1𝓼𝓽 𝓓𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓔𝓿𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼

1𝓼𝓽 𝓓𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓔𝓿𝓮𝓷𝓽𝓼 The Ultimate Wedding Party! Essex & Suffolk Based Professional Wedding & Corporate DJ

When your phone suggests 'remove people from background' but you leave them in because you absolutely love working along...
18/08/2024

When your phone suggests 'remove people from background' but you leave them in because you absolutely love working alongside them both and for once have caught them in the act doing what they do best!

Both of these fellow suppliers are insane talent behind a lens and we're so excited to see the photos captured by and the video shot by at this awesome summer wedding at 🙌

We brought out the secret weapon on Thursday night and what a beautiful person he is (and the saxophonist) 🤣 pulled out ...
17/08/2024

We brought out the secret weapon on Thursday night and what a beautiful person he is (and the saxophonist) 🤣

pulled out the big guns (and a pair of pink heart sunglasses) at this week where we truly made this wedding reception a night to remember!

Here's a little teaser of how the night started, the rest was history!

thank you so much for choosing us to be a part of your's and Matt's special day, we had just as much fun as you!

Can't wait to reveal the rest of what we captured in coming posts once this crazy wedding season begins to slow! Stay tuned!

Us:- 'What setup would you like us to bring?'Bride:- 'The Rustic One with neon please'Us:- 'Where would you like us?'Bri...
14/08/2024

Us:- 'What setup would you like us to bring?'
Bride:- 'The Rustic One with neon please'
Us:- 'Where would you like us?'
Bride:- 'Anywhere under the tractor please'

Find us another venue like this! We love playing here and this wedding a few weekends back was absolutely off the scale which saw this wonderful couple and their guests partying into the early hours! Can't wait to share the rest of what we captured!



'We're unique, always have been, always will be'.Unique setups = unique parties!This was our setup at wedding 3 of 4 thi...
06/07/2024

'We're unique, always have been, always will be'.

Unique setups = unique parties!

This was our setup at wedding 3 of 4 this week at for the epic wedding of &

We're not going to give too much away just yet until we get our eyes on the incredible work of & who were both shooting and snapping away all night at this incredible wedding reception! I'm sure they said they'd both be home by 9! 🤣

For now, let's just say, groove really was in the heart which made this one without shadow of a doubt, for us so far!

Can't wait to see the footage & photos! 😬

Huge apologies to anyone trying to access our website right now. After applying some extensive updates earlier this week...
20/06/2024

Huge apologies to anyone trying to access our website right now. After applying some extensive updates earlier this week, we seem to have upset a server! 🙊 Our IT company are on it and are currently aiming to have us back up again by the weekend!🤞

To contact us in the meantime, follow the links below to head to our socials, message us via WhatsApp or email us.

Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused anyone, we're assured that we'll be back online ASAP. 🙏

Insta: www.instagram.com/1stdanceevents
FB: www.facebook.com/1stdanceevents
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/447767724696
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07767724696

So, that's a 'wrap' from us! We're all gigged out for 2023!No, you won't be spammed with posts every hour from 1st Dance...
22/12/2023

So, that's a 'wrap' from us! We're all gigged out for 2023!

No, you won't be spammed with posts every hour from 1st Dance Events for the next 10 days because what this industry has taught us the most is how important family time is. We spend the majority of weekends throughout the year missing out on precious time with our loved ones so the next two are ours. Our socials therefore get the break we do!

However, we can't promise we won't be lively throughout January to catch all you romantic lot who got proposed to over the festive period!

Here's a gentle reminder that our prices do go up as of New Years Day and this really is the last chance to book your 2024/2025/2026 reception at this year's pricing (subject to availability).

In the meantime, we leave you with a photo captured last month at the wedding of Karen and her husband Darren who kindly allowed us to debut our new DJ Booth for 2024 at their Easton Grange Wedding Venue reception to capture this amazing photo. This booth and neon sign is now available to all future couples at no extra cost!

For us, this was truly 1st Dance Of The Year as we also had the privilege of working alongside the absolutely amazing Samantha Harvey who sung the first dance song beautifully and kicked off our party!

We'd also like to take this opportunity to wish all of our newlyweds from 2023 a very Merry 1st Christmas together!

Not forgetting all the venues that welcome us weekly, feed & water us whilst putting up with the crazy atmospheres we create!

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year To You All From The Team @ 1st Dance Events! See Ya Next Year! 🫶

It's not every day a popstar from your youth randomly comes in to the local you're djing a Christmas party at and takes ...
19/12/2023

It's not every day a popstar from your youth randomly comes in to the local you're djing a Christmas party at and takes centre stage of your dancefloor!

