Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers

Eau Claire Wedding DJ & Photography Experts

Wisconsin & Minnesota

Travel area: Within 100 miles See details

5.0

Praised by couples for:

Unique party atmosphere

DJ quality

Seasoned professional

There's a reason they were voted Volume One's Best in the Chippewa Valley!! Caitlin (photographer) has such a chill vibe that I didnt stress about anything on my wedding day! She was organized with her shot list we had discussed prior to the big day but was also flexible to add shots requested by others or because she had a vision! My wedding photos are absolutely stunning! I couldn't have imagined them to be so beautiful! Connelly (DJ) got the party started and kept it going! We did not anticipate much for dancing but we had people never leave the dance floor! Connelly got to know us and our music style and catered to it and it was the best night! All night long our guests kept asking where we found him?! Every new song that came on came with a "this DJ is AMAAAAZZZIIIIINNNGGGGGG!!!!!!" He was also real personable and great to work with. He even helped create a custom intro for our first dance song!! The fact that you can get BOTH of them for the cost is a STEAL! If you are getting married you need to hire Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers!

Sammy H.

5.0

Connelly was absolutely incredible! From the moment the music started, he brought an amazing energy and kept the dance floor packed all night long. His mixes were fantastic, and you could genuinely tell that he was having just as much fun as we were. He did such an amazing job reading the crowd and creating the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. We had so many complements on our DJ and we can't recommend him enough.

Jason S.

5.0

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Planning your wedding in the Chippewa Valley? Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers is your go-to team for professional Eau Claire DJs and Menomonie, WI wedding photographers serving Eau Claire, Menomonie, and surrounding areas. Founded by longtime friends Connelly and Cait, what began as a one-time collaboration quickly grew into a thriving business built on trust, creativity, and a shared passion for weddings. Today, they work side by side at top wedding venues across western Wisconsin, delivering seamless service that keeps couples relaxed and guests entertained. As one of the top-rated wedding DJs in Eau Claire, Connelly knows how to keep the energy flowing—from the ceremony to the last dance. With a deep understanding of music flow and crowd engagement, he curates personalized playlists that reflect your style and keep the dance floor packed all night. Meanwhile, Cait—an experienced wedding photographer—captures the authentic, in-between moments that make your wedding day unforgettable. Her photography blends natural light, candid emotion, and timeless elegance to create images you’ll treasure forever. Whether you’re envisioning an epic reception, a relaxed photo experience, or both, Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers provides wedding DJ and photography services in Eau Claire, Menomonie, and surrounding areas—tailored to your style and vision. Now booking for 2025 and 2026 weddings across western Wisconsin!

LGBTQ+-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business

3+ years in business

Speaks American Sign Language (ASL), English

Small team (2-10 members)

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Music Genres

Country

Dance

Disco

EDM

Hip-Hop

Jazz

Latin

Pop

R&B

Rock

World Music

Music Services

MC Services

Recorded Music

Sound Equipment

Wedding Activities

Wedding

Ceremony

Reception

Awards and Affiliations

2026 'Best of Weddings'

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Connelly Pankow
Lead DJ / Owner
Connelly is the co-owner and lead DJ of Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers, with over five years of experience behind the booth. His DJ journey began back in his college days, where he learned how to mix tracks with precision and keep a crowd moving. Today, he brings that same electric energy to weddings across the Chippewa Valley—blending Top 40 hits, Y2K throwbacks, and pop favorites into seamless sets that pack the dance floor all night long. Before launching Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers, Connelly served five years in the U.S. Army. That mix of structure and creativity now shapes the way he runs events—organized, high-energy, and always in tune with what couples want. If you're looking for a DJ who knows how to read the room, set the vibe, and throw a party no one forgets—Connelly’s your guy. Contact us today for additional info and to set up a meeting with your wedding DJ!
Tyler Strenke
DJ Assistant & MC
We’re excited to welcome Tyler to the Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers crew! With years of experience hyping up crowds as an MC and running the show as the bar manager at The Pickle and Pioneer on Water Street, Tyler knows how to keep the energy high and the party going. As our DJ Assistant and MC, Tyler plays a key role in creating a seamless and unforgettable experience for our couples and their guests. Whether he's taking requests, making announcements, or getting the crowd pumped up, Tyler brings the perfect mix of confidence, charisma, and top-tier music knowledge. He's currently training to become one of our lead DJs, and we can already tell he’s going to crush it. If you're lucky enough to have Tyler at your wedding, get ready for a night of great vibes, smooth transitions, and a packed dance floor. Contact us today for additional info and to set up a meeting with your wedding DJ!
Caitlin Falk
Lead Photographer / Owner
Caitlin is the co-owner and lead photographer at Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers, with over a decade of photography experience—3 of those years focused only on weddings. She got her start photographing high school sports, which shaped her candid, documentary-style approach. On wedding days, Caitlin keeps things light, organized, and fun—capturing the real moments like quiet glances, happy tears, and spontaneous dance moves without ever forcing a shot. And when she’s not behind the camera? You’ll probably find her hanging out at her favorite local bar, Ray’s. But on your big day, she’ll be everywhere you need her to be—blending in like a fly on the wall and making sure your story gets told exactly as it happened. Contact us today for additional info and to set up a meeting with your wedding photographer!

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Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers' DJ and photographer duo earned consistent praise for energetic, crowd-reading DJ sets that kept the dance floor packed and for delivering stunning photos. Reviewers noted excellent communication, organization, and helpful planning meetings. Many said the combined package is great value and highly recommended.

