Ep 15 • Behind The Booth: Jake Sherman On Music, Mishaps, And Making Wedding Magic Weddings Unscripted podcast

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

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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

💡 Key Takeaways:

The best weddings leave guests wanting a little more, not exhausted.
Trusting your entertainment professional creates better flow and energy.
DJs and bands offer very different experiences—know what you value.
Last-minute miracles are possible… if you have the right team.
Behind every wedding DJ is a logistic-savvy, gear-hauling professional.

Resources & Mentions:

Washington Talent Agency

Band: Onyx

Venue shoutouts: The Ritz-Carlton Tysons, The Four Seasons DC, The Watergate Hotel

Special mention: Design Cuisine & amazing vendor teams

Connect with Jake:

Washington Talent: washingtontalent.com

Instagram: @dj_jake_sherman

Contact for DJ/Band Bookings: via Washington Talent site

Connect with us:

Visit our website: www.weddingsunscripted.com

Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events: www.cherryblossomwe.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572429101755

Instagram: @weddings_unscripted

TikTok: @weddings_unscripted

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