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Day 3 ~ WOW Wedding Countdown ~ THE WHY

17th October 2016/0 Comments/in Wedding Tips/by Paul

The WOW Wedding Countdown is a tip a day that I hope will help you with your wedding planning and give you a flavour of how attending my “Creating Your WOW Wedding” evening might benefit you. Today we are going to look at THE WHY

Today is the third in the series so make sure you scroll down to see the previous entries and bookmark this blog or follow my FaceBook page for more free advice.

So in the last two posts I gave you the “W’ and “O” of my slightly dodgy WOW Wedding acronym …
W Weave in your personality using your wow factors.
O Others involvement ~ Get others involved.
and the the last “W” is …
THE WHY ~ Explain your choices to your guests so that they understand the significance.

I you don’t explain the WHY the first two really don’t work! If you tell people about the ideas you’ve weaved into the day and told them who these people are that have help you turn your dream into reality thy can really connect with you and your day. If you name your tables after your favourite bands make sure you include some of their music even if it’s just in the background and perhaps add a not to ht e table setting that says when you saw the band in concert or something that explains the “WHY”. If your chief bridesmaid is your best friend since the first day at school let everybody know … the choices you make are so much more relevant if you share them with your family and friends.

There are so many little things like this that will help you to make a wedding where everybody feels engaged in the day rather than just a spectator and that is what my “Creating Your WOW Wedding” evening is all about – so don’t miss out

If you liked to know more about the event PLEASE CLICK HERE, or email paul@thepartydj.co.uk

That’s THE WHY. See you tomorrow for tip 27 in the WOW Wedding Countdown!

Choosing Your Team (part 1)

25th January 2015/0 Comments/in Wedding Tips/by Paul

It’s episode eight in my series of v-logs on wedding planning, and this time I take a look at choosing your team.

Sarah & Phil

10th January 2015/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Paul

Fabulous article in the latest edition of ‘Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire Bride’ on Sarah and Phil’s wedding at the incredible Green House Hotel with amazing photos by Barry Whitcher.

CLICK HERE to read the magazine, the article on Sarah and Phil is on pages 142 and 143, I’ve put my favourite bits below …

I provided the ceremony music, Sarah’s entrance was beautiful

… and finally …

Thanks Sarah and Phil for your kind words in the article.

Paul x

OK, here we go ~ Let’s talk about planning a WOW Wedding!

3rd January 2015/0 Comments/in Wedding Tips/by Paul

This is the first of my 2015 vlogs aimed at sharing advice on planning your wedding day.
As an experienced wedding DJ and host I’ve seen hundreds of wedding, many from start to finish, so I have a unique view of how to create a WOW Wedding.

For more information, or a FREE copy of my twenty page “Your WOW Wedding” guide, please email paul@thepartydj.co.uk

Please remember, life sounds better to music ~ please support the artists and buy their music. The featured track here is Floatation” by The Grid.

2014 ~ This Was The Year That Was!

31st December 2014/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Paul

Here are a couple more of my new blogs (video logs) looking at 2014.

I really should point out that all the photos I use on this page, my website, and on my FaceBook page are my couples – real people and not stock images. I’m very lucky to have some photographer friends who allow me to use their images but most of the pictures are my snaps.

OK, so here’s my look at the first six months of 2014. (This actually appeared a few days ago but I’ve reposted to keep everything together) If you weren’t confused before you probably are now!

And this one is July to December.

I’ve been very lucky to work with so many amazing couples and clients this year ~Thank you all.

I really am blessed ~ I LOVE my job!

Thanks for watching ~ Happy New Year ~ Cheers!

Paul x

The Party Hosts

13th June 2013/0 Comments/in Wedding Tips, Wedding Video/by Paul

As well as trading as The Party DJ I’m also very proud to be part of The Party Hosts with Alan and Gary. The Party Hosts came about because the three of us are great friends, share values, had all trained with Mark and Rebecca Ferrell among others, and live fairly close to each other. We originally got together to offer back-up for our clients in the event of something unforseen happening to any of us just prior to a booking. We then decided it might be a good plan to develop a brand that we could market and build together.

