My Wedding DJ Blog

  • Everyone will dance to this, I promise!

    Every wedding has one. The well-meaning guest, four drinks deep, absolutely certain their song will get everyone on the floor. Here are three simple things every couple can do…

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    Ian Forest

    Apr 25, 2026

  • Outdoor photo booths: the great British gamble

    Thinking of having an outdoor photo booth at your wedding? Discover why unpredictable British weather, muddy fields, and distant setups can turn your plans plans into a damp, disappointing experience…

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    Ian Forest

    Oct 23, 2025

  • What is an Irish goodbye and how can you make use of it at your wedding?

    It's the latest trend in wedding-land, but what exactly is an Irish goodbye and why you should consider it!

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    Ian Forest

    Aug 09, 2025

  • Why an audio guestbook might be the wedding add-on you didn't know you needed

    There's something charming about a wedding guestbook. The idea of it, at least. A nice hardback book, maybe with gold-edged pages with a little sign next to it encouraging guests…

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    Ian Forest

    May 14, 2025

  • Videographers vs Content Creators

    It's one of the most popular questions I see on social media right now. What exactly is the difference between a wedding videographer and a content creator?

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    Ian Forest

    Mar 20, 2025

  • What music do I like?

    Ask any DJ what music they like and the standard answer is usually "I like all sorts of music"…BORING! In this post I'll reveal the type of music I…

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    Ian Forest

    Feb 09, 2025

  • The Top 100 most requested party songs of 2025!

    Here are the top 100, most-played party anthems of 2025! Each song is a certified dance floor banger!

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    Ian Forest

    Jan 01, 2025

  • 10 Christmas CRACKERS to get you on the dance floor!

    If you're looking for a list of the 10 biggest Christmas party hits of all time then this blog post has you covered!

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    Ian Forest

    Dec 04, 2024

  • 5 top tips to help you survive a wedding fayre

    Wedding fayres can be a bit daunting so i'm going to give you 5 top tips to help you survive the wedding fair jungle like a boss!

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    Ian Forest

    Nov 05, 2024

  • Sound limiters…what you need to know!

    What are sound limiters? How they work, why you should care and understanding the impact they have will lead to a successful party!

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    Ian Forest

    Oct 23, 2024

  • Wedding Insurance: Worth it or a waste of money?

    You've picked the perfect venue, booked your suppliers, and have the dress or suit of your dreams. But have you thought about what happens if something goes wrong?

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    Ian Forest

    Oct 12, 2024

  • 5 tips to help you make the most of a PHOTO BOOTH!

    Even after their first appearance at weddings 15 years ago, photo booths are a great entertainment add-on for weddings and any other kind of party!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 12, 2024

  • Wedding speeches explained

    There are no rules when it comes to the order of wedding speeches and their content but I've got some valuable advice if you're stuck for ideas!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • Where's the party? It's not as obvious as you think!

    It may seem like a stupid question. Surely the party is at the venue you've chosen, right? WRONG! Where YOU are is way more important than you…

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • Don't mention the W-word!

    It's not very often that I immediately load up my website and start blogging because of something I've seen online but I was so annoyed I had to reach for…

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • 5 reasons why DJs never put their prices online!

    When you're researching ideas for your wedding or party, one question you'll want to ask is…how much? But why do some DJs hide their prices online?

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • 5 top tips for creating the perfect playlist!

    A lot of people ask me for help in creating the perfect playlist for their party and believe me it's a lot harder than you would first think!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • Unveiling the truth behind online wedding awards

    I'll be honest, this post has been sitting in drafts for some time but tonight something happened that compelled me to finally hit the publish button.

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • 5 top tips to keep your dance floor packed!

    Ask ANYONE and they'll tell you that their worst nightmare is an empty dance floor so here are my top tips to help get the party rocking and keep it…

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • How TikTok has affected the music scene

    The social network TikTok has changed how we discover music. It's turning unknown, or forgotten artists into viral sensations and has changed the way we listen to music forever!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • The 10 most requested SECOND DANCE tracks!

