Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland
The top 6 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Houghton-le-Spring are...
- The Boogie Knight - Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
- The Disco Co - Not All Discos Are The Same...
- Speeding Lights - Providing Great Entertainment For Over 10 Years
- Steven Mac - Wedding & Events DJ - Disco Is Our Thing!
- Zunzo Party Hire - Fun, Friendly And Professional Service
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
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DIAMOND DJmark Award Holders
Diamond is the highest award level offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients and they undertake health & safety assessments prior to every event. They publish a complaints procedure and have held a DJmark Award for a minimum of two years demonstrating their commitment to the scheme.
The Boogie Knight
Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
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The Disco Co
Not All Discos Are The Same...
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GOLD DJmark Award Holders
Gold is the mid level award offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients.
Speeding Lights
Providing Great Entertainment For Over 10 Years
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Other Local DJs
These members do not currently hold a DJmark Award, however they are working towards attaining one as soon as possible.
This doesn't mean that they do not have the required documentation or positive customer feedback - just that they haven't shared that with us yet. If in doubt, ask!
Steven Mac - Wedding & Events DJ
Disco Is Our Thing!
More Details | Get A Quote |
Zunzo Party Hire
Fun, Friendly And Professional Service
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Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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Typical DJ Prices in Houghton-le-Spring
Firstly, a disclaimer. There are LOTS of mobile DJs and entertainment companies out there, mostly run by individuals - some as a part-time extension of their hobby and others as a full-time professional business. There are endless debates about pricing on DJ forums and social media groups, with some DJs happy to work for under £100 a night and others that "wouldn't load the van" for less than £500 for the same event. So there is a much wider range of pricing (and service level) than in many other industries, for example plumbers. There is no such thing as a 'standard DJ'!
However, many people have never booked a DJ before and have no idea when it comes to how much they should budget. So what we've done is look at the details for literally hundreds of events that have taken place in and around the Houghton-le-Spring area to come up with some guideline pricing showing typical rates for common types of event. We update these price ranges on a regular basis to reflect current trends.
The only sure way to get accurate prices is to request FREE DJ quotes for your Houghton-le-Spring party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Houghton-le-Spring
This is for an evening-only event of 4/5 hours duration with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£150 - £169 | £169 - £265 | £265 - £400 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Houghton-le-Spring
This would typically include music for the ceremony, background music and microphones during the wedding breakfast, and an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£225 - £270 | £270 - £420 | £420 - £600 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Houghton-le-Spring
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, social events, Christmas parties etc. come into this category. Prices are for an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£125 - £155 | £155 - £233 | £233 - £410 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Houghton-le-Spring
This would usually be a weekend afternoon or weekday evening event lasting 2/3 hours. Prices are for a disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£100 - £146 | £146 - £211 | £211 - £260 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Houghton-le-Spring to attend your function with a basic sound rig, often just a couple of entry-level speakers to provide sound for the dancefloor, and a small selection of lighting effects working in "sound-to-light" mode - ie. flashing different colours in time to the beat. You can expect limited interaction with your Budget DJ prior to the party. Most will accept some music requests on the night but will be working with a fairly limited music collection.
Many Budget DJs are part-time operators working to supplement other income. As such they are usually a good choice for low-cost venues such as pubs and village halls, and events such as 18th birthday parties and engagements.
A mid-range DJ will likely have a choice of equipment which will be selected to best suit your function and venue, and might offer some level of control over the lighting to keep it synchronised and befitting of the music style playing. They will usually offer a consultation in advance and be skilled enough to "hold the function together" on the night, continually thinking and planning ahead to make the event go smoothly. You can expect smart dress, good levels of presentation and confident microphone skills.
Many mid-range DJs are full-time businesses who can devote time to forward planning for your party in Houghton-le-Spring, as well as offering a range of add-on services. Lots of mid-priced DJs will be members of organisations such as DJmark giving you confidence in their service. This means they will hold Public Liability Insurance, have regularly safety tests undertaken on their electrical equipment ("PAT"), and will issue contracts for bookings. They will also be able to provide consistently good feedback from former clients.
A premium DJ is most likely to work with you in advance to plan all aspects of the event, from equipment and lighting needs through to music preferences, announcements, key timings and the structure of the party. They will be willing to work with other entertainment providers and the venue management to avoid any unnecessary "surprises". They possess the experience and skills to ensure meticulous planning and preparation befitting of their fee, and will be smartly presented on the day to suit your function.
