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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Your wedding deserves the perfect soundtrack and stunning photos to match. At Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers, we specialize in delivering both—offering high-energy wedding DJ services in Eau Claire and heartfelt wedding photography in Menomonie, Wisconsin and beyond. Serving couples throughout Eau Claire, Menomonie and the surrounding areas, we bring a mix of creativity, professionalism, and fun to every celebration.

Owners Connelly and Cait first teamed up for a single wedding—and discovered their combined talents made an unbeatable team. Years later, they’ve built a trusted reputation for keeping dance floors full and capturing unforgettable moments at some of western Wisconsin’s most loved wedding venues.

Connelly, a highly rated Eau Claire DJ, is known for reading the crowd and creating custom playlists that keep guests dancing from the first song to the last. Cait, an experienced Menomonie wedding photographer and Eau Claire wedding photographer, focuses on capturing genuine emotions and the small, candid details that make each wedding day unique. Her timeless, light-filled style ensures your memories will be cherished for decades.

From an epic party atmosphere to relaxed, beautiful portraits—or a combination of both—Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers offers personalized packages designed to fit your vision. We’re proud to serve couples across Eau Claire, Menomonie, and surrounding communities, helping you create a wedding day that feels completely your own.

Booking now for 2025 and 2026 weddings across the Chippewa Valley.

Features

LGBTQ+-owned

Veteran-owned

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 3 years in business

  • We speak American Sign Language (ASL) and English

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FAQ

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Electronic
Hip Hop
Pop
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
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Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Sound/PA System
Uplighting
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Reviews of Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers

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Reviewers praised the DJ/photographer duo for clear communication, organization, and the convenience of booking both services together. The photographer captured relaxed, memorable moments while the DJ kept the dance floor packed with seamless mixes and great equipment. They were responsive, easy to work with, and went above and beyond to keep the day running smoothly.

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Reviewers praised the DJ/photographer duo for clear communication, organization, and the convenience of booking both services together. The photographer captured relaxed, memorable moments while the DJ kept the dance floor packed with seamless mixes and great equipment. They were responsive, easy to work with, and went above and beyond to keep the day running smoothly.

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Chad Sent on 10/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers are awesome!

Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers are awesome! It was nice and very convenient to be able to book a DJ and Photographer together. They were fun to work with and they went above and beyond to make sure everything flowed wonderfully to make our big day amazing! Would recommend CVWC to anyone!
S
Sam Sent on 11/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ and Photographer EVER!

My new husband and I hired the amazing duo Caitlin and Connelly for our Halloween wedding, and have no words for how happy we are with them! From the hiring, the planning process, and the final day, They were fun, professional, genuinely cared, and took pride in their work. Connelly read the crowd SO well, and got even the most "I will never dance" people out on the dance floor, and kept them there! His Emcee skills were also on point- Energetic and fun. Caitlin's photography blew us out of the water. From the posing, the editing,and working with her in person, the amount of compliments we got from friends and family on our day, and after is nonstop. We had an idea for photography that she hadn't done yet before, and she showed up on rehearsal day with a plan, and walked through the process to give us the best results for day of, and they were amazing! HIRE THESE GUYS! You won't be sorry
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 10/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute BEST

Both Caitlin and Connelly were amazing and I couldn't imagine our wedding day without them! Caitlin's photos are stunning and she kept me relaxed all day knowing she was in control! Connelly turned our dance into a party that we never expected! It was all the music we wanted, a custom intro for our first dance, special requests including a Happy Birthday for one of our guests and he was very great to work with! Our non dancing guests loved that the music was loud for us to enjoy but not impeding conversations at the tables- thats because his equipment is top notch!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 08/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding decision

Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers did a fabulous job DJing for our wedding! Connelly did a great job making announcements throughout the cocktail hour and dinner. He brought lots of energy for the grand march. He was very organized and made sure that speeches were made on time and we kept on our timeline. However, the most impressive part was that he kept our dance floor alive all night. There was not a point in the night that there were not at least 20+ people on the dance floor. He mixed the songs together so seamlessly and kept the songs flowing all night. He was so easy to plan with during the wedding prep process. He was thorough and worked with us to plan which songs we wanted. You can trust his instinct to keep the bangers going all night long!
Ty &
Ty & Sent on 07/21/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding DJ!!!!

They are the best DJ service you could ever hire! Conelly was fantastic! Everyone talks about how much fun they had and the dance floor was packed all night! You would be crazy not to hire him as your DJ service for your wedding. I never dance and he had me dancing all night. We can’t stop talking about how amazing they made our wedding. 1000 out of 10 stars!!!! Would recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable night!
Sophia
Sophia Sent on 02/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding DJ ever!!

We had a wedding in February 2026 and Connelly and Caitlin did an incredible job. They listened to our needs/wants and surpassed our expectations. They were easy to work with and made our special day come together beautifully.
Aaron
Aaron Sent on 08/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

Connelly and Caitlin were incredibly helpful the day of the wedding. They went above and beyond to ensure that our day went smoothly. Throughout the whole process, they were professional and well prepared. From planning, getting information, and helping move the pace of the night. They kept the party rocking and brought so much energy to the dance floor!
Kendra
Kendra Sent on 08/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 Recommend

If you're looking for a DJ/photographer duo, I highly recommend Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers! I recently got married and CVWC made our day simple! Leading up to your big day, they meet with you and take consideration of everything you want/don't want to make your day perfect. Not to mention, they provide you with a planner to fill out and communicate the day of details with all other vendors to allow you to simply focus on you and your day. Thank you, CVWC!
K
Kenzie Sent on 06/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome DJ!

Connelly was an amazing DJ for our wedding! He kept people on the dance floor all night long! I had requested a very last minute accommodation and Connelly absolutely delivered it! I would highly recommend Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers for your wedding!
J
Julia Sent on 09/30/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ

Sure knew how to keep people on the dance floor and keep the party alive! Great people to work with!
Communication was amazing and there was no stress about music thanks to them!
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Team

Connelly Pankow
Connelly Pankow
Lead DJ / Owner
Tyler Strenke
Tyler Strenke
DJ Assistant & MC
Caitlin Falk
Caitlin Falk
Lead Photographer / Owner

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