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Music Makes You Happy Entertainment is a wedding DJ company in Suffolk, Virginia, with offices in Hampton Roads and Richmond. We specialize in weddings and special events and have provided professional DJs, emcees, and awesome entertainment to more than 1,000 amazing events! With its expert staff, state-of-the-art equipment, and unmatched skills, Music Makes You Happy Entertainment delivers unforgettable celebrations!

Experience

Chris Rice, the founder, continues to enhance the company's services using the DJ skills he cultivated while in college, which he sharpened throughout years of experience in the industry. Together with the team and their combined 20 years of experience, the company continues to grow and elevate wedding celebrations.

Services Offered

The DJs of Music Makes You Happy Entertainment play a variety of music genres from every decade. They also offer additional equipment such as venue uplighting, custom monogrammed gobos, flat screens, projectors, and more to lighten up the wedding event. Have a band and don't need a DJ for the entire event? No problem! We can MC or host your event and play music during the band breaks.

Why you'll love Music Makes you Happy Entertainment

DJ attributes that couples love have been the music selection, the quality of the DJ at their wedding, and the unique party atmosphere elicited. Check out the photos in the gallery to see what they're talking about. The company also won the Couples Choice Award several years in a row and has a fantastic rating, with 100% of reviewers recommending Music Makes You Happy Entertainment.

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Photobooth
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$250

What music genres do you specialize in?

Christian
Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of Music Makes You Happy Entertainment

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Music Makes You Happy Entertainment received glowing reviews from multiple couples who highlighted the exemplary service provided by DJs such as Chris, Mike, and Alan. These DJs were commended for their professionalism, responsiveness, personalized music selections, and ability to keep guests dancing all night long. Couples appreciated the seamless communication, detailed planning process, and the DJs' attention to detail, including thoughtful gestures like helping with drinks and maintaining a lively atmosphere. Overall, Music Makes You Happy Entertainment was recommended for creating a memorable and enjoyable wedding experience through exceptional DJ services.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Music Makes You Happy Entertainment received glowing reviews from multiple couples who highlighted the exemplary service provided by DJs such as Chris, Mike, and Alan. These DJs were commended for their professionalism, responsiveness, personalized music selections, and ability to keep guests dancing all night long. Couples appreciated the seamless communication, detailed planning process, and the DJs' attention to detail, including thoughtful gestures like helping with drinks and maintaining a lively atmosphere. Overall, Music Makes You Happy Entertainment was recommended for creating a memorable and enjoyable wedding experience through exceptional DJ services.

Susie
Susie Sent on 01/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Chris Rice did not disappoint!!

Chris was recommended by our wedding coordinator at The Historic Post Office and with very little guidance was able to keep the attendees of our wedding entertained with music and also the photo booth for the whole night. His music selections were spot on and I myself stayed on the dance floor most of the evening. It was a great wedding and he took it over the top with the entertainment.
Ashlyn
Ashlyn Sent on 12/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just go ahead and book!

I would 100% recommend booking with music makes you happy! When Chris first got to our wedding he introduced himself to the bridesmaids and asked if anyone needed anything! He also came to find me to introduce him and asked if he could get me or my husband anything! He double checked the song order before starting the ceremony as well! He did an amazinggg job and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long and I honestly wouldn’t complain about anything! Super nice, efficient, professional and very friendly. It was also very easy to communicate!
Paula
Paula Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Epic Wedding, thanks to Chris Rice and Music Makes You Happy! One of my main goals was to have no downtime and no awkward moments and Chris truly del

A true professional with the best voice you could have as a DJ and MC! The price was right and I would definitely not change a thing. I’ve never seen a dance floor with so many people and the music played was exactly what we asked for, and it drew everyone from all ages out on the floor for a full night of dancing and celebrating!
Jared
Jared Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Music Makes You Happy Crushed It!

