photo booth prints myself using Canva, which made everything feel personal. Their flexibility and expertise meant we could collaborate on every detail instead of just checking boxes. We felt heard throughout the whole process, and they delivered exactly what we envisioned. We'd recommend 196 Events to any couple looking for a band that actually listens and cares about making their reception unforgettable.

  • NL

    Nicole L.

    Rating: 5
    •Nov 21, 2025

    Amazing!!

    Devail and Nikki did absolutely amazing! They were so hype with everyone dancing, made sure that the bride and groom had every song playing they wanted. They made us laugh and transitioned every song for each part of the night perfect. I would absolutely choose them again and again for any event!

  • HJ

    Haley J.

    Rating: 5
    •Nov 21, 2025

    The Best DJ Ever

    From the moment we first reached out to 196 Events, they were incredibly responsive and clear in their communication. They took the time to review every detail with us to ensure our wedding reception was exactly how we envisioned. The 196 team was detailed-oriented, fun, amazing, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. They even created small videos of our special day and provided us with a great list of songs to choose from for each event. 196 was very professional, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for an interactive and passionate DJ who will help make your wedding day unforgettable. The photo booth they provided was also a huge hit with our guests! I can't speak highly enough of how wonderful everything was - if you want a DJ who truly loves their job, 196 Events is the right choice.

  • KH

    Keyanna H.

    Rating: 5
    •Nov 21, 2025

    The Best DJ Ever — Our Reception Was Perfect!

    196 Events was truly phenomenal! From the moment the reception started until the very last song, they kept the energy high, the transitions smooth, and the dance floor packed. Our guests are still talking about how fun and seamless everything felt. The DJ understood our vibe perfectly and created a reception experience that felt personal, polished, and unforgettable. There was never an awkward moment and not a single dull song — just joy, laughter, and nonstop dancing. If you want a reception that feels like you and keeps your guests fully engaged, book 196 Events. They absolutely delivered on the “No Boring Receptions” promise! Highly, highly recommended!

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Officiant
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We work for you, so that is totally your call. We will gladly take requests if you allow it.
The deposit is $550 and due at booking. The remaining balance is due 2 weeks before your wedding. However, additional payments can be made at any time.
Absolutely! An additional fee will be applied if the reception and ceremony are at different venues. However, there is no additional cost if they are in separate spaces at the same venue.
We have reliable reserve DJs on call in case an emergency arises and we are unable to perform your serivces. If there is an issue of equipment failure, we come prepared with back up equipment.
I'm glad you asked. 196 (one-nine-six) represents Matthew 19:6 “So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together let no one separate." We thought this was perfect for us as a husband & wife team and representative of our business as a wedding DJ company.
Yes, we sure can! Our ceremony support service can accommodate any outdoor set up, even without power.
Yes. A large part of our role will be to make announcements, manage your timeline and communicate with your other vendors to be sure you and your guests always know where to go and what is happening next.
The songs you provide on your request list give us a good feel for the type of music you like and we'll build on that. Every wedding is different so we're prepared to play a wide variety of music to keep you and your guests entertained and on the dance floor all night long.

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