The perfect choice for an important event such as a wedding reception or corporate gathering, premium DJs will be able to confidently lead your celebration. Generally run as full-time businesses, Premium DJs operating in the Houghton-le-Spring area are most likely to offer an impeccable feedback record and have attained DJmark Platinum or Diamond level - demonstrating their commitment to customer service.
Check out our Top 10 mobile discos in Houghton-le-Spring based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Houghton-le-Spring
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Houghton-le-Spring? Our DJs have played at hundreds of local pubs, clubs, community centres, village halls, hotels and more.
Here's a summary list of function rooms local to Houghton-le-Spring - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Houghton-le-Spring / 8 nearby
Nearby (8 options)
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County, Durham DH1
Farnley Tower Hotel, Durham DH1
Highfield Hotel, Houghton-le-Spring DH5
Honest Lawyer Hotel, Durham DH1
Lumley Castle, Chester le Street DH3
Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Durham DH1
Royal County Hotel, Durham DH1
Three Tuns Hotel, Durham DH1
0 in Houghton-le-Spring / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Durham Castle, Durham DH1
Durham Town Hall, Durham DH1
Washington Old Hall, Washington NE38
5 in Houghton-le-Spring / 27 nearby
in Houghton-le-Spring (DH4 - 5 options) - More Details
Fencehouses Community Centre, Woodstone Village
Monument Sure Start Childrens Centre at Dubmire Primary, Britannia Terrace
St Barnabas Church Hall, Rose Crescent
The Kepier Hall, Church St
West Rainton Jubilee Hall, South Street
Nearby (27 options)
Alington House Community Centre (Ritson Hall), Durham DH1
Arts Centre Washington, Washington NE38
Barley Mow Village Hall, Chester le Street DH3
Belmont Community Centre, Durham DH1
Belmont Parish Hall, Durham DH1
Birtley Community Centre, Chester le Street DH3
Carrville Methodist Church, Durham DH1
Cornerstones (Methodist Church Hall), Chester le Street DH3
Framwellgate Moor Community Centre, Durham DH1
Great Lumley Community Centre, Chester le Street DH3
Grindon Church Community Project, Sunderland SR4
Grindon Community Centre, Sunderland SR4
Harraton & District Community Centre, Washington NE38
Hetton & Eppleton Community Hall, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton Centre, Houghton le Spring DH5
Holy Rosary Church Hall, Sunderland SR3
Laurel Avenue Community Centre, Durham DH1
Mary Sanders Recreation Hall, Chester le Street DH3
Newton Hall Community Centre, Durham DH1
Park View Community Centre, Chester le Street DH3
Pennywell Community Centre, Sunderland SR4
Shincliffe WI Hall (Hut), Durham DH1
Silksworth Community Centre, Sunderland SR3
St Josephs Church, Sunderland SR4
St Lukes CofE Pavilion, Sunderland SR4
Vane Tempest Hall (Gilesgate Community Centre), Durham DH1
West Community Centre, Sunderland SR4
12 in Houghton-le-Spring / 66 nearby
in Houghton-le-Spring (DH4 - 12 options) - More Details
Burnmoor Cricket Club, Chester Road, Burnmoor
Burnside Workmens Club & Institute
Dubmire Working Mens Club, Wynyard St, Fence Houses
Houghton Colliery Welfare Cricket Club, Leyburn Grove
Houghton Dairy Lane Bowling Club, Dairy Lane
Houghton le Spring Comrades Club, Pear Tree Place
Houghton Rugby Club, Dairy Lane
New Herrington Workmens Club & Institute, New Herrington
Newbottle Workmens Club, Front St, Newbottle
Penshaw Masonic Hall, Station Rd, Penshaw
Philadelphia Cricket Club, Bunker Hill, Philadelphia
Royal British Legion Houghton Dubmire Fencehouses, Britannia Terrace, Fence Houses
Nearby (66 options)
Abbey Leisure Centre, Durham DH1
AMF Bowling, Washington NE38
Bannatynes Health Club Durham, Durham DH1
Barley Mow Club, Chester le Street DH3
Bede Lodge Social Club, Durham DH1
Belmont Club & Institute, Durham DH1
Belmont Social Club, Durham DH1
Birtley Golf Club (Portobello), Chester le Street DH3
