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About 196 Events
Based in Suffolk, 196 Events works with couples planning weddings throughout Virginia Beach, Virginia. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Suffolk Conference Center and The Pinner House. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Virginia Beach
How much does a live wedding band cost in Virginia Beach?
Live bands in Virginia Beach commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
How does Lazo rank live wedding bands in Virginia Beach?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near 196 Events
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Suffolk Conference Center | 0.2 mi |
| The Pinner House | 0.4 mi |
| The Obici House LLC | 8.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from 196 Events to each venue listed on Lazo.
Virginia Beach weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50° | 32° | 20% | 4:32 PM | 5:11 PM |
| Feb | 53° | 33° | 22% | 5:08 PM | 5:44 PM |
| Mar | 59° | 39° | 24% | 6:37 PM | 7:11 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 48° | 22% | 7:03 PM | 7:38 PM |
| May | 76° | 56° | 21% | 7:27 PM | 8:04 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 66° | 22% | 7:46 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Jul | 87° | 70° | 25% | 7:45 PM | 8:22 PM |
| Aug | 85° | 69° | 24% | 7:19 PM | 7:55 PM |
| Sep | 80° | 64° | 18% | 6:37 PM | 7:11 PM |
| Oct | 71° | 53° | 16% | 5:52 PM | 6:27 PM |
| Nov | 61° | 42° | 18% | 4:16 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 54° | 35° | 19% | 4:08 PM | 4:48 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Oceana Nas (4.0 mi from Virginia Beach). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Virginia Beach.
Getting to Virginia Beach
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| ORF Norfolk International Airport | 13 mi | 20 min |
| PHF Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | 34 mi | 50 min |
| RIC Richmond International Airport | 87 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 93 mi | 2 hr |
| Washington DC | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Raleigh-Durham | 166 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Baltimore | 172 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Virginia Beach; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 445 N Main St #953, Suffolk, VA 23434, USA
- Where
- Suffolk · 34 miles west of central Virginia Beach
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands · Live Wedding Bands
- In Virginia Beach
- One of 49 live wedding bands we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (757) 287-4985
- Website
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From 196 Events's website
“196 Events is the wedding DJ team couples trust to avoid a boring reception. Offering planning support, pro MCing, ceremony sound, personalized music, and an epic celebration!”196events.com
Read from 196events.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with 196 Events before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Suffolk
- Nearest venue
- Suffolk Conference Center, 0.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 5 wedding venues
- Wedding DJs nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 1 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 8 within 5 mi
Distances are straight-line from 196 Events; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Virginia Beach.
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