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One thing leads to another …

Way back on 25th April 2010 I did my first Wedding Fair since I returned to DJ’ing. It was held at Rownhams House and I eventually booked 3 or 4 weddings with couples I met there. I say eventually because these things often don’t happen straight away.

Somewhen in late Spring 2011 I had a meeting with a lovely couple, Jen and Martin, who’d met me at Rownhams House over a year earlier and, unbeknown to me, decided that day that they wanted me to be their DJ.

Marwell Wedding DJ

Jen and Martin’s wedding was held at Marwell House on 11th August 2012. It was a wonderful evening filled with some very special moments, you can see more, including a video, in my blog here

That was one of two weddings I played for at Marwell that summer. I’ve always loved the zoo and the weddings there are always very something special. The ceremonies are held in the house with the reception usually held in a marquee in the walled garden, all this right in the centre of the park and all the animals.

Marwell Wedding Disco

Later that year I was contacted by Sian who was on the events team at Marwell. Along with her colleague, Natalie, and another friend, Jordan, she was off to Austarlia and out of all the DJ’s they’d seen they wanted me for their leaving party!

So, on 25th January 2013 I played for Sian, Natalie and Jordan’s going away party which was held at Goals in Southampton. Goals is an excellent venue for a fun party. We had a great night – find out more here.

Goals Party DJ

Now on duty at Goals that night was Aimee who told me she was planning her wedding and a few months later I got a call from her. I arranged to meet with Aimee and her fiance Matt and told them more about the options I offer and they booked me. Last Saturday, 9th November 2013, was their big day at The Hilton in Southampton – it was an amazing day! I’ll post more soon but for now here’s just one picture.

Hilton Southampton DJ

There you have it, from 25th April 2010 to 9th November 2013 … I wonder where this wonderful journey will take me next?

Siân, Natalie and Jordan’s “Just Going Down Under ~ BRB” Party

It’s always great to be asked to do something a bit different, it’s even better to get asked by people who have seen me work and want me to DJ for them!

Siân and Natalie saw me DJ at the two weddings I played for at Marwell Hall last year – they have been working on the functions team there. When I got an email that said “I have seen you a few times this year – providing some fantastic entertainment for some of our wedding couples” how could I say no to playing at their leaving party. Along with their friend Jordan they are off travelling around the Southern Hemisphere.

The venue was the Goals Soccer Centre in Southampton – a very good and affordable party venue with excellent bar prices and really lovely staff. More information about GOALS HERE

SN&J Room

The room has two parts a lounge/bar area linked to a dancefloor area. As well as the booth, speakers and regular lighting I supplied a single TV screen to run a photomontage of pictures of the 3 hosts. They had also decorated the room with flags, bunting and some excellent road signs.

SN&J

Once everyone had arrived and the buffet had been served Siân, Natalie and Jordan took a brief moment in the spotlight with Siân thanking everyone for coming. I did try and get a Q&A session going but the only question that came up was “is there any room in your bag for me?”.

SN&J Gobo

So then it was on with the party. I also supplied a couple of “Good Luck” gobo’s which you can see in this picture.

SN&J Gangnam

Op op op op oppan Gangnam Style 😉

SN&J Party

The party finished at midnight but Siân, Natalie and Jordan had already made plans to head on into town afterwards and I was able to let everyone know where to go for the “after party”. The next day I received this message on FaceBook …

Afternoon Paul, just wanted to say I’m so sorry I didn’t catch you before I left last night but thanks for a wonderful evening! Everyone has said what a great night they had & that you were fantastic!! Thanks for everything beforehand too & for making it so personal to us I thoroughly enjoyed myself & I know Natalie & Jordan did too!

It was my absolute pleasure.

Siân, Natalie and Jordan have a great time, take care, enjoy every minute and stay in touch 🙂

For more information about weddings at Marwell Hall PLEASE CLICK HERE or give me a call.