Birtley Masonic Hall, Chester le Street DH3
Birtley RAOB Club (Charles Perkins), Chester le Street DH3
Birtley St Josephs CMS Catholic Club, Chester le Street DH3
Chester le Street Cricket Club, Chester le Street DH3
Chester le Street Golf Club, Chester le Street DH3
Chester-le-Street Masonic Hall, Chester le Street DH3
City of Durham Labour Club, Durham DH1
Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Durham DH1
Durham City Cricket Club, Durham DH1
Durham City Rugby Club, Durham DH1
Durham City Workmens Club, Durham DH1
Durham County Club, Durham DH1
Durham County Cricket Club (Emirates Riverside Stadium), Chester le Street DH3
Durham Indoor Bowling Club (Newton Hall), Durham DH1
Durham Masonic Hall, Durham DH1
Easington Lane Workmens Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Elemore Golf Club (ex Hetton-le-Hole Golf Club), Houghton le Spring DH5
Eppleton Cricket Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Farringdon (City) Sports & Social Club, Sunderland SR3
Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me WM Club, Durham DH1
Freemans Quay Leisure Centre, Durham DH1
Glendale Social Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Goals Soccer Centre Sunderland, Sunderland SR3
Great Lumley Sports & Social Club, Chester le Street DH3
Grindon Broadway Social Club and Institute, Sunderland SR4
Hetton & District Working Mens Club & Institute, Houghton-le-Spring DH5
Hetton le Hill Community Golf Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton Masonic Hall, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton Social Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton Victory Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Houghton le Spring Golf Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Houghton Le Spring Social Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Humbledon & Plains Farm Workmens Club, Sunderland SR3
Lakeside Sports & Social Club, Sunderland SR3
Lumley Snooker & Social Club, Chester le Street DH3
Nevilles Cross Social Club, Durham DH1
New Durham & District Working Mens Club, Durham DH1
North Biddick Social Club, Washington NE38
Osborne Working Mens Club, Chester le Street DH3
Pallion Working Mens Club, Sunderland SR4
Pennywell Comrades Club, Sunderland SR4
Red Lion Function Suite, Chester le Street DH3
Relton Terrace Working Mens Club, Chester le Street DH3
Royal British Legion New Silksworth, Sunderland SR3
Royal British Legion South Hylton, Sunderland SR4
Silksworth Comrades Club, Sunderland SR3
Silksworth Cricket Club, Sunderland SR3
Silksworth Working Mens Club, Sunderland SR3
South Hylton Working Mens Club & Institute, Sunderland SR4
St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Social Club, Chester le Street DH3
St Leonards Catholic Club (Parish Hall), Sunderland SR3
Steels Social Club, Sunderland SR4
Sunderland RAOB Club (The Buffs) (Sir John Short), Sunderland SR4
Washington Station Celtic Club, Washington NE38
Wearside Golf Club, Sunderland SR4
Wearside Health & Racquets Club (Virgin Active), Sunderland SR3
Westwood Club (Washington Station Club), Washington NE38
1 in Houghton-le-Spring / 1 nearby
in Houghton-le-Spring (DH4 - 1 options) - More Details
Rainton Meadows Arena, Mercantile Rd
Nearby (1 options)
Gilesgate Armoury, Durham DH1
0 in Houghton-le-Spring / 1 nearby
15 in Houghton-le-Spring / 101 nearby
in Houghton-le-Spring (DH4 - 15 options) - More Details
Naz Haven, 73 Front St, Colliery Row
The Dun Cow, Primrose Hill, Bournmoor
The Floaters Mill, Woodstone Village
The Free Gardeners Arms, Front Street, Easington Lane
The Monument, Old Penshaw Road, Penshaw
The Oddfellows Arms, Westbourne Terrace, Shiney Row
The Shoulder of Mutton, Penshaw Place
The Stables, McLaren Way, West Herrington
The Stackyard, St Cuthberts Rd, West Herrington
The Sun Inn, Houghton Road
The Three Horse Shoes, Pit House Lane, Leamside
The Travellers Rest, Mill Pit, Shiney Row
The White Lion, New Bottle St
The Wild Boar, Frederick Place
Nearby (101 options)