Music Makes You Happy killed it for our wedding. Our DJ, Mike, was very responsive beforehand and got us all setup in their company portal where we could provide songs we really wanted to hear or didn't want to hear. He kept the music going all night and really was an artist up there all night. We would highly recommend!
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Paul Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Schroeder Wedding

If you are considering Chris for your DJ. Don't second guess it at all, book him the second you get the chance. He was awesome, from making sure we had everything we needed and keeping the party going. He was the absolute best! You will not have any regrets booking him for your wedding. Thanks again Chris!
-The Schroeder's
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April Sent on 09/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Graham wedding

Rob Dalby was our dj and he was great!! Chris was very quick to respond to any questions I had for my wedding. I 100% recommend using them as a dj for your wedding!!
Hannah-Grace
Hannah-Grace Sent on 08/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond: Unbeatable Hosting and Music Flow

I cannot recommend Chris enough. I was absolutely astounded when my fiancé came to me with Chris' DJ package... I could not believe such a high level of service could be captured at such a reasonable price amid the luxury wedding industry. After one phone call with Chris, I knew I could trust him with the flow of our Reception and wouldn't have to worry about a thing. And that's exactly what happened. He created such hype among our bridal party and was so sensitive to reading the mood, the guests, and the events from begining to end. His responsiveness to adjustments (even on the day of!) was behind expectation. And his sensitivity to check in with our wishes, while also lending his expert opinion on the best choices was the perfect match for creating a personalized, thoroughly enjoyable Reception experience for two avid music lovers. What's more, Chris went above and beyond, taking the initiative and noticing our wedding video camera that had gotten left out of the details at the end of the night. And he mailed it to us by his own initiative and without delay.

In short: Chris's abilities and presence as an MC and DJ are exactly what you want managing the flow of your event. He will make sure, everything you need is covered. Don't hesitate to choose him!
Molly
Molly Sent on 07/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding DJ!!

I truly can’t recommend DJ Chris (the owner) enough! He’s so kind, professional, and one of the nicest people. He went out of his way multiple times throughout the night to get drinks for my husband and me, and even held my bouquet so I could make it upstairs— above and beyond doesn’t even begin to cover it! He played a baseball-themed song to close out the best man speech that had touched on my husband’s little league days. It was such a fun and creative touch! His music choices and energy were perfect, and I’m so glad we had DJ Chris at our wedding!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 04/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Experience

Our DJ Alan was awesome! He played everything that we said we wanted to hear, stayed away from songs we did not want to hear, and perfectly matched the vibe of the night with the rest of the music played. He was interactive and continued to make sure that we (bride and groom) were happy. He even brought us drinks while we were taking pictures outside and throughout the night!
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 11/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We love dj chris!

Chris was our DJ for our wedding in November and knocked it out of the park. Everyone kept telling us wow your DJ is so awesome!!!

He was so much more than a DJ, he helped so much day of and was so friendly and kind to the bridal party and our guests. He even always made sure we all had drinks in our hands!

We loved that he provides you an app to upload all of your must plays, plays, and do not play songs so we could take our time filling it out as we went about wedding planning. He even let us send him a premade playlist for our cocktail hour we created! He was very responsive leading up to the event and provided excellent guidance.

Thank you Chris for making our day so amazing!!!!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 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

11 Endorsements
The Founders Inn and Spa The Founders Inn and Spa Hotel Weddings

Music Makes You Happy goes over and beyond to ensure your wedding is perfect! Chris and his team delivers the perfect sound, perfect feel, and perfect flow. Through their preparation and planning they make sure your individual expectations are executed to perfection. -Brittany, Catering Sales Manager

Risa James Events Risa James Events Wedding Planners

Chris was a real pleasure to work with. We worked together on a relaxed, outdoor BBQ wedding at Hendry House in Arlington. He was very diligent about getting to the venue on time, despite the fact that entire roads had been washed away near his house thanks to Hurricane Matthew earlier in the week. He was easy to work with, and once we touched base before the event started, I didn't need to constantly check on him to make sure he knew what he was supposed to be doing next. He played a good set, and was able to read the crowd and play off their energy level. I recommend him to anyone looking to throw a great party!

The Catering Place The Catering Place Wedding Caterers

Now this music will really make you happy! If you hire Music Makes You Happy Entertainment, the only time you'll be happier is when the honeymoon starts!!!!!

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