Consider what day you would need your wedding entertainment, and when you are likely to book your wedding DJ. The further in advance you book, the more likely you will be able to the DJ you desire, and special attention in coordinating toasts, father daughter dances, special requests, and other wedding entertainment staples will leave you in peace of mind knowing your day will be stress free!

Location is everything. Think about what effect you want the venue of your wedding and/or wedding reception to have on your guests. Would you like a complete disco, including a full lighting package or perhaps a more discrete on is to your taste? At Party events unlimited we have a range of combination to suit your desires including effects, lighting, and other exciting things to offer.

Remember, the comfort of your guests is a top priority. You’ll want to find someone with enough professional experience to handle anything that comes your way. Weddings can be chaotic, but the right DJ can help make your special day a smooth operation. With this in mind, when you find the right DJ, you’ll know it. Go with your gut instincts. This is your wedding, you’ll know the DJ is the right fit.

Hopefully, your wedding will be full of music, laughter, and love. And your wedding DJ can make the ceremony beautiful and fun. Wedding entertainment can be daunting, but with a helpful and professional DJ, you’ll be smooth sailing until your fiftieth wedding anniversary.

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A popular method of providing entertaining in this modern world is to set it up so that an iPod will play the music. It may be difficult to exclude an old friend that has played music through the night and day, on plane rides and car drives, but it should be considered. After all, there are many reasons why using one probably isn’t a good idea.

For one thing, there is a good chance the setup will have a mind of its own, and not do what you want that crucial moment. The guests – standing around, the bubbles in their wine glasses falling one by one – while the groom or a member of the bridal party fumbles to figure out what’s wrong with it. As their eyes seem to bore into the back of your head, an embarrassing song by a group you didn’t want people to know you like starts to play. Somehow, the shuffle option has been selected, instead of a special playlist you created for the occasion.

Another downside to using an iPod as Wedding Entertainment is that it doesn’t quite set the right mood. That tiny box sitting on a chair in the corner will not do much to get the guest’s legs moving. They may not even see it or realize that it’s there, and unless it’s hidden away safely, somebody might sit on it, and then you’d have an iPod pancake.

So why not use a Wedding DJ? Having a living, breathing person to actively play your music, take request and interact is the most efficient for a wedding reception. Wedding Disco music, combined with a Mobile Disco presce, will liven things up, setting a mood that lets the guests know that they should be going crazy and looking foolish on the dance floor. Whereas an iPod playing might simply be seen as background noise, a quality Wedding DJ would really pump things up and make the music stand out and get attention.

Whether the DJ is meant to be a Wedding DJ, a Prom DJ, or even just a Party DJ, it can give any function a life of its own, and going with one would be a smart move.

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A way to make your wedding very memorable would be to include live wedding entertainment, such as dancers, impersonators, or even magicians. Professional dancers, such as Irish dancers or Brazilian samba dancers, would definitely make your wedding unforgettable! If you and your fiance really enjoy a certain celebrity, a great surprise for your partner and guests would be having an impersonator show up. Having a magician at your wedding to either go round the tables during the meal or to do a cabaret style show would provide great live entertainment for your guests of all ages.

Another important way to make your wedding unforgettable is having an amazing wedding DJ (namely, us!). Your song playlist can also play a part in making your event special others, including the wedding song from your parents wedding, or just about any other song for people who are special to you is a well received gesture. Image when those songs are played, and the wedding DJ recognize the special couple; picture the look on their faces when they hear that surprise!

When thinking towards your wedding disco time there could be either well-known dances, or dances introduced by your wedding DJ, to really keep the dancing alive. To take your wedding disco one step further, you could look into different LED lighting arrangements, or even an LED dancefloor. Giving your guests glowsticks to use as an accessory for when they dance would be a fun extra touch as well.

Many couples decide to have a chocolate fountain, to compliment their wedding cake. With the chocolate fountain, you could provide different items, such as pretzels, marshmallows, strawberries, or even just a shot glass, to dip in the running chocolate. That will really make your wedding stand out from all the rest – and is certainly a tasty treat!

