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Check out this recent corporate event I did for @pwc_canada!

I arrived at 1:00 PM to load-in and set up my custom black DJ booth, large sound system, and 20-ft lighting truss with 4 moving spots and 2 high-powered lasers, in the Crystal Ballroom at the Empress.

At 5:00 PM, I walked down to Ship Point with my DJ controller and laptop, and hooked up to the sound system provided by @dl_sound to play music for Part 1 of the event, which included food and drinks by @truffles_catering; live performances by @jonnie5brass and @behindtherising; roaming photo booth by @fourframesphoto; and a 10 minute drone show (with 400 drones!) put on by @pixelskyanimations.

At 9:45 PM I quickly packed up my DJ controller and walked back to my setup at the Empress, and by 10:15 I was DJing the EPIC afterparty! 🎉

Party was over at 1:00 AM and I was packed up and loaded out by 2:45 AM and crawling into bed by 3:45 AM. Phew!

@fairmontempress
@pixelskyanimations
@jonnie5brass
@blackandwhiteeventrentals
@designerweddingsvictoria
@traceymcateerevents
@fourframesphoto
@dl_sound
@trenddecoreventdesign
@boomeventrentals
@truffles_catering
@bespokeblossoms

Check out this recent corporate event I did for @pwc_canada!

I arrived at 1:00 PM to load-in and set up my custom black DJ booth, large sound system, and 20-ft lighting truss with 4 moving spots and 2 high-powered lasers, in the Crystal Ballroom at the Empress.

At 5:00 PM, I walked down to Ship Point with my DJ controller and laptop, and hooked up to the sound system provided by @dl_sound to play music for Part 1 of the event, which included food and drinks by @truffles_catering; live performances by @jonnie5brass and @behindtherising; roaming photo booth by @fourframesphoto; and a 10 minute drone show (with 400 drones!) put on by @pixelskyanimations.

At 9:45 PM I quickly packed up my DJ controller and walked back to my setup at the Empress, and by 10:15 I was DJing the EPIC afterparty! 🎉

Party was over at 1:00 AM and I was packed up and loaded out by 2:45 AM and crawling into bed by 3:45 AM. Phew!

@fairmontempress
@pixelskyanimations
@jonnie5brass
@blackandwhiteeventrentals
@designerweddingsvictoria
@traceymcateerevents
@fourframesphoto
@dl_sound
@trenddecoreventdesign
@boomeventrentals
@truffles_catering
@bespokeblossoms

A recent wedding at the historic @fairmontempress—a true icon of Canadian luxury—where I provided ceremony AV services in the Palm Court; cocktail music in the Shaughnessy Foyer; and DJ, MC, sound, and lighting services (including lasers!) for one EPIC reception in the Crystal Ballroom. 🎉🍾

Vendor Team:
@weddingsattheempress
@djchrispoynter
@thegoodparty
@danielle.thegoodparty
@erinbradleyartist
@designerweddingsvictoria
@victoriapartyrentals_yyj
@flowersontop
@butterbloom_vic
@shutterposephotobooth
@themindfulmagician
@younghipandmarried
@jonmarkphoto
@lilyventurefilms

A recent wedding at the historic @fairmontempress—a true icon of Canadian luxury—where I provided ceremony AV services in the Palm Court; cocktail music in the Shaughnessy Foyer; and DJ, MC, sound, and lighting services (including lasers!) for one EPIC reception in the Crystal Ballroom. 🎉🍾

Vendor Team:
@weddingsattheempress
@djchrispoynter
@thegoodparty
@danielle.thegoodparty
@erinbradleyartist
@designerweddingsvictoria
@victoriapartyrentals_yyj
@flowersontop
@butterbloom_vic
@shutterposephotobooth
@themindfulmagician
@younghipandmarried
@jonmarkphoto
@lilyventurefilms

Check out this stunner of a wedding I DJ’d at a 300 acre farm, nestled in the Cowichan Valley, owned by the groom’s family. With a ceremony beside the water, dinner in an open field, and dancing in the barn, there was truly nothing left to be desired!

