About this vendor
Kinkead Performance & Events is a wedding coordination, officiation, DJ, & decor rental service based in Dandridge, TN. This company treats each couple with the utmost care and strives to bring their unique vision to fruition.
Kinkead Performance & Events is run by a team of friends who were all born and raised in eastern Tennessee. Close to a one-stop-shop, they offer DJ & officiation services, event coordination, & wedding decor rental to give soon-to-be-weds a seamless, stress-free planning experience and a memorable time on the dance floor. They happily work with couples from all walks of life & financial levels and collaborates with each soon-to-be-wed to ensure their unique style and love story shines through each detail.
You will have multiple packages to choose from to ensure you have a memorable soundtrack to your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The team will customize a ceremony, playlists, & timelines to best suit your tastes. Karaoke, Selfie Stations, Dancing in the Clouds experience, custom monogram projections, extra uplighting and custom mixes are also available to give your celebration a unique, interactive touch.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Equipment
- Audio/Visual Equipment
- Sound Equipment
Music Genres
- African
- Bluegrass
- Bollywood
- Caribbean
- Celtic
- Classical
Music Services
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Awards and Affiliations
4-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.2023.
Best of Weddings
The Knot independently assesses vendors for this award—it’s never self-reported. We base it on firsthand experiences from real couples and guests, and they must have a 4.5-star average across 7+ reviews in the qualifying year.
Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
Reviews
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Kris and her team were absolutely incredible throughout our entire wedding planning journey. From the day I booked with her, she consistently checked in to see how I was doing and ...
was always available whenever I had a question, needed advice, or simply wanted someone to talk to. I could honestly go on and on about how amazing she is!
Just two days before our wedding, we had a major cake mishap. I called Kris, and within 10 minutes she had found a new baker. The replacement cake was not only stunning but also absolutely delicious. If anyone ever tells you that you don't need a wedding planner or coordinator, this experience alone is proof of why you do!
Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. Kris and her team transformed the space beautifully and made sure we never had to worry about a single thing. With a high chance of rain in the forecast, Kris closely monitored the weather all day. Together, we made the decision to move the ceremony indoors, and she and her team quickly and seamlessly reset the ceremony space without missing a beat.
After the wedding, several members of our bridal party and family commented on how grateful they were that they could truly relax and enjoy the day because Kris and her team had everything under control.
I cannot recommend Kris and her team enough. Choosing them was one of the best decisions we made, and I will always be grateful they were such an important part of our special day!
They did a fantastic job and were so incredibly sweet!
From the moment I met Kris I knew that we were in great hands. We found her late in the wedding planning process but she took everything we had and brought it all together so beaut...
ifully. She understood the vision and executed it magically. Her and her team handled everything down to a T on our special day & I couldn’t be more grateful for them!🤍
I truly don’t even know where to begin—having Kinkead Performance & Events as our wedding coordinator was hands-down the best decision we made throughout our entire wedding journey...
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From the very first conversation, Kris made us feel completely at ease. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but they handled every detail with such professionalism, care, and calm confidence that we were actually able to enjoy the process.
And then came the unexpected—a snowstorm that forced us to move our wedding from Saturday to Friday. What could have been incredibly stressful turned into something seamless because of them. They personally reached out to vendors, coordinated every change, and handled all the moving pieces without us having to lift a finger. We didn’t have to stress, make a million calls, or worry about what would happen next—they had it completely under control.
On the wedding day, everything ran flawlessly. If there were any hiccups, we never saw them—because they handled everything behind the scenes. We were able to be fully present, soak in every moment, and just enjoy our day, which is something we will be forever grateful for.
Not only are they incredibly talented at what they do, but they are also genuinely kind, thoughtful, and passionate. You can tell they truly care about making your day special and stress-free.
If you are even thinking about hiring a wedding coordinator, DJ, jack of all trades —stop thinking and book them. I can say with complete confidence that they are the best in the business, and I would choose them again a thousand times over.
Thank you for making our dream wedding come to life in the most perfect way imaginable—even with a snowstorm thrown in!