When planning your wedding, it is important to remember all the extra touches that will make your wedding memorable for everyone and to ensure your guests will be talking about it for years to come! Close your eyes and imagine all those small details. They will make your wedding perfect and unforgettable!

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When you hire a mobile disco with us, you are not simply just hiring a DJ, with a good set up… you are hiring a professional DJ with an arsenal of great equipment at his finger tips. With such a range of equipment not only offers safety in the form of back up equipment it also offers flexibility for your Wedding Disco, Party Entertainment or DJ Hire.

Lighting plays a very big part in setting the mood – as you can imagine a nice soft white moving slowly verses the full on flashing strobe creates a very different atmosphere, which both have their places. We understand that when you hire a DJ for a wedding, your first dancing you anticipate being a special moment where you can enjoy with your loved one and don’t expect to be blinded by flashing lights, laser beams or covered with smoke. Similarly we also reaslise that when you hire a Prom DJ or Party DJ you actually might quite like the smoke, laser, flashing lights and thumping sounds. In either situation we have the ability to match the lighting to the mood you want.

Additional extra like up lighting can really transform a room, one example that can be seen is the transformation of a scout hut styled town hall into a professional looking wedding venue. Up lighting is certainly one of the greatest compliments you can add to a colour theme, as pretty much any colour or combination of colours can be made with up lighting… and then once the party kicks off we can then start to make the lighting change colours, flash and dance to the music.

This something to consider when planning your event, all the little extras that make your event just that extra special… why not check out our extra page to see what we can offer your event.

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We are still specialist Wedding DJ, Birthday DJ and Prom DJ along with complete event entertainment and service.

We hope you all have a nice Christmas and a good New Years Eve, and look forward to seeing you in the new year!

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A good bandleader or DJ will be willing to sit down and discuss the music you want. Be sure to include music for the tastes of all your guests. Remember great-grandma as well as your own friends. Choose songs for any special dances such as the bride and groom’s first dance, a dad-and-daughter dance, or a mother-and-son dance. Most DJ’s have an extensive selection of music of all genre’s and will help you choose a suitable play list.

If you are planning a family wedding with many children in attendance, think about hiring special entertainment for them. Keep in mind that a magician in a tux may be better suited to the atmosphere of a wedding than a clown in over-sized shoes. A side benefit is that the adults will enjoy a magician just as much as the children will.

Singing waiters are another idea for wedding entertainment. These professionals are fun, and have a routine for every occasion.

Instead of spending money on wedding favors that many people discard, hire a cartoonist to do caricatures of your guests. This is fun and entertaining and gives your guests a unique wedding favor they will want to keep forever.

Your wedding is your special day, so choose entertainment that you’ll love. Make it a memorable wedding that friends and family will enjoy and rave about for a long time!

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Organize Thoroughly
Prom must be organized as thoroughly and as orderly as possible. Four months is a reasonable time that you or your student committee should look to get everything ready and prepped up appropriately. Among the most important components that make up a Proms are the limos, the entrance, the music and the DJ. The organizational period usually entails a lot of work, as there are a lot of things to cover. Nonetheless, when handled properly, it will turn out to be a well-planned and well-organized occasion that you can remember for a lifetime!

Prom DJ and Entertainment
Finding the right entertainment can be a real tricky task and can make or break your Prom! It is very often to want to go for the cheapest DJ but this usually means you will end up with a DJ who could probably be as old as your grandad, with a pop-belly and enjoy playing the Macarena. We at Party Events Unlimited, offer young fresh club DJs with sound set ups and light systems to match the desired all out blast effect. As for music selection we even offer an online music playlist that not only you, but also your class mates can also add to! So you can be sure you won’t be hearing your Abba or Stevie Wonder (unless thats your thing?).

Layout
The layout of the prom is very important because it sets the mood and the atmosphere for the entire event. The entrance and the overall appearance should be decorated and designed professionally to evoke different feelings and emotions. This substantially gives the prom a completely magical and exceptional ambiance. Ideas such as Ballons, Flowers, Photo Projectors or LED uplighting can all make a big impression for a very reasonable fee.

