We're passionate about getting you dancing!
60 mile radius of Tallahassee without mileage charge
Travel area: Within 300 miles See details
Tina Abernathy
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AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Abernathy Entertainment is an innovative DJ company in the Tallahassee and Big Bend region. Woman-owned and managed, our DJs are professionally trained in the latest technology and sound, delivering a high level of fun and professionalism, bringing your dance floor to life! We offer a full suite of professional services, including skilled DJs and engaging emcees, high-quality sound systems and microphones, uplighting and dance floor lighting, wedding officiants and basic coordination, photo booths and balloon décor, dancing on the clouds, and custom recordings.
About 90% of our experience comes from helping couples celebrate their big day, and we absolutely love it! Just as your wedding décor and apparel match your personality and passion, so too should your music. We do our homework and customize the music played at your wedding to reflect your favorite artists and music "loves." We are passionate about creating joyful and lasting memories for your special day.
Abernathy Entertainment is a professional wedding DJ company based in Tallahassee, FL.
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Caribbean
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Latin
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Meet the team
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- Tina AbernathyOwner & Lead DJTina is the powerhouse behind Abernathy Entertainment. With a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, over 20 years of dance training, and a strong background in music design and mixing, she brings both professionalism and passion to every event. By day, Tina serves as a Federal contractor in the criminal justice field. After hours, she shifts into high gear as the lead DJ, emcee, and visionary behind the scenes—coordinating clients, managing day-to-day operations, and keeping the energy high at every celebration. Known for her crowd-pleasing line dance instruction and upbeat personality, Tina leads with experience, creativity, and an unshakable commitment to making every event unforgettable. Whether she's spinning tracks, hyping up a dance floor, or working with clients to perfect every detail, Tina is the heart and rhythm of Abernathy Entertainment.
- DJ DanLead DJDan brings both heart and humor to the Abernathy Entertainment team. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, he thrives by day as a sales professional for a national industrial supplier—and by night, he steps into his DJ persona, lighting up events with his infectious energy, great sense of humor, and outgoing personality. No stranger to the DJ scene, Dan has years of mobile DJ experience rocking dance floors at weddings and private parties, as well as provided DJ services at Skate World. As a seasoned wedding DJ, he takes pride in celebrating the love, joy, and new beginnings that weddings represent—always with a focus on creating unforgettable, fun-filled memories for couples and their guests. Outside of DJ life, Dan is a proud father of two. His son attends the University of Central Florida (“Go Knights!”), and his daughter is a champion on her high school and travel volleyball teams. Dan and his wife spend much of their free time cheering on their kids’ academic and athletic pursuits. His guiding philosophy is simple: “Family is first.” And that sense of loyalty, joy, and connection shines through at every event he DJs.
- DJ RaeLead DJRachael—known to most as “Rae”—brings both creativity and charisma to the Abernathy Entertainment team. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in General Art Studies and works in the counseling field by day. By night, Rae transforms into a dynamic DJ and vivacious emcee, lighting up every event with her infectious energy and love for music. In addition to spinning tracks and hyping up crowds, Rae is a certified notary and wedding officiant, offering personalized, heartfelt ceremony services to help our couples officially tie the knot. When she’s not painting her next masterpiece, you’ll find Rae deep in musical discovery, headphones on, diving into everything from timeless vinyl classics to the newest EP drops. A true social butterfly with an unforgettable smile, Rae radiates positivity and brings a joyful, inclusive vibe to every event she touches. She firmly believes that the best memories are made when great music meets good energy—and she’s always ready to deliver both.
- DJ MelVisiting DJMel has been with Abernathy Entertainment since day one, entertaining crowds with her dynamic presence and seasoned DJ skills. A beloved veteran of the team, she now serves as a visiting DJ, bringing her signature energy and talent to special events and client-requested gigs. Married in 2021, she now balances her passion for music with family life, spending her time with her husband and raising teenagers. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and currently works a Data Analyst Manager for the Florida Department of Education. Melinda’s unique blend of technical expertise and enthusiastic performance makes her a favorite at every event she DJs. Mel spent a decade as a high school teacher and, thanks to her background in education, she is especially mindful of lyric appropriateness for school and family-friendly environments, while staying tuned in to what’s trending with younger audiences.