Kristi and team were absolutely amazing throughout our wedding weekend. We booked them as day of coordinators, but they were involved whenever we needed them all throughout the pla...
nning process. Kristi picked up on how type A I am immediately and tailored her planning to what she knew I needed. When the day came, Sydney and Taylor were so unbelievably helpful! They made it so we could relax and enjoy our day without having to worry about things getting done. I handed over my wedding day binder and they executed everything perfectly. We had one hiccup and they were on top of fixing everything before I even knew about it. The day went so smoothly and I could not have done it without their entire team!
Kris, Amanda and Sydney and her team coordinated a beautiful wedding for us. We gave them all the ideas and they executed it for us. We got to soak in the moment and be fully prese...
nt on our wedding day because of them. Her team helped steam my wedding dress, put out all of our details and decor, table seating charts, etc. Sydney was so sweet and grounding before they opened the doors and I walked down the aisle. Kris fixed my dress and timed everything perfectly before my groom turned around to see me. The whole team worked so effortlessly with my venue and the rest of my vendors. Everyone seemed to be very in synch. Kris doesn’t play around and definitely stood up for me and my vision against some guests and family members, respectfully.
We also used Kinkead performance and events for our DJ. She did a great job MCing our event, we gave her must plays and do not plays, and she followed this perfectly and also pulled out a bunch of her own suggestions which had a lot of people on the dance floor all night! Great value for a DJ and Coordinator duo.
I truly don’t know what we would have done without our wedding coordinator. From the very beginning, Kris and her team brought calm, organization, and so much heart into the planni...
ng process. On the wedding day, everything was seamless—decor, timeline, vendors, and every tiny detail we didn’t even think of. We felt supported, stress-free, and able to enjoy every moment. We are forever grateful for Kris and her team!
They were AMAZING. Kristi was so kind when we did our phone call the Thursday before and our DJ Larry was set up with minimal aid and made the entire day and night so awesome and m...
emorable. Amazing people to work with.
Kris is the absolute best at what she does. She is determined, thorough and a perfectionist. If you want someone to keep everyone on course she is your person. She was the best mon...
ey we spent in the whole wedding. And to top it off she makes you feel loved!
I was so overwhelmed with the idea of having to search through hundreds of vendors, and absolutely struck gold finding Kinkead Performance and Events! Kris and her team handled the...
tasks of DJ, Coordination, and Officiant. I don’t know how they managed to juggle every role perfectly, but somehow they pulled off a miracle (and made it look easy).
As officiant, Kris pulled off a perfect balance between meaningful and lighthearted moments, and flawlessly incorporated a unique handfasting.
As a coordinator, they were life savers and kept the timeline running seamlessly. Even stepped in to run the bar when the hired bartenders showed up late!
As a DJ, they were completely on cue with important ceremony/special moment songs and during the reception, read the room perfectly and had the dance floor packed from the first song to the last.
We truly couldn’t have imagined our day without them. 10/10 hire them now!
Kristi and her team were so fantastic from start to finish. They were super responsive and quick to solve any problem. I trusted them 100% and I’m so thankful I did! The night went...
so smoothly because of their hard work and dedication. We can’t thank them enough!
Working with Kristi and Kinkead Performance and Events was hands-down one of the best choices we made for our wedding. From start to finish, she brought an incredible level of prof...
essionalism, organization, and heart to the planning process.
Kristi took time to understand our vision and made sure everything came together perfectly. She coordinated with our vendors, built a smooth timeline, and handled every detail with confidence and care. On the big day, she was a calming presence—completely on top of everything so we could actually enjoy our wedding without stress.
Our day ran seamlessly, and it was all thanks to Kristi’s experience, dedication, and genuine passion for what she does. We truly felt like we were in the best hands from day one.
If you're looking for someone who is kind, responsive, detail-oriented, and an absolute pro at what she does, look no further than Kristi and Kinkead Performance and Events. We can’t recommend her highly enough!
Kris and her team handled so much of our day (decor, floral, bartending, coordination) and knocked it out of the park. Every detail was gorgeous, the day flowed perfectly, and the ...
team made the planning process incredibly easy for a long-distance bride like me. They pour everything into weddings and take care of you! I feel like I gained a forever friend after.
Kris and Amanda were a godsend for helping me plan our dream wedding. We used them for coordination, DJ, and florals! They were so attentive, caring, kind, and FUN!! I wish I could...
have another wedding just so that I could work with them again!
We have been working with Kinkead Events for years and are always impressed by what this team does! There is no easier way to have a stress free wedding or event! As a vendor this ...
is who me and my husband have entrusted to handle our DJ, Coordination, and design needs because we know it will be perfect!
