01 / Weddings
Wedding DJ
Wedding music planned with you in advance, from dinner to the last dance, and played by me on the day.
Details
Rise Entertainment · Vancouver Island
Wedding and event DJ
on Vancouver Island.
Wedding DJ & MC on Vancouver Island
I’m Ryan. Book Rise Entertainment and I’m the DJ who plans the music with you and plays your event.
- 7+years DJing
- 100+events played
- Full-daycoverage, with guided planning from start to finish
- MCplus sound, lights, microphones and insurance coverage
Meet
Ryan
More Than Music. It’s About the Moment.
As a dance teacher, singer, and lifelong music lover, Ryan believes music has a special way of bringing people together. It makes us dance, laugh, cry, and connect in ways that words simply can’t. With a natural instinct for reading the room and finding the perfect song at just the right moment, Ryan knows how to create an atmosphere that people feel in their hearts, not just hear through the speakers.
Inspired by the timeless anthems of the dance floor and a lifetime of family celebrations and weddings, Ryan brings passion, intuition, and soul to every event. Whether it’s filling the dance floor with joy or finding that one song that brings everyone together, his greatest joy is helping people celebrate love, connection, and the moments that matter most.
At Rise Entertainment, it’s not just about the music. It’s about how you feel, the memories you make, and the moments you’ll carry with you long after the last song plays.
About RyanEvery celebration
has a rhythm.
Let it rise.
Services
Events
I DJ.
A wedding reception, an office Christmas party and a school dance each need a different kind of night. Pick yours to see how I plan for it.
02 / Proms
Prom DJ
Grad and prom dance music planned with your committee, built around the class and your school’s rules.
Details- 03Corporate Event DJBackground music for mingling, a clean hand-off for speeches, and a dance floor when the program is done.
- 04School Dance DJMusic that follows your school’s rules, and a dance floor students want to be on.
- 05Christmas Party DJStaff parties, family gatherings and holiday socials, with a festive mix that still gets people dancing.
- 06Private Party DJMilestone birthdays, anniversaries, reunions and backyard parties, with music built around your guest list.
- 07Community Event DJFundraisers, block parties, club banquets and hall dances, with music planned for an open, all-ages crowd.
- 08Something else?Tell me about your event and I’ll let you know if it’s a fit.
How booking works
From first call
to last song.
Check your date
Call (250) 667-0804 or send a message with your date, venue and type of event. If I’m free, I’ll give you a quote.
Plan the music
Before the event, you and I go over the songs you want, the ones you don’t, and the key moments of the night.
Enjoy the night
On the day, I play your event and read the room as it goes, so you can spend the night with your guests.
Pricing
Wedding
packages.
I offer tiered packages. Here are the wedding tiers; the pricing page has the rest.
Cocktails and reception
$1,450
Cocktail hour and reception
- Music for your cocktail hour and reception
- DJ, sound system and lighting
- Music planning with me before the day
- Your request and do-not-play lists
Full wedding day
$1,950
Ceremony, cocktail hour and reception
- Music for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception
- DJ, sound system and lighting
- Full-day coverage, from the first song to the last dance
- Guided planning with me from start to finish
- Your request and do-not-play lists
Reviews
What people
say.
In their own words, from couples I’ve played for.
“We reached out to Ryan quite some time before our wedding, and he stayed connected with us the whole way through with messages and a coffee meetup to make sure all was prepared before the big day. When it came, Ryan showed up on time and professionally set up his table and speakers with no issues, all while looking sharp and formal. He got the dance floor fired up and nailed every song for the first dance. The day couldn’t have gone any smoother, and Ryan played a big role. We can’t thank Ryan enough and highly recommend him for your wedding.”
Jacob & Jaclyn R.Weddings
“We hired Ryan as our wedding DJ and he completely exceeded our expectations. From the moment he arrived he was professional and easy to work with. He kept the dance floor full at night and everyone was loving the songs. He read the room really well and mixed in a great balance of classic favourites and newer tracks that both our friends and family loved. We also asked him to make announcements during the night, and he had an excellent speaking voice doing so! If you’re looking for a DJ who can keep the party going and also make the formal parts of the evening feel special, Ryan is an excellent choice. Highly recommend!”
RyanWeddings
Venues I’ve played
Service areas
Anywhere
on Vancouver Island.
From Greater Victoria up through the Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and the Comox Valley, and across to the West Coast. Pick your area to read about events there.
Greater VictoriaVictoriaDowntown receptions, garden weddings, work parties and grads from the Inner Harbour to Oak Bay and Saanich.
Central Vancouver IslandNanaimoThe Harbour City: waterfront weddings, company parties and school dances.
West CoastTofinoDestination weddings, resort receptions and beachside celebrations on the West Coast.FAQ
Common
questions.
Quick answers to what most people ask first.
How do I check if you’re free on my date?
Call me at (250) 667-0804 or send a message through the contact form with your date, venue and type of event. There are no set hours, so if I can’t pick up, leave a message or send the form and I’ll get back to you. Once I know I’m free, I can give you a quote.
Will you be the DJ at my event?
Yes. Rise Entertainment is a one-person business, and that person is me, Ryan. There’s no roster of DJs and nobody else is sent in my place. The person you plan the music with is the person who plays your event, so the details you share along the way go straight to the one who needs them.
Do you travel across Vancouver Island?
Yes. I DJ events anywhere on Vancouver Island, including Victoria, Langford, Duncan, the Cowichan Valley, Lake Cowichan, Nanaimo, Comox, Tofino and Ucluelet. Include your venue when you get in touch and I’ll confirm the travel details in your quote.
Can I choose the music?
Yes. Before your event, you and I plan the music together. I’ll ask you about the songs you want to hear, any that belong to particular moments, and a do-not-play list of anything you’d rather skip. If you have thoughts on guest requests during the event, tell me and I’ll plan around them.
Contact Ryan
Is your date
still open?
Call or send a message with your date and venue. I’ll let you know if I’m free and what the next step is.