I provided a portable self-powered PA system with microphones for the ceremony, a PA speaker outside the barn for cocktail hour music, and another self-powered speaker and mic for dinner music and speeches in the field.

My DJ setup featured my custom white booth, white sound system, and uplighting in a warm candlelight white to highlight the beautifully rustic hand cut timber framing in the barn.

Venue, Bar, Pizza: @birdseyecovefarm
Planner: @bluelilyevents
Food: @truffles_catering
DJ, Sound, Lighting: @djchrispoynter
Cake: @butterbloom_vic
Florals: @nightsongfarm
Photographer: @sachinkhona
Videographer: @tanner_biggan
Makeup: @rachelpattersonmakeup
Hair: @hairdesignbyjess
Decor: @tabletopcuratedrentals, @partymood

Check out this stunner of a wedding I DJ’d at a 300 acre farm, nestled in the Cowichan Valley, owned by the groom’s family. With a ceremony beside the water, dinner in an open field, and dancing in the barn, there was truly nothing left to be desired!

I provided a portable self-powered PA system with microphones for the ceremony, a PA speaker outside the barn for cocktail hour music, and another self-powered speaker and mic for dinner music and speeches in the field.

My DJ setup featured my custom white booth, white sound system, and uplighting in a warm candlelight white to highlight the beautifully rustic hand cut timber framing in the barn.

Venue, Bar, Pizza: @birdseyecovefarm
Planner: @bluelilyevents
Food: @truffles_catering
DJ, Sound, Lighting: @djchrispoynter
Cake: @butterbloom_vic
Florals: @nightsongfarm
Photographer: @sachinkhona
Videographer: @tanner_biggan
Makeup: @rachelpattersonmakeup
Hair: @hairdesignbyjess
Decor: @tabletopcuratedrentals, @partymood

Check out this wedding I was recently part of at the historic Hatley Castle 👑✨

A fairytale setting, a love-filled dance floor, and the one and only @jimbothedragclown officiating the ceremony in a wedding dress: Legendary doesn’t even begin to cover it!🤵🏻‍♂️🤵🏼

For this wedding, I provided ceremony sound in the garden, MC services during dinner, and DJing in the castle for the epic dance party. 🪩🕺🏻💃

Vendor Team:
@hatleycastleweddings
@radoccasions
@djchrispoynter
@truffles_catering
@goodsidepastryhouse
@karahunterphoto
@museby.her
@we.are.ceremony
@cascadiastrings
@blakedesignstudio
@folklorefloralvictoria
@fourframesphoto
@victoriapartyrentals_yyj
@trenddecoreventdesign
@partymood
@tabletopcuratedrentals
@boomeventrentals
@pennedcreations
@l.a._limousines
@wilsons_group

Check out this wedding I was recently part of at the historic Hatley Castle 👑✨

A fairytale setting, a love-filled dance floor, and the one and only @jimbothedragclown officiating the ceremony in a wedding dress: Legendary doesn’t even begin to cover it!🤵🏻‍♂️🤵🏼

For this wedding, I provided ceremony sound in the garden, MC services during dinner, and DJing in the castle for the epic dance party. 🪩🕺🏻💃

Vendor Team:
@hatleycastleweddings
@radoccasions
@djchrispoynter
@truffles_catering
@goodsidepastryhouse
@karahunterphoto
@museby.her
@we.are.ceremony
@cascadiastrings
@blakedesignstudio
@folklorefloralvictoria
@fourframesphoto
@victoriapartyrentals_yyj
@trenddecoreventdesign
@partymood
@tabletopcuratedrentals
@boomeventrentals
@pennedcreations
@l.a._limousines
@wilsons_group

Here is a recent wedding reception I did at the @victoriagolfclub. No sit-down dinner; just cocktails, speeches, and party time! 🙌🏻

I had my DJ booth, sound system, and lighting in the bar / dance floor area, with a few uplights in the adjoining room, set to a nice warm white for people who wanted to chill out at the tables.

Here is a recent wedding reception I did at the @victoriagolfclub. No sit-down dinner; just cocktails, speeches, and party time! 🙌🏻

I had my DJ booth, sound system, and lighting in the bar / dance floor area, with a few uplights in the adjoining room, set to a nice warm white for people who wanted to chill out at the tables.

