Lauren and Mark sharing their first dance to Bryan Adams’ Heaven at Warren Estate in Essex.

Lauren & Mark’s Wedding at Warren Estate

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Lauren & Mark’s Wedding at Warren Estate

Another trip to Warren Estate, this time for Lauren and Mark’s wedding and an Evening Party celebration.

Unlike weddings where there is one very clear musical direction from the start, this was an evening that called for a really broad mix of music.

That is where reading the room becomes important.

First Dance to Bryan Adams

Lauren and Mark chose Bryan Adams – Heaven for their first dance.

From there, the evening moved through several different styles and generations, from soul, disco and funk through to 90s dance, R&B, pop, party classics and plenty of big singalong records later in the night.

There wasn’t one musical formula that was going to work all evening, so it was about watching the guests, changing direction when needed and finding the tracks that connected with the room.

A Proper Multi-Generational Wedding Playlist

One of the things I love about weddings is being able to move between generations without the music feeling disconnected.

During Lauren and Mark’s evening we went from Barry White, Luther Vandross and Sister Sledge into Whitney Houston, Madonna and Cameo, then through Robin S, CeCe Peniston and Alison Limerick.

Later we moved into Rihanna, Beyoncé, Usher and Sean Paul before finishing the night with some huge wedding singalongs including Bon Jovi, Journey, Oasis, Take That and The Beatles.

That variety is exactly why I never arrive at a wedding with a completely predetermined set.

The playlist below shows just how much ground we covered.

Lauren & Mark’s Warren Estate Wedding Playlist

10cc – Dreadlock Holiday
Bryan Adams – Heaven
Mark Ronson ft Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk
Rihanna ft Calvin Harris – We Found Love
One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful
The Real Thing – You To Me Are Everything
Barry White – Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Babe
Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough
Lionel Richie – All Night Long
Luther Vandross – Never Too Much
Mary Jane Girls – All Night Long
Sister Sledge – Thinking Of You
Rufus & Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody
Womack & Womack – Teardrops
Shalamar – A Night To Remember
Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling!
Natasha Bedingfield – Unwritten
Taylor Swift – Love Story
RAYE – Where Is My Husband!
ROSÉ ft Bruno Mars – APT.
Mark Ronson ft Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Pharrell Williams – Happy
The Foundations – Build Me Up Buttercup
Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
Billy Ocean – Red Light Spells Danger
ABBA – Dancing Queen
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Murder On The Dancefloor
CeCe Peniston – Finally
Alison Limerick – Where Love Lives
Robin S – Show Me Love
Madonna – Into The Groove
Cameo – Candy
Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free
Earth, Wind & Fire – September
The Trammps – Disco Inferno
Walk The Moon – Shut Up And Dance
LMFAO – Sexy And I Know It
Pitbull – I Know You Want Me
Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
Rihanna – Don’t Stop The Music
Beyoncé ft Jay-Z – Crazy In Love
Shakira ft Wyclef Jean – Hips Don’t Lie
Drake ft Wizkid & Kyla – One Dance
Kevin Lyttle & Alison Hinds – Turn Me On
Sean Paul – Gimme The Light
Wayne Wonder – No Letting Go
Chaka Demus & Pliers – Murder She Wrote
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Three Little Birds
Bob Marley & The Wailers – One Love
Pitbull ft John Ryan – Fireball
Flo Rida ft T-Pain – Low
Usher ft Lil Jon & Ludacris – Yeah!
Fatman Scoop – Be Faithful
Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy
The Source ft Candi Staton – You Got The Love
Kariya – Let Me Love You For Tonight
Dan Hartman – Relight My Fire
Run DMC vs Jason Nevins – It’s Like That
Run DMC – It’s Tricky
Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock – It Takes Two
Spice Girls – Megamix
Whigfield – Saturday Night
Dexys Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen
Tiffany – I Think We’re Alone Now
Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
Oasis – Wonderwall
Wilson Phillips – Hold On
Los Del Rio – Macarena
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Taylor Swift – Shake It Off
Ed Sheeran – Shape Of You
Shania Twain – Man! I Feel Like A Woman!
ABBA – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
Take That – Never Forget
Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger
The Beatles – Hey Jude

Wedding DJ at Warren Estate

Thank you Lauren and Mark for having me as part of your wedding celebrations at Warren Estate.

If you’re planning your wedding and looking for an experienced Wedding DJ in Essex who can provide music from the ceremony right through to the last dance, I’d love to hear about your plans.  check my availability here and let’s start planning something that fits you perfectly

Hatfield Forest Wedding

A Wedding Without a First Dance? Emma & Joe’s Celebration at Hatfield Forest

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One of the things I love most about weddings is that no two are ever the same.