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Sammy H

There's a reason they were voted Volume One's Best in the Chippewa Valley!! Caitlin (photographer) has such a chill vibe that I didnt stress about anything on my wedding day! She w...

as organized with her shot list we had discussed prior to the big day but was also flexible to add shots requested by others or because she had a vision! My wedding photos are absolutely stunning! I couldn't have imagined them to be so beautiful! Connelly (DJ) got the party started and kept it going! We did not anticipate much for dancing but we had people never leave the dance floor! Connelly got to know us and our music style and catered to it and it was the best night! All night long our guests kept asking where we found him?! Every new song that came on came with a "this DJ is AMAAAAZZZIIIIINNNGGGGGG!!!!!!" He was also real personable and great to work with. He even helped create a custom intro for our first dance song!! The fact that you can get BOTH of them for the cost is a STEAL! If you are getting married you need to hire Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers!

Jason S

Connelly was absolutely incredible! From the moment the music started, he brought an amazing energy and kept the dance floor packed all night long. His mixes were fantastic, and ...

you could genuinely tell that he was having just as much fun as we were. He did such an amazing job reading the crowd and creating the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. We had so many complements on our DJ and we can't recommend him enough.

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Jackson L

Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers did a fabulous job DJing for our wedding! Connelly did a great job making announcements throughout the cocktail hour and dinner. He brought lots of...

energy. However, the most impressive part was that he kept our dance floor alive all night. There was not a point in the night that there were not at least 20+ people on the dance floor. He mixed the songs together so seamlessly and kept the songs flowing all night. He was so easy to plan with during the wedding prep process. He was thorough and worked with us to plan which songs we wanted. You can trust his instinct to keep the bangers going all night long!

Kaylee B

They are the best DJ service you could ever hire! Conelly was fantastic! Everyone talks about how much fun they had and the dance floor was packed all night! You would be crazy not...

to hire him as your DJ service for your wedding. I never dance and he had me dancing all night. We can’t stop talking about how amazing they made our wedding. 1000 out of 10 stars!!!! Would recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable night!

Isabella H

Working with Connelly of Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers as the DJ for my wedding was a breeze. He is incredibly professional, organized, intentional with his work, adaptable, and...

made the day so much fun. I would definitely recommend Connelly to DJ for your wedding!

Cole B

Connelly and his team did a great job of communicating leading up to the wedding! They had reminders and multiple meetings to make sure that the wedding day went off without a hitc...

h! I told them how important the ceremony was and they executed it perfectly! I had numerous people tell me they thought this was one of the best DJs they had been to at a wedding this year! We would highly recommend them to any other couples or people looking for an interactive and professional DJ!

Kailee L

My husband and I got married in September 2025, but booked with Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers early last winter. Both Connelly and Caitlin were great to work with! We appreciat...

ed the time they spent with us prior to booking so they could show us what they were all about. As we got closer to our wedding, we got email reminders about what specific forms to fill out throughout multiple weeks, which was appreciated that it wasn't all at once, as we know weddings are stressful to plan! We had two meetings with them prior to the wedding to go over last minutes details, which eased our anxiety as well. Our wedding day was fabulous! Connelly and Caitlin were down to earth and just an absolute blast to have add to our day! I seriously could not have asked for more from these two! Our reception was a blast and the sneak peak photos that we received are stunning. I highly recommend booking them for your wedding!

Julia W

Sure knew how to keep people on the dance floor and keep the party alive! Great people to work with! Communication was amazing and there was no stress about music thanks to them!

Ryan J

Connelly and Caitlyn were absolutely wonderful to work with! Communication was great from the moment we booked with them to the day of the wedding. They asked all of the right ques...

tions in order to help make our wedding day perfect. The dance floor always had someone on it thanks to the music they played! We got MANY compliments day of about the DJ and the music that was played. I would definitely recommend!

Paige P

Connelly and Caitlin did a great job! The communication process was easy and they made the day so fun for all of us! The dance floor was filled the whole night, 10/10 recommend!

Zack J

We had an amazing experience working with Caitlin as our photographer on our wedding day. She was easy going and organized and brought lots of experience that took a lot off of my ...

shoulders in terms of capturing the special moments of our day. All members of the team were quick to reply which is also helpful when trying to get ducks in a row. We appreciated the 30 minute couples shoot as part of our package. It was a great entry into working with Caitlin and we got some great photos!

Cecilia H

Connelly and Caitlin were incredibly helpful the day of the wedding. They went above and beyond to ensure that our day went smoothly. Throughout the whole process, they were profes...

sional and well prepared. From planning, getting information, and helping move the pace of the night. They kept the party rocking and brought so much energy to the dance floor!

Chad F

Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers are awesome! It was nice and very convenient to be able to book a DJ and Photographer together. They were fun to work with and they went above and ...

beyond to make sure everything flowed wonderfully to make our big day amazing! Would recommend CVWC to anyone!

Kendra B

If you're looking for a DJ/photographer duo, I highly recommend Chippewa Valley Wedding Crashers! I recently got married and CVWC made our day simple! Leading up to your big day, ...

they meet with you and take consideration of everything you want/don't want to make your day perfect. Not to mention, they provide you with a planner to fill out and communicate the day of details with all other vendors to allow you to simply focus on you and your day. CVWC was professional, communicated in a quick manner and truly met all our wants and needs! Thank you, CVWC!

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