![]() ![]() ![]() “And to be able to facilitate that for people on one of the best days of their lives is just an awesome feeling.” “I really love my job – it’s just fun I love music so much because it’s personal and universal all at the same time,” he noted. And after all the weddings and events he’s worked over the years, it still means a lot to him. “But I’ve also made good connections here, too there are one or two wedding planners who work out of this place, and I’ve met a couple of photographers through here, too.”įrom never really considering DJ as a career choice to now full-time DJ, Alley seized an opportunity – and ran with it. “Reserving a room here to meet with a bride or a family and talk music is mainly what I use Hygge for,” he shared. With his DJ equipment and gear stored at home, Alley uses Hygge not only as a place to get work done or answer emails, but also as a private, professional place to meet with those who are planning events. That was in January 2016 today, Alley is known as one of the ‘Hygge OGs’ – one of the first members to commit to the West Hill Street location just before its first expansion. “So, I started looking into coworking offices in Charlotte I planned to check out a couple different places, but I saw Hygge first, and I fell in love with it immediately.” “I realized that I could probably get more done, if I had a place to go,” he said. It was his hometown.Īs fresh an opportunity as it was to manage the new business in a new city, Alley was working from home which he admitted was, forlackofabetterword, boring as well, it was probably not the best fit for someone drawn to the vibe, pulse, and energy of other people. He relocated back to China Grove, NC, just 40 minutes east of Charlotte. Bunn DJ was interested in growing into the Western North Carolina market.Īlley moved back to Charlotte to open and manage the office full-time. “The Charleston office was doing well, so I pitched the idea of opening an office in Charlotte,” he shared. Bunn DJ had just opened a Charleston, SC office and Alley had an idea. “I kept taking weddings, so I was doing probably 10 to 15 weddings a year on the side while working as a Senior Designer for a wall covering company.”Īlley eventually got to the point many of us know well – he wasn’t feeling as passionate for his full-time job as when he started. “I ended up joining Bunn part-time, and then DJing a friend’s wedding,” he said. ![]() Feeling more prepared, he approached Bunn DJ Company for an opportunity to shadow them at weekend events. He enrolled in a six-week course at a local, DJ training school that covered not only the history of DJing, but also the logistics. Hesitant at first to take on such personal responsibilities like wedding reception vibes, Alley experienced an aha! moment – maybe DJing was a professional skill worth investing in. Larger events were different though for those gigs, he turned to the local professionals – Bunn DJ Company.Īfter graduating in 2008 with degrees in Textiles and Design (respectively), friends who knew of Alley’s DJ skills approached him with a personal ask – to DJ their weddings. State, he DJed house parties, oftentimes without any professional gear or professional training – just with whatever speakers he could get his hands on and whatever he had already figured out about how to keep the party going. Then, as an undergrad at North Carolina State University, Alley continued to learn – and get gigs. “When I was a kid though, I never really thought about DJing as a full-time career.”Īs a teenager, Alley started to learn the craft through on-the-job experience – he would DJ birthday parties or host events, serving as MC. On your wedding day, stay in the moment and let us take care of the rest.“My dad’s twin brother was a DJ, so growing up in the 90’s, it was fun to go over and mess around with his DJ equipment or tag along to gigs,” Alley recalled. Let us help bring your vision to life and provide you with ease. We provide the personal attention that your best friend would give to you. Why choose Elegant Insight Events? We are down to earth, communicate well and like to over deliver to our clients. Wouldn’t it be amazing if planning your wedding was an easy process? Tell us what matters most to you, so we can trade your concerns for ease. We want you to focus on making memories you will have for the rest of your life and let us take care of the rest. We strive to let you treasure this time and not let anything get in the way of making lasting memories. Weddings are one of the few times you have everyone you love in the same location. We match your style with vendors who understand your goals. We work with vendors who are reliable and have a proven track record for success. ![]() We will work hard to protect your vision, behind the scenes. Planning a wedding can be stressful and the last thing you want on your wedding day is stress. ![]()
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