Ep 15 • Behind the Booth: Jake Sherman on Music, Mishaps, and Making Wedding Magic

Author: Alexandra Pare, Alison Golt
Published: Tue 01 Jul 2025
Episode Link: http://sites.libsyn.com/556312/ep-15-behind-the-booth-jake-sherman-on-music-mishaps-and-making-wedding-magic

What’s it like to DJ 50+ weddings a year—and then plan your own? In this high-energy and heart-filled episode of Weddings Unscripted, we chat with Jake Sherman of Washington Talent, who brings decades of family history, professional experience, and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories to the mic.

From DJing dance-floor-packed receptions to managing event logistics and literally helping relocate an entire wedding mid-ceremony (yes, really!), Jake shares wisdom for couples, planners, and anyone in the wedding world. Whether you’re choosing between a band or DJ, or just need a reality check on how much dancing is too much, this episode delivers insight, laughs, and plenty of music magic.

What we discuss:

[00:01:00] – Jake’s journey: From family legacy to general manager and DJ

[00:10:00] – The power of music: Reading the room and trusting your DJ

[00:13:00] – That Halloween wedding… and the lighting-cue magic

[00:17:00] – Jake’s own wedding (308 guests!) and giving up control

[00:22:00] – DJ vs. band: What couples need to understand

[00:30:00] – Planning logistics when there’s no planner on site

[00:42:00] – The hurricane wedding ceremony that got pulled off last-minute

[00:48:00] – Wildest story: A Four Seasons wedding moved to the Watergate Hotel mid-event

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