Honest writing on weddings and nights out.
The things we've learnt from the DJ side of the booth. Owner-written, under no obligation to anyone. Published whenever Mark has something worth saying.
Wedding playlist inspiration: 9 curated playlists for every moment
Nine curated wedding playlists — processional, first dance, dancefloor, end-of-night. Live on Spotify, Apple Music and TIDAL. Browse, listen, borrow freely.
How to pick a wedding DJ: 10 questions, answered honestly (an interview)
The ten questions every couple should ask a wedding DJ before booking — with Mark's straight answers to each one and the red-flag answers to watch out for.
Essex wedding venues: a working DJ's music guide to 20 we've played
What 20 Essex and home-counties wedding venues are actually like for music — room acoustics, dancefloor flow, lighting conditions. Honest notes from a working wedding DJ.
Mother-son and father-daughter dance songs: 50 ideas beyond the obvious
Beyond "Butterfly Kisses" — 25 father-daughter and 25 mother-son song ideas organised by vibe, with honest notes on which ones hit hardest on the night.
The best wedding parties happen when the couple know their guests
A good DJ can read any room. The parties that go to another level are the ones where you've properly briefed me on who your guests actually are. (The D&B 30th that popped off.)
Multicultural wedding music: Jewish, South Asian, Caribbean, Nigerian & Mediterranean traditions
An honest DJ's guide to multicultural wedding music — hora, baraat, Afrobeats, soca, Greek dancing. What a wedding DJ actually needs to know, with notes for each tradition.
How to build a wedding music timeline, hour by hour
A plain hour-by-hour template for wedding day music — ceremony through to last song. Based on what actually works at hundreds of weddings in Essex and the home counties.
The Irish goodbye: the kindest thing a wedding guest can actually do
It's not about the couple leaving — it's about guests slipping out quietly so the couple can keep enjoying their own party. Here's why we're all for it.
Why your wedding needs uplighting (and when you can skip it)
An honest look at what uplighting actually does for a wedding — when it transforms a room, when it adds nothing, and when you can safely leave it off the plan.
The 10 wedding dancefloor songs that have never once failed me
From hundreds of weddings — the ten tracks that have never once emptied a British wedding dancefloor. In no particular order, because any ranking would be a lie.
Wedding ceremony music ideas: processional, signing, recessional
A plain walk-through of the three ceremony music moments — walking in, signing the register, walking out — with song ideas for each and honest notes on what actually works.
How to actually enjoy your own wedding (from someone who's played 200+ of them)
Practical, honest advice from the DJ's side of the booth — what the couples who had the best night did differently, and how to copy them.
What to do if your wedding DJ cancels — your rights and your backup plan
DJs cancelling on couples is one of the most damaging things that happens in the industry. Honest guide to protecting yourself up front, what to do if it happens, and how pros cover each other.
First dance songs by era: from the 1960s to the 2020s
The best wedding first dance songs organised by decade — classics, modern picks, and honest notes on which ones are harder than they look to dance to.
The anti-cheesy DJ: why we don't dominate the mic at your wedding
The modern wedding DJ shouldn't sound like a cruise-ship host. Here's the philosophy behind doing it quietly, warmly and without the usual theatrics.
Why we don't recommend a Spotify playlist for your wedding
The honest case for hiring a wedding DJ instead of running your own playlist from an iPhone. When DIY works, when it doesn't, and the hidden costs most couples underestimate.
Wedding DJ vs Mobile DJ: why one costs more, and what you're actually paying for
Honest explanation of why a wedding DJ costs more than a mobile DJ for a birthday or party — what the extra time, effort and care actually buys you.
The hidden costs of booking a cheap wedding DJ in Essex
What the £300 headline wedding DJ quote actually costs in extras, upsells and risk. Honest side-by-side comparison with a mid-range quote — the real gap is smaller than you think.
How much does a wedding DJ in Essex cost in 2026? An honest answer
A working wedding DJ's honest breakdown of what you should expect to pay for a wedding DJ in Essex, Hertfordshire and East London in 2026 — with what's included at each price point.
More coming soon.
Working on venue reviews, playlist deep-dives, honest cost breakdowns and the uncomfortable truths of the wedding supplier world. Follow along.