    The second dance is the song you pick to kickstart your party. A song that is going to set the tone for the rest of the night. But…

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • The 10 best wedding songs for your GRAND ENTRANCE!

    You've said your vows, smiled for tons of pictures and now it's time to make your grand entrance into the wedding breakfast! Here are 10 song ideas to help…

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • The 30 best wedding songs to walk down the aisle to

    Walking down the aisle is probably the grandest entrance you'll make on your wedding day but what track is perfect for that moment?

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • 5 popular FIRST DANCE songs – Part 3

    I'm back with 5 more popular first dance tracks! If you're stuck for ideas then part 3 unveils some modern tracks you may not have considered previously.

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • The 10 biggest AIR GUITAR ANTHEMS for any dance floor!

    While the world of electric guitar is mostly known for hard-hitting rock songs, there are actually tons of guitar-driven tracks that are welcome on any dance floor!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • The 10 most requested UK GARAGE tracks!

    UK Garage has remained a very popular choice for music at parties over the past few years so I thought it was about time I came up with a list…

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • 5 wedding regrets from REAL couples

    Planning a wedding can be exciting, yet stressful. Here are 5 things that real Brides REGRET spending money on at their wedding!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 09, 2024

  • When should you book your wedding DJ?

    This is an all too common question seen on the internet. Everyone has their own idea, but what's the truth? A real wedding DJ reveals all…

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 07, 2024

  • 5 wedding planning hacks from REAL couples

    Wedding planning is hard so we asked some couples recently to share their nuggets of wedding wisdom to help you avoid making some simple mistakes!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 07, 2024

  • Are you a song clicker?

    Has the digital age shortened our attention spans? Are you more likely to keep skipping through music now than you were before streaming services became popular? You could…

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 07, 2024

  • 10 songs that will make you feel OLD!

    Here are 10 huge party bangers that turn 20 years old this week. Feeling old yet?

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 07, 2024

  • Wedding band or DJ? YOU decide!

    In this post, I put the age-old question to the test. What's better? A Wedding band or a DJ? Is there a clear, definitive answer? Let's…

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 07, 2024

  • 10 awesome FATHER & DAUGHTER songs

    Get your guests some tissues because these 10 awesome Father & Daughter dance songs are going to have everyone in floods of tears!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 07, 2024

  • The 10 best FINAL SONGS of the night

    As if choosing your first dance isn't hard enough, the final song of the night is just as important! Here are 10 of the best tracks to end any party…

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 07, 2024

  • 7 top tips to help you pick the perfect wedding DJ!

    When it comes to the task of organising your own dream wedding, these 7 top tips will help you choose the best DJ in town!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 06, 2024

  • 5 reasons why I'm NOT the right DJ for you

    Need a DJ for your wedding? I'm going to give you five good reasons why you shouldn't book me! That's right! SHOULDN'T book me :)

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 06, 2024

  • 5 popular FIRST DANCE songs – Part 2

    Part 2 of this popular series exposes 5 more popular first dance songs that other couples have chosen for that special dance floor moment at their wedding!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 06, 2024

  • The best wedding breakfast mixtape…ever!

    Here's an awesome playlist containing over 4hrs of bouncy, happy tunes to keep everyone entertained during the day at your wedding!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 06, 2024

  • How to choose music for your wedding ceremony

    Music plays a huge part in any wedding day so in this post, i'm going to give you some great advice on choosing music for the ceremony.

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 06, 2024

  • 5 top tips for an amazing first dance!

    The first dance is one of the most special and intimate moments of your wedding day so here are 5 tips to help make that moment super-special!

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 06, 2024

  • 5 popular FIRST DANCE songs – Part 1

    Choosing your first dance can be a lot harder than you think. In this post, I take a look at the top 5 first dance songs that I've played recently.

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 06, 2024

  • Timing is everything!

    Choosing the songs is one thing, deciding WHEN they are played is another. Do you trust your DJ enough to make that decision or do you want TOTAL CONTROL?

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    Ian Forest

    Sep 06, 2024