About this vendor
Connelly Pankow
LEAD DJ / OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Planning your wedding in the Chippewa Valley? Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers is your go-to team for professional Eau Claire DJs and Menomonie, WI wedding photographers serving Eau Claire, Menomonie, and surrounding areas. Founded by longtime friends Connelly and Cait, what began as a one-time collaboration quickly grew into a thriving business built on trust, creativity, and a shared passion for weddings. Today, they work side by side at top wedding venues across western Wisconsin, delivering seamless service that keeps couples relaxed and guests entertained.
As one of the top-rated wedding DJs in Eau Claire, Connelly knows how to keep the energy flowing—from the ceremony to the last dance. With a deep understanding of music flow and crowd engagement, he curates personalized playlists that reflect your style and keep the dance floor packed all night. Meanwhile, Cait—an experienced wedding photographer—captures the authentic, in-between moments that make your wedding day unforgettable. Her photography blends natural light, candid emotion, and timeless elegance to create images you’ll treasure forever.
Whether you’re envisioning an epic reception, a relaxed photo experience, or both, Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers provides wedding DJ and photography services in Eau Claire, Menomonie, and surrounding areas—tailored to your style and vision.
Now booking for 2025 and 2026 weddings across western Wisconsin!
LGBTQ+-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business
3+ years in business
Speaks American Sign Language (ASL), English
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Audio/Visual Equipment
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Music Genres
Country
Dance
Disco
EDM
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Wedding
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
- Connelly PankowLead DJ / OwnerConnelly is the co-owner and lead DJ of Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers, with over five years of experience behind the booth. His DJ journey began back in his college days, where he learned how to mix tracks with precision and keep a crowd moving. Today, he brings that same electric energy to weddings across the Chippewa Valley—blending Top 40 hits, Y2K throwbacks, and pop favorites into seamless sets that pack the dance floor all night long. Before launching Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers, Connelly served five years in the U.S. Army. That mix of structure and creativity now shapes the way he runs events—organized, high-energy, and always in tune with what couples want. If you're looking for a DJ who knows how to read the room, set the vibe, and throw a party no one forgets—Connelly’s your guy. Contact us today for additional info and to set up a meeting with your wedding DJ!
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Travel area: Within 100 miles
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Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers
Connelly Pankow
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Lead DJ / Owner
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