Claire & Dan’s Real Suffolk Wedding
A Night to Remember at The Tudor Barn, Belstead
This weekend I had the pleasure of being both DJ and Wedding Host / Master of Ceremonies for Claire and Dan’s incredible wedding at The Tudor Barn in Belstead, Suffolk.
It was one of those unforgettable days, relaxed, full of laughter, and with a dancefloor that stayed packed from the very first song to the last.
The First Dance
Claire and Dan had rehearsed their first dance to “Slow Show” by The National, a beautiful, heartfelt track that set the tone for their evening perfectly. You could tell how much time and care they’d put into making the moment feel special, and it was a joy to see their friends and family cheering them on.
An Alternative Wedding Soundtrack
As an experienced Wedding DJ in Suffolk, I love when couples bring their own music tastes to the night. Claire and Dan’s playlist mixed timeless classics with an alternative edge, full of indie, emo, and rock influences that gave the evening a unique and vibrant feel.
Early on, we eased into the evening with soulful favourites and singalong classics like:
Van Morrison – Into The Mystic
Fleetwood Mac – The Chain
Toploader – Dancing In The Moonlight
Then came a shift in energy, upbeat disco and pop tracks that had everyone on the dancefloor:
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams (Come True)
Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Murder On The Dancefloor
Beyoncé Ft Jay-Z – Crazy In Love
The Party Comes Alive
Once the night really took off, their love of alternative and emo anthems turned the Tudor Barn into a full-on festival of energy. Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, The Darkness, and Nirvana all featured, alongside big singalong moments from Kings of Leon and The Killers.
There was even a nostalgic mix of 90s and 00s floorfillers that kept guests of all ages dancing:
Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
Walk The Moon – Shut Up & Dance
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme
Dexys Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen
Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
And, of course, no night would be complete without some all-out party favourites like House of Pain’s Jump Around and Proud Mary by Ike & Tina Turner.
A Suffolk Celebration to Remember
Claire and Dan’s wedding at The Tudor Barn was the perfect mix of heartfelt moments and pure fun, a day that reflected their personalities completely.
It was a real pleasure to be part of their story and to help create a soundtrack that kept the dancefloor alive all night.
If you’re planning your own celebration and looking for an experienced Wedding DJ in Suffolk, I’d love to help you craft a soundtrack that feels uniquely yours.
If you would like to dance to songs like these at your wedding then please either complete the short contact form, email, WhattsApp me here, or call/text to see if I am available to be your wedding DJ.