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5.0
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Abernathy Entertainment provided exceptional, stress-free wedding DJ services, praised for detailed planning, clear timelines, and prompt communication. Their DJs nailed couples' music tastes, blended cultures and requests, and read the room to keep guests dancing all night. Reviewers highly recommend the team for professionalism, value, and seamless vendor coordination.Review photos
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Emily L
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5.0
12/29/2025
We absolutely loved working with Abernathy Entertainment for our wedding! DJ Rae and Tina were incredible from start to finish. Before the big day, we had a detailed planning meeti...
ng where we walked us through all of our preferences and helped us think through every moment. They even put together a thorough timeline that made the entire day run smoothly and stress‑free.
They completely nailed our music preferences and kept the energy high all night — our guests were engaged, dancing, and having a blast from start to finish. DJ Rae was an outstanding MC who truly connected with our friends and family, reading the room perfectly and creating such a fun, seamless flow throughout the evening.
Both Rae and Tina were a joy to work with, and their professionalism and talent made our celebration unforgettable. We would 100% hire Abernathy Entertainment again for any future event. Highly recommend!
Allie T
5.0
4/28/2026
I'm so happy I chose to use Abernathy Entertainment! I had zero complaints from how my wedding day played out and I think a huge part of that is because they planned out every deta...
il perfectly. The forms they used to plan my ceremony and reception were very easy to complete and they sent them way ahead of time so I could complete them on my own time. They took all of the information from those forms and mapped out my entire ceremony and reception. I felt immediate relief when I got a copy of the completed plan. I didn't even feel it was necessary to rehearse ahead of time because everything was written out so clearly. I also used the officiant service they offer. The wording for the ceremony was very meaningful. I was given multiple dialogue options so I could pick what I thought was most appropriate for us. They responded promptly which was important to me. They gave suggestions for reception entertainment to make sure guest were entertained at all times. I felt pricing was very reasonable for all of the time and effort they put into making my wedding flow perfectly. If I had to go back, I would absolutely choose them again!
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Shelby B
5.0
2/19/2026
They did a wonderful job, they sat down and took as much time as I needed to go through the songs I chose to make sure everything would be perfect for me on my special day, they al...
so chose perfect filler songs for when I was unsure of what I wanted played. I wasn’t expecting my crowd to be on the dance floor but with an amazing Dj they were dancing all night. Thank you again you and your amazing team for the wonderful night and making it perfect and special for me, my husband and our families
Anna Brook O
5.0
1/29/2026
Dan and Tina were fantastic! They had a great playlist through dinner and the reception that felt very much like both of us, which is even more impressive because my husband and I ...
have opposite music tastes! And they were able to work in every request we had (like a Polish polka!) and drew them in them seamlessly and organically. I can't wait to work with them again!
Danielle V
5.0
12/27/2025
We had the most wonderful time at our wedding and the music played such a big role in that. My family is from Puerto Rico, so we had a mix of cultures to entertain, but our DJs did...
a great job of blending Latin music into the whole day and keeping everything upbeat. My heart was so full getting to see my family smiling and dancing to their favorite salsas and bachatas. Abernathy Entertainment is truly outstanding, and we give them our highest recommendation.
Stacey K
5.0
12/24/2025
We were referred to Abernathy Entertainment by a friend who used them for their own wedding and really loved the experience. Since several friends in our group got married before u...
s, we wanted to choose vendors based on real, trusted recommendations and we’re so glad we did. Abernathy did not disappoint. DJ Rae was wonderful to work with from start to finish. She played the best music, did an excellent job reading the room, and seamlessly chose songs that appealed to all ages and tastes of our crowd. We're so grateful to DJ Rae and Abernathy Entertainment for helping make our wedding day so special. We'll cherish these memories forever.