Okay so this was probably the hottest dance floor I’ve DJ’d so far this year! Like, it was probably 35°C but it was also an absolutely BUMPIN’ party! 🔥

For this wedding, I had my white DJ booth with a custom video loop created by a friend of the bride, my white sound system, and uplighting around the space. I also provided my acoustic guitar for a surprise musical performance by the groom’s father, during his speech.

I took care of the ceremony sound in the forest, too, with a fully self-powered setup that included discreet mic’ing for the officiant, bride, and groom; as well as mic’ing to enhance the overall volume of the string quartet.

For cocktail hour, I provided a single PA speaker with a preset playlist of music, chosen by the bride and groom.

Venue: @seaciderevents
Planner: @thegoodparty / @marley.ponie
Catering: @menschcatering
DJ, Sound, Lights: @djchrispoynter
Photo + Video: @masonxmata
Florals: @fond_floral
Hair: @hairbytaylorbartel
Makeup: @tamaramartinmakeup
Cake: @julysgirlcakeco
Rentals: @victoriapartyrentals_yyj
Video Screen: @designerweddingsvictoria
Transportation: @l.a._limousines

Okay so this was probably the hottest dance floor I’ve DJ’d so far this year! Like, it was probably 35°C but it was also an absolutely BUMPIN’ party! 🔥

For this wedding, I had my white DJ booth with a custom video loop created by a friend of the bride, my white sound system, and uplighting around the space. I also provided my acoustic guitar for a surprise musical performance by the groom’s father, during his speech.

I took care of the ceremony sound in the forest, too, with a fully self-powered setup that included discreet mic’ing for the officiant, bride, and groom; as well as mic’ing to enhance the overall volume of the string quartet.

For cocktail hour, I provided a single PA speaker with a preset playlist of music, chosen by the bride and groom.

Venue: @seaciderevents
Planner: @thegoodparty / @marley.ponie
Catering: @menschcatering
DJ, Sound, Lights: @djchrispoynter
Photo + Video: @masonxmata
Florals: @fond_floral
Hair: @hairbytaylorbartel
Makeup: @tamaramartinmakeup
Cake: @julysgirlcakeco
Rentals: @victoriapartyrentals_yyj
Video Screen: @designerweddingsvictoria
Transportation: @l.a._limousines

Check out this elegant castle wedding I did at the beginning of July, with 170 guests! 🏰

Ceremony:
This took place in the lower croquet garden. I had my table set up at the side/back, with my speakers deployed 5-ft away from the front corners of the first row of chairs for optimal sound, while minimizing their appearance in photos. I put a high-quality omnidirectional mic on the officiant, which did an excellent job of picking up the sound of her voice, as well as the clients’. I also provided a handheld mic for the clients to use during their vows to each other, so that the officiant could step aside. AC power for my equipment was supplied by a silent Li-ion battery generator, which gives my ceremony setup enough juice for several hours.

Cocktails:
This took place on the castle terrace. I had two smaller self-powered PA speakers set up on flat-base dual speaker stand, to cover the narrower rectangular shape of the terrace for cocktail hour. Music was streamed from a mobile device with a preset playlist of the clients’ requests.

Reception:
This took place in the Quarterdeck Ballroom, which is a separate building from the castle. The head table and dance floor were in the middle of the room, with guest tables on either end, and my DJ booth in one corner. In order to provide adequate sound to the dance floor, I put my speakers on either side of the head table, and ran 70-ft of cabling along the wall to my DJ booth. I provided four moving-head lighting fixtures, split between two 8-ft. flat-base stands, on the opposite side of the dance floor, with a wireless lighting control connection due to the sheer distance between the lights and my DJ booth. I also provided my uplighting, focusing it on some of the decor around the dance floor.

It was an elegant wedding, a fun party at one of my favourite places (with the sweetest venue coordinators ever) and a definite highlight of the summer!