Emma and Joe’s beautiful wedding at Hatfield Forest was the perfect example. Rather than following every tradition, they created a day that reflected their personalities, proving that your wedding should always be about what feels right for you.

Music From the Ceremony to the Celebration

I was delighted to provide the soundtrack throughout the day, beginning with the ceremony before moving seamlessly into relaxed background music during the cocktail hour and wedding breakfast.

As guests enjoyed drinks and later sat down to dine, the music reflected the atmosphere Emma and Joe wanted to create. Soul, jazz, funk and timeless classics from artists including Benny Golson, Bobby Womack, Minnie Riperton, David Bowie and the Jackson Sisters provided a laid-back soundtrack that encouraged conversation without ever overpowering it.

Supporting the Speeches

Every wedding is different, and on this occasion Emma’s brother James took on the role of Master of Ceremonies.

I supplied the wireless microphones for the speeches, ensuring every guest could clearly hear each heartfelt story, joke and toast while allowing James to confidently guide everyone through this part of the day.

It’s a great example of how a wedding DJ’s role often extends far beyond simply playing music.

No First Dance… No Problem

One of my favourite moments came when it was time for the evening celebration.

There wasn’t a formal first dance.

Instead, the party simply evolved naturally.

Sometimes traditions aren’t necessary. The guests were already together, the atmosphere was exactly right, and before long the dancefloor was full without anyone needing to announce that the evening had officially begun.

As a wedding DJ, reading the room is often far more important than following a script.

Building the Energy

As the evening Hatfield Forest Weddingprogressed, the music evolved with it.

Classic soul favourites gave way to R&B, old school hip hop, house anthems and party classics before finishing with singalong favourites that had everyone together on the dancefloor.

From Show Me Love, Space Cowboy and Push The Feeling On through to Mr Brightside, Chelsea Dagger, Voulez Vous, Three Lions and Don’t Look Back In Anger, every section of the evening had its own energy.

One of the standout moments saw guests quite literally lifting each other onto their shoulders as the celebrations reached another level. Those spontaneous moments are often the ones couples remember most.

Every Wedding Is Different

Emma and Joe’s wedding is a perfect reminder that there isn’t a right or wrong way to celebrate.

You don’t have to have a first dance.

You don’t need to follow every tradition.

The best weddings are the ones that feel authentic to you.

My role is never to force a timeline or a playlist. It’s to understand what matters most to each couple, work seamlessly with everyone involved and create the perfect soundtrack for every part of the day.

If you’re planning your wedding and looking for an experienced Wedding DJ in Essex who can provide music from the ceremony right through to the last dance, I’d love to hear about your plans.   check my availability here and let’s start planning something that fits you perfectly

Emily and Ryan sharing their first dance at their wedding reception at The Darenth in Shoreham, Kent.

Emily & Ryan’s Wedding at The Darenth, Shoreham, Kent

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Emily and Ryan’s wedding at The Darenth was a masterclass in mixing generations on one dancefloor. Grandparents dancing to garage anthems next to cousins singing Whitney Houston. That’s the sweet spot every DJ chases.

The Dances That Stick With You

Emily and Ryan sharing their first dance at their wedding reception at The Darenth in Shoreham, Kent.

Before the party kicked off, there were three moments that set the tone for the whole night.

Ryan danced with his mum to Her Little Man by Jami Grooms. Then Emily’s dad took her for My Little Girl by Tim McGraw. These aren’t the moments couples remember, they’re the moments families remember for years.

Emily and Ryan then had their first dance to I’ll Stay by Leroy Sanchez. Clean transition. Perfect timing. Then we opened the dancefloor.

House Classics and the Room Wakes Up

I started with Show Me Love, Finally, Gypsy Woman and Love I Lost. The opening 20 minutes are critical, you’re reading the room, watching who’s comfortable, who’s hanging back.

By the third

track, the dancefloor was filling. That’s when I knew the night was going to flow.

The playlist moved through the classics everyone expects: September, You’re The First The Last My Everything, Crazy In Love, Yeah!, We Found Love, I Gotta Feeling, Shut Up And Dance, I Wanna Dance With Somebody.

But here’s what made this wedding different.

UK Garage Took Over

Halfway through the night, the energy shifted. The younger guests started requesting garage tracks, and the older guests didn’t leave the dancefloor, they stayed and danced along.

Flowers, Girls Like Us, Re-Rewind, Summertime. The room was alive. I’ve seen plenty of weddings where one generation dominates the music. Not this one. Everyone was in.

