Supplier Spotlight

Hi Gurdeep! Let’s start with the basics — when couples are choosing a wedding DJ or thinking about production for their big day, where should they begin?

I would start with the basics: the venue and number of guests, followed by any theme or aesthetic, and finally setting a budget for your DJ or production. Establishing these things early allows both you and your vendors to develop ideas that work together cohesively

Many people have ideas they may have seen online and social media, but budget and venue restrictions may deter you from certain elements. A small tip would be to look at images online to see what has been done previously at your chosen venue.

That’s really helpful. So when couples are deciding who to book, what do you think sets your services apart?

When couples book me, they aren’t just booking someone to turn up on the day. I have close to 20 years experience in Weddings and Events which means I have worked with a number of vendors and venues. Alongside musical knowledge, I’m also able to help with supplier recommendations to make the planning process easier.

We ensure we have regular meetings and check-ins with all clients and vendors to ensure your day goes seamlessly well. This starts from an initial meeting, site visits and communication throughout the whole process. 

Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times. From your experience, what are the most important things couples should keep in mind when organising their big day?

It goes without saying but ensure your vendors are in sync and in communication with each other, this will help the running of the day from what time suppliers are accessing the venue, what time should the room setup be completed etc. These steps are vital to the days running and are often neglected. When creating your itinerary, ensure there is a buffer to ensure any unexpected delays are accounted for. Another tip would be to make sure you get some photos in the room once it’s set up, something which you will be unable to do once guests enter. 

That’s great advice. And when it comes to timelines specifically, when should couples start thinking about booking their DJ?

All suppliers will tell you, the peak dates will naturally go very fast especially when you're looking to book a particular supplier. Most of my events  get booked between 12-18 months in advance. I would urge all couples if there is a particular supplier you want to ensure is available for your big day, place a deposit to hold the date. I’ve heard countless stories from couples who left booking a photographer, for example, because they assumed they had  left ample time, upon contacting they found the date was unavailable, meaning they had to go back to the drawing board and look for other vendors. 

You’ve worked across so many different events and genres. How would you describe your DJ style?

My style is open format, I listen to pretty much everything from Bhangra, Bollywood, to 80s, House and Afrobeats which allows me to be extremely versatile. Starting off as a club DJ at venues such as Ministry of Sound to performing at Weddings across the UK and Internationally it has allowed me ample experience to 'read the room'  fusing various genres seamlessly by clean transitions to keep all guests entertained. 

It sounds like you really get to know couples during the planning process. What’s your favourite part about being a DJ at a wedding?

It may sound cliché but I find it very special being part of someone’s day, from our first initial meeting to the wedding day, we often meet and have so much communication throughout the process you naturally learn more about them, their music tastes and how they want their big day to go. My favourite part is honestly curating an experience and seeing everyone have a great time based on your interaction and energy. 

That’s such a lovely way to look at it. Do you have any other recommendations for couples who are planning their wedding right now?

I would recommend all customers to think 'outside the box' we are able to pretty much build and personalise anything depending where your imagination takes you. I’d recommend taking the time to put together a mood board, from décor, lighting and custom furniture put together ideas which bring out your personality while planning your room, this is where the expertise from your DJ, Planner and Décor team shine as they will be able to guide through possibilities.  

Looking ahead a little, are there any wedding trends you’re noticing for the next couple of years?

Going into 2026/2027 I have noticed a trend with couples opting for more production lighting in venues, all our lighting on the day is controlled by a skilled technician who evaluates the space and colour palette to ensure the light accentuates, from creating a dim and dark room to an immersive club-style production. We have seen the colour palette change from corals/pastels to more sage green, burnt oranges, champagne and off whites, these have often been complimented with custom touches from large media wall seating plans and custom content across Dancefloors and LED walls. 

We love hearing this from suppliers — what do you enjoy most about working at Hylands Estate?

I am an advocate of Hylands House for a variety of reasons, the house, internally and the Pavilion is stunning and  great for portraits and photo opportunities for the couples. The Pavilion itself is a blank canvas so its the perfect space to bring your ideas and vision together, whether it's  floral displays, décor or production lighting you can have the flexibility to put you own stamp on the venue. Lastly, the staff are incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, from the event staff on the day to back office which really makes a difference to your planning journey. 

And finally, we have to ask… do you have a favourite track to play at a wedding?

I would be lying if I did! Not all 'favourites' work at every function due to the eclectic taste of our couples.