Transportation
Nowadays, limo services are essential for proms. Limo services allow for an grand entrance and also a mass transportation in which groups can come together and interact as they all get to the event. Some other really crazy ideas are firetrucks, sports cars, party buses, hummers, motorbikes, or even helicopters!

Photography
Prom is an occasion that will last for the rest of our lives. It’s a smart idea to hire professional photographers to cover the whole event so that the outcome will look very professional and magnificent. After all, these photos will be your remembrance to this once in a lifetime event, you certainly don’t want that picture with your eyes half shut and half a finger covering the lense.

Supervision
It is always a good idea to have  supervision to look over the whole event. Essentially, the prom can be a very busy event. Organizers and supervisors should be present on the day itself in order to carefully arrange everything and make sure all the components fit together. Moreover, supervisors will also make sure that the prom is secure as a lot of unsuspecting individuals take this event as an opportunity to be rowdy and restless. Likewise, they will also be the one to enforce the dress code. All in all, a good supervision crew will allow the prom to flow smoothly and accordingly. Best of all, why not consider using your teachers as inside supervisors, they can always add fun to your event!

So ensure as you can tell there is a lot of planning and preperation for your big special Prom day, and we hope we have highlighted the reasons why you should choose your Prom DJ carefully, after all you certainly don’t want a Peter Kay style DJ ruining your last night together. So why not have a look through our gallery at some of the proms and functions we have done, to see if we fit the standard to what your after… To be honest, if you can think it – we can make it happen!

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Usually, this cannot be blamed on the type of guests you invite, your significant other or the wedding party. It is far more likely that the lack of celebration at your reception is due to the hired entertainment.

When you begin your wedding planning, hiring a DJ or a band is probably the last priority on the list, after the dresses, venue, guest list, food, and bachelor/bachelorette parties of course! Not all couples will even consider searching for a DJ at all. Perhaps they are more traditional, or classical if you will. But that is no reason that a DJ cannot be hired instead of that overpriced string quartet you were considering. Not all DJ’s are immediately super cheesy either, though some people find this type of reception entertainment enjoyable. Basically, a good DJ will be what you want them to be.

When choosing your wedding DJ, there are many factors to take into consideration. First of all, determine the budget that you have set aside for entertainment. A good DJ company, such as Party Events Unlimited, will not just have “off the shelf” pricing. A number of factors will determine your price and they will work with you to meet your financial needs.

Secondly, you need to research your DJ. Do they have a plethora of events that they work? The more occasions that the company can do shows that there is definitely more experience under their belts. The experience should be obvious if they offer customer phone numbers in order for you to get testimonials. Any mobile disco DJ should offer you customer reviews; if they do not, be leery.

A good wedding entertainment company should provide a variety of music; disco, pop, classical, blues, jazz, etc., and offer you an extensive playbook. All of this can be discussed and decided at the interview. Be sure to ask your DJ what other services they offer, including disco lighting and/or spotlights (in case they are not offered by the venue), dance floor decorations, and the opportunity to have a soloist.

Tasteful DJ’s will keep the most professional attitude, no matter how crazy the party gets. They will work with you to coordinate the speeches, the toasts, the father-daughter dance, the cake cutting and more! Their personal knowledge of music should be extensive and useful, without ever imposing on your preferences.

Your wedding day will be a day that you want to be memorable, not only for you, but for friends and family. The correct wedding entertainment can help make that happen, and create a feeling of enjoyment that when looked upon will never fade.

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It is important to remember that they’re a few types of DJ; Radio DJs, Club and Bar DJs, and mobile DJs. This page is referring to mobile DJs; The typical mobile DJ provides their own sound and lighting equipment together with music and often a charismatic host to entertain guests at weddings, birthdays, school prom, parties and all types of other events.

Spending the extra time doing your research into your DJ can help protect yourself from the cowboy DJ also known to many as £60 Sid… Sid is the DJ who is happy to perform for a night for £60, but of course we all know that a £60 mobile disco cannot be any where near the high quality standards of a mobile DJ that charges in the hundreds, after all you get what you pay for.