It’s now about a year since we got together and things are really starting to take off. Yesterday we launched our Wedding Entertainment Show – our weekly video tips on planning your wedding from an entertainment perspective.

We also started The Party Hosts blog here The Party Hosts

This weekend will also see the start of another of our Party Hosts projects … but we’ll tell you about that next week, when we should have some pictures.

Finally, for now, we have also been entered for the 2014 Wedding industry Awards

Ellie & Charlie … continued

19th May 2013/0 Comments/in Uncategorized, Wedding/by Paul

The evening reception saw even more guests arrive for a brilliant party. We added our photomontage screen and everyone flocked around to see the pictures of Ellie and Charlie through the years. We also added some pictures that we took during the day. I’ll post a separate post about the photomontage service soon.

With ten minutes to go we got everyone back up on the dancefloor and then put the happy couple back in the middle of the dance floor for Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol. Everyone formed a big circle around them and started to sing along.

As the singing got louder the guests all squeezed in on Ellie and Charlie for an enormous group hug!

Finally, family and friends made a “guard of honour” and Ellie and Charlie went through saying goodbye and thank you to the “Beautiful Day” track by Rattled.

Ce and I had an amazing day and would like to thank the new Mr & Mrs Clifford for asking us to share in this wonderful occasion.

I wish Kingston Country Courtyard was closer to home, it’s a very special venue with a lovely ceremony and reception space and plenty of on-site accommodation. For more information CLICK HERE

Ellie & Charlie ~ 11th May 2013

18th May 2013/0 Comments/in Wedding/by Paul

First, I’m sorry ~ I’ve been so busy I’ve neglected my blog. If you don’t already know I do have a FaceBook page and I do post their too – search The Party DJ and you should find me.

Last weeks wedding at Kingston Country Courtyard was absolutely beautiful. Kingston is just passed Corfe Castle, an absolutely beautiful part of rural Dorset.

I’ve known Ellie since she came to my other business on work experience from school, she went on to work part-time with us for a while, and I was really touched when she asked me to DJ for her wedding to Charlie. They are an amazing couple who really know how to enjoy themselves and their wedding was crammed full of wonderful moments.

Charlie arrived in plenty of time with his Best Man, brother Andy, Ushers Lefty, Dan and Adrian, and their two dogs Kia and Roco who behaved impeccably (well almost … the dogs that is!).

The Bridal Party entered to “I Won’t Let You Go” by James Morrison with Bridesmaids Kelly, Stacey, Becky and Ellie’s sister Rachael coming in before Ellie and her dad Phil.

Ce, my wife, assisted me and we supplied a full package of services including ceremony music, uplighting, master of ceremonies, background music, microphones for speeches, photomontage display and evening disco.

The newly weds went back down the aisle to a version of The Levellers song “Beautiful day” performed by Welsh band The Rattlers, and then went for a drinks reception and photo’s with photographer David Lewin from Simply Weddings.

The Wedding Breakfast was absolutely delicious and Bobby and her team from Kingston Country Courtyard did a wonderful job. Among the many beautiful touches was a fabulous wedding cake made with love by Ellie’s cousin Michelle and Aunty Liz.

To be continued …

A date for your diary if you are looking to hire a marquee

11th September 2012/0 Comments/in Event/by Paul

Recently I met Mark and Michelle Francis who run Finest Marquee Hire in the New Forest. They are holding an open day on Saturday 24th November, so if you are thinking about hiring a marquee come along and check out them out. They can supply a wide range of marquees that can accommodate up to 400 seated guests and also provide tables, chairs and dance floors.

I’ll be there for their open day playing a few tunes in the background so if you’d like a chat it would be great to see you.

CLICK HERE for more information about Finest Marquee Hire and to book your places at the open day.

SuperScrimpers on Weddings

30th August 2012/0 Comments/in Wedding, Wedding Tips, Wedding TV/by Paul

Channel 4’s SuperScrimpers money saving expert Mrs Moneypenny looks at weddings – plenty to think about here 😉

The show is available courtesy of the 4 On Demand service

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