Disco, Soul, and theSecond Wind

As we moved into the later hours, the playlist shifted again. Young Hearts Run Free, We Are Family, Candy, Ain’t Nobody, Somebody Else’s Guy, Superstition, Red Light Spells Danger.

This is why I love weddings. A nightclub can’t do this. A bar can’t do this. Only a wedding brings together people who actually want to celebrate together, across every age group, every taste in music.

The Singalong Finish

The last hour is where you see the real energy. Dancing Queen, December ’63, Valerie, Dancing In The Moonlight, Chelsea Dagger, these are the tracks that keep people on the dancefloor until the last song.

We finished with the classics: Sweet Caroline, You Got The Love, Mr Brightside. By the end, everyone was singing.

Thanks Emily & Ryan

A big thank you to Emily and Ryan for trusting me with your day, and to the team at Devoted Events for making the whole evening run smoothly.

If you’re planning a wedding in Kent, Essex, or the South East and you want a DJ who reads the room, builds the energy, and keeps people dancing …. not just playing songs…. let’s talk about your celebration.  check my availability here and let’s start planning something that fits you perfectly

 

 

Wedding DJ at The Ravenswood, West Sussex | Sophie & Adam’s Incredible Summer Wedding

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There are weddings where everything goes exactly to plan.

Then there are weddings where you get a last-minute call, temperatures are soaring across the UK, and nobody quite knows what the dancefloor is going to look like.

Sophie & Adam’s wedding at The Ravenswood could easily have been one of those difficult nights.

Instead, it turned into one of those weddings nobody wanted to end.

Despite the extreme heat, the dancefloor stayed packed all night. Not because of gimmicks or over-the-top party games. Just the right music, at the right time, for the right people.

That is always the goal.

Creating The Right Atmosphere From The Start

One of the things I loved about this wedding was how naturally the music reflected the couple and their guests.

The evening started with timeless feel-good records including:

  • Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Babe
  • Outstanding
  • Thinking About Your Love
  • Rock The Boat

The room instantly felt warm, relaxed and full of energy.

Rather than rushing straight into big commercial party tracks, the night was built properly. Guests settled into the atmosphere, found their groove and trusted where the night was going.

That always makes a huge difference later on.

Sophie & Adam’s First Dance

Sophie & Adam chose Have I Told You Lately for their first dance.

A timeless choice and a perfect moment in the middle of a beautiful summer wedding.

Moments like this are why I always believe wedding music should feel personal. The best weddings are never about following a generic playlist. They are about creating moments that genuinely feel like your celebration.

From Soul & Disco To Full Dancefloor Energy

As the evening built, the music moved through disco, soulful house, singalongs and party classics that kept every generation involved.

Tracks like:

  • Let’s Groove
  • Never Too Much
  • Finally
  • One More Time
  • Murder On The Dancefloor
  • Music Sounds Better With You

…kept the floor full from start to finish.

Then came the big late-night moments.

Jump Around, Baby Got Back and Be Faithful completely lifted the room before the night finished with huge singalongs including Livin’ On A Prayer and You Got The Love.

Why Reading The Room Matters

Every wedding is different.

Some couples want Ibiza-style house music. Some want soul and disco all night. Others want a mix of everything that keeps all ages together on the dancefloor.

The key is understanding how to build the night naturally rather than forcing a playlist onto people.

That was exactly what made Sophie & Adam’s wedding work so well.

Even in difficult conditions with the heat, the energy never disappeared because the music always matched the room.

Looking For A Wedding DJ In West Sussex?

If you are planning your wedding at The Ravenswood or anywhere across Sussex, Essex, London or the South East, I’d love to hear more about your plans, check my availability here and let’s start planning something that fits you perfectly

My approach is always simple:
Create a wedding that feels like you.

From relaxed drinks reception vibes through to a packed dancefloor at the end of the night, everything is built around the atmosphere you want your guests to remember.

Wedding DJ ian Stewart with the Brides Emma & Montana

Wedding DJ at Oaks Farm… Emma & Montana’s Dancefloor in Croydon

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Weddings like this are why people remember the party just as much as the ceremony.

At Oaks Farm near Croydon, Emma & Montana created a day that felt completely their own. Relaxed, fun, and full of moments that brought everyone together.

A first dance that set everything up

the 1st dance for Emma & montana at oaks farm

Their first dance wasn’t just a slow moment on the dancefloor.

They had learned a full routine to My Girl by The Temptations, and from the first step, the room was locked in. Smiles, cheers, phones out… everyone knew this was going to be a great night.

That kind of moment does something important. It brings everyone closer early and sets the tone for everything that follows.