Hastings Hill, Sunderland SR4
Mountain Daisy, Sunderland SR4
NE38 Sports Bar, Washington NE38
Seven Stars Inn, Durham DH1
The Avenue Inn, Durham DH1
The Biddick Inn, Washington NE38
The Big Jug, Durham DH1
The Birtley Ale House, Chester le Street DH3
The Bishops Mill, Durham DH1
The Black Bush Inn, Washington NE38
The Black Horse, Chester-le-Street DH3
The Bonnie Pit Lad, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Bowes Incline Hotel, Chester le Street DH3
The Brewers Arms, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Bridge, Chester le Street DH3
The Britannia, Chester le Street DH3
The Burn, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Butchers Arms, Chester le Street DH3
The Cavalier (Junipers Pantry), Sunderland SR3
The Cherry Tree, Washington NE38
The Chesters, Sunderland SR4
The Coach & Horses, Chester le Street DH3
The Colonel Prior, Sunderland SR3
The Colpitts Hotel, Durham DH1
The Copt Hill, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Courtyard, Washington NE38
The Cross Keys, Washington NE38
The Davy Lamp, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Distillery, Chester-le-Street DH3
The Dolphin, Sunderland SR3
The Duke Of Wellington, Durham DH1
The Dun Cow, Durham DH1
The Fat Buddha, Durham DH1
The Fighting Cocks, Durham DH1
The Fox and Hounds, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Free Gardeners Arms, Sunderland SR4
The Garden House, Durham DH1
The Gleneagles, Sunderland SR4
The Golden Lion, Sunderland SR4
The Half Moon Inn, Durham DH1
The Hastings Hill, Sunderland SR4
The Havelock Arms, Washington NE38
The Head Of Steam, Durham DH1
The High Crown, Chester le Street DH3
The Highwayman, Washington NE38
The Honest Lawyer Hotel, Durham DH1
The Hunters Lodge, Sunderland SR3
The Inn Place, Sunderland SR3
The Jolly Potter, Sunderland SR4
The Jovial Monk, Durham DH1
The Keelboat (Micks Grill), Washington NE38
The Kings Arms, Sunderland SR4
The Lambton Arms, Chester le Street DH3
The Lambton Worm, Chester le Street DH3
The Lansdowne, Sunderland SR4
The Lord Seaham, Sunderland SR3
The Marquis Of Granby, Durham DH1
The Mill, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Mill House, Chester le Street DH3
The Moulders Arms, Chester le Street DH3
The Mountain Daisy, Sunderland SR4
The New Inn, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Newton Grange, Durham DH1
The Oak Tree Farm, Sunderland SR3
The Oasis, Washington NE38
The Oddfellows Arms, Sunderland SR4
The Old England, Chester le Street DH3
The Old England, Chester le Street DH3
The Ox & Plough, Washington NE38
The Poachers Pocket, Sunderland SR3
The Queens Head, Durham DH1
The Queens Head, Chester le Street DH3
The Red Lion , Chester le Street DH3
The Red Lion, Chester le Street DH3
The Rickleton Arms, Washington NE38
The Ropery, Sunderland SR4
The Saltgrass, Sunderland SR4
The Sandpiper, Washington NE38
The Shakespeare Tavern, Durham DH1
The Shoes, Durham DH1
The Smiths Arms, Chester le Street DH3
The Steps, Washington NE38
The Swan & Three Cygnets, Durham DH1
The Tap & Spile, Durham DH1
The Teal Farm, Washington NE38
The Thorney Close Inn, Sunderland SR3
The Three Tuns , Houghton le Spring DH5
The Three Tuns , Houghton le Spring DH5
The Three Tuns, Chester-le-Street DH3
The Travellers Rest, Durham DH1
The Victoria, Durham DH1
The Victoria Inn, Washington NE38
The Water House, Durham DH1
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Chester le Street DH3
The Wicket Gate, Chester le Street DH3
The Wicket Gate, Chester le Street DH3
The William Hedley, Durham DH1
The Willow Pond, Sunderland SR4
The Woodlands, Washington NE38
The Woodman Inn, Durham DH1
Wavendon Hotel, Sunderland SR4
Houghton-le-Spring DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Houghton-le-Spring will make a dramatic difference to the success of their event - in a lot of cases possibly one of the most important (and expensive) days of their lives. For others, where the music is just incidental, a basic service is often all they need.
