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Peak season Saturdays (May–September) often book 12–18 months out. I typically have 3–5 dates left per month by the 9-month mark.

Midweek or off-peak? 6–9 months is usually fine. And yes, I've taken bookings 3 weeks out when the date's free. But if you've found someone you like, don't wait. The dates don't come back.

Home base: the Cotswolds. Core area: Berkshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, London, and surrounding counties.

But I go where the wedding is. 14 countries so far. Scotland to the South of France. If your venue's further afield, I'll quote a travel fee. Just ask.

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Every package includes the essentials:

• QSC sound system sized to your venue (not a one-size-fits-all rig)
• LED uplighting and dancefloor effects
• Shure wireless mics for speeches
• Planning calls via Zoom, as many as you need
• Online portal for your music requests
• Me, from evening setup to the last song

Want more? Higher packages add daytime hosting, ceremony music, your Love Story narration, Mr & Mrs games, and full MC duties from arrival to exit.

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You log into a portal after booking. Add songs when you think of them. No pressure, no deadline stress.

I use a five-list system that makes decisions easy: must-plays (guaranteed), play-if-it-fits, dedications, do-not-plays, and general vibes. We talk through it on a planning call. If you're stuck, I'll suggest songs based on what you've told me. Most couples end up with a mix of their picks and my recommendations.

I reach out to your venue coordinator, photographer, videographer, and caterer before the day. Everyone gets the same timeline. Everyone knows who's doing what, and when.

On the day? I'm the one keeping it all moving. If the speeches run long or the light's perfect for photos, I adjust. You won't be chasing people or watching the clock. That's my job.

Five lists. That's it.

• Must-plays: these happen, guaranteed
• Play if it fits: I'll find the right moment
• Dedications: that song for your nan, your best friend, whoever matters
• Do-not-plays: vetoed, no exceptions, even if Uncle Dave asks three times
• Vibes: genres and eras you love, so I know where to lean

Guest requests on the night? I handle them. If it fits the flow and isn't on your banned list, it gets played. If not, I'm the bad guy, not you.

Motown. Modern chart. Indie. Disco. 80s classics. Jazz for dinner. Club anthems at midnight. Guilty pleasures your friends pretend they don't love.

I don't have a "sound." I have yours. Tell me you want all Britpop and I'll give you Britpop. Tell me you want cheese and I'll melt the dancefloor. This is your party. I'm just the one with the music library.

Good. You shouldn't do anything that makes you uncomfortable. Here's what other couples have done instead:

• Skip it. I open with a banger and everyone's on the floor in 30 seconds.
• 60-second edit. Quick spin, kiss, done. Then the party starts.
• Invite everyone up after 20 seconds. No spotlight, just celebration.
• Last dance instead. More intimate, less pressure, and a beautiful way to end.

Your wedding, your rules. We'll figure out what feels right.

Done it hundreds of times. Bands play their sets (usually 2 x 45 minutes with a break) and I fill every gap so your guests never wonder "what's happening next?"

We plan the handovers in advance. The band finishes, I'm already building energy. No dead air, no awkward silence while they pack up. Your guests just feel one continuous party.

How band + DJ works in practice

Yes. A small, discreet speaker system. Your guests won't even notice it until the music starts.

• Guest arrival: set the mood while everyone finds their seats
• Processional: your entrance music, cued exactly when you want it
• Signing the register: background music while you make it official
• Recessional: your walk back up the aisle as newlyweds

Every track cued to your timing. Not a second early, not a second late.

I do. The music doesn't.

I set up transitions that run themselves for a few minutes. Grab a glass of water, check in with the venue, and I'm back before anyone notices. Your dancefloor never goes silent.

It's actually what I'm known for. Not just playing music, running the room.

I welcome guests. Introduce speeches. Announce the cake cutting and first dance. Keep everything moving so you're not checking your watch or chasing suppliers. The timeline happens (smoothly, on time) without you lifting a finger.

How much hosting? Your call. Some couples want minimal mic time. Others want me guiding the whole day. We'll find your comfort zone.

More about my MC approach

Perfect. Not every wedding needs a loud MC with a booming voice.

Low-key means: warm tone, brief announcements, minimal mic time. I'll cue the speeches, announce dinner, and signal the first dance, but quietly, efficiently, without turning it into a performance. The attention stays on you and your guests, not on me.

Wireless Shure microphones. Quality PA that fills the room without feedback. Even in echoey barns where sound usually disappears.

And for nervous speakers? I give them a quick 30-second briefing before they start: how to hold the mic, how far to stand from it, how to pause when they need a moment. Most of them tell me afterward it was the thing that calmed them down.