From that moment… the dancefloor stayed full

Straight after, the energy lifted and never dropped.

The transition into This Will Be by Natalie Cole got people moving instantly, and from there it built into a packed dancefloor that stayed busy all night.

You could see it in the mix of music:

  • Singalongs like Mr Brightside and Bohemian Rhapsody
  • Feel good classics like September and I Wanna Dance With Somebody
  • Big party tracks like Yeah! and I Gotta Feeling
  • And those unexpected moments where everyone joins in together

Different generations, same energy.

That’s always the goal.

Keeping the flow, whatever the room throws at you

One of the challenges on the night was working with the venue’s sound limiter.

The key isn’t fighting it. It’s understanding it, managing the levels properly, and keeping the dancefloor energy without breaking the flow.

That’s exactly what happened here.

No interruptions. No awkward resets. Just a night that felt effortless from the couple’s point of view.

What made this wedding work

It wasn’t just the music.

It was how everything was built around Emma & Montana. Their personalities, their choices, their people.

From a choreographed first dance to a full dancefloor right through to the final songs, it all felt natural.

And that’s always the aim.

Not a standard wedding. A night that feels like them.

Planning your wedding near Croydon or in Essex

If you’re planning your wedding and want a packed dancefloor without forcing it, it starts with getting the flow right.

The right moments at the right time. Music that fits you. And someone who can read the room and keep everything moving.

Check availability for your wedding date

If you’re getting married at Oaks Farm or anywhere nearby and want a night that feels full from start to finish, check my availability here and let’s start planning something that fits you perfectly

Bride and groom celebrating with guests at vegan wedding in London at The Spread Eagle

Wedding DJ London: A Vegan Wedding at The Spread Eagle, Homerton

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There’s something special about a wedding where everything just feels right.

As a vegan wedding DJ in London, this was a day that felt completely aligned from start to finish

Guests dancing at The Spread Eagle Homerton London wedding reception

For Jannah and James, their day at The Spread Eagle in Homerton wasn’t just a celebration, it was a reflection of who they are. Relaxed, full of personality, and completely aligned with their values. As London’s first 100% vegan pub, it was the perfect setting for a wedding that felt different in all the right ways.

And as the UK’s first vegan wedding DJ and host, it was a real privilege to be part of it.

A Calm Start That Set The Tone

From the moment guests arrived, the focus was on making everyone feel welcome.

Wedding host and MC leading guests at London vegan wedding at The Spread Eagle

My role as host and MC meant I was there to guide the flow of the day, working closely with the venue to keep everything running smoothly while keeping things relaxed and natural.

  • Welcoming guests
  • Helping the team behind the scenes
  • Making introductions that felt personal, not formal

It’s about creating a space where the couple can just enjoy it all.

There was even a moment where I had to step in and gently redirect someone who missed the “private function” sign. One of those little things that could have disrupted the atmosphere, handled quickly so the focus stayed exactly where it should be.

On Jannah and James.

A First Dance That Meant Something

Their first dance wasn’t just a moment, it was something they had put time into.

Rehearsed. Thought about. Made their own.

As the music started, the room naturally came together. You could feel everyone leaning in, sharing that moment with them.

That’s what a great first dance does. It connects the room before the party even begins.

From Moments To A Proper Party

Once the dancefloor opened, everything lifted.

The energy built naturally, moving through different eras and styles so everyone felt part of it.

From singalong classics like
David Bowie – Changes
Alanis Morissette – Hand in My Pocket
Hall & Oates – I Can’t Go For ThatWedding guests of different generations dancing together in London

Through to feel-good favourites
Toploader – Dancing in the Moonlight
Shania Twain – Man I Feel Like A Woman
Taylor Swift – Love Story

Packed dancefloor at London wedding party with guests celebrating

And into a packed dancefloor of pure energy
Earth Wind & Fire – September
ABBA – Gimme Gimme Gimme
Robin S – Show Me Love
Beyonce – Crazy In Love

Guests laughing and dancing during wedding reception in London

Before finishing with those big, shared moments
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
The Killers – Mr Brightside

Different generations. Same energy.

Why This Wedding Worked So Well

It wasn’t about overcomplicating things.

It was about creating an experience that felt right for them.

A venue that matched their values
A relaxed, well-guided flow to the day
Music that brought everyone together
Space for real moments to happen naturally

That’s what people remember.

Not just how it looked.
But how it felt.

Planning Your Wedding in London

If you’re planning a wedding in London and want a day that feels effortless, personal, and full of energy when it matters most, it starts with the right support around you.

Someone who understands how to guide the day
Keep everything flowing
And build a party that reflects you

Whether that’s a vegan wedding, a city venue, or something completely your own.