@hatleycastleweddings
@djchrispoynter
@truffles_catering
@rivkah_foto
@trenddecoreventdesign
@designerweddingsvictoria
@bespokeblossoms
@luvoboutique
@marrymemel
@bibisouphresh
@peonyyao
@prestoentertainment
@katie.e.ley

Check out this elegant castle wedding I did at the beginning of July, with 170 guests! 🏰

Ceremony:
This took place in the lower croquet garden. I had my table set up at the side/back, with my speakers deployed 5-ft away from the front corners of the first row of chairs for optimal sound, while minimizing their appearance in photos. I put a high-quality omnidirectional mic on the officiant, which did an excellent job of picking up the sound of her voice, as well as the clients’. I also provided a handheld mic for the clients to use during their vows to each other, so that the officiant could step aside. AC power for my equipment was supplied by a silent Li-ion battery generator, which gives my ceremony setup enough juice for several hours.

Cocktails:
This took place on the castle terrace. I had two smaller self-powered PA speakers set up on flat-base dual speaker stand, to cover the narrower rectangular shape of the terrace for cocktail hour. Music was streamed from a mobile device with a preset playlist of the clients’ requests.

Reception:
This took place in the Quarterdeck Ballroom, which is a separate building from the castle. The head table and dance floor were in the middle of the room, with guest tables on either end, and my DJ booth in one corner. In order to provide adequate sound to the dance floor, I put my speakers on either side of the head table, and ran 70-ft of cabling along the wall to my DJ booth. I provided four moving-head lighting fixtures, split between two 8-ft. flat-base stands, on the opposite side of the dance floor, with a wireless lighting control connection due to the sheer distance between the lights and my DJ booth. I also provided my uplighting, focusing it on some of the decor around the dance floor.

It was an elegant wedding, a fun party at one of my favourite places (with the sweetest venue coordinators ever) and a definite highlight of the summer!

@hatleycastleweddings
@djchrispoynter
@truffles_catering
@rivkah_foto
@trenddecoreventdesign
@designerweddingsvictoria
@bespokeblossoms
@luvoboutique
@marrymemel
@bibisouphresh
@peonyyao
@prestoentertainment
@katie.e.ley

Out-of-Town Wedding Alert! 🚨 This gig brought me up to Nanoose Bay, North of Nanaimo BC, for a day of fun by the ocean! 🌊

The ceremony took place outside at @pacificshoresresort, with the reception following at @nanoosebaycafe—make sure you swipe left to see the space transformation video!

It was a beautiful day, and Brent & Shanel’s family and friends brought the 🔥 when it was time to party. Keep swiping left to see some sexy mashups I made! 🎶

Vendor Team:
@djchrispoynter
@vowandco
@palomafloralstudio
@emilymphoto.ca
@gm_films
@darlingcakeco_
@trenddecoreventdesign
@partymood
@cascadiastrings
@hairdesignbyjess
@chloelorraine.mua

Out-of-Town Wedding Alert! 🚨 This gig brought me up to Nanoose Bay, North of Nanaimo BC, for a day of fun by the ocean! 🌊

The ceremony took place outside at @pacificshoresresort, with the reception following at @nanoosebaycafe—make sure you swipe left to see the space transformation video!

It was a beautiful day, and Brent & Shanel’s family and friends brought the 🔥 when it was time to party. Keep swiping left to see some sexy mashups I made! 🎶

Vendor Team:
@djchrispoynter
@vowandco
@palomafloralstudio
@emilymphoto.ca
@gm_films
@darlingcakeco_
@trenddecoreventdesign
@partymood
@cascadiastrings
@hairdesignbyjess
@chloelorraine.mua

Hot daaaamn!!🔥This wedding reception set the bar HIGH for summer 2025!! 😱

Our amazing clients, @jessktsui and Ben, wanted a rave for their dance party, so I brought two high-powered lasers, two ‘moonflower’ lighting effects, and 36 uplights to the Spirit Room, at @innatlaurelpoint. I also brought my full white DJ booth with a custom monogram I designed, and white sound system to match.