It's also not every day they take it absolutely amazingly, high five you and smash out a dance routine when you call them out on the mic and play one of their biggest tunes from the late 90s!

Cleopatra Madonna Higgins you were the icing on the cake Saturday night! A pleasure to meet you and thanks for being an absolute sport and putting so many smiles on faces on our dancefloor (including ours) 😊

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The perfect weather conditions to finally collect our long awaited new addition to the fleet now finished!We would like ...
16/12/2023

The perfect weather conditions to finally collect our long awaited new addition to the fleet now finished!

We would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thanks to all the companies that have put their stamp on it and getting our van to this stage before Christmas - we absolutely love it!

We are officially for 2024!

Keen-Automotive Tint My Ride Esign Media l Riviera Wheels Stickers International F1 Autocentres H&R Special Springs, LP. Volkswagen Vanstyle GCS UK Ltd

May have had a cheeky end of season update to the cans....Hat's off to CustomCans  for absolutely smashing another set o...
06/11/2023

May have had a cheeky end of season update to the cans....

Hat's off to CustomCans for absolutely smashing another set of bespoke painted Sennheiser headphones out of the park for us!

Absolutely love the new design ready to hit the road for Christmas parties starting in a couple of weeks time!

Yes, we did just use the 'C' word in November!

Our Floral setup doesn't get much more floral than this!Absolutely stunning decor for S&C's seafront wedding at This ven...
13/10/2023

Our Floral setup doesn't get much more floral than this!

Absolutely stunning decor for S&C's seafront wedding at

This venue combined with our Neon Flowerwall setup was a match made in heaven!

Huge congratulations to the happy couple and thanks for a great night, was a pleasure to play our part!

Recently   & planning a  ?2024 & 2025 diary now open! We don't offer 101 different packages for you to decide on.Our   p...
01/08/2023

Recently & planning a ?

2024 & 2025 diary now open!

We don't offer 101 different packages for you to decide on.
Our packages are divided into 2 simple options - Evening or an All Day Package & both include:
🎧 Professional with a wealth of experience built up in a variety of venues.
🎚️ A modern & personal approach - the music is mixed live & our DJs have the ability to read a crowd.
🎵 A vast music collection across many years & genres. Unless specified, we try to avoid 'the average cheesy playlist' - Yes every song has it's place but it's 2023, who wouldn't want a Kisstory style RnB, ClubClassic & Garage set live at their of a lifetime?
💞 A unique to us, bespoke choice of setups from basic to or themes.
🔊 High quality sound and controlled systems.

Extras:

🎧🎷 - Hugely popular! Why have just the DJ mixing the classics when the Ibiza memories can be brought home with the playing along live too!

🎷 - It's late afternoon, you're off having taken, our solo saxophonist playing a selection of is the perfect distraction.

🪕 Experience - / perfect for that lull before the storm, background alternative or power hour warm up!

✨ LED
💡

07767724696
www.1stdanceevents.co.uk
[email protected]

Please bear with us whilst we make huge upgrades to our website! We can't wait to show you the finished product - hopefu...
10/07/2023

Please bear with us whilst we make huge upgrades to our website! We can't wait to show you the finished product - hopefully by the end of this week!

For now, whilst our IT company works on completing the changes, our website and emails are on and offline regularly and we do have a backup email account: [email protected]
Otherwise, WhatsApp is working as normal for those who need to contact us.

Thanks for your patience 😊

05/07/2023

Planning a in or ??

#2023 - Fully Booked!
#2024 - Select Dates Still Available
#2025 - Now Taking Bookings

Our packages are divided into 2 simple options:
- Evening (£749)
- All Day Package (£1095)
🎧 Professional with a wealth of experience built up in a variety of venues.
🎚️ A modern & personal approach - the music is mixed live & our DJs have the ability to read a crowd.
🎵 A vast music collection across many years & genres. Unless specified, we try to avoid 'the average cheesy playlist' - Yes every song has it's place but it's 2023, who wouldn't want a style, , & set mixed live at their wedding!
💞 A unique to us, bespoke choice of setups including & themes to blend in every .
🔊 State of the art sound and controlled systems.

Extras:

🎧🎷 - Hugely popular! Why have just the DJ mixing the classics when the Ibiza memories can be brought home with the playing along live too! (From £450)

🎷 - It's late afternoon, you're off having taken, our solo saxophonist playing a selection of is the perfect distraction. (From £200)

🪕 Experience - / perfect for that lull before the storm, background alternative or power hour warm up! (From £250)

✨ LED hire
💡
📸 hire

07767724696
www.1stdanceevents.co.uk
[email protected]

One thing we're guilty of is - NEVER POSTING ENOUGH!We're now half way through silly season so, let's take a sneak peek ...
03/07/2023

One thing we're guilty of is - NEVER POSTING ENOUGH!