Kristi and Amanda were fantastic to work with. They coordinated our destination wedding, did our florals, as well as provided terrific DJ services. Everyone enjoyed the music and...
entertainment they provided. They were very attentive to details and thought of all the little things that are difficult to do from a distance. We went to Tennessee once before the wedding and when we came back, they had everything ready to go for the big day. They were consistently in contact getting all of the details ironed out via phone calls, Facetime, and pictures as they were creating the wedding of our dreams. Everything went smoothly and was so much better than we could have imagined. They were able to shift gears in an instant when a sudden downpour soaked our outdoor wedding, but once the storm had passed, they got the party started again. We had a terrific time working with them and it was so seamless since they operate as a one-stop-shop. We would highly recommend them for any special occasion.
They were the BEST! Kristi helped me in more ways than she even knows!! She fulfilled so many roles in my wedding. DJ, coordinator and officiant. My wedding planner + coordinator w...
as trash ( to put it nicely). Kristi, being the sweet lady she is, talked to me + planned everything with me. She fulfilled every wish I had when officiating the wedding. And she definitely was great to chat with about which songs to play where! Her DJ skills are wonderfullll! WOULD RECOMMEND OVER + OVER AGAIN!!!! Thank you sooooo much from the bottom of my heart!!
Kris and her crew are absolutely amazing! We worked with Kris and Amanda for a little over a year to make sure everything we wanted for our wedding was perfect! Kris was so willing...
to talk about details and changes anytime we needed, and made sure that things were exactly how we wanted. We ended up bundling our DJ, Officiant, and Florals with Kinkhead Performance, and we were so please with everything! The coolest floral arrangements, and the sweetest officiant and DJ. We would recommend Kris 100x over.
Kris & Amanda have been so amazing to work with and make you feel like family! They made so many of my ideas come to life and made decorating my wedding stress free! They made sure...
to help in every aspect of my wedding and had so many things to offer that I never even thought about! They were so responsive and made us feel at ease about everything! Every meeting we had was so productive, and reminded me how exciting it was to plan my wedding when I was so overwhelmed! I can’t recommend them enough!!! They really are the best!!! We can’t thank you enough!
-The Bissels
We had the wonderful opportunity to have Kris and Amanda as wedding coordinators/ DJ for our daughter’s wedding on October 5, 2024! They are truly phenomenal! They took care of eve...
rything so that we could enjoy our daughter’s special day! We can assure you, you won’t be disappointed with Kinkead!!
The Whitt Family
Want to hire someone that feels like family? Hire Kristi and her team (shoutout Lexi and Willis) and you won't be disappointed. I'm confident in saying my wedding wouldn't have hap...
pened without them. Not only did they ease my anxiety months before the wedding, but they kept me calm while the whole world was falling apart around us. Hurricane Helene put a HUGE damper on all wedding plans and they were right there with me every step of the way. They were flexible and so willing to help me make my wedding happen while they, along with the community, were dealing with their own disasters from the storms. The decor was beautiful, the florals were beautiful, and they really took time to listen to exactly what I was wanting in every detail. Thank you for being so AMAZING and helping us have a beautiful wedding despite all plans failing!
I absolutely LOVE these people they go above and beyond what is requested and made my wedding planning and wedding day go so smoothly and stress free. I would recommend these peopl...
e 1000000 times over ❤️
Kristy is amazing. She is very professional and great at what she does. She mingles with the guest and the party. She is like family. She has DJ’d both of my daughter’s weddin...
gs.
Working with Kris pre wedding was great, she is very responsive and helpful with far more than just DJ responsibilities. At the wedding however, we had another DJ there and he did ...
not meet the expectations we had. Showing up wearing a baseball hat and shorts was a little disappointing, but not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things. We went over on a call with Kris exactly what songs we wanted to play and when, but pre ceremony he didn’t have them correct and said we “last minute changed them” which never happened. Leaving the ceremony we had to ask him to play the music, even though it had been clearly laid out. We sent cocktail hour and reception playlist a month prior to the wedding and he did not play either. I had specific songs we really wanted for cocktail hour and he started off with R&B, which we definitely did not want at all. my coordinator and I had to ask him numerous times to please open the dance floor, which he did not. 30 minutes later he did, with again the wrong playlist. I asked him to please play the playlist I sent to him and he told me no, he had other songs he was going to play first then play what we requested and had already sent out. Eventually the music was fine, but honestly he was just playing off of my Spotify playlist, so in hind side I would’ve saved my nearly $1000 and just played it myself and would’ve gotten the music we wanted the whole time. They were kind and stayed later then they were booked for, but the whole experience was highly disappointing.
