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Father Daughter Dance

So, how about a father daughter dance. I’ve done a few really nice ones – but never one like this (yet) 😉

Groom Workshop

January, February and March Wedding Fairs

Here are the current dates for our Spring 2012 tour – maybe I should get t-shirts printed with the dates on the back 😉

Click on any venue for a link to the organisers website

Thursday 12th January Southampton Guildhall (see previous post below for FREE entry)

Sunday 22nd January Winchester Guildhall

Sunday 29th January Salisbury Racecourse

Sunday 26th February Botleigh Grange

Sunday 4th March Fleming Park Eastleigh

Sunday 11th March New Place, Shirrell Heath ~ to be confirmed

Any questions just give me a call or an email.

Southampton Guildhall Wedding Fair

Email me on paul@thepartydj.co.uk for your free entry pass 😉

Getting Married in 2012?

Well you’re in the right place if you are looking for an entertainer who really cares. Weddings are what I do!

Here’s a link that popped up in my inbox today from Brides Magazine

CLICK HERE for 100 things you should know before you get married!

I have a couple of PDF’s on wedding planning that you are welcome to, just send me an email request to paul@thepartydj.co.uk

Sammie & James @ Ten Acres

Sammie and James wanted a totally relaxed, fun day. They were married just across the road in a church ceremony and I compered their reception and supplied the music. Ten Acres is actually the home of Eastleigh Football Club. The function room is very nice and venue manager Ronnie and her team did a great job.

After the church ceremony the guests walked across the road to the Acres Suite for a Bucks Fizz reception while Sammie and James had more photo’s taken. Once they joined us at the venue, I staged a Grand Entrance – introducing the parents and the rest of the wedding party to the friends and family in the room. Sammie and James had written the introductions, and selected music, to accompany their entrances. For example both sets of parents came in to the track they had as the first dance at their weddings. Finally I introduced the Bride and Groom who entered to Stevie Wonder’s “Signed Sealed Delivered”.

Again the speeches were given before the food was served so that everyone could relax and enjoy their meal – and what a meal! Sammie and James opted for a chip van supplied by FISH & CHIP CATERING. Guests had already chosen a fish or sausage meal, and there were also onion rings, mushy peas and bread and butter available. To say the food was excellent is an understatement, and I’m an expert in this particular delicacy! I invited the guests , table by table, to collect their food from the van which was parked just outside, the Top Table insisted on being served last – a nice touch. If you are looking for something different for your wedding breakfast or evening buffet I can recommend Fish & Chip Catering CLICK HERE for more information.

The colour scheme for the wedding was blue and we set the room up with blue uplighters. For the evening reception, Sammie’s bridesmaids had arranged for us to also supply our photomontage screen service and we had lots of old family pictures to display along with some taken during the day.

The Bride and Groom’s first dance was “Love You More” by JLS and I have to say they looked so happy and so in love! This was followed by a special dance for Sammie and her Dad, Trevor. The song Sammie chose, “Daddy’s Little Angel” is by an American artist called T Carter, and I had recorded Sammie giving a special message to Trev and edited it into the song – the effect was absolutely tremendous!

After a couple more dances it was time for the evening food, a hog roast. I can’t tell you how it tasted (I was too full from the fish and chips) but it looked and smelt great. Then, to restart the dancefloor, we played the “Getting To Know You” game.

Then it was party time with lots of great tunes and plenty of cheesy tracks selected by the Bridesmaids. Finally Sammie and James had a last dance to Charlene Soria’s version of “Wherever You Will Go” surrounded by their guests who then waved the happy couple off to their mystery hotel.

The next day FaceBook was awash with pictures and comments. Thank you everybody for your kind words and for giving Sammie and James a day to remember forever.

I’ll try to get some more photo’s and, hopefully, a video up before Christmas!

For more details about functions at Eastleigh Football Club CLICK HERE

Sunday Morning / Afternoon

So, after just a few hours sleep it was off to Fleming Park for another Wedding Fair. One more to go in this season’s diary – next Sunday – details to follow.

www.gigglebooth.co.uk

I had a busy time as I was also providing the music for the fashion show and once again my better half / she who must be obeyed / Ce came along to lend a hand.

The event was well attended and it was good to finally see our friends from Gigglebooth in action.

We were interested to see how the centre had evolved since we last visited. They have a very smart function room, the Park Suite, with a great view over the park that we were very impressed with. It has a bar in the room and is definitely worth a look if you are planning a party for up to 80 people. They do cater for weddings and offer a very attractive package.

It was a great pleasure to work with Valerie and her team, who put on a wonderful Bridal fashion show.

Sunday Update x 2!

Two more things with regards to Sunday’s wedding exhibition at Fleming Park …

First up, I’m supplying the music and mic’s for the fashion show … OK, I know it’s not earth shattering news 😉

More importantly, and I thought I’d already posted this, if you email me I can send you a free admission invitation for the event. No obligation to book your entertainment with me, I have an email from the organisers, Wedding Daze, I’ll simply forward it to you.

Email paul@thepartydj.co.uk

Sunday 23rd October ~ Fleming Park Wedding Fair

This Sunday’s Wedding Exhibition is at Fleming Park Leisure Centre in Eastleigh. This is the first fair to be held by Wedding Daze at the venue, and there will be up to 85 local wedding suppliers, including yours truly.

The event is between 11am and 3pm this Sunday, and admission is £2.

Passfield Avenue
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO50 9NL