DJ, Sound, Lighting: @djchrispoynter
Venue: @innatlaurelpointweddings
Planner: @detailsbc | @emma_rennie
Officiant: @andrialeewinters
Content Creation: @your.wedding.bestie
Hair & Makeup: @theloveteam_coco
Florals: @folklorefloralvictoria
Decor: @designerweddingsvictoria
Photobooth: @mrboothvictoria
Transportation: @l.a._limousines
Photography: @hayleyzumkellerphotography

Hot daaaamn!!🔥This wedding reception set the bar HIGH for summer 2025!! 😱

Our amazing clients, @jessktsui and Ben, wanted a rave for their dance party, so I brought two high-powered lasers, two ‘moonflower’ lighting effects, and 36 uplights to the Spirit Room, at @innatlaurelpoint. I also brought my full white DJ booth with a custom monogram I designed, and white sound system to match.

DJ, Sound, Lighting: @djchrispoynter
Venue: @innatlaurelpointweddings
Planner: @detailsbc | @emma_rennie
Officiant: @andrialeewinters
Content Creation: @your.wedding.bestie
Hair & Makeup: @theloveteam_coco
Florals: @folklorefloralvictoria
Decor: @designerweddingsvictoria
Photobooth: @mrboothvictoria
Transportation: @l.a._limousines
Photography: @hayleyzumkellerphotography

Here’s a recent setup I did for two high school proms! They were back-to-back nights in the same room, so I was able to conveniently leave my gear set up between gigs. These pics and videos are only from the first one because I actually forgot to get any at the second one. 🤦‍♂️

DJ, Sound, Lighting: @djchrispoynter
Decor: @thegoodparty
Photo Booth: @fourframesphoto
Casino: @casino_royale_rentals
Venue: @universityofvictoria

Here’s a recent setup I did for two high school proms! They were back-to-back nights in the same room, so I was able to conveniently leave my gear set up between gigs. These pics and videos are only from the first one because I actually forgot to get any at the second one. 🤦‍♂️

DJ, Sound, Lighting: @djchrispoynter
Decor: @thegoodparty
Photo Booth: @fourframesphoto
Casino: @casino_royale_rentals
Venue: @universityofvictoria

Here’s a recent wedding reception I did at Bear Mountain Resort, providing DJ services, sound and uplighting!

The room layout meant I would have two choices: Set up my speakers on either side of my DJ booth like I typically do, or run a bunch of extra cables and set them up on either side of the head table, which would deliver the best sound to the dance floor. The client and I discussed this ahead of time and they opted to have the speakers on either side of the head table for optimal sound. I brought my white sound system and not only did it sound fantastic; it looked good too.

For uplighting, I chose a lighter, less saturated green to match the sage green from the decor, and elevated the entire room. And of course those lights turn into little party boxes when the dancing starts!

Venue: @westinbearmountain
Florist: @folklorefloralvictoria
Photography: @elishyamariephoto
Chairs & Linen Rentals: @trenddecoreventdesign
Furniture Rentals: @eventsbyelle.ca
Draping & Rentals: @debuteventdesign
Videography: @lilyventurefilms
Live Music: @cascadiastrings
DJ, Sound, Lighting: @djchrispoynter
Officiant: @lindentreeceremonies

Here’s a recent wedding reception I did at Bear Mountain Resort, providing DJ services, sound and uplighting!

The room layout meant I would have two choices: Set up my speakers on either side of my DJ booth like I typically do, or run a bunch of extra cables and set them up on either side of the head table, which would deliver the best sound to the dance floor. The client and I discussed this ahead of time and they opted to have the speakers on either side of the head table for optimal sound. I brought my white sound system and not only did it sound fantastic; it looked good too.

For uplighting, I chose a lighter, less saturated green to match the sage green from the decor, and elevated the entire room. And of course those lights turn into little party boxes when the dancing starts!

Venue: @westinbearmountain
Florist: @folklorefloralvictoria
Photography: @elishyamariephoto
Chairs & Linen Rentals: @trenddecoreventdesign
Furniture Rentals: @eventsbyelle.ca
Draping & Rentals: @debuteventdesign
Videography: @lilyventurefilms
Live Music: @cascadiastrings
DJ, Sound, Lighting: @djchrispoynter
Officiant: @lindentreeceremonies

Flashback to the elementary school dances I DJ’d this spring—here are a few of my favorite shots! 🎉

Flashback to the elementary school dances I DJ’d this spring—here are a few of my favorite shots! 🎉

Here’s a recent wedding I did at @seaciderevents! 🥂

It was a smaller guest count so I provided basic music-playback services for the ceremony (no mics) and cocktail hour; and then after dinner and speeches we had a short-n-sweet dance party. 💃🕺🏻

After all the bigger events I’ve been doing lately, it was so refreshing to have something a little more intimate, and I am looking forward to being back at Sea Cider for another one later this summer.