This team absolutely rocked!!! I was crunched for time and ideas and they helped settle all of my concerns and gave me the best ideas. They had so much on deck as far as decoration...
s and equipment! They are able to do so much and have the perfect energy for getting the job done. They even helped us pull together last minute missing items and smoothed over edges that would’ve otherwise caused havoc. They’re awesome and I would 10/10 recommend!
Absolutely loved them!! They made my wedding so much fun, got people out on the dance floor, and were so kind to us!!! Highly recommend!!
Amanda and Kristi are very professional. I could not recommend them enough! They made sure our day was smooth and stress free. I could not have asked for better coordinators and DJ...
! I also got their selfie station and flower package and I was blown away by all of it! They truly helped our day be as special as possible down to the very last minute! Thank you guys for all you have done and being such a special part of our lives!!!
I can’t say enough amazing things about Kristy and Amanda. They truly go above and beyond for their clients. Kristy was our day of coordinator and I truly don’t know what we would ...
have done without her! A few things inevitability didn’t go perfect on our wedding day, but she handled them with ease and I didn’t even know it had happened! 10/10 highly recommend!!!
if there was one thing i didn’t spend a second worrying about it was my dj. they were always available for questions and were very clear about how the night would go so i didn’t ha...
ve to worry about a thing. they even called me to go over each special song to make sure everything was is the right order. we also had a last minute change in mother/son dance, which they didn’t hesitate to accommodate to. i couldn’t recommend a company more! we love kinkead performance!!
They did my officiating, coordinating and dj and were absolutely amazing with all of it!!!!
Kristi was such a good DJ. She played all the music we asked her to and everything was amazing. She is also a great time!
If I could have 100 weddings, I would pick Kris to be my DJ every single time. She was amazing.. kept the party going, was so quick to respond any time I had a question and is just...
an awesome person all around. If you’re looking for a DJ who cares, CHOOSE HER!
I just wanted to take a minute to thank the wonderful ladies at Kinkead Performance for making our wedding more seamless than I could've imagined. They were involved from the start...
, and followed through with a great day. If there were any issues, I didn't even know about them because they were taken care of by Kristi and Amanda.
Thank you both so much for taking care of everything on our big day. When we renew our vows, we'll give you a call!
1000000/10 would recommend this team!!! They made our day the best day of our lives!! From the moment I met them I knew I was in luck. Kristi and Amanda have the easiest personalit...
ies to work with and are willing to go above and beyond to make everything perfect. From the coordination, to the DJ’ing, to wrangling my guest, and more, they knocked it out of the PARK!
Any future events I have, I will make sure they are right there again to make it perfect.
Thank you doesn’t even begin to describe the impact Kinkead has had on us, we are forever grateful ❤️
I cannot say enough good things!! I was beyond grateful and honored to have Kris and her team take on my little sister’s wedding! From the leadership, to the decor, to the structur...
e, to the dance moves, it was all beyond perfect! You will not be disappointed in choosing Kris and her team to make your day the best it can absolutely be!
I don’t think the knot will let me type enough words in this box to describe how amazing Kris and her team is! As a wedding photographer- nothing brings me more joy than when vendo...
rs work together to make their clients happy. And let me tell you KRIS AND HER TEAM ARE EXCEPTIONAL TO WORK WITH! Yesterday was my second wedding working with this crew and their communication, dedication to their clients, and their overall attitude is top notch! An absolute joy to work with each and every time!
Kris and her team were amazing and made our wedding come to life, even when we had a tornado warning. We had to change the wedding layout quickly but they did great when in a momen...
t of stress and uncertainty. The sound of the ceremony music was great, as well as the coordination of the bride walk, the grand entrance, etc., and the dj music was so fun. Thank you ladies for having a blast with us :)
An amazing experience!! She was awesome. Always had music playing to keep the crowd entertained, super sweet and energetic(will dance with you!), and will also wipe your tears wh...
en needed! Kris made my wedding so special and I couldn’t be anymore thankful!
