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It’s never too early to book me, but it’s often too late.

Beat the rush !

It’s true, it’s never too early to book me, but often I am contacted for someone wanting a professional disco for their Wedding reception, Civil ceremony or other event but sadly, I’m already booked for that date.

Maybe the entertainment is researched into last because chronologically the evening reception is the last part of the tremendously important day. Indeed the reception happens after the home-visiting hair & makeup artist, the Wedding car arrival, the photographers, the church or Registry Office slot, the arrival drinks, the meal, the cake etc.

However, whilst your big day may be months away, and wow, there are 365 days in a year, there are only a few choice dates every year that most weddings happen. Most couples want as many guests as possible to be available to attend and stay for the whole event. Monday to Friday are “out” as many will be at work, or have school /children commitments. Sunday’s are “out” as people may have work the next day and will need an early night.

That leaves Saturdays… Great ! Because there are 52 of those each year. But, most couples don’t want bad weather on their wedding day, that takes out potentially chilly September, through until the unpredictable April. That leaves May through to August… That’s every couple who want to get married every year, chasing just 16 Golden Saturdays, every year. An additional train of thought says that for couples with children of school age, that 16, boils down still further to the 6 weeks of the school summer holidays.

So a professional experienced Wedding DJ could potentially get booked up solid for that entire period in just 16 phone calls or emails.

Another very understandable way that some couples miss out in getting their preferred wedding specialist is the phrase “Let’s get Christmas out the way and then in the new year we’ll…”. As soon as Boxing Day passes us, I keep the Bookings Diary, and multiple pens in pride of place beside the phone. A follow on surge happens as New Years Day passes and couples call me with the rather panicked phrase “We’re getting married THIS year !”

I’ve taken bookings as far in advance as 4 years ahead and regularly get asked about Wedding bookings over two years away. So I won’t turn you away, or ask you to call again in a years time. Forward thinking avoids disappointment !

To avoid disappointment, call me to discuss your big day as soon as you’ve got your date confirmed.

Remember, it’s never too early to book me, but…

How long will I love you?

photo 2This beautiful track from Ellie Goulding was the song chosen by Charlotte and Thomas, who celebrated their wedding day and the first day of their marriage yesterday, at the lovely Angel Hotel in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Charlotte and Thomas had elected to provide a request list of songs which they felt their wedding guests would enjoy dancing to and this list was complimented by the guests filling out the request slips which I provide and by the guests texting their requests in to me throughout the night. A great time was had by all, judging by the number of people calling for “just one more please” at the end of the night.

I took just over 100 candid photos last night, which were displayed live on the large screen adjacent to the dance floor throughout the evening, and are now with Charlotte & Thomas on a photo CD. Some of the photos were of the beautifully decorated room, table decorations and the wedding cake, but of course the majority of the photos were of Charlotte & Thomas and their family and friends dancing, singing, laughing and making long lasting memories for all who attended.

I wish Charlotte & Thomas the very best for the future. Thank you for choosing Rhythms (me) as your Wedding DJ.