Samantha & Tom’s Real Essex Wedding
A Beautiful Barn Celebration at Blake Hall, Ongar
On Saturday 27th May, I had the pleasure of being Wedding DJ and Wedding Host & Master of Ceremonies for Samantha & Tom’s wedding at Blake Hall in Ongar, one of my favourite Essex wedding venues.
Blake Hall is the perfect setting for an Essex barn wedding: timeless, elegant, and surrounded by beautiful countryside. Samantha & Tom’s day was filled with laughter, dancing, and non-stop fun, exactly what every couple dreams their wedding day will be.
All-Day Entertainment and Personal Touches
I was with Samantha & Tom throughout the day, providing background music, introductions, and hosting, before turning the barn into a lively evening party.
Their wedding breakfast featured elegant classical music covers, setting a relaxed atmosphere before the dancefloor came alive later in the evening.
The First Dances
Their first dance was “Always Remember Us This Way” by Lady Gaga, a beautiful, emotional moment that had everyone gathered around the floor.
That was followed by a touching father–daughter dance, “I Loved Her First” by Heartland, before the party officially began.
Essex Wedding DJ Playlist
The evening kicked off with a crowd favourite, Toploader’s “Dancing In The Moonlight”, chosen by Tom and his best man Josh, and from there, it was all smiles and feet on the dancefloor until the very last song.
Early Evening Warm-Up
Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
Taylor Swift – Love Story
Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love
Bob Marley – Is This Love
Party Highlights
Whitney Houston – How Will I Know
Barry White – You’re The First, The Last, My Everything
Earth Wind & Fire – September
Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
Rihanna Ft Calvin Harris – We Found Love
Robin S – Show Me Love
Beyoncé Ft Jay-Z – Crazy In Love
Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer
The Killers – Mr Brightside
Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now
Oasis – Wonderwall
Finale
The night finished with the timeless “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”…. the perfect song to end an evening full of joy, dancing, and happy memories.
A Night to Remember in Essex
Samantha & Tom’s wedding was everything an Essex celebration should be, heartfelt, relaxed, and full of love. From emotional moments to sing-along anthems, the dancefloor was packed from start to finish.
If you’re planning your own wedding at Blake Hall in Ongar or anywhere across Essex, I’d love to help you create a soundtrack that reflects your story and keeps your guests dancing all night. So please either call Essex Wedding DJ Ian Stewart on 07736-880 790, WhattsApp me here, email me at [email protected] or complete the contact form here