Your story. Told by me. Set to music.

I interview you both beforehand (separately) and weave the two versions into one narrative: how you met, the moments that mattered, the bits that make your friends laugh. Then I present it during the wedding breakfast, with music that builds underneath.

It runs 3–8 minutes depending on how much story you want to tell. Couples tell me it's the thing their guests mention for years. "Remember when Tony did your Love Story?" is something I hear a lot.

How the Love Story works

Club-standard gear, not budget wedding kit:

• DJ setup: Pioneer CDJ-3000s and DJM mixers (the industry standard)
• Sound: QSC speakers sized to your venue (not the same rig for 50 guests and 200)
• Microphones: Shure wireless systems (reliable, clear, no feedback)
• Lighting: LED uplighters, intelligent dancefloor effects, festoon options

Everything PAT tested annually. And I bring backups: spare mixer, spare speaker, spare cables. Because "the equipment failed" isn't an excuse I'd ever accept.

Included in most packages: LED uplighters that wash your venue in colour. Match your theme, your flowers, or just create atmosphere where there wasn't any before.

Want more? I can add dancefloor moving heads, festoons across your ceiling, or subtle pin-spots on your cake. We'll discuss what your venue needs, and what it doesn't.

£10 million public liability. PAT tested equipment with current certificates. Risk assessments available on request.

Your venue will ask for these documents. I send them automatically when you book. You won't need to chase me.

25 years. 2,500+ events. Never missed one.

But I plan for worst-case anyway. I have a network of trusted DJs who know my process and could step in with your full brief (your music, your timeline, your preferences) if something unforeseeable happened. It's never been needed, but it exists.

About 2.5m x 1.5m for the booth. Plus space for speakers at either side of the dancefloor.

I've set up in grand ballrooms. Tiny barns. Marquees with poles in awkward places. I'll review your venue (visit or photos) and figure out what works. Space has never been a deal-breaker.

I've worked with limiters at over 100 venues. It's not a problem. It's just a constraint I plan around.

What I do: monitor levels throughout the night, adjust bass frequencies (which trigger limiters fastest), and use smart gain staging so the energy comes from song selection, not raw volume. If your limiter is particularly sensitive, I'll tell you upfront what that means: live sax might not work, but we'll have alternatives ready.

The dancefloor stays full. The limiter stays happy.

A device that cuts power if noise exceeds a set level for too long. Basically: get too loud, the music stops.

Most limiters exist because of planning conditions from the 90s, or because the venue is near houses. Barns, historic properties, converted buildings. They almost always have them.

Not a problem. I know how to work within them, and I've never had a limiter trip and kill a party. Ever.

1–2 standard 13-amp sockets for most setups. Bigger venues or extra lighting? 2–3 sockets.

I check with your venue before the day. Marquee without mains power? We'll talk generators. I can recommend suppliers who do this regularly.

I prefer it. Arriving 90–120 minutes before guests means setup is done, tested, and invisible by the time anyone walks in.

Morning setup works too, especially if your ceremony and reception are in the same room and you need a turnaround. We'll coordinate with your venue and other suppliers so it all flows.

Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Jewish, Greek, African, Caribbean, interfaith. I've done them all. I've also hosted many LGBTQ+ celebrations.

Every tradition has different timings, music cues, and expectations. I don't assume I know yours. I ask. During our planning call, you'll walk me through your customs, and I'll make sure every announcement, song choice, and transition respects exactly what you want.

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Bollywood. Afrobeat. Traditional hora. Greek dancing. Nigerian highlife. Reggae. Bhangra. I've played it all, and I'll find anything I don't already have.

Send me tracks in advance, or just tell me the style you want. I'll coordinate with your celebrant or family if they have specific songs for specific moments.

Yes. I'll reach out to them before the day, understand the flow of your ceremony, and make sure every music cue and announcement lands at the right moment.

Your traditions matter. I treat them with the respect they deserve.

DJ + sax over house music is one of the most requested combos I do. Works brilliantly during dinner or the first hour of your evening party.

I handle the setup, the sound balance, the handovers. The musician plugs in, plays, and plugs out. No gaps, no fuss. The energy stays up the whole time.

Band plays their sets (usually 2 x 45 minutes with a break). I fill every gap so your guests aren't standing around wondering what happens next.

We plan the handovers in advance. The whole evening feels like one continuous experience, not two separate performances with awkward silences between them.

How band + DJ works in practice

Yes. From the first guest arriving to the last song at midnight.

