Music Makes You Happy Entertainment

DJ Mike was so easy to work with - very organized, prepared, and easy to get along with. He was very flexible with our last minute song/schedule changes on the day of our wedding and was accommodating to our preferences, as well as our guests! The dance floor was never empty.

Chris from Music Makes You Happy, was our DJ for our wedding. From the first time we talked he was very attentive, asked the right questions and answered all of our questions! He never once made me feel pressured into making a decision and gave me time to think about everything we talked about. The day of the wedding he was wonderful, everyone loved him! He was attentive, introduced himself to the guests and listened to what guests were saying! Right after our ceremony he offered to get us and our bridal party drinks and then proceeded to make sure we always had something, even food! Chris went above and beyond and made sure our family and friends were having a good time! When it came time for speeches he was great with turning off a mic and letting my nephew “talk” into it so his mom could get through her speech! He made our night memorable and I truly would not recommend anyone else! Chris and his team are fantastic!

Music Makes you happy was my DJ for my wedding at the Obici House on May 25th. Alan Bain was our DJ and he was amazing!! He made sure to play all of the songs I wanted and did a great job with announcing and with our ceremony music. Alan even went out of his way to make sure my husband and I were having fun and offered to get us drinks when we were running low. We also had a Photo Booth that people LOVED! If you are considering hiring them do it you won’t regret it! I also want to say communication was flawless!

I recently got married and MMYH (Chris) was our DJ. He did the best job at DJing/MCing! Chris was very responsive to my questions leading up to our big day, and he made sure everything went smooth the day of. I had previously been to two weddings that Chris DJ’d and my (now) husband and I were set on having MMYH as our DJ after the very first time we attended a wedding that they did. Chris did a super job at connecting with the crowd and playing the right songs to get everyone on the dance floor. I would highly recommend hiring MMYH for your event!

Is it May? Yes. Did we get married in March? Yes. Am I still thinking about the reception? Yes. Chris is a tried and true professional. Not only did he emcee an incredible dance party that had my best man and my grandma grooving, he emcee'd the whole event. He checked in multiple times throughout the hours leading up to the ceremony to make sure everything was going smoothly. The question I got asked the most throughout the whole wedding day was "Where did you find this DJ?" quickly followed by a "He will be DJ'ing our wedding!" I can't recommend Chris and Music Makes You Happy enough. From getting their quote to the last song played on wedding day, our experience was incredible. Do you want a wedding experience that you and your guests won't forget? Book Chris with Music Makes You Happy!

Music Makes You Happy / Chris was such a key part of my wedding. From the great music, helping the night flow, and customer service that went above and beyond - they are the best!

We lost our original DJ to a scheduling conflict only 2 months before the date, but MMYH DJs picked up quickly and helped us create the most magical wedding! They are super flexible and very experienced - our DJ Ricky Perry met with us over the phone to review the plan, and had even been to our venue before, which helped a lot. Outdoor to indoor, ceremony to reception went without a hitch. He even helped with our choreographed first dance! Ricky kept the dance floor PACKED!!! Every guest told us afterwards that it was the most fun wedding they had ever been to, and a large part of that is thanks to this company! Highly recommend 100x over!

LaDel was more than we could ask for in a DJ! He was communicative and professional. Answered any questions I had throughout the process. Our dance floor was packed all night thanks for his great music selection. 10/10 would recommend!

Chris was absolutely amazing and on top of everything!

Mike was amazing! Our guests raved about the playlist through out the whole night! Also, Mike did a fabulous job being an MC for different activities we had throughout the night. Definitely recommend this DJ company!

Chris with Music Makes You Happy made our day so beyond special. He read our crowd and played songs accordingly with ease! He was such a pleasure to work with and would recommend him 10000000x over again!!

Chris did an amazing job with the music for our wedding. I will use him again if we ever need a DJ. I highly recommend booking Music Makes You Happy Entertainment for any special occasion your life.

Chris did our wedding this past weekend and this was an email I sent after. Could not recommend them enough! From the bottom of mine and April's hearts, we are truly grateful to have used you all for our wedding. You guys were truly on point, interactive, fun, and completely organized. I had never seen a wedding run so smoothly, yet with so much thrown at us. The smile you kept on truly helped me keep my composure and made the day run seemingly effortless. Just want to say to please never stop doing what you do or how you do it. It was truly a blessing.

I cannot say enough good things about Chris and his team at MMYH. I was told they'd go above and beyond and they really did! Chris made helpful suggestions for the music and for the flow of events throughout the day. He worked really well with our other vendors and made our wedding absolutely unforgettable. We owe Chris and his assistant a debt of gratitude. We had planned for one of our guests to record the ceremony from our phone and Chris's assistant offered to do it for us. I haven't stopped watching that video since the day we got married. If you haven't already, hire MMYH immediately!