Kris, Amanda, and Lexi are truly the best. There is not enough time in the world to compliment them the way they deserve. They made our wedding go so flawlessly. They did so much m...
ore than they were asked, more than I even know about, made sure I was not stressed out, everything was handled so my husband and I could enjoy the day. Everything they set up was beautiful and they are so sweet. We had to change a huge detail very last minute. They reset the entire venue, made it beautiful, didn’t complain or hesitate one time if I changed something. They were genuinely happy to make me happy. My family and I are blessed to call them friends now. We love them. You MUST book them for your events!! I cannot recommend them enough.
If you are looking for a fun and wild time please book Kinkead Performance and Events. We had an absolute blast and wouldn’t imagine anyone else DJing our wedding. They helped us s...
o much coordinating and figuring out every detail of how the music and everything would be planned out. I was a mess not knowing how things were going to go but with the reassurance from Kris, she really put me at ease. Such a beautiful night that I’ll never forget
Kris and Amanda were amazing! They were so involved with our wedding planning and made sure our day was perfect! We couldn’t have made the day be as amazing as it was without them!...
We hired Kris and Amanda to DJ and coordinate our wedding in February and could not have done it without them. They were responsive to every question we had and made sure every lit...
tle detail was taken care of (even the ones we didn’t know existed). The day came and we knew we could sit back and enjoy it, as they ran around keeping everything together and everyone where they needed to be. The music was great and they even got out on the dance floor to encourage others to let loose. If you haven’t hired a coordinator, hire these ladies, it’s so worth it. Thank you Kris and Amanda!
We used Kris and Amanda with Kinkead Performance and Events for our coordinating and our DJ and I 100% CANNOT RECOMMEND THEM ENOUGH. They were so so incredible. Rain came in the da...
y of our rehearsal dinner and the chances continued to increase for the day of the wedding, so we had to use our plan B for the ceremony. Kris and Amanda put together floral arrangements THAT NIGHT for an arch we hadn’t planned at all and it turned out so beautifully. They are such great, genuine, and friendly people that I am so thankful to have met and have as a part of our wedding day and planning process. Everything went so smoothly without any stress and I wouldn’t change a thing.
If you are hesitant or deciding between a day of coordinator, DO IT and use them, they took so much stress off of me and my now husband and just made the whole process so much easier and less overwhelming ❤️❤️
Kris and her son Willis are simply the best duo there is. Kris made the music planning and even the ceremony and reception schedule, so easy. She went above and beyond with her adv...
ice and I can’t say thank you enough. And Willis made sure our playlist was great, and stuck to our wishes about certain types of music. Truly a night to remember, a big part of it thanks to them!!
I could never say enough good things about Kinkead Performances. Kris was amazing throughout the entire wedding planning process. Willis and David were amazing at both the ceremony...
and reception. I am so glad I found Kinkead Performances on The Knot!
Kinkead Performance accepted our booking request so very last minute after we were scammed by our original DJ TWO weeks before our destination wedding, therefore we'll forever be g...
rateful. Everyone involved is incredibly kind and reliable! They'll play any song you request and make sure the bride & groom, as well as guests, are having a great time! Everything was great & we're very appreciative.
I can’t say enough amazing things about Kristi and her DJ services. She saved us from a disaster (our first DJ went Mia last minute). Not only did she help us in a pinch, but she w...
ent above and beyond. She met with us, had all of the songs, was so thorough to understand our entire wedding so she could really serve as a day of coordinator. We absolutely loved her as a person and a DJ. She even took videos and pics and sent us so many amazing shots. I can’t recommend her enough, truly an amazing experience and a fantastic human!!!
Loved working with this team. They were very professional, kind, punctual, helpful and reliable. The music sounded awesome. I highly recommend Kinkead Performance and Events for yo...
ur DJ needs.
She was an absolute joy to work with. She made sure she knew exactly what we wanted for our big day. Everything from the music to her orchestrating events at our wedding were perfe...
ct. Thank you so much!
Very kind and reliable DJ! Fulfilled my expectations and then some!!
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3234 Proffitt Heights, Dandridge, TN | East TN, Western NC, Southern KY
Kinkead Performance & Events