Lovely to work with @freyaphotography__ on this wedding too… check her out! 👌🏻 📸

Here’s a recent wedding I did at @seaciderevents! 🥂

It was a smaller guest count so I provided basic music-playback services for the ceremony (no mics) and cocktail hour; and then after dinner and speeches we had a short-n-sweet dance party. 💃🕺🏻

After all the bigger events I’ve been doing lately, it was so refreshing to have something a little more intimate, and I am looking forward to being back at Sea Cider for another one later this summer.

Lovely to work with @freyaphotography__ on this wedding too… check her out! 👌🏻 📸

Here’s my setup for the annual Royal Bay Easter Event! 🐰 I had one of my custom DJ booths & sound system set up in one part of the park for the main event; as well as a secondary sound system deployed on the other side of the park for the Easter egg hunt. Special thanks to Mrs. DJ Poynter for looking after my main setup while I took care of the egg hunt!

Here’s my setup for the annual Royal Bay Easter Event! 🐰 I had one of my custom DJ booths & sound system set up in one part of the park for the main event; as well as a secondary sound system deployed on the other side of the park for the Easter egg hunt. Special thanks to Mrs. DJ Poynter for looking after my main setup while I took care of the egg hunt!

Here’s the DJ setup for a recent open house to highlight weddings at Prestige Oceanfront Resort, in Sooke, BC!

@prestigeoceanfrontresortsooke provides the perfect setting for one of the most important days in your life. You and your guests will enjoy the secluded luxury of a seaside resort with a premium level of style, sophistication, and elegance that will please the most discriminating of tastes.

Vendor Team
*************
🎶 @djchrispoynter
📸 @andreacrossweddingandportrait
💐 @aseaofbloom
🧁 @el.hornito.bakery
💋 @makeupartistrybytrish
🎞️ @fourframesphoto
🍲 @westcoastgrillsooke2014
🎉 @designerweddingsvictoria

Here’s the DJ setup for a recent open house to highlight weddings at Prestige Oceanfront Resort, in Sooke, BC!

@prestigeoceanfrontresortsooke provides the perfect setting for one of the most important days in your life. You and your guests will enjoy the secluded luxury of a seaside resort with a premium level of style, sophistication, and elegance that will please the most discriminating of tastes.

Vendor Team
*************
🎶 @djchrispoynter
📸 @andreacrossweddingandportrait
💐 @aseaofbloom
🧁 @el.hornito.bakery
💋 @makeupartistrybytrish
🎞️ @fourframesphoto
🍲 @westcoastgrillsooke2014
🎉 @designerweddingsvictoria

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LIVE DJ MIXES

Have you ever wondered if the DJ you were thinking about hiring would live up the reviews you've seen online? How will you know what you're going to get, unless you have a chance to see them live? Well, this is the next best thing: Live, uncut, and unedited footage from recent events, with real people!

There are also a few old mixes (audio only) available for listening at mixcloud.com/djchrispoynter.

Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion Wedding DJ Mix (LIVE)

02:48:13

Church & State Winery Wedding DJ Mix (LIVE)

02:57:49

Sooke Harbour House Wedding DJ Mix (LIVE)

03:29:36

Empress Hotel Wedding DJ Mix (LIVE)

02:14:50

Warehouse Wedding DJ Mix (LIVE)

04:29:30

UVIC Sngequ House Prom DJ Mix (LIVE)

01:53:50

Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion Wedding DJ Mix (LIVE)

02:33:49

Sea Cider Wedding DJ Mix (LIVE)

01:23:56

Nanoose Bay Café Wedding DJ Mix (LIVE)

02:20:50

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