I haven’t been quiet …

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… I’ve just been very busy!

Sorry I haven’t posted for a while, so many things to do and so little time to do it all. It’s been a week of admin, meetings and planning. I’ve had meetings with two very special couples who’s weddings are imminent and I’m so excited about them – you’d think it was me who was getting married!

I don’t think I’ve mentioned my FaceBook page ~ “The Party DJ”. If you use FaceBook I’d really value your support, please give it a “like” and share it with your friends 🙂

Finally, here’s another video I haven’t shared here before. It’s from a wedding I did back in April for lovely Sharon and Dave.

The Wedding Crashers

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Also at last Sunday’s wedding fair were Grace and Karen from www.eventcrashers.co.uk

Wedding Crashers provide hidden staff and secret guests who can infiltrate your wedding and astonish your guests when they burst into song!

They even promise a fourth special event crasher for their grand finale!

So if you are looking for a “Wow Factor” take a look at www.eventcrashers.co.uk and The Wedding Crashers

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Alex & Jeremy ~ Thursday 28th June 2012

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THIS is the reason I came back to DJ’ing!

I stopped DJ’ing in about 2000 when I opened another business that needed all my focus and if I had continued DJ’ing I”d have had no time left to spend with the family. Our new enterprise was a fabulous experience and was initially very successful but as time went on things got harder the pressure sucked out any enjoyment we gained. About 4 years ago Ce, my wife, suggested that I consider returning to DJ’ing because I was always passionate about it. I had been asked to play at a number of events in the interim and had to decline because I had no equipment and my music library wasn’t totally up to date – we often attended these events as guests and I frequently regretted the fact I couldn’t help. This wedding really confirmed to me that I made the right decision to come back.

I’ve known Jez for around eight years, he actually worked for us for at least five years and is a really lovely guy, so when he contacted me and asked if I’d be available to DJ for his wedding to Alex I was absolutely delighted.

The wedding was held at the Langtry Manor Hotel in Bournemouth and was my first outdoor ceremony. The whole day was full of beautiful touches reflecting Axy and Jez’s characters. The Bridal Party entered to “All I Want Is You” by Barry Louis Polisar, their ceremony featured a lovely poem about two dinosaurs, their family and friends sang “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” accompanied by a friend on the ukulele, and there was a lovely rendition of the Etta James classic “At Last” sung by a member of the family. The new Mr and Mrs Hood and their wedding party came back down the aisle to “One Day Like This” by Elbow.

Their were numerous special moments throughout the day and their evening reception really rocked, but for me it was all about doing what I really love for people who, five years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to help.

Axy and Jez, thank you so much for allowing me to take part in your very special day. I wish you all the happiness in the World! To the Blatchford’s, the Hood’s and all their extended family and friends, thanks for making me so welcome and for making my role so easy.

Here’s a video I’ve cobbled together from my snaps – you can see why I’m a DJ and not a photographer or a videographer!

Last Saturday …

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Last Saturday was a very special day. I know I go on about how much I love what I do, but really, what’s not to love!

This was my first visit to Winslowe House, a truly exceptional wedding location. The attention to detail and quality of service provided was second to none, and I can’t wait for my next visit there in August.

The Civil Ceremony was held in The Barford Room

The Bride and Bridegroom were Rachel and Gareth who, along with their parents, Sue and Steve, Shirley and Terry, had planned a really unique wedding. I provided ceremony music, and then music for the drinks out on the terrace, wedding breakfast, and of course the evening party. I also acted on their behalf as Wedding Compere and helped direct everyone throughout the day.

I staged, what I like to call, Grand Entrances for all the members of the Wedding party as they entered the wedding breakfast. Then they had a table quiz during the meal and I announced the answers and the winning table before I introduced the Speeches, including a very funny speech from the 3 Best Men.

Gareth’s Three Best Men

I’ll probably post more about this lovely day over the coming weeks but I just wanted to share the two messages, with their owners consent, I received the very next day.

First came this one from the Bride who had only just arrived at their honeymoon location …

Paul I just wanted to say a massive thank you from me and Gareth for your amazing help yesterday – we had the best day ever and we can’t thank you enough for helping us make our day so special! Thank you thank you thank you! X

and also this one from Sue, the Mother of the Bride …

Hi Paul,
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for making Rachel and Gareths dream wedding come true. You are truly outstanding at the job you do and you go out of your way to make things perfect.
If any one wants an outstanding D J to make there wedding the best ever you are definitely the perfect choice.
Sue. x

Thank you so much ladies for your very kind words.

Rachel & Gareth’s first dance

As I said at the top, “what’s not to love”! I’m very lucky to have discovered this new role as a DJ and Party Host and even luckier to have such wonderful families to have fun with.

The cake baked with love by Rachel the Bride