Check Availability

If you’re looking for a Wedding DJ in London who can host your day and create a packed dancefloor in the evening, check availability here.

Let’s start planning something that feels like you.

Essex Wedding DJ Happy Dancefloor

What Your Wedding DJ Is Really Doing Behind The Booth | Wedding DJ Essex

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How A Wedding DJ Keeps Your Dancefloor Full All Night

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When couples start planning their wedding, they often picture the big moments first. Walking down the aisle, the speeches, the first dance and of course the evening party with everyone on the dancefloor.

What many people do not realise is how much work happens behind the DJ booth to keep that atmosphere flowing naturally throughout the night.

If you are planning your celebration and looking for a Wedding DJ in Essex, it can be helpful to understand how the evening party works and how your DJ helps create the energy that brings everyone together.

A Wedding DJ Performs For Five Hours Straight

Most wedding evening parties last around five hours.

That might not sound unusual at first, but when you compare it to other live performances it is actually quite a marathon.

Most concerts last around two hours.
Wedding bands often perform two 45 minute sets.
Festival headline acts usually play for around 90 minutes.

A wedding DJ, however, keeps the music flowing for the entire evening celebration.

During those five hours your DJ is constantly:

  • Reading the room and watching the dancefloor
  • Mixing the right songs at the right time
  • Managing guest requests
  • Hosting key moments like the first dance
  • Keeping the energy building as the night goes on

As soon as a song starts playing, the next decision is already being made. Within just a few minutes your DJ is choosing the next track, preparing the mix and watching how guests respond on the dancefloor.

It is a continuous process that keeps the evening party feeling natural, exciting and full of energy.

Creating A Natural Flow Through Your Wedding Day

If your ceremony takes place earlier in the day, it is completely normal for the evening celebration to finish around 11pm.

By that point many guests have already been celebrating for ten hours or more, which is quite a long and memorable day for everyone involved.

The key to a brilliant wedding is creating a natural flow from one part of the day to the next.

Many couples choose to add entertainment during the daytime to keep the atmosphere building before the evening dancefloor begins.

Some popular ideas include:

  • A live acoustic singer
  • Singing waiters
  • A close up magician
  • Garden games during the drinks reception
  • Lawn entertainment for guests
  • An Ibiza terrace style DJ set during the afternoon

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Ibiza Style Drinks Reception DJ Sets

One idea that has become increasingly popular is an Ibiza terrace style DJ set during the drinks reception or afternoon celebrations.

This works beautifully outdoors or in a bright reception space. Imagine relaxed house music, soulful classics and feel good summer tracks playing while guests enjoy a drink, chat together and soak up the atmosphere.

It creates a laid back festival style vibe that gently builds the energy throughout the day before the evening party begins.

For couples planning a wedding in Essex, this kind of daytime music can be a lovely way to create a unique atmosphere while guests arrive, mingle and celebrate together.

The Perfect Ending To Your Wedding Day

By the time the evening party begins, your guests have already shared so many special moments with you.

The ceremony.
The drinks reception.
The meal and speeches.
All the laughter and conversations throughout the day.

The final hours on the dancefloor are where everyone comes together to celebrate properly.

With the right music, the right atmosphere and a full dancefloor, those last few hours often become the highlight of the entire wedding day.

And when the room is full, the singing is loud and nobody wants the music to stop, that is when you know the party has truly come to life.

If you are planning your celebration and looking for an experienced Wedding DJ in Essex who can host the day and keep the dancefloor full all night, you can check availability and start planning your wedding music today.

If you are planning your wedding in Essex and want an experienced Wedding DJ and host who keeps the whole day flowing, you can check availability here. email, call or WhattsApp me here to see if I am available to be your wedding DJ.

Soundtrack To Your Wedding

Wedding Music Advice – Why I Wrote The Soundtrack to Your Wedding Day

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After years of DJing weddings across Essex, the UK, and beyond, one thing has always stood out to me.

Your wedding day has a soundtrack, whether you plan it or not.

From the moment guests arrive, to the ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast, first dance and right through to the final song of the night, music shapes how the day feels. It sets the tone, lifts emotions, calms nerves, and creates the moments people remember long after the flowers have faded.

That’s exactly why I wrote The Soundtrack to Your Wedding Day, a practical guide packed with real wedding music advice for couples who want their day to feel personal and relaxed.

Why this wedding music advice matters

I’ve seen couples spend months choosing venues, outfits, menus, and décor, then leave the music until the last minute. Often with the best intentions, but without realising just how much impact it has.

