08/06/2026
They say a picture is worth 1,000 words.
This picture is one of my favorites because it tells the story of a wedding I'll never forget.
The date was August 6, 2022.
Energy Wave Entertainment was only in its third year of business, but it was already the busiest year of my DJ career. I had 37 weddings booked while still working a full-time job. Somewhere along the way, I experienced burnout for the first time in my lifeāsomething I never thought could happen to someone who genuinely loved what he did.
Then this wedding happened.
Now, every wedding we've ever been a part of holds a special place in my heart because every couple is trusting us with one of the biggest days of their lives. I'll never take that responsibility for granted.
But this one was different.
I can explain why in just two words:
Rap battle.
During Bryce and Lynsey's final planning meeting, we somehow got talking about music, which led to Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now." They told me one of the groomsmen could rap the entire song...including Busta Rhymes' verse.
I smiled and said, "So can I."
Fast forward to the reception.
The dance floor had just opened, the party was starting to build, and one of the groomsmen walked up to request Look At Me Now. The moment I saw who it was, I knew exactly what was about to happen.
I looked down and realized I had two microphones.
A few songs later, I played it.
Instead of staying behind the DJ booth, I grabbed both microphones, walked into the middle of the dance floor, handed one to the groomsman, and we went bar for bar.
Before we knew it, every guest had formed a circle around us, cheering, laughing, filming, and hyping us up. And the person enjoying it the most was Bryce. He was right there in the middle of it all, cheering us on while recording one of the most unforgettable moments of the night.
It wasn't just a performance.
It was one of those moments that reminds you weddings aren't just eventsāthey're memories that people will talk about for years.
Today, Bryce and Lynsey celebrate four years of marriage.
Since that day, Energy Wave Entertainment has grown into its sixth year of business, and this photo now hangs in my office. It's the very first thing people see when they walk in because every time I look at it, it reminds me why I started this company.
What makes this story even more meaningful is what happened afterward.
I've now had the honor of DJing six weddings connected to this one, with another already booked for next year. Two former brides are in this photo, and another future bride is here too.
To me, that's one of the greatest compliments I could ever receive.
People often think a wedding DJ is just there to play music.
I've learned that the best weddings are about something much bigger than that. They're about building relationships, creating moments people never forget, and earning the kind of trust that gets passed from one family and group of friends to another.
Bryce and Lynsey, thank you for believing in me four years ago. Your wedding came at a time when I truly needed a reminder of why I love doing this, and I'll always be grateful for the memories we created together.
Happy 4th Anniversary Bryce & Lynsey! ā¤ļø