Julie C
5.0
12/11/2025
So happy we booked with Abernathy Entertainment. Dan was our DJ and he was phenomenal. He kept everyone entertained and dancing, and made everything flow perfectly. He honored our ...
Jewish traditions, like the Hora dance, and played all our favorite songs - I'm still humming along with the memory of it! Dan made sure we were the focus of our day and had such a happy and positive attitude, no matter what we threw at him. You could tell he sincerely wanted us to be happy and have a great celebration. It's hard to find vendors who really care about their clients, but DJ Dan and the Abernathy team definitely do. I'm so glad we didn't cut corners on hiring a DJ because it made all the difference - Abernathy Entertainment was worth every penny and more. We 5-star recommend them!
Melinda P
5.0
11/21/2025
I attended a wedding several years ago and Abernathy was the DJ. I knew when planning mine, I HAD to use them as well. I already knew they would do an amazing job (which they did),...
but what really impressed me was how wonderful they were PRIOR to day-of. Tina was so knowledgeable and responsive in helping me plan my music choices and asked questions I hadn't even thought of!!! Plus they worked seamlessly with all of my other vendors. I definitely recommend hiring Abernathy if you are planning a wedding!
Niki G
5.0
11/18/2025
Abernathy Entertainment was absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish! They brought so much energy, professionalism, and fun to our event! Everyone was on the dance floo...
r all night. They listened to our requests, understood our vibe perfectly, and kept everything running smoothly. The value for the service was excellent. They worked within our budget without ever compromising quality. You can tell they truly care about making each event special. I would 100% recommend Abernathy Entertainment to any couple looking for a stress-free, unforgettable celebration!
Sarah W
5.0
11/14/2025
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! We hired Abernathy Entertainment for our wedding, and it was the best decision ever. Their DJs made everything super fun and kept our da...
nce floor full. Our guests are still raving about what a great time they had singing and dancing. Communication throughout the process was always prompt and the music planning tools they gave us were excellent. We really loved that they made sure the day was full of the music we love. We felt heard and they met every request we made. If you're planning a wedding, you definitely want to book Abernathy Entertainment!
Nicole C
5.0
9/05/2025
Tina and Dan were absolutely fantastic!! They went above and beyond to make our special day everything that we envisioned and more! They were so flexible and rolled with whatever w...
e wanted to do. From entering to the Rocky Theme song to Dancing Queen to Kendrick Lamar to Luke Combs to Guns n Roses, they literally covered every single type of music that we love. They entertained, guided and partied with my guests and helped bring such an amazing energy and liveliness to our wedding and reception. I cannot say enough good things about Tina and Dan. They delivered exactly what they promised and more!! Five Stars!
Anna D
5.0
7/22/2024
Tina and her team are FABULOUS! They are hands-down one of our favorite vendors from our May 2024 wedding. Their consultations are very in-depth, and they have an excellent system ...
in place to get to know their couples and their music tastes. We were blown away by their professionalism, and they made sure our wedding ran super smoothly. They were a joy to work with, keeping the energy on the dance floor up all night! I can't say enough good things about Abernathy Entertainment!
Lauren S
5.0
1/05/2023
Tina and her team were absolutely amazing to work with! They helped us create the perfect wedding playlist and gave us a ton of options for songs to use for moments we hadn’t even ...
thought about. Her and her team truly made our wedding a night to remember.
Bobbie M
5.0
9/24/2022
The whole process with Tina was excellent. She was thorough, thoughtful and easy to work with. Tina was detailed oriented and together we had the reception planned out for a night ...
of fun. She and her team helped make the day truly special. I would highly recommend them!
Brandi R
5.0
10/09/2017
Tina was a delight to work with! She is very organized and puts every effort forward to meet her client's wishes. She was great with communication and gave many great suggestions! ...
Our DJ services were smooth and top-notch with Abernathy Entertainment. I highly recommend their services!
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