Thank you to all my couples for voting for me in the 2016 Wedding Industry Awards. All of my eligible couples have voted and that means so much to me.
Judging on the results from previous years, when I entered with Alan and Gary, it is unlikely I’ll make the National Finals but you never know! All voting is anonymous and I won’t get my feedback and scores until I’m eliminated from the competition but you can see last years here
I just wanted to say … I’ve still got it!
When I first purchased the Party DJ domain I had no idea I’d still be DJ’ing in 2015 and loving it more than ever.
I’ve categorised this post as “soap box” and I guess it’s a bit of a rant. The problem is anybody can call themselves a DJ – there are no qualifications that you need to have. The only criteria anybody calling themselves a DJ should meet is holding public liability insurance, and many don’t even have that! The market locally, nationally and globally is flooded with people who call themselves DJ’s although they have no little to no experience, they’ve cobbled together some cheap equipment and downloaded illegal music. People expect to pay a couple of hundred pounds for a DJ because they’ve never seen one worth more than that – when they actually see a proper DJ they are blown away.
So far this year I’ve done three weddings, I spent time in advance with each couple finding out what they loved and hated to make sure their party was as good as it possibly could be. Each of them have been great fun and I’ve received some amazing feedback both from my clients, their guests and even the staff at the venues. Each of these three couples took my advice and set up a FaceBook page in advance and invited their friends and family to make suggestions for the reception playlist, it worked really well.
First up was Kat and Gareth’s wedding at Audleys Wood. The golden rule for a busy dance floor at a wedding is wherever the Bride and Bridegroom go their guests will follow ~ Kat and Gareth spent the whole night on the dance floor!
This one’s from Tara and Rob’s wedding at the Bartley Lodge ~ not one of my photos, this one turned up on FaceBook ~ thanks Nik and the ladies for wanting a selfie with me!
Finally for now, on Friday I was at New Place for Emma and Simon’s wedding, their friends and family had suggested nearly eleven hours of party music and I think some of them would have danced to the whole lot. You’ll find plenty of pictures from their party HERE on my The Party DJ FaceBook page .
There are plenty of DJ’s out there, wherever you are, but not all of them really know what they are doing. NEVER book a DJ without having a good chat with him/her first, ask them about their experience, check they have insurance, don’t waste your money on a muppet wannabe … well I did say it was going to be a bit of a rant didn’t I.
I’ve been a DJ for a very long time and I won’t be giving up any time soon.
This is the latest in the “Looking Back” series of videos and this time it’s back to March 2013 for Meghann and Chris’ wedding at Winchester Guildhall.
They had their ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening party in the King Charles Hall with drinks in the Wintonian Room and photos and a balloon release in the gardens next door.
You can see my original post about their wedding here, and here’s a video I cobbled together for Meghann and Chris at the time
Hello, I’m in London for a few days doing some more training – and LOVING IT!
So, here’s just a quick look at my thinking regarding Wedding budgeting that I prepared a few days ago.
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.
Did you think I’d disappeared again ~ NO CHANCE!
I’m almost ready for the start of the exciting changes I’ve been working on over the last few months. The more observant of you will remember I announced Christmas Eve will be the launch day and I’m still on track so this really is The Final Countdown!
OK, so you probably think that I’m just lazy or maybe that I’ve got nothing to say anymore …
WRONG
I’m sorry I’ve been neglecting you but things are about to change.
This post is the start of a countdown to … well I can’t say just now but I’m really excited. I’ve got some amazing stuff to share with you and I’ve just decided that Christmas Eve will be the start of the reveal!
So one week, just seven days to go …
This Sunday I’m at The Winchester Guildhall Weeding Fair between 10:30 am and 3pm – I’d love to see you.
However, the main reason for this post is to tell you about another Wedding Fair at Ampfield Golf Club (between Winchester and Romsey).
The event is organised by The Hampshire Wedding Group
https://www.facebook.com/officialHWG
http://hampshireweddinggroup.co.uk
I’m one of the founding members of this group, unfortunately I’d already booked to be at the Winchester Guildhall event but my colleagues Alan and Gary from The Party Hosts will be there.
The BIG THING I wanted you to know is that one lucky couple who visit the Ampfield event are going to win an AMAZING prize!
Here are the details …
One lucky couple the opportunity to win an unforgettably unique Pre-Wedding Experience† simply by attending and registering at the show.
The prize, worth over £1,500, starts with your event co-ordinator from Hitch & Moon and a Cathedral Cars’ chauffeur collecting you in a 1935 vintage Rolls-Royce and taking you to Ampfield Golf & Country Club. There you will have a mini photo-shoot with Entity Photographic followed by lunch at an intimate, fully decorated, table by Pomp & Petals and a scrumptious mini-cake from Jill the Cakemaker. Then you’ll be chauffeured to Winslowe House, West End, Southampton, for a second mini photo-shoot with Kim Collins Photography followed by a cream tea supplied by Southampton Caterers of Botley, with sparkling wine, a box of hand-made Belgian chocolates from Murrays Chocolates and a lovely red rose gift bouquet from The Flower Stables to take with you before being taken home with a goody bag of gifts from some of our other suppliers.
The Ampfield event is THIS Sunday, 28th September 2014, between 11am & 4pm at Ampfield Golf & Country Club, Winchester Road, near Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9BQ. Free entry and parking, complimentary canapés and a glass of bubbly upon arrival.
† Date to be agreed. Valid on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday in 2015 only and is subject to availability. The prize is available for two adults only; non-transferable and has no cash alternative. Photographs may be used for marketing and/or advertising purposes.
So there you have it – I’d love to see you in Winchester and I’d really recommend you drop into the Ampfield event, somebody going to win the amazing prize!
First kiss as a married couple
Last Saturday’s wedding of Jen and Olly at the excellent Beaulieu Hotel was full of very special moments.
I was delighted to provide services throughout the day, from Ceremony music through to the last dance.
Jen had picked a beautiful song by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville called “All My Life” for her entrance. The Bridal party entered to an instrumental version and then I faded over to the original vocal version for her entrance with her Dad, they arrived at the front at the end of the first chorus – it was perfect.
I’ve got so many happy memories of Jen and Martin’s beautiful wedding at Marwell.
It’s been great to keep up with them both on FaceBook as friends and I’m looking forward to hearing some more great news from them soon 😉
Happy Anniversary Mr Mrs Gould
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