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Sound Wave Entertainment is a specialized wedding DJ service based in Gainesville, Virginia. Filling dance floors since 1997, this family-owned operation brings a talented lineup of skilled DJs that add an extra level of entertainment to any celebration. With hundreds of thousands of songs in their repertoire along with high-quality sound systems, this team is ready and waiting to entertain your guests all night long.
Services Offered
Sound Wave Entertainment offers a range of packages to its clients. Their most popular selection includes music for the ceremony and rehearsal along with a face-to-face meeting with your DJ before the event. They provide all of their own equipment for every event, and are happy to create a catered playlist to make your celebration all the more special.

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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

What music genres do you specialize in?

Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock

What services do you offer?

Liability Insurance

Reviews of Sound Wave Entertainment

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Emma Sent on 04/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Chris is the best!!!

Chris was an amazing DJ for our wedding! He had playlists we created but also added his own picks and really knew how to keep the crowd going! Literally for 5 hours, the dance floor was never empty! He did a great job with everything, was responsive and professional. Got never ending compliments on our music from our guests!
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Laura Sent on 11/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ! Hire Chris Rao Now!

Chris Rao and Sound Wave Entertainment did an absolutely INCREDIBLE job DJing our wedding! Our dance floor was bumping from beginning to end, which is entirely a credit to Chris. Chris is super kind and easy to work with as well. My partner and I had extensive Must Play and Do Not Play lists, as well as a few complicated events during the wedding (Indian baraat entrance into first dance, surprise group dance on the dance floor), and Chris executed them just perfectly. The music flowed seamlessly between classic, 80s, hip-hop, Bollywood, and reggaeton songs. Moreover, Chris was an integral part of our wedding night as a whole being a success: When our wedding was falling behind schedule, Chris worked so helpfully with our vendors and made sure our speeches and reception continued onward and smoothly. Chris was an absolute pleasure to work with, and we feel lucky that we were able to have him DJ our wedding. My partner and I even say that we wish we could throw another party just so we could hire Chris again! We highly recommend Chris and Sound Wave Entertainment if you are looking for a DJ for a wedding or any other event.
Irina
Irina Sent on 05/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal DJ experience!!!

Chris was nothing short of a miracle. He stayed with us despite us having to postpone due to COVID - keeping us on and working with us all the way from early 2020 through our big day on April 30th, 2022. He was so nice, responsive, knowledgeable, upfront, honest, and provided amazing music choices. He chose a fantastic playlist within all the numerous parameters we set, mixed the processional beautifully, and MC'ed the reception flawlessly. *Chefs kiss* Everyone had the absolute best time, in large part to his working the crowd and knowing what dance songs to push next. He is punctual, diligent, and an absolute must to hire for your next event or wedding!
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Sydney Sent on 05/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome DJ!

Chris was amazing to work with for our wedding DJ! He was very responsive and let choose what music we wanted to play. He took the time to have calls with us to get to know us as a couple and personalize our day. He provided back up microphones for our ceremony and even stayed to play music during our late night social hour. His pricing is extremely affordable and he was so great to work with. Highly recommend Chris for your wedding DJ!!
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Angela Sent on 10/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great Wedding DJ

Overall, Chris was great to work with. He had great reviews on here and came recommended by our venue. We had a 45 minute call prior to the ceremony to go over music tastes and the timeline. He provided some great feedback and suggestions, which I really appreciated. He was also flexible with me picking some of the songs later because I couldn't make up my mind. He helped with setting up the ceremony music for our string band, which was really nice, along with the microphones. He also dealt with me requesting music at the end of the night after some adult beverages, so he deserves a big thank you! I would highly recommend him for any wedding!
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 09/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Really let us personalize

Chris was great to work with! He let us pick whatever songs we wanted throughout the day but also picked music himself. Everyone loved the music!
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Rachel Sent on 06/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Wonderful!

Chris was awesome! I will definitely be recommending him to anyone i know getting married in the area.
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Jeff Sent on 10/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Soundwave DJ - THE BEST experience!

From our initial phone call, through the actual event, Chris went above and beyond to make our daughter's wedding a memorable and special day. Email, phone and zoom meetings to prepare were convenient, fun and productive; coming up with ceremony, cocktail hour and reception music lists was collaborative and executed perfectly. Especially during this pandemic, when many of the plans had to be altered, and size of our reception decreased, Chris kept the dance floor moving and exciting (and socially distanced) and was the perfect Emcee. Having heard of nightmare DJ stories, Chris was the exact opposite -- professional mics and sound equipment and an excellent mix of music. Highly recommended!!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 09/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Chris Rao is a godsend!

Like many other brides this year, we were disappointed when the pandemic hit and we had to cancel our original wedding plans. We decided to replan a small ceremony and are so grateful for Chris and Soundwave entertainment for making it an amazing day. Chris helped organize the outline for the ceremony and reception which was so helpful - at the time I was so stressed and worried about having to cancel again that I couldn’t even think about what wedding round 2 would be like - and Chris really helped bring it to life. His music choices were spot on and kept people on the dance floor. I wasn’t sure that we’d even have dancing at all during COVID times, but Chris made it happen and all in a way that felt safe. He was a huge part of making our wedding happen and we are so grateful to him for all the support!!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 09/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Chris, Seriously!

First, let me say that having a wedding during COVID comes with challenges. Having to push our wedding back by a few months was so stressful, especially not knowing if our already hired vendors would still be available. Not only was Chris SUPER nice and professional, but he made sure he was available for our new date and kept in contact with me every step of the way! He met with my husband and I a few weeks prior to come up with the perfect timeline for our wedding, get our playlist (including songs we did not want played) and made sure he had everyone’s name pronounced correctly. At our wedding, he transitioned so smoothly between dinner, toasts, cake, etc... Even though most people were hesitant to dance due to social distancing, Chris kept the music up and we had the best time dancing! Brides, you will not regret hiring Chris. We seriously could not have picked a better DJ. 🥂
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Awards

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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 2016 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
1757 Golf Club 1757 Golf Club Country Club Weddings

Chris Rao with Sound Wave is an exceptional DJ! We recommend Chris to every single client (Wedding, Corporate Event, Holiday Party, anything). Chris is so dependable and professional and turns each event into a PARTY! The level of service that Chris provides adds value to the events hosted at our facility and there is no one i'd rather my clients work with. After seeing clients work with Chris for over two years, when it came time to for my wedding in April of 2012, Chris was my #1 choice- thank god he was available! I more than highly recommend Chris Rao.

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We've worked with Chris and several DJs in his "stable" many times. They are fantastic people and fantastic DJs, which in our opinion is a win-win! They take time to get to know their clients' needs and preferences and work hard to deliver an awesome time come wedding day. Whenever we need a DJ four our events, we'll be calling Sound Wave.

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