Wedding DJ FAQs: music, setup, travel and booking

The sooner the better. Popular dates, especially peak-season Saturdays, can be booked up 2 to 3 years in advance in some cases. Once you have your venue and date secured, it’s always worth getting in touch as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

I’m an open-format DJ, which means I play a wide range of music and tailor the soundtrack to suit the crowd, the venue and the moment. My sets can move through soul, disco, house, R&B, pop, classic party tracks, a little cheese when the moment is right, and everything in between.

Absolutely. You can have as much or as little input into the music as you wish. I always work with my clients beforehand to understand their preferred music choices, must-play tracks and, just as importantly, anything they definitely don’t want played.

The DJ & sax package brings in a live saxophonist to perform alongside me, creating a high-energy, premium party atmosphere on the dance floor. For the evening performance, the saxophonist usually plays either 3 x 30-minute sets or 2 x 45-minute sets alongside the DJ.

Of course. I’m always happy to take requests on the night and will do my best to include them where they fit the flow of the music and the atmosphere of the dance floor.

While I’ll always try to play requested songs, I can’t guarantee every request will be included. That’s why it’s best to send over any must-play tracks in advance, so I can make sure they’re planned into the night properly.

Yes. My all-day wedding package can cover your ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast, cocktail hour and evening party, with the music planned around your timings and preferences.

Yes. I provide professional sound and lighting equipment as standard, suitable for weddings, private parties and events.

There is also an optional lighting upgrade available, which includes 10 wireless uplighters to help enhance the room, add atmosphere and create a more polished look for the evening.

From the point I’m able to access the performance space, I usually ask for around 40-45 minutes to set up.

This allows enough time to load in, set up the DJ booth, sound system and lighting, and carry out the necessary checks before the music begins.

Yes. I hold full Public Liability Insurance and all relevant equipment is PAT tested.

You can view and download the current certificates using the links provided on this page.

Absolutely. I regularly travel further afield for weddings, private parties and events.

Additional travel costs may apply depending on the location, travel time and finish time, but this will always be discussed clearly at the enquiry stage.

A 20% deposit is required to secure your date and confirm the booking.

The remaining balance is then due around 4 weeks before the event. Once the deposit has been received, your date is reserved in my diary.

Once you’re booked in, your date is secured in my diary. I’ll usually touch base around 4 weeks before the event to go through the music, timings and finer details of the day or evening.

That said, I’m always happy to discuss anything at any point in the lead-up, so you’re welcome to get in touch whenever you need.