• Drinks reception: relaxed, conversational volume
• Wedding breakfast: background music that doesn't fight the speeches
• Ceremony: if you're having a civil ceremony on-site

Each part of the day has its own energy. I match it. Subtle jazz at dinner, building energy as evening approaches, full-on party when it's time.

Real overlap, but different emphasis.

A traditional Toastmaster wears the red coat, follows formal protocol, and focuses on ceremony and etiquette. They're rooted in tradition.

I'm centred on music and entertainment, with hosting skills that support that. I'll introduce speeches, announce cake cutting and first dance, keep your timeline moving, but my primary job is the party. I'm also a trained radio presenter, so the mic work comes naturally.

Some couples want the full traditional treatment. Others prefer one person handling DJ and MC together, less handover, more cohesion. We'll figure out what fits you.

Yes. Some couples do, especially for larger or more formal weddings.

The Toastmaster handles all the formal announcements, timeline management, and protocol. I focus purely on music and evening entertainment. Clear division, maximum attention on both fronts.

More expensive? Yes. Worth it for some couples. I'm happy to coordinate with your Toastmaster. We'll work out who does what.

One person who knows your story, your music, your timeline. No handover confusion. No competing voices. No coordinating between two people when the plan changes mid-reception.

I can speed things up. Slow them down. Adapt the hosting style to the energy of the moment. Couples tell me this flexibility was exactly what they needed, especially when things didn't go exactly to plan (and they never do).

Not required, but appreciated. Most couples feed their suppliers, and I'm happy with a hot meal and soft drinks. (I don't drink alcohol while working.)

If catering's tight? A sandwich is fine. I'm not precious about it. The fact that you thought about it is what matters.

If you're adding a saxophonist or percussionist, yes, they should be fed too. I'll coordinate this with whoever I'm bringing and make sure they're looked after.

Fed musicians = energised musicians. It's part of the professional courtesy that keeps everyone focused on making your day great.

Public Liability Insurance (£10 million). PAT test certificates. Some venues want a risk assessment.

I send these automatically when you book. You won't need to chase me, and your venue won't be chasing you.

Backup mixer. Backup speaker. Backup microphone. Backup music source. All in the van, every time.

25+ years and I've never had a complete failure. But if something did go wrong, I'd have it fixed in minutes. The party doesn't stop.

Never happened. 25 years, 2,500+ events, never missed one.

But I plan like it could. I have a network of trusted DJs who know my process. If something genuinely unforeseeable happened, they'd step in with your full brief (music, timeline, preferences, everything). Your wedding would still happen, and it would still be great.

Full cover. Plus I leave plenty of time, usually 90+ minutes buffer on any journey.

25 years and I've never been late due to vehicle issues. But the cover's there if it ever happens.

More couples than you'd think feel this way. And yes, I can keep you out of the spotlight entirely if that's what you want.

Announcements about you: warm, brief, non-embarrassing. Spotlight dance: skip it, shorten it, or invite everyone up immediately. Big emotional moments: celebrated, not turned into a show.

Your comfort matters more than tradition. We'll design a day that feels right for you.

Introvert-friendly wedding ideas

Yes. Warm presence, minimal mic time, essential cues only.

Some couples want full MC energy. Others want me in the background, keeping things running without being the centre of attention. You set the tone. I match it exactly.

Then let's go. Mr & Mrs quiz. DJ Battle. Shoe game. High-energy announcements. Packed dancefloors from 8pm until you kick everyone out.

I've been doing this long enough to know when a crowd wants more energy, and how to give it to them without making it feel forced. If your guests are up for a party, they'll get one.

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Because the outcome is different.

• 2,500+ weddings worth of planning expertise. I've seen every problem and fixed most of them before they happened
• Professional MC skills from my radio background, not just playing music, running the room
• Club-level music programming from years DJing internationally. Reading crowds is second nature
• Premium equipment with full backup systems. No excuses if something fails
• Actual care about your day, not just showing up and pressing play

I'm expensive because I'm good. The couples who book me aren't looking for the cheapest option. They're looking for someone who won't let them down.

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Yes. Not happy with how I hosted your wedding? I'll refund your fee. Full stop.

After 2,500+ weddings, I'm confident enough in what I deliver to put my money where my mouth is. You shouldn't feel like you're taking a gamble on one of the most important days of your life.

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25% deposit secures your date. Balance due 4 weeks before the wedding.

Bank transfer or card. Payment plans available if you're booking well in advance and want to spread the cost. Full details in your quote.

Life happens. You can move to a new date (subject to availability) at no extra charge.

I worked with dozens of couples through date changes during COVID. Some moved 2 or 3 times. Flexibility matters. We'll find a solution that works for you.