Chris did a fantastic job!! Making sure we were good the entire night and super engaging the entire night! Absolutely the best!!

Chris was hands down one of the best parts about our wedding day at the Historic Post Office. We hired him after attending a wedding that he was the DJ for in 2022, and he was even better than we expected at our own wedding. Communication was seamless from the start, and on top of the easy to use portals for curating playlists, he is so kind and thoughtful which added such a personal touch to our wedding. Chris went above and beyond to make sure that we were taken care of all night, and he was constantly checking on our bridal party and family members as well to make sure that we had everything we needed! Even our parents commented on how great Chris was at attending to all the guests needs. He kept the dance floor hopping, and our guests are still raving about it. We highly recommend Chris to anyone in the Hampton Roads area and we wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to DJ our wedding!

From day one, the communication, patience and attentiveness was spot on. Chris answered the thousands of questions I had with quick and informative responses and kept me comfortable and confident throughout the entire planning process. Shane was our DJ for the day of our wedding, and he was so much fun! We had three surprise choreographed dances throughout our wedding day and he managed to keep them all straight, flowing AND keep them secret! He also kept up with our multi-music walks up and down the aisle with ease. On top of everything, he kept the guests engaged and kept them DANCING! We had over 40 people on our little dance floor for a good portion of the night and everyone continued to tell us how much fun they had on the dance floor and in the photobooth (also provided by MMYH). All in all, our day was perfect, and Music Makes You Happy played a major part in that.

Music Make You Happy was hands down the best, and most perfect choice for our wedding. Our DJ, Chris, was professional and SO fun to work with! He took all of our special requests into consideration, which included: a dollar dance and a wedding mosh pit. Nearly all of our guests were up and dancing for the duration of the reception and every song he played for us was spot on to our tastes. He was able to even pull up and play songs that may not have been easy to find, just to be sure we had everything we wanted. I highly recommending hiring Music Makes You Happy Entertainment of you are in the VA Beach area and looking for the perfect DJ.

Chris was professional, fun and made our night one to remember. We loved how organized he was, how he allowed us to share separate Spotify playlists with him for each part of our day and how seamlessly he announced things throughout the night. Chris was wonderful and we would highly recommend.

Chris was such an amazing DJ! Immediately after our ceremony he asked if he could get us drinks and food from the cocktail hour as we took pictures, he made sure we were well taken care of all night. He kept everyone on the dance floor the whole night. I highly recommend him as your DJ!

I cannot say enough amazing things about this company. Mike made my wedding so much fun and he definitely kept everyone on the dance floor. He kept the whole day moving and we didn't even need a planner or day of coordinator!!! The planning program was so easy to use and made is so easy to make our requests. I am telling everyone I know to use this company

Alan from Music Makes You Happy made our vision come to life. He worked so closely with us to ensure our personalities came through the music. Our guests were on the dance floor all night, and are still texting us about how awesome the music was. Alan also brought a full Photo Booth set up, and it exceeded my expectations. I cannot shout this from a high enough mountain top, hire Music Makes you Happy Entertainment for your event NOW!

My venue had preferred vendors and the DJ's were one of them. I settled on Music Makes You Happy (MMYH) and 1 other DJ. I asked another vendor I was close with if she worked with either and she suggested MMYH. After speaking with them and looking at their packages again, I went with them and chose their All Nighter Package. It included up lights and a photo booth. Throughout the whole process, they made it super easy with their questionnaires. Our family and friends love to party so an amazing DJ was a must have. MMYH did not disappoint. Mike Dodson was our DJ and amazing to have as a part of my vendor team.

Chris Rice was our DJ from Music Makes You Happy. He called me prior to the wedding to ask me if there was anything I needed and to solidify the songs I wanted. When meeting him, he is super friendly and has a very calm demeanor. He came up to us occasionally throughout the night to ask questions as things came up, but it always seemed to be at all the right times. He even made sure that our drinks were filled during cocktail hour and taking pictures. He was really good with the crowd and made adjustments as needed. He came up and asked me if the anniversary song dance could be changed because an older couple requested it. The guests commented on how great the music was! Overall, 10/10 for me!

Wish we could give more stars! Chris was incredible for our wedding! He was very responsive and listened to all our requests. He made very helpful suggestions and provided an incredible atmosphere! He was super very reassuring when we thought our wedding was going to be hurricaned out! Our guests are still talking about how amazing he was!!! I could not recommend him enough!

