Frequently Asked Questions

What area do you cover?

Although I’m based in Cheshire, I am more than happy to travel throughout the UK and even internationally for your event. For bookings outside the North West, please note that travel costs and potential accommodation will be factored into the quote.

How long will you hold our date for us?

Dates are secured strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Your date is only confirmed once your booking fee has been paid and your booking has been accepted. Until then, the date remains available to other couples, so if you have your heart set on a particular date, I’d recommend getting in touch as soon as possible.

What are your payment terms?

My payment terms are as follows: To secure the date for your event, I require approximately one-third of the total fee. The remaining balance is due before the night of your event. I am happy to provide alternative payment plans upon request and proof of payment will be provided to help keep track. Payments can be made via Apple Pay, Stripe, cash or bank transfer to name a few.

What payment is required to secure our date?

To secure your event date, approx. 30% booking fee is required. The remaining balance is then due before your event. If your event is taking place within 60 days of booking, the full balance will be required at the time of booking to secure your date.

How much equipment will you set up for our Wedding?

This is a common question I get asked and in short, I will set up as much equipment as the time and space allocated by the event or venue allow. For example, if I have 45 minutes to set up in a small space next to a band, I may not be able to use as much equipment as I would if I had the entire room and three hours to prepare.

This is primarily why I don't offer predefined packages. I would hate to charge someone for a 'Super Premium setup' only to be limited by time and space constraints on the day.

You can check out Services & Packages, the Gallery or my Instagram @djw.uk for more pictures & videos relating to my equipment

What is included in the cost of my event?

It’s worth mentioning, that there are NO HIDDEN FEES.

My fee includes all light and sound equipment, which is fully PAT tested. It also covers travel, VAT, use of a microphone, booth, music, and more. Additionally, I have public liability insurance. See Service & Packages for more info about what’s included.

How involved can we be in selecting music for our event?

This is a great question because some DJs prefer to control the majority of the playlist and supplement their choices with a small handful of your specific requests. Other DJs prefer to let the client choose the majority of the music, and then use their expertise to make the night flow seamlessly. I’m perfectly happy to take either approach. Either way, I will 100% be accommodating of your music tastes.

When do we need to submit our music requests?

I recommend providing your song list a a week or so before the event to ensure I have every track you'd like me to play. While I can certainly take requests on the day of the event, and I have a large music collection, there might be the occasional song that I don't have. Depending on the venue's internet connectivity, it might not be possible to download it on the spot, though this is rarely an issue

Can we submit a “Do Not Play” list?

Yes. It’s just as important to avoid the songs you don’t like as well as playing music you love.

Do you take requests from our guests?

Yes.

I am happy to take requests from guests, provided they do not fall under any 'Do Not Play' list that has been pre-submitted.

When do you arrive to set up for our wedding?

I always arrive well in advance, allowing ample time for setup. The exact arrival time may vary depending on the venue and access to the room. Rest assured, I will allocate more than enough time and will coordinate with both the venue and the event organiser

What will you wear to our wedding?

I always choose to wear a suit or, at the very least, a shirt, tie, and trousers. If you prefer a different dress code, please let me know. I believe it's generally better to be overdressed than underdressed, as it's much less likely to lead to complaints.

While I maintain this level of professionalism throughout your Wedding, please understand that my attire may be more comfortable during the process of loading equipment in and out of the venue.

How long have you been a DJ?

While I don't recall the exact date of my first DJ booking, I consider October 2017 to be the point at which I started to label myself a 'professional' DJ. Although I had undertaken a few DJ bookings before then, it was from that time onward that I began to approach it with a greater level of seriousness and commitment

Do you act as the emcee/ master of ceromonies and make all of the announcements?

Yes. I consider making announcements an integral part of my role as a Wedding and Events DJ. I'm more than happy to handle announcements such as the cake cutting, first dance, buffet opening, and last orders. If you prefer to designate someone else for this role, that’s perfectly fine. Additionally, I like to use the microphone to introduce myself, personally welcome guests, and interact with them as needed throughout the event

Can we visit you at a performance?

Unfortunately, no. 99% of my bookings are private. I’d have to honour my client’s privacy and I’m sure you wouldn’t appreciate me inviting prospective clients to your Wedding for them to see me perform. You can however check out my Instagram @djw.uk to see some content from previous bookings that I’ve done to give you an idea.