As a wedding DJ, these are the questions I’m asked most often:

  • “We don’t know where to start with wedding music”

  • “How do we choose music that works all day, not just in the evening?”

  • “How do we avoid wedding music clichés?”

  • “What actually works for guests of all ages?”

This book is my way of sharing clear, honest wedding music advice in one place, based on real experience.

What the book covers

The Soundtrack to Your Wedding Day takes you through the full wedding timeline, offering practical advice on wedding music choices for every part of the day, including:

  • Wedding ceremony music, including pre-ceremony and entrances

  • Drinks reception music and creating the right atmosphere

  • Background music for the wedding breakfast

  • First dance ideas and alternatives

  • Evening reception music that works for mixed ages

  • How to end the night on a high

It’s not about telling you what songs to pick. It’s about helping you understand why certain music works, so you can make confident decisions that suit you as a couple.

Wedding music advice from real experience

This isn’t theory. Everything in the book comes from thousands of weddings I’ve worked as a wedding DJ and host.

From intimate ceremonies to packed dancefloors, countryside barns to grand hotels, I’ve seen what works beautifully, and what doesn’t. More importantly, I’ve seen how the right music choices can completely change the energy of a wedding day.

That real-world experience is what shapes the advice in this book.

Who this book is for

This book is for couples who:

  • Want their wedding music to feel natural and unforced

  • Care about atmosphere, not just playlists

  • Are planning a wedding with guests of all ages

  • Want expert wedding music advice without being told what to do

Whether you’re booking a wedding DJ, a live band, musicians, or a mix of everything, the principles in this book apply.

Now available

I’m really proud to say that The Soundtrack to Your Wedding Day is now available in paperback on Amazon.

If you’re looking for calm, practical wedding music advice to help you plan a day that flows beautifully from start to finish, this book will guide you every step of the way.

Buy Soundtrack To Your Wedding Day Here

And if you’ve already booked me as your wedding DJ, this book gives you a clear insight into how I approach wedding music and atmosphere for every couple I work with.

If you would like to have a chat  about how music can lift your wedding day then please complete the short contact form, email, or WhattsApp me here or to see if I am available to be your wedding DJ check your wedding date here

Wedding DJ on Live Prime TV

From Michael McIntyre’s Big Show to Your Wedding Dancefloor

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One of the most memorable moments of my career came when I was recently invited to appear on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on BBC One, in front of millions of viewers across the UK.

The show is known for its fun pranks, and I was part of the famous “Send to All” segment with comedian Joe Lycett. Michael took Joe’s phone and sent a text to all his contacts saying he was throwing a big party, and I was brought in as the DJ to make that party feel completely real.

When the guests arrived, it was my job to keep the atmosphere buzzing, create the excitement, and turn a comedy prank into what felt like a genuine celebration. The cameras were rolling, the audience was watching, and every beat had to be spot on.

It was an incredible experience, and a great example of how I work under pressure. A live TV set doesn’t give you second chances, and you need confidence, professionalism, and a sense of fun to keep everything running smoothly.

Wedding DJ on Live Prime TV

Those are the same qualities I bring to every wedding I DJ. Whether I’m introducing your first dance, mixing the soundtrack to your evening, or making sure your guests never want to leave the dancefloor, I’ll create the same magic I did on national television…. only this time, it’s all about you.

Because while performing on BBC One was unforgettable, nothing compares to making a couple’s wedding day one they’ll remember forever.

If you would like to have a party just Like Joe Lycett lol for your wedding then please either complete the short contact form, email, call or WhattsApp me here to see if I am available to be your wedding DJ.

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Top 200 Requested Wedding Songs

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Top 200 Requested Wedding Songs

Every wedding dancefloor tells its own story, but some songs are timeless. Each year, my booking software, DJ Event Planner — compiles data from thousands of real weddings to reveal the most requested songs.

Here are the top 200 songs that couples across the UK have chosen for their wedding celebrations last year. You’ll find everything from disco classics to modern anthems that keep guests singing all night long.

