We'll Play Your Choice of Music

A Magical Evening

When it comes to your music, we'll play anything you want us to!

To help us play the music you like, we always ask for a play-list from all of our customers. This helps us understand your tastes and preferences. Our intention is to get the music totally right for you and your guests... and your play-list will really help us do this.

Supplying a play-list of course, is completely optional, but it will assist us to get the music just right for you.

What is a Play-List?
A play-list is simply a guide to your tastes in music.

Your list can be specific, or non-specific and we'll be more than happy to adhere to the songs, artists, eras or genres on your list. Of course if there's any music that you don't want us to play, then we'll also be more than happy to leave this out for you.

We will also gladly follow any other instructions that you might give us.

How to put your play-list together
Preparing a personal play-list can be a fun and rewarding thing to do and If you want some ideas to help you to come up with your play-list, the following may help:

1. It's a good idea to have a piece of paper tucked away somewhere handy - where you can add to it easily.
2. Leave the radio on!!
   It's a good idea to listen to the radio, rather than listening to your favourite CD's whilst in the car or at home... and when you hear a song you like, simply write it down. Hearing unfamiliar or old songs on the radio may also remind you of another song that you can relate to!
3. Go through your own CDs!!
   Everyone has some music in their collection that they've forgotten they like. By simply going through, possibly playing some of your old CD's (this tends to work best over a bottle of wine!) You may surprise yourself by coming up with a few gems nestled away in there... and possibly even some kind of soundtrack to your life so far!
4. Another idea is to ask guests to put a favourite song or two of theirs on their RSVP... this way you can filter their requests, and forward the ones you like to us.

How long should my play-list be?
Your play-list can be as large or as small as you like and is a rough guide, we can usually play around 17 songs an hour...

... please bear in mind though, that older songs are much shorter than newer ones, and some songs from the '50's' are only about 2 minutes long!!

If your list is bigger than we can get through in the given time, then no problem... this simply gives the DJ more choice of what to play from it.

If on the other hand your list isn't big enough to fill the whole evening, then no worries either!... you can trust us to fill the rest of the time we have with you with songs we know will work that are relevant to the rest of your play-list. We always end up getting requests from guests anyway which we'll be happy to accept and will also help us fill this time.

What if I can't come up with some ideas?
If you need some ideas or inspiration, then just click here for some play-list examples and ideas...

...or if you'd simply like to discuss or have a chat about anything, then please feel free to call us... we'll be happy to offer you some pointers.

Sending us your play-list
You can forward your play-list to us at any time, but we normally ask that it is supplied at least 5 days prior to the date of your Disco.

Any songs that you DEFINITELY want included should be highlighted and if you prefer you can specify a preferred 'time of play'.

Playing your play-list
We will endeavour to play any songs or styles that you wish us to, as long as we have them. If we don't have them and you've highlighted them as a 'must play' we will try to get the song for you or as a last resort ask you to supply the song yourself. Chances are, that if we don't have it, it will be somewhere in your own personal music collection!
Once again... please remember that the preparation of a play-list is completely optional and we can do a Disco for you without one... but any feedback about your taste is gratefully received.

First Dance for Weddings
As for your First Dance.... for many people this is the highlight of the evening's entertainme, we'll be happy to announce this, to introduce the song and the Bride & Groom to the floor in any manner you wish. If you'd like to do a First Dance, then we'd really like to know what the song is in advance of the day, in order to be sure we have it with us. It's a decision that can realistically only come from you and a song that will stay with you for your entire life- so take your time choosing and try to make sure it's a song you're both happy with!

It's worth mentioning that doing a First Dance is NOT a necessity... if you don't want to do one, no problem!! it's YOUR day and you should make the decision that's right for you- if you're going to be stressing the whole day about the fact you 'have to' do a First Dance in the evening- it could affect your entire day! Lots of people choose not to do a First Dance- and although it CAN be used to 'start' the Disco, it's rarely used as the first song we play, as some people seem to think and isn't necessary to start the evening's Celebrations. You might want to compromise (if family or friends are putting pressure on you to do one) by doing a First Dance with rather than just the Bride & Groom dancing, having an 'all couples' First Dance for you. We will be happy to ask all of the couples up to dance with you, if you'd prefer not to be 'in the spotlight'... but again- it's YOUR day and in our opinion, it should be your own choice!

When to do your First Dance…
This is completely a matter of personal preference.
It's good to have an approximate time in mind for you First Dance, but a good idea would be to play your this time 'by ear' on the day and to do the Dance whenever you feel the time is right for you.
Some people like to start the Disco with their First Dance because they believe it's the 'done-thing' or indeed, if they're nervous or uncomfortable about doing it and just want to 'get it done' so they can relax and enjoy the rest of the evening knowing it's 'out-of-the-way'. Another reason for some people doing their First Dance early is to offer the possibility of being able to go and get changed out of their Wedding Day clothes and perhaps into some different Evening attire.

Some people like to wait until a little later on when they've either had a drink or two, or they're sure all of their Evening Wedding guests have arrived and are settled in!

Second Dance
Your Second Dance is also an option you may or may not wish to do. This can consist of a second 'slow' song (or indeed a fast one!) that can be announced by your DJ, as either a dance for: "all of the other couples in the room, to join the Bride and Groom" as they continue dancing together or for the Bride and Groom to go and dance with a member of their family or a loved one.

We'll be more than happy to make any announcements, or to announce any subsequent 'third', 'fourth', etc., dances too!