There are a few basic things that you should bear in mind when booking that the wedding entertainment, 18th birthday DJ or School Prom mobile nightclub Disco, that will ensure you not only you get a DJ that won’t cancel on you 2 days before the event (like Sid), but one that will in fact spend time with you planning your function and making sure your night is a special night for everyone to remember!

To start with Public Liability Insurance, or PLI, is an insurance policy which you should expect your DJ to have. This policy not only covers the DJ for any damages to the venue but also protects your guests if somehow there is an accident with equipment. In many cases these days a lot of function rooms require to see a copy of your DJs certificate, so don’t be afraid to ask about this and maybe do a quick check on the company it’s provided by, just to be extra safe (Our PLI can be seen here).

Electrical testing is one that goes along side with PLI, as most PLIs require equipment to be tested in order to validate the policy. This official test is called Portable Appliance Testing, or PAT testing for short. PAT testing ensures that the electrical equipment being used by your DJ meets a set of safety standards, leaving no room for mishaps. It is also perfectly acceptable to ask for a copy of this from your DJ, ours can be seen here.

Did you know that there any organisations and associations that represent DJs and mobile discos? One example of such a body is SEDA (South-east England DJ Associate), this is an organisation which we belong to. There are certain standards which members must comply with in order to join, all of which should help give you peace of mind knowing that the entertainer upholds a high level of professionalism. To have a look at SEDAs code of conduct click here.

To briefly summarise there are a few things which you should asking your DJ about;

• Public Liability insurance (PLI)
• Electrical Safety Testing (PAT)
• Any associations or bodies they belong to

Doing these few checks should hopefully help you in choosing the mobile disco DJ for your special event.

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There are many hints and tips which can help you when creating a themed event. For example, when you are deciding on your theme it is important to keep in mind the occasion. Also, ensure that your theme will be appreciated and enjoyed by your target audience. And, remember that you should not feel yourself limited by convention – however, stay within the limits of your budget! Also, play particular attention to the details of your themed event. Create an all encompassing `whole night or evening` by ensuring your theme carries through to the music, decorations and food.

There are many popular themed events which can be hosted through events companies and will take a bit of pressure of you, in terms of freeing up your time, allowing you to enjoy the party more, mingle with the guests and have fun yourself. For example, casino nights are particularly popular and whilst you may have to pay out to hire gaming tables, there are many websites from which you can simply hire a poker dealer or croupier services alone. This slashes your budget and allows you to still experience the fun of a casino night. You can even get everyone to dress up as Gangsters, adopt old style Hollywood glamour, or take inspiration from Vegas and all come as Elvis. Cater with traditional poker food such as chips and dips and nice cold beer, or glam it up with cocktails and canapés.

How about a themed murder mystery event? With this you have the option of going to an organised event, or simply making one up yourself. Get on the internet, google some ideas, decide who is going to poke who in the library with a bayonet, get dressed up, get clued up and get drinking up! A guaranteed night of laughter for all involved!

Of course one of the easiest ways to host a themed event is to simply make it a fancy dress night. If you have a fancy dress themed night then your options are limitless, you can choose more or less any theme you wish and find something for everyone. Popular fancy dress themes take inspiration from many sources, from eras, to decades, music or films. Vicars and tarts may well be seen as no longer PC, but it is still a popular choice! Although you may have to negotiate with your guests before committing yourself!

Ensure your guests will be able to find something suitable to wear to your themed event and ask them for their input as to what sort of theme they would like. Generic parties such as Pirates, Superheroes, or film stars, leaves a lot of scope for people to put their own twist on the evening and find unique outfits that they feel comfortable wearing.

Indeed, the biggest things needed for fancy dress events are the Fancy dress outfits and they are easy to come by. Search online for cost effective professionally made costumes and be prepared to be in awe of what is available, everything and anything you could possibly imagine can be bought or hired for your fancy dress pleasure!

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