We're now half way through silly season so, let's take a sneak peek at some of our favourites we've captured so far!

Starting this week with the reception of Mr & Mrs S's wedding last month at Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club

The couple had married a few weeks before and wanted a 'proper party' for their delayed reception so, their wish was our command!

Ok it's official! It has a name! After a lot of thinking and discussion, we shortlisted 27 suggestions right down to 2!'...
29/05/2023

Ok it's official! It has a name!
After a lot of thinking and discussion, we shortlisted 27 suggestions right down to 2!
'The Tropical One' from and 'The Enchanted One' from Simply rustic

We bumped into Teresa from Simply Rustic on Friday night at a wedding we both supplied services to in the fabulous barn at Layer Marney Tower
Teresa was absolutely gutted when we told her we were leaning towards 'The Tropical One' but what she was unaware of was that this was subject to a good old fashioned family vote today!

On a very surprising 5-2 vote, 'The Enchanted One' blew 'The Tropical One' out of the water!

So everyone, you've seen it before but you've never seen it coupled with our brand new sound system for 2023 and Simply Rustic's ever popular LOVE letter display - it's official 'The Enchanted One' will appear on our website this week and is available to all our future bookings!

Biased we know, but we're in love with this setup and completely overwhelmed by the feedback from everyone who's seen it here and in person!

We pride ourselves on unique to us, created by us, unicorn setups! Yep, what comes with this is marmite opinions, you either love it or you hate it. Nevertheless, the amount of you that love our creations partnered with the atmospheres we create, keeps our diary healthy and allows us to continue to do what we love and do best!


**HELP**Our all new 2023 DJ Booth is proving a hit with the customers and venues! The amount of comments we received las...
30/04/2023

**HELP**

Our all new 2023 DJ Booth is proving a hit with the customers and venues! The amount of comments we received last night from guests and staff was unreal. Obviously, we're biased and love it, we spent a winter month of blood, sweat and tears designing and building the bloody thing 😂 but when it receives that much positive feedback from others, it really made all those paper cuts worthwhile!

We haven't come up with a name for it yet but whatever it is, it's now available to all our couples this summer! It joins the current fleet which is as follows: The Marble One, The Rustic One, The Vintage One & The Floral One!

So, here's an opportunity for you all to message us with some suggestions of in keeping and fitting names for our new setup! All suggestions greatly appreciated 😊

Pictured last night at the beautiful Easton Grange Wedding Venue for the wedding of Mr & Mrs W - Post to follow!

**NEW DJ BOOTH REVEAL**Finally, we can share our winter project with you all! A like no other, unique to us (as always) ...
05/04/2023

**NEW DJ BOOTH REVEAL**

Finally, we can share our winter project with you all! A like no other, unique to us (as always) custom take on an exotic coupled with ambient and our bespoke sign made it out to play on Friday night at Frinton Golf Club

This photo simply just doesn't do it justice as it looks equally as amazing in daylight too! Designed to blend yet stand out adding a touch of class to any event. There's no 'fifty quid Sid's roadshow' thrown in the corner here!

More photos to show it in all it's glory coming soon!

Available now to all our happy couples at NO EXTRA COST to our existing prices!

We don't offer 101 different packages for you to decide on.
Our packages are divided into 2 simple options - Evening or an All Day Package & both include:
🎧 Professional with a wealth of experience built up in a variety of venues.
🎚️ A modern & personal approach - the music is mixed live & our DJs have the ability to read a crowd.
🎵 A vast music collection across many years & genres. Unless specified, we try to avoid 'the average cheesy playlist' - Yes every song has it's place but it's 2023, who wouldn't want a Kisstory style RnB, ClubClassic & Garage set live at their of a lifetime?
💞 A unique to us, bespoke choice of setups from basic to or themes.
🔊 High quality sound and controlled systems.

Extras:

🎧🎷 - Hugely popular! Why have just the DJ mixing the classics when the Ibiza memories can be brought home with the playing along live too!

🎷 - It's late afternoon, you're off having taken, our solo saxophonist playing a selection of is the perfect distraction.

🪕 Experience - / perfect for that lull before the storm, background alternative or power hour warm up!

✨ LED
💡
📸

07767724696
www.1stdanceevents.co.uk
[email protected]

 Next up is Mr & Mrs H -     - June 2022 at Coppins FarmA beautiful  We spent the day with Mr & Mrs H and their fantasti...
30/03/2023



Next up is Mr & Mrs H - - June 2022 at Coppins Farm

A beautiful
We spent the day with Mr & Mrs H and their fantastic family and guests providing completely music for the remote before heading back to the for throughout the prior to the . This really was one we'll never forget.

