How I Turned One Accidental Wedding Gig into a Purposeful Business
I never set out to be a wedding DJ.
But I’ve always been someone who ends up with a microphone in my hand.
For over 13 years, I worked in professional radio—behind the mic, running soundboards, producing live shows, and making sure things flowed smoothly on air. Outside of work, I spent time doing amateur stand-up comedy, performing in community theater, and regularly giving announcements at my church. I was comfortable in front of people. I knew how to read a room. I understood the timing and transitions that make live events feel seamless.
But I’d never done a wedding.
So when someone from church asked if I would DJ theirs, I said yes—almost by accident—and then quickly realized I had no idea what I was doing.
I borrowed equipment. They handed me a playlist. I figured things out as I went. Only later did I realize how many crucial details I hadn’t even thought to ask about: ceremony sound, microphone setup, prelude music while guests were waiting, or what it really means to emcee a room full of people during moments that actually matter.
It was low-key.
And somehow, it worked.
They were happy.
About a year later, I said yes again—this time for the daughter of our former pastor. I was a little wiser, still nervous, and much more aware that weddings don’t leave room for improvisation. I prepared harder, asked better questions, and paid closer attention to the flow of the day.
And again, the couple was happy.
The Shift from “Gig” to Responsibility
The third wedding changed things.
A coworker reached out with just a few weeks’ notice. I said yes—and then decided I needed to stop guessing. I researched how professional DJs actually work. I upgraded my tools. I met with the couple and treated the planning like it mattered, because it did.
The setup was still simple. No lights. Borrowed sound.
But the preparation was different.
That’s when I realized something important.
Why Timing Matters as Much as the Playlist
Most wedding stress doesn’t come from big disasters.
It comes from the little gaps:
- unclear timing
- awkward transitions
- unanswered questions
- no one clearly in charge of the flow
Those gaps are what create stress on a morning when couples are already carrying a lot.
That realization is why Cue The Moment exists.
I didn’t build this business to be flashy or to turn dinner into a nightclub. I built it because weddings deserve stewardship—someone who’s thinking ahead, watching the clock, paying attention to the room, and ready when the plan shifts, because it always does.
What That Means for You
Weddings are a big responsibility. There are no do-overs, and “winging it” isn’t a strategy.
What does work is preparation: asking better questions early, mapping out the flow of the day, and planning for the moments where things might shift. Today, that means every couple gets a clear planning conversation focused on timing, transitions, and the parts of the day that matter most to them—not just a playlist and a start time.
I’m not a master turntablist, and I’m still expanding my musical range. But preparation, organization, and execution are my strengths—and those are the things couples feel most on their wedding day.
Cue The Moment is the result of a simple decision: to stop doing this casually and start doing it correctly. I’m still growing—but I take every wedding seriously, because each one is someone’s once-in-a-lifetime moment.
If you’re looking for a DJ who prioritizes your peace of mind over their own ego, I’d love to chat. Let’s talk about the flow of your day—not just the songs on your list.