 

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  1. The Killers – Mr Brightside (1)
  2. Abba – Dancing Queen (3)
  3. Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody (2)
  4. Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline (4)
  5. Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Murder On The Dancefloor (95)
  6. Toploader – Dancing In The Moonlight (6)
  7. Walk The Moon – Shut Up & Dance (7)
  8. Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayor (5)
  9. Taylor Swift – Love Story (27)
  10. Earth Wind & Fire – September (9)
  11. Shania Twain – Man! I Feel Like A Woman! (17)
  12. Dexys Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen (10)
  13. Bryan Adams – Summer Of 69 (8)
  14. Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag (15)
  15. Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good On The Danceflloor (12)
  16. Kings Of Leon – Sex On Fire (11)
  17. Ike & Tina Turner – Proud Mary (13)
  18. Beyonce Ft Jay-Z – Crazy In Love (16)
  19. Gala – Freed From Desire (23)
  20. Mark Ronson Ft Bruno Mars – Uptown Funk (14)
  21. Natasha Bedingfield – Unwritten (_)
  22. ABBA – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) (96)
  23. Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling (20)
  24. Sean Paul – Temperature (33)
  25. Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now (18)
  26. Rihanna Ft Calvin Harris – We Found Love (21)
  27. Oasis – Wonderwall (25)
  28. Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’ (19)
  29. Spice Girls – Wannabe (25)
  30. Robin S – Show Me Love (26)
  31. DJ Casper – Cha Cha Slide (22)
  32. ABBA – Mamma Mia (29)
  33. Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun (28)
  34. Chris Brown – Forever (61)
  35. Outkast – Hey Ya! (31)
  36. Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free (40)
  37. Usher – Yeah! (39)
  38. Taylor Swift – Shake It Off (35)
  39. Mark Ronson Ft Amy Winehouse – Valerie (34)
  40. Cher – Believe (55)
  41. Blink-182 – All The Small Things (41)
  42. Los Del Rio – Macarena (32)
  43. Fratellis – Chelsea Dagger (38)
  44. Flo Rida Ft T-Pain – Low (46)
  45. Bruno Mars – Marry You (30)
  46. Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up (47)
  47. Luther Vandross – Never Too Much (23)
  48. S Club 7 – Reach (37)
  49. Cascada – Everytime We Touch (123)
  50. Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You GoGo (36)
  51. Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine (42)
  52. Coldplay – A Sky Full Of Stars (92)
  53. Erasure – A Little Respect (68)
  54. Lou Bega – Mambo No. 5 (53)
  55. Kenny Loggins – Footloose (44)
  56. Elton John – I’m Still Standing (52)
  57. Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – (I’d Had The) Time Of My Life (54)
  58. Village People – YMCA (49)
  59. Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody (45)
  60. Backstreet Boys – Everybody (Backstreet Back) (65)
  61. B-52’s – Love Shack (50)
  62. Snap! – Rhythm Is A Dancer (51)
  63. Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl (48)
  64. Rednex – Cotton Eye Joe (58)
  65. Tina Turner – The Best (62)
  66. Shakira – Hips Don’t Lie (57)
  67. Dolly Parton – 9 To 5 (63)
  68. B*Witched – C’est La Vie (70)
  69. Robbie Williams – Rock DJ (82)
  70. Florence & The Machine / The Source Ft Candi Staton – You Got The Love (60)
  71. Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger (73)
  72. Sweet Female Attitude – Flowers (64)
  73. P!nk – Raise Your Glass (78)
  74. Miley Cyrus – Party In The USA (135)
  75. Sean Paul – Get Busy (86)
  76. The Jacksons – Blame It On The Boogie (71)
  77. House Of Pain – Jump Around (59)
  78. Whitney Houston – How Will I Know (79)
  79. Steps – 5678 (75)
  80. TLC – No Scubs (88)
  81. The Weeknd – Blinding Lights (67)
  82. Sister Sledge – We Are Family (69)
  83. Foundations – Build Me Up Buttercup (66)
  84. Lionel Richie – All Night Long (72)
  85. ABBA – Waterloo (84)
  86. A-Ha – Take On Me (85)
  87. Cameo – Candy (108)
  88. Venga Boys – Boom, Boom, Boom (107)
  89. Smash Mouth – All Star (136)
  90. Billy Joel – Uptown Girl (80)
  91. John Travolta & Olivia Newton John – Grease Megamix (74)
  92. Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) (56)
  93. The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) (83)
  94. Scouting For Girls – She’s So Lovely (172)
  95. Whigfield – Saturday Night (91)
  96. Shaboozey – A Bar Song (Tipsy) (_)
  97. Busted – Crashed The Wedding (168)
  98. Busted/Jonas Bros – Year 3000 (142)
  99. Pitbull Ft Ne-Yo – Give Me Everything (110)
  100. Beyonce – Love On Top (94)
  101. Ultrabeat – Pretty Green Eyes (175)
  102. Darkness – I Believe In A Thing Called Love (200)
  103. Majestic & Boney M – Rasputin (130)
  104. One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful (109)