The biggest deciding factor in ensuring the quality of the DJ service that you hire in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland is usually the budget. We urge you to consider this very carefully as an overall percentage of the cost of your event. Don't shop for a DJ in Calstock - Gunnislake purely on price, because many affordable yet experienced DJs will actively avoid clients that appear not to value the service and focus only on cost. Instead, shop around on the suitability, reputation and level of service being offered - then, once you have a shortlist of suitable DJs you can then review the pricing.
BE WARY OF ONLINE REVIEWS
Many review platforms such as Facebook and Google accept "reviews" from ANYONE whether or not they've actually used the service - including the DJ, the DJ's partner, the DJ's friends, the DJ's dog...
needadisco.com reviews can only be submitted by clients that have used the service including people like you partying in Houghton-le-Spring. We do not accept random reviews. We also think that reviews can go out of date quite quickly, so we do not count reviews that are more than 3 years old to be sure that you're getting an up-to-date picture. Also, our Houghton-le-Spring discos are clearly ranked on specific criteria such as audio quality, lighting quality, presentation, music choices, request handling, microphone use, audience interaction and more, so that you can quickly compare local DJ services.
CHECK FOR A DJMARK AWARD
All DJmark Award holding DJs in Houghton-le-Spring operate legally and with due regard for excellent customer service.
DJmark is the longest established and most rigorous awarding body for the UK mobile disco industry, working with mobile DJs to independently check paperwork, credentials and customer feedback. If you employ a DJmark Award holding DJ for your wedding or party in Houghton-le-Spring, you can be assured that you will be working with "one of the good guys". Learn more about DJmark and how booking an award holder can save you a lot of time and potential stress for your party in Houghton-le-Spring.
COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION...
Be very clear about your expectations for the event and TALK to your potential DJ about them. Don't be afraid to walk away if you're not confident in his/her abilities to deliver.
Do you want a straightforward 'same-as-everyone-else' mobile disco or are you looking for something a little different? Are you looking for a Houghton-le-Spring DJ who can rapidly switch genres to suit the guests ... or would you prefer a club-style DJ with a predetermined set and excellent beatmatching skills? Would you be happy with a silent DJ or would you like someone with microphone skills and the right presence to confidently make announcements and keep your guests informed?
DJ Hire FAQs for events in Houghton-le-Spring
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Houghton-le-Spring since 2006. In that time we've confirmed more than 60,000 events and our DJ members have accrued positive feedback in 99.96% of cases. If you are thinking of hiring a DJ click the button below to get rapid free quotes from a selection of available companies, or read our FAQs.
Who are the best mobile DJs in Houghton-le-Spring? needadisco.com used various methods to rate the quality and safety of the mobile DJs and disco companies that it recommends. We not only look at customer feedback but also their documentation such as insurance, electrical testing records, approach to health & safety and many more aspects. In our opinion, the best mobile DJs available to hire for weddings, parties and events in Houghton-le-Spring are: - The Boogie Knight - The Disco Co | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Houghton-le-Spring? Easy - just request quotes from needadisco.com and our experienced mobile disco members will be in touch with free quotations and more information about their service. There's no obligation to book and you can close your enquiry at any time. needadisco.com has hundreds of safety and quality checked DJs available for all types of events being held in Houghton-le-Spring - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Houghton-le-Spring DJ? For an entry level DJ you can expect to pay anything from £150 upwards for a small evening function. A more realistic amount if you are looking for an experienced DJ with a good standard of audio and lighting equipment and positive feedback from recent customers would be in the region of £169 - £265 for an evening event. If you are looking for a professional DJ with an impeccable and long-standing feedback record for an important event such as a wedding reception you can easily add another 50-100% to these amounts. Remember - for most parties the DJ is the one aspect that will be remembered long after the cake, buffet or wedding dress - and you really want it to be for the right reasons! | |
I'm having a party in Houghton-le-Spring and I've never booked a DJ before! needadisco.com makes it really easy for you to find a suitable mobile DJ for your party. Simply provide a few details about your plans and let our members contact you with further information about what they can offer and a quotation. Then you can pick the one you like the sound of and book them directly. There's no middlemen agencies involved and no commission to pay. We have DJs based in Houghton-le-Spring and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Houghton-le-Spring? Many of our DJs also offer other popular party services - such as dancefloor hire, photo booths, LOVE letters, and some even provide photography, catering, venue decoration, bouncy castle hire and much more! You can request quotes for any or all of these products and services and choose your favourites in your own time. |