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Chuck Lawson Wedding and Event Music is an award winning, experienced, and unique event live music and full service DJ located in Destin, Florida. Chuck Lawson provides fun music for an audience of all ages and for any event.

Experience
Chuck has a Bachelor of Music degree and has over 25 years of professional music experience. He has provided music for weddings and events throughout Europe and the United States. The Tennessee State Legislature recognized him for Outstanding Musical Accomplishments, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Arts and Humanities recognized him as an Outstanding Music Performer and Entertainer. Chuck is also WeddingWire Rated.

Services Offered
In addition to Full Service DJ offerings, Chuck Lawson Wedding and Event Music offers live music for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, parties, and events. He performs on guitar and Caribbean steel drums, creating the perfect enhancement to any beach wedding or event. The best of both live music and DJ for the price of one! He also offers a wide variety of music genres to choose from, including, Acoustic, Caribbean, Country, Rock, Dance, Hip Hop, and Top 40. His live music and full DJ services include the following:

  • Ceremony
  • Cocktail hour
  • Reception
  • MC
  • Steel drums
  • Guitar
  • Instrumentals
  • Music during breaks
  • Private party
  • Rehearsal dinner
  • Vocals
  • Consultation
  • Play list
  • Do-not-play list
  • Liability insurance
  • One event per day
  • Microphones
  • Sound/PA system
  • Dance floor lights


Areas Covered
Chuck Lawson Wedding and Event Music services a wide area including in Florida - Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Miramar Beach, Grayton Beach, Navarre, Seaside, Pensacola, Rosemary Beach, Perdido Key, Inlet Beach, Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Apalachicola, and St. George Island. In Alabama - Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Fort Morgan, and Mobile.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
International
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Chuck Lawson Wedding and Event Music

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Ashlee Sent on 10/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great DJ and Live Music

Everyone loved Chuck’s choices of music and enjoyed when he played live as well. It was a great event thanks to Chuck!
Kristin
Kristin Sent on 06/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Kristin pippin

Chuck is amazing and so talented!! He had everyone partying all night!!
Brittany
Brittany Sent on 05/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amszing is an understatement!

Chuck made our wedding day so special! From his special touches at our ceremony to keeping the party going during our reception! He really made our wedding day that much better! I told him the only thing I wish I could change is he could have stayed longer into the night! If you need a DJ that puts his own spin on the music Chuck is your guy!
Laura
Laura Sent on 05/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The music set the tone for the entire night

We hired Chuck Lawson for my son's wedding in Destin and I can say I'm so pleased as to how he played the steel drums at the ceremony, but at the same time rocked us out at the reception so that we could NOT leave the dance floor. We ended up having to move the wedding ceremony from the beach to the bay and he was so accommodating - like he never missed a beat. Chuck is very professional and answered all of my questions to make sure we had a lovely time. I would recommend him in a heartbeat! Thanks Chuck!!! The Incorvia's
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Jim D. Sent on 03/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

EPIC Wedding Reception

Chuck brought his “A” game to my daughter’s wedding reception. It was a destination wedding and from the first song to last Chuck had the dance floor full and was interactive with the guest. The word we heard most was, “EPIC”. You will not be disappointed having Chuck at your special event. He also supplied the cigar bar and it was a huge success.
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Katie Sent on 03/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Day of My Life

I want every bride and groom looking to book a musician/DJ to look no further than Chuck Lawson. My wedding day was the best day of my life and Chuck played an instrumental (no pun intended) role in that amazing day. He is unique, yet blissful, calm, yet professional, and genuinely one of the most caring people I have ever met. I was planning a Florida wedding from Oklahoma and every time I spoke with him, he put my mind at ease. My 15 year old nephew is autistic and asked to sing a song for my husband and I during the reception. Not only did Chuck allow him to use his equipment to sing his song, Chuck also accompanied him, on the fly, with his guitar. He has a special place in the hearts of my family because of this and now we consider him a friend. My wedding guests are still contacting me telling me how wonderful and memorable he was. (He had my uncle who refuses to dance doing The Wobble!) If you would like to talk more about it, please reach out to me. My best advice is...Book him. And book him now! Thanks, Chuck! You’re truly one of a kind!
Katie
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Michelle Sent on 07/30/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Professional. Chill.

We hired Chuck for our beach wedding in mid-July. If you didn't know steel drums were an option for ceremony music, guess what? They are, and they're amazing. Nothing sets the beachy mood better than beautifully played steel drums. Also, if you didn't know that entering and exiting your ceremony to the stout blow of a conch shell was a possibility, guess what? It is, and it is also amazing. He dj'd our reception as well and did outstanding. He did a mix of performing hits with his guitar and just playing songs off the laptop. Mixing it up was fun and kept everyone out on the dance floor. Chuck is laid back, easy to work with, and clearly knows how to run an event.
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Al Koller Sent on 07/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Graduation Party Extravaganza!

We had Chuck for a graduation party while in Watercolor. Unbelievable job with the steel drums, guitar and his music selection. We spoke before about what to play and he said he would read the crowd and keep the party moving - that he did! Would recommend Chuck for any event if you want to have a great time!
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Monica Sent on 11/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great music!

Chuck adds a lot of uniqueness to his services. Loved the Bride entrance with the conch shell followed by him playing the steel drums for our beach ceremony. It was very cool!! Received a lot of compliments on the steel drums and the variety of music played. He also gets the party started with a conga line which was fun and everyone seemed to enjoy!!
Chuck didn’t disappoint and we would highly recommend! Talented man.
April
April Sent on 12/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Man Knows how to throw a good party!

Chuck has years of experience making so many people happy with his musical talent! He did our ceremony and reception and had everyone up and dancing! I had no idea I would be dancing so much at my wedding. He had people that didn't even like to dance on the floor dancing and having a good time. He's truly an amazing guy that is very gifted in what he does. Thank you so much Chuck for knowing how to throw a good party! All my guests are still talking about how incredible you were at my wedding.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

14 Endorsements
Flower Girlz Inc. Flower Girlz Inc. Wedding Florists

I worked with Chuck on a recent wedding. Chuck is very talented and amazing on the steel drums. When I heard Chuck playing the steel drums I felt like I was swept away to an island of paradise!

Annlyzang Events Annlyzang Events Wedding Rentals

Absolutely, The best!!!

WaterVue at Brooks Street WaterVue at Brooks Street Banquet Halls

Chuck is FANTASTIC! He is very professional and a great performer. He has a gift to not only make beautiful music but to read the crowd. He truly knows how to ensure that your day is special, entertaining and stress-free. He a real crowd-pleaser. We highly recommend Chuck for weddings and any special occasion you have planned.

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