This is a very difficult blog entry for me. Not because I can’t think of what to write, but simply because the entire experience was so spectacular that I have no idea where to start!
Congratulations to Laura and Trevor who tied the knot recently and celebrated their union at Shustoke Farm Barns.
It was the first time that I’ve played at this gorgeous venue and the main room for celebration was (you’ve guessed it) a large red brick barn; the perfect location for my mobile nightclub lighting and sound system, and what a storming night it was! From the first dance to the final song, that dance floor was filled all night long!
But it’s not just the rowdy party goers that I’ll remember about this wedding. You see, Trev wanted to have some games and with his brother, Doug, acting as a gameshow host (fully equipped with a gold blazer and dickie bow tie) there was no way that I was going to miss the opportunity to add a bit of showbiz sparkle to the occasion.
So with a cheesy gameshow voiceover to introduce the host (I had been practicing all week!), stabs of music for entrances, spotlights for the host and all contestants as well as music for each of the games (which included a marshmallow eating contest), Laura and Trev’s reception will be remembered for one of three things – the fun games with showbiz glamour, the great party that had everybody dancing all night long and the lady who practically vomited up an entire mouthful of Flumps (and I am led to believe that there is photographic evidence of this happening – ewwwwwww!).
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Believe it or not, you did read that title correctly!
In July, I was delighted to provide the DJ entertainment for Christina and Leighton on a hot Summer’s night at the beautiful Ardencote Manor, and it is certainly a night that I’ll never forget.
For the first part of the evening, the guests were entertained by a traditional Ukrainian band and whilst they were playing, there were many Ukrainian traditions that were adhered to; my particular favourite was the kidnapping of the bride. I kid you not. However, saying that, I fear that Christina may have been the mastermind behind the whole operation. You see, I was close by when a sunburnt Christina and her “kidnappers” came outside, and when one of them was about to leave to deliver the ransom demand to the groom, it was the bride who demanded “Two grand cash, or I’m not coming back!” It was subtle, but my spidey senses did pick up on it. 😉
Leighton, however, is clearly a master negotiator as I heard that he only paid £1,000 and a bottle of wine. Good man!
After all the formalities were done and the band had played their last note, it was time for a tradition of mine – to keep that dancefloor jumping all night long, and what a great time that was had by all! With the professional lighting and sound system I use along with a selection of some great tunes by J-Lo, Justin Timberlake, Jason Derulo and Lady Gaga to name a few, Ardencote Manor was rocking until 1am!
Thankfully, photographer David Morphew was on hand to take some beautiful pictures of the happy couple and their guests, and was even kind enough to allow me to use a few for this blog entry.
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There’s a question I get asked quite a lot when I get enquiries: I’ve just got a quote from a guy in the Yellow Pages to work my wedding for £90. Can you beat that?
I love that question and I hear it so often, I already know how to reply. I tell them that it depends on what they’re asking. If you’re asking me whether I can beat the level of talent, the quality of the lighting, clarity of the sound and the level of overall service you will receive, then I dare say that I will beat it and rather comfortably too. If you’re asking me if I can beat the price, the answer will be no.
A wise man once told me that when it comes to hiring a DJ, you should use what he called the ‘Buffet Rule’. Let’s say you’re getting married and you’ve hired a DJ to entertain you and your (for argument’s sake) 100 guests. You’d be happy to pay anywhere between £7 – £12 a head for your buffet but if you took advantage of the quote I mentioned at the beginning of this blog, that means your DJ will be charging 90p a head.
Just let that sink in for a second. 90 pence a head. Now think back to all the weddings and events you have been to. Do you remember the buffet? Of course you don’t but I bet that you do remember the DJ – be it for positive or negative reasons.
Just purely out of curiosity, I asked who provided the quote and did a quick Google search. This was a picture from their own website.
Now scroll down and look at the pictures that I have taken of my lighting and sound system in previous blogs. It may very well be egotistical to say, but it certainly brings perspective to things, doesn’t it?
Last month, I was delighted to provide the entertainment for Simone’s 18th birthday party in Minworth. Normally I wouldn’t combine a blog about a gig with what I have already said, but when I sat down with Simone and her dad, Simon for the consultation, Simon told me something that is so apt. He said that he wanted to pay that little bit extra because a few weeks beforehand, the family attended a birthday party and the DJ had awful equipment and was not able read the room.
It was an investment that paid off, and it paid of big. Simone and all her guests had a storming night, they had that dancefloor filled all night and with my mobile nightclub, we made that room look and sound amazing. Happy 18th, Simone! I hope to be there for your 21st. 😉
The lady who made the enquiry that prompted this blog told me that she was going to go with the guy in the Yellow Pages. I hope for her sake that there is a drastic investment in the sound and lighting by the DJ because I would not want to be there at the very moment she walks into the room and is greeted by the above.
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