  105. Pibull Ft Kesha – Timber (116)
  106. The Beatles – Twist & Shout (76)
  107. Toto – Africa (90)
  108. The Courteeners – Not Nineteen Forever (124)
  109. Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed Delivered (I’m Yours) (103)
  110. Bruce Springsteen – Dancing In The Dark (119)
  111. Ed Sheeran – Perfect (89)
  112. Kanye West – Gold Digger (106)
  113. Robbie Williams – Angels (148)
  114. The Weather Girls – It’s Raining Men (129)
  115. Avicii – Wake Me Up (97)
  116. Estelle – American Boy (170)
  117. Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa – One Kiss (98)
  118. Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love (99)
  119. LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem (113)
  120. Swedish House Mafia – Don’t Worry Child (122)
  121. UB40 – Red Red Wine (101)
  122. George Ezra – Shotgun (77)
  123. Fleetwood Mac – Go Your Own Way (93)
  124. Luis Fonsi Ft Daddy Yankee – Despacito (81)
  125. Faithless – Insomnia (118)
  126. Avicii – Levels (125)
  127. Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (112)
  128. Daft Punk – One More Time (183)
  129. Earth Wind & Fire Ft The Emotions – Boogie Wonderland (132)
  130. Fleetwood Mac – Everywhere (141)
  131. Billy Ocean – Red Light Spells Danger (184)
  132. Oasis – Champagne Supernova (143)
  133. Nicki Minaj – Starships (162)
  134. Pitbull – Fireball (_)
  135. Spice Girls – Spice Up Your Life (140)
  136. Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca (192)
  137. Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way (178)
  138. Pharrell Williams – Happy (102)
  139. Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine (105)
  140. Stevie Wonder – Superstition (100)
  141. N-Trance – Set You Free (167)
  142. Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love (114)
  143. The Temptations – My Girl (128)
  144. Kool & The Gang – Celebration (131)
  145. Marvin Gaye & Tami Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (165)
  146. Softcell – Tainted Love (120)
  147. ELO – Mr Blue Sky (137)
  148. Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop The Feeling (104)
  149. Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger (117)
  150. Drake – One Dance (138)
  151. ABBA – Take A Chance On Me (182)
  152. Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive (127)
  153. Kygo & Whitney Houston / Steve Winwood – Higher Love (121)
  154. The Supremes – You Can’t Hurry Love (111)
  155. Cobra Starship – You Make Me Feel (158)
  156. Olly Murs – Dance With Me Tonight (126)
  157. The Game – Dreams (181)
  158. David Bowie – Let’s Dance (134)
  159. Kevin Lyttle – Turn Me On (145)
  160. David Guetta Ft Sia – Titanium (133)
  161. The Goo Goo Dolls – Iris (174)
  162. Noah Kahan – Stick Season (_)
  163. Take That – Never Forget (115)
  164. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – Can’t Hold Us (_)
  165. Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits (87)
  166. R Kelly – Ignition (Remix) (162)
  167. Harry Styles – Watermelon Sugar (157)
  168. Rocky Horror Picture Show – The Time Warp (139)
  169. Human League – Don’t You Want Me (164)
  170. Michael Jackson – Don’t  Stop ‘Til You Get Enough (151)
  171. Paramore – Still Into You (_)
  172. Coldplay – Viva La Vida (_)
  173. Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams Come True (144)
  174. DJ Sammy – Heaven (191)
  175. Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso (_)
  176. Aerosmith – I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing (150)
  177. Paul Simon – You Can Call Me Al (160)
  178. Billy Ocean – Love Really Hurts Without You (_)
  179. Haddaway – What Is Love (156)
  180. Rihanna – Don’t Stop The Music (186)
  181. Benson Boone – Beautiful Things (_)
  182. Take That Ft Lulu – Relight My Fire (173)
  183. John Denver / Hermes House Band – Take Me Home Country Roads (_)
  184. Avril Lavigne – Sk8er Boi (_)
  185. Rudimental – Feel The Love (187)
  186. Ben E King – Stand By Me (198)
  187. Pitbull & Ne-Yo – Time Of Our Lives (_)
  188. Madonna – Like A Prayor (_)
  189. Four Seasons Ft Frankie Valli – December 1963 (Oh, What A Night) (155)
  190. Pitbull – Hotel Room Service (_)
  191. OMI – Cheerleader (146)
  192. Soul II Soul – Keep On Movin’ (193)
  193. Madness – One Step Beyond (163)
  194. Katy Perry – Firework (196)
  195. Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton – Islands In The Stream (_)
  196. Natalie Cole – This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) (_)
  197. Maroon 5 – Sugar (153)
  198. Shania Twain – That Don’t Impress Me Much (_)
  199. Wild Cherry – Play That Funky Music (177)
  200. Barry White – You’re The First, The Last, My Everything (199)

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