Needless to say we were very well looked after & fuelled by the fantastic staff at and not forgetting a huge shout out to Laura McGlashan - Photographer for some of the amazing photos!

Recently & planning a ?

2024 & 2025 diary now open!

We don't offer 101 different packages for you to decide on.
Our DJ packages are divided into 2 simple options - Evening Reception or an All Day Package & both include:
🎧 Professional DJs with a wealth of experience built up in a variety of venues.
🎚️ A modern & personal approach - the music is mixed live & our DJs have the ability to read a crowd.
🎵 A vast music collection across many years & genres. Unless specified, we try to avoid 'the average cheesy playlist' - Yes every song has it's place but it's 2023, who wouldn't want a Kisstory style RnB, Club Classic & Garage set mixed live at their 'party of a lifetime'?
💞 A unique to us, bespoke choice of setups from basic to flowerwall or rustic themes.
🔊 High quality sound and controlled lighting systems.

Extras:

🎧🎷 DJ & Sax Duo - Hugely popular! Why have just the DJ mixing the classics when the Ibiza memories can be brought home with the sax playing along live too!
From £395.
🎷 Solo Sax - It's late afternoon, you're off having photos taken, our solo saxophonist playing a selection of foot tappers is the perfect distraction.
From £200 per hour.
✨ LED Dancefloors
💡 Light Up Letters

07767724696
www.1stdanceevents.co.uk
[email protected]

Just 1 week left at current pricing! We like to keep things simple, we don't offer 101 different packages for you to dec...
24/03/2023

Just 1 week left at current pricing! We like to keep things simple, we don't offer 101 different packages for you to decide on.
Our DJ packages are divided into 2 simple options - Evening Reception or an All Day Package & both include:
🎧 Professional DJs with a wealth of experience built up in a variety of venues.
🎚️ A modern & personal approach - the music is mixed live & our DJs have the ability to read a crowd.
🎵 A vast music collection across many years & genres. Unless specified, we try to avoid 'the average cheesy playlist' - Yes every song has it's place but it's 2023, who wouldn't want a Kisstory style RnB, Club Classic & Garage set mixed live at their 'party of a lifetime'?
💞 A unique to us, bespoke choice of setups from basic to flowerwall or rustic themes.
🔊 High quality sound and controlled lighting systems.

Evening Reception - £695
All Day Package - £995
£100 deposit taken upon booking to secure your date

Extras:

🎧🎷 DJ & Sax Duo - Hugely popular! Why have just the DJ mixing the classics when the Ibiza memories can be brought home with the sax playing along live too!
From £395.
🎷 Solo Sax - It's late afternoon, you're off having photos taken, our solo saxophonist playing a selection of foot tappers is the perfect distraction.
From £200 per hour.
✨ LED Starlit Dancefloors
💡 Light Up Letters & Numbers

07767724696
www.1stdanceevents.co.uk
[email protected]

 Up this week it's Mr & Mrs K -   back last year at Easton Grange Wedding Venue A stunning intimate reception held in a ...
02/03/2023



Up this week it's Mr & Mrs K - back last year at Easton Grange Wedding Venue

A stunning intimate reception held in a beautiful venue on a very hot summers day! Still very confused as to how our lighting jockey ended up with the bouquet but he did! 😂

Recently & planning a ?
Some 2023 dates still available, 2024 & 2025 diary open!

We don't offer 25 different packages for you to decide on.
Our DJ packages are divided into 2 simple options - Evening Reception or an All Day Package & both include:
🎧 Professional DJs with a wealth of experience built up in a variety of venues.
🎚️ A modern & personal approach - the music is mixed live & our DJs have the ability to read a crowd.
🎵 A vast music collection across many years & genres. Unless specified, we try to avoid 'the average cheesy playlist' - Yes every song has it's place but it's 2023, who wouldn't want a Kisstory style RnB, Club Classic & Garage set mixed live at their 'party of a lifetime'?
💞 A unique to us, bespoke choice of setups from basic to flowerwall or rustic themes.
🔊 High quality sound and controlled lighting systems.

Evening Reception - £695
All Day Package - £995
£100 deposit taken upon booking to secure your date
Our prices are set to rise 1st April!

Extras:

🎧🎷 DJ & Sax Duo - Hugely popular! Why have just the DJ mixing the classics when the Ibiza memories can be brought home with the sax playing along live too!
From £395.
🎷 Solo Sax - It's late afternoon, you're off having photos taken, our solo saxophonist playing a selection of foot tappers is the perfect distraction.
From £200 per hour.
✨ LED Starlit Dancefloors
💡 Light Up Letters & Numbers

07767724696
www.1stdanceevents.co.uk
[email protected]

 Up this week it's Mr & Mrs W -   back in the summer at Talbooth House & