YourPartyYourRules
Wedding host, DJ & lighting / Asheville, NC
I turn a room full of strangers into a family for one night.
Every toast, every first dance, every moment the crowd erupts — that's not luck. That's craft. It's reading the room before the room knows what it wants. It's knowing exactly when to raise the energy and when to let a moment breathe.
Read both. You'll know immediately.
“Alright everybody, let's give it up for the bride and groom!”
Polite clapping. A few whoops. It's fine.
“Ladies and gentlemen, as your host tonight I'm going to need your help. We are about to create a moment that Alex and Ashley will remember for the rest of their lives!! I want us to bring the kind of energy that will give every person goosebumps in this room!! Can you do that with me?? Let's welcome the power couple — the unforgettable duo — and the stars of the night — MISTER and MISSISSSS SHEVCHENKOOO!!!!”
The room ERUPTS. Goosebumps. Everyone is on their feet.
You know that moment when a song hits and the entire room moves at once? That's not a playlist. That's someone who spent weeks learning your crowd — the family that loves Sinatra, the college friends who need 2000s hip hop, the moment grandma surprises everyone on the floor. Every transition is a decision. Every decision is intentional.
In my culture, the wedding host is called a tamada — the emotional anchor of the celebration. Not someone who reads announcements off a card. Someone who turns the father-of-the-bride into the hero of his own speech. Who makes the shy uncle feel like the most important person in the room. Who gives 150 strangers a shared identity before the first dance even starts.
The room your guests walk into isn't just a venue — it's a composition. One restrained palette of warm and white light, placed with intention, so the space feels elevated before a single note plays. No spinning colors. No distractions. Just light that flatters every face, makes every photograph worth framing, and makes the room feel like it was always supposed to look this way.
The moments people talk about on the way home. Low fog so your first dance happens on a cloud. Cold sparklers for the entrance or the send-off. Run by the same team that holds the mic, so every effect lands on the exact beat it was planned for.
For 2027 weddings — first 10 couples
Hosting, DJ with ceremony sound, stage lighting, spotlights and low fog, all from one team for one price.
DAN'SYour maid of honor is nervous. She's about to give the biggest speech of her life. What does your MC say?
“OK so next up we have the maid of honor speech. Sarah, come on up!”
Sarah walks up with shaky hands. Room keeps chatting.
“I need everyone's attention for this next part, because someone very special is about to share something from the heart. If you've ever met Sarah, you know she's the kind of friend who drops everything when you call. The kind of person who makes everyone around her feel like they matter. Ashley chose Sarah as her maid of honor for a reason — and you're about to hear why. Give her the kind of welcome that lets her know this whole room has her back.”
Standing ovation before Sarah says a single word. She delivers the speech of her life.
Most couples don't come to me knowing exactly what they want. They come with a feeling — “We want our guests to have the best night of their lives.”
That's my specialty. Not just the music. Not just the mic. The room. The energy that makes your aunt who said she wasn't going to dance end up closing down the floor. The moment when both families — who met each other for the first time today — are hugging on the dance floor like they've known each other for years.
You don't get that from a playlist. You get that from someone who spent 20 years learning how to read people, connect people, and create the conditions where joy happens naturally.
If that's what you're looking for, we should talk.
We had the absolute BEST experience with Dan and his team!! From start to finish, they were so fun, professional, and easy to work with. Dan did an amazing job hosting and truly knew how to keep the energy going and get everyone involved. Our guests had so much fun, and so many people mentioned afterward how much they loved him! He helped make our wedding night even more fun and memorable, and we are so grateful we got to have him be a part of such a special day. If you’re looking for someone who will keep your guests entertained, make everyone feel included, and bring the energy, Dan is your guy!! 10/10 recommend Dan and his team, we can’t thank them enough! ❤️🔥
Rated 4.8 from 48 Google reviews, as of October 28, 2026. See them on Google
We had the absolute BEST experience with Dan and his team!! From start to finish, they were so fun, professional, and easy to work with. Dan did an amazing job hosting and truly knew how to keep the energy going and get everyone involved. Our guests had so much fun, and so many people mentioned afterward how much they loved him! He helped make our wedding night even more fun and memorable, and we are so grateful we got to have him be a part of such a special day. If you’re looking for someone who will keep your guests entertained, make everyone feel included, and bring the energy, Dan is your guy!! 10/10 recommend Dan and his team, we can’t thank them enough! ❤️🔥
dan did a great job hosting our wedding, and did a great job coordinating everything and making sure all the guests knew what was happening/when it was happening, he kept everything very organized. he also kept the vibes high and set a great mood for the wedding. a host really sets the tone of the wedding (especially the reception) and he couldnt have done it any better - eddie & soph
Honestly, this is the best host I had ever met and out of all the weddings I’ve seen other people do, when I had my own, I hired Dan and his team and they were all super fantastic! Everything went so smooth and their communication about everything is top tier! Dan would handle anything he could for us and he would finish it faster than I could start to even think of a possible solution. I definitely recommend him and his team!
We had a family event—a wedding—with a small group of guests. Den made the evening absolutely wonderful! He created an incredibly relaxed and easy-going atmosphere. He organized our children, and they showed us their talents. :)) The competitions were interesting and funny. And since he's fluent in both Russian and English, all the guests were involved in all the activities! We're so happy to have met such a bright and talented person.)) Thank you, Den!!!
Dan was such a phenomenal host! From pre wedding communication to the wedding day itself, he was a pleasure to work with. Our wedding reception would not have been the same without him hosting it! He brought such an incredible energy and spirit into the room and made the evening so memorable. Thank you, Dan, for memories we will never forget!
Dan is an amazing host. He regularly checked on us for feedback during the day, and kept the crowd energized and on schedule. He was really good at reading the crowd, and there was never a dull or awkward moment. Everything was just right. Highly recommend Dan to anyone looking for a host for their wedding. He’s a really great guy, very genuine and kind.
Dan's Events is a wedding entertainment team from Asheville, North Carolina. Dan Tcacenco hosts in English and Russian, and the same team brings the DJ, ceremony sound, lighting, low fog and cold sparklers, so your night runs on one plan.
Hosting $2,000, DJ and ceremony sound $1,500, lighting from $1,500. The 2027 package with all three plus low fog is $3,900.
As soon as you have a date. Saturdays from May to October go first.
Yes: Western NC, Upstate SC, Charlotte, the Triad and East Tennessee, and farther for the right wedding.
Yes. Both languages, switched at the right moments, so both families feel at home.
Most couples who reach out wish they'd done it sooner. Peak season Saturdays book 12+ months in advance.
I respond personally within 24 hours