HIGHLY recommend them!!! After my first phone conversation with Chris, I knew we would book them as our wedding DJ. Chris during all of our interactions was professional, honest, helpful and hilarious! On our big day he went through everything with me to make sure I knew what was happening and that we were on the same page. He stepped in to help dig up the bourbon (we COULD NOT find it lol!), he was making sure we had drinks the whole night, his timing and execution of everything was perfect. On top of the fact that him and Mike (we got a surprise that both Mike and Chris were going to DJ!) are phenomenal DJs and can read a room like nothing else. They made our reception SO FUN!! We were dancing all night. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Chris and Mike. They truly care about people and went above and beyond to make our day so so special!! WE LOVE YOU CHRIS AND MIKE!! Love, The Pizanies :]

Chris was an amazing MC/DJ! In addition to putting together music that had our guests up and dancing he acted as an MC for our shenanigans and was so friendly and courteous throughout the entire process.

SHOUTOUT TO DJ MIKE DODSON!!!!!!! Mike DJ'ed our wedding this past weekend and it was a PARTY. The song choices were amazing, and Mike included both requests from our guests and also was able to read the room and choose music that had everyone on the dance floor. The music transition for our ceremonies was so smooth and went exactly as planned. What I really appreciated about Mike was the communication leading up to our wedding day. There were questionnaires, an online music portal, and phone calls made to ensure that our vision would come to life. You can tell that Mike cares about his clients and only produces the best work. Highly recommend this company!!!!!

We are beyond pleased with Chris Rice and Music Makes You Happy! Chris was a phenomenal deejay. From the moment the ceremony wrapped up, Chris hand brought my husband and I our drink of choice. He always made sure we had a drink in our hand and we absolutely loved this because neither of us had time to run to the bar for a drink and thanks to Chris we did not need to. Chris was on top of everything I had asked of him even with a few last minute changes, he nailed it. From smooth transitions before the grand entrance to the dances to the speeches. Chris also has an infectious energy about him. I received so many compliments from my guests about Chris. Chris was easy to work with from the start when my husband and I first reached out. We knew right away we wanted to work with him just off of our initial phone conversation. Also the system he uses to help his couples select the music playlists and do not playlist is easy and not time consuming at all. Chris kept the party going from start to finish! We loved how he made sure we were on the dance floor before he played our favorite songs. Chris is fun and energetic and everything we hoped we’d have in a deejay. We will always recommend Chris Rice and Music Makes You Happy.

If we could give 6 out of 5 stars, we would.... Chris at Music Makes You Happy Entertainment went above and beyond! You can tell they know what they are doing!!! From the beginning, we were giving access to questionnaires and a music portal to add song requests. All bases were covered and we had no worries going into our big day. Chris was professional, a great speaker, interacted and engaged our crowd, and even took care of our guests by bringing them drinks during cocktail hour. He could read the room and the music choices were on-point for our rowdy group. The sound systems were a such good quality and they worked so well with our other vendors to set everything up. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH CHOOSING MUSIC MAKES YOU HAPPY!

We hired Chris for our June wedding and he made the entire wedding so easy on us. He was not only a DJ, but he made sure my husband and I were doing okay by checking in on us and asking us if we needed anything to eat or drink. He stayed by our side the entire wedding and went above and beyond.

We hired Chris for our wedding day in March and he is outstanding!! He had an amazing selection of songs for every part of the evening and our dance floor stayed busy the entire night! He also made sure to check in with the two of us throughout the night to get us drinks, snacks, etc. He was very personable and caring, which made me as a bride feel well looked after! He is fun, genuine, and made sure our night was one to remember!!

We hired Chris for our October wedding. It was helpful to communicate via phone call before the wedding to set forth what we were both about. The portal online to set up which music e had to have play, would like to have him play and what to avoid playing was very convenient. Let me tell you though, when it came to our wedding day...Chris was THE MAN. He was so kind and made himself fully available to myself & my husband, family & guests. He even escorted my elderly Grandfather back to our waiting area before we walked down the aisle. Chris was the first person to offer my Husband and I a drink, and was courteous enough to grab it and bring it right to our table. For a DJ, he went above and beyond on the service which (to me) shouldn't have fallen under his job duties. Chris did an excellent job on introductions, playing off our guest's speeches and setting the tone for dancing. I would like to say we had a "rambunctious" group of friends and family but Chris did just a great job reading the room and creating an experience all of us will never forget. I mean seriously, walking a 94 year old stranger back to a room when you didn't even have too?! I think that will always hold a special place in my heart, and showed the type of gentleman Chris really is. Friends, I'd give him a 10.

Wonderful company! Chris was great to work with to get everything set up. Tyler was such an amazing DJ! He was great and made sure everyone had fun. I've gotten so many compliments on how much fun they had. Thanks Tyler!!

We had an amazing experience both working with Music Makes You Happy throughout the planning process and when it finally came time to celebrate our special day! They always maintained a positive attitude and went above and beyond to meet and even anticipate some of our needs. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was not always a pleasant experience, but Chris Rice and Music Makes You Happy worked with us through reschedules and stressful days and really helped make the experience as smooth and easy as possible. They were incredibly organized and supportive. When it came down to our event I couldn't be happier. Our DJ Alan made us both feel at ease and helped navigate our schedule to make our event flow perfectly. He even helped us organize a very last minute photographer addition to help make sure we got all the pictures we could possibly want! He was easy going, supportive, helpful, funny and kept the good music flowing all night! He truly was above and beyond. We really can't thank him and the entire Music Makes You Happy staff enough!

I cannot recommend Chris Rice enough! He is extremely professional, kind and fun! He made sure our entire day ran smoothly from start to finish. He played our ceremony music perfectly. I loved being able to use their online database to pick and choose what songs were 'must plays', which songs we would like to hear and which songs we did not want played. He kept the party going on the dance floor all night. Choosing Chris Rice as our DJ was one of the best decisions we made!

I seriously cannot recommend this company enough!! Chris Rice was the DJ/MC with Music Makes You Happy Entertainment that did our wedding and he was a BLAST! He gave us a pep-talk and walked us and our wedding party through the reception grand entrance, during photos he came over a few times to make sure my husband and I didn't need drinks or snacks, he kept us on track with timing of all the events we wanted to get done (cake cutting, bouquet toss, etc.), balanced the dance floor well keeping it full but giving break songs to breathe. He was so much fun and interacted with us and the guests just the right amount. Everyone leaving our wedding asked for his contact info because of how amazing he was! Seriously you're doing yourself and guests a favor by hiring this company!!

Working with Chris Rice at Music Makes You Happy Entertainment was a phenomenal experience! He is a true professional - kind, thoughtful, organized, and thorough. He is also very talented. He played our requested ceremony music perfectly. For the reception, he cultivated a wonderful mix of music that got everyone dancing, and he played every single song that we mentioned in advance. He even cued up a song that my mother mentioned during her toast and played a clip of it right at the end of the speech, which created a really special moment for us. Chris also helped the whole event run smoothly, acting as an emcee and consistently checking to make sure my husband and I were happy throughout the event. I would 100% recommend his services to other brides.

DJ Ladel was amazing aty wedding. He made the whole process from beginning to end so easy. I am a very laid back person and music is not really my think so I didnt give him much to go off and still got it right! I guess music is definitely his thing, lol. Thank you Ladel

Chris was AWESOME at my daughter’s wedding! He kept us all on cue, kept the music going and the guests dancing - it was seamless! My daughter had warned prior to the wedding that their probably would not be much dancing because this was not a dancing crowd - Chris proved her wrong! Even the grandmother’s danced!! Throughout the whole process, he was patient and guided us through the process, making sure we covered all of the important points! During the event, he was kind and friendly, made sure all the guests were engaged and felt welcomed! Thank you, Chris, for being a part of my daughter’s wedding and providing a seamless, romantic experience!

We absolutely loved Chris for our wedding DJ! He went out of his way to make things easy for us. The music played seamlessly between songs and he even had suggestions for music. We highly recommend him and his services!

We could not have asked for a better DJ for our wedding on 5.30.21! Chris had so many great ideas and was patient. kind, VERY flexible, lots of fun and became our friend! He always offered to help with any part of the wedding he could and was easy to get in touch with for any questions(that he always answered quickly!) Chris was a huge part of why we had the perfect day. We had amazing music during the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. He really listened and delivered. :)

We can’t say enough about Chris and Music Makes You Happy! Music is such an integral part of a wedding reception and he was amazing! Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night – from a 2 year old to the 2 grandmas in their 80’s! His personality, energy and great playlist helped create the perfect party to celebrate our daughter and son-in-law! In addition to providing fantastic music, he was always lending a helping hand with whatever needed to be done before the party started. We appreciate all his efforts and highly recommend him!

I don't even know where to begin - Chris was AMAZING! We were so nervous to pick a DJ, but Chris immediately put my fears at ease. From our first phone call, he was fun yet professional. He helped my dad surprise me with a medley of our favorite songs for our first dance which was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the entire evening. He also created one hell of a party! I've never been to a wedding where so many people were up and dancing the ENTIRE night! He expertly created a playlist that appealed to the entire crowd. DJs can make or break a wedding, and bottom line is Chris made ours perfect. We will be forever grateful to him for making the most fun party we've ever been to!

Chris was amazing to work with! We didn’t have as big of a wedding as we expected due to COVID, and we also had to change dates and venues. Chris was really flexible and helped us find a new date that worked for him. During the reception, he kept the party going and really helped engage everyone in dancing and making the reception interactive. His photo booth was also super fun and we’re looking forward to seeing all of the pictures from those. It was a huge hit! Working with Chris and his team was absolutely wonderful and he made our reception so much fun!