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On WeddingWire since 2015

Breaking the Norm Entertainment & Lighting is a DJ company based in Columbia, Maryland, that has been serving weddings since 2014. With a passion for music and entertainment, owner DJ Hank will work hard to bring your vision to life. His exuberant performance will have you and your guests dancing all night. Breaking the Norm's use of high-quality equipment and dedication to impeccable customer service will help make your special day unforgettable.

Services Offered

Breaking the Norm Entertainment & Lighting can travel to your venue to perform at the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. They also offer a number of packages so you can find the right services for your big day. You can book a consultation to discuss your needs for your wedding day, and create a do-not-play list that he will oblige. With a large selection of genres to choose from, you will be spoiled for choice with music. Some of the services offered by Breaking the Norm Entertainment & Lighting include:

  • Professional DJ
  • Dancefloor lighting
  • Fog machines
  • MC services
  • Microphones
  • Projectors
  • Uplighting
  • Laser light shows

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for wedding DJ services?

$850

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,200

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$200

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Flat Screen
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting
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Reviews of Breaking the Norm Entertainment & Lighting

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5.0 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
68 reviews
99% recommend it
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Hank from Breaking the Norm Entertainment and Lighting receives glowing reviews from multiple couples for his exceptional DJ services at weddings. Many appreciated his responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to keep the party lively with great song selections. His flexibility, attention to detail, and skill in reading the crowd were highly praised, making him a top recommendation for couples seeking a talented and experienced DJ for their special day.

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Hank from Breaking the Norm Entertainment and Lighting receives glowing reviews from multiple couples for his exceptional DJ services at weddings. Many appreciated his responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to keep the party lively with great song selections. His flexibility, attention to detail, and skill in reading the crowd were highly praised, making him a top recommendation for couples seeking a talented and experienced DJ for their special day.

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Karlie H. Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you, Hank!

Working with Hank during our wedding was an absolute pleasure. Prior to the wedding he was available and attentive. The planning portion was relatively painless, song and wedding information was able to be filled out online and on the go. Hank took all of our special requests seriously and our personalized ceremony music was timed perfectly. During the reception he was a blast, kept the party energy high and seemed to be having just as much fun as our guests. He played the songs on our initial list, as well as making sure to prioritize my wife’s requests in between. All and all Hank went above and beyond to ensure our day was truly special! 10 out of 10 would hire again!
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Zephan S. Sent on 05/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An Amazing Time

Hank was an excellent person to work with and he exceeded all of our expectations as well as our guest expectations. We had an amazing time because of Hank!!
Shannon
Shannon M. Sent on 10/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional & Fun

Hank was great handling our unique ask — a bowling alley wedding at Pinstripes with heavy emphasis on the alley after we were done in the ballroom. He was flexible on schedule when small things shifted or someone was randomly added into the mix for party intros.

I appreciated his ability to guide the guests to the next part of the evening and MC as appropriate. The app for planning was really helpful to craft a timeline and music for portions of the day to include the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and bowling/dancing. The music selections outside of the songs we suggested in the helpful app were on point for the crowd. Also very respectful of the “do not play” list. Only disappointment was having our last name mispronounced at introduction after going over how to pronounce it. Lots of moving parts so it’s understandable that small errors happen. Overall, would highly recommend for a no fuss experience.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Team

Hank Winde
Hank Winde
Owner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
To Tony Visual Events To Tony Visual Events Wedding Videographers

Breaking the Norm Entertainment is always a great professional to work with. Great music, great attitude, and a lot of fun! Can't wait until our next chance to work together as a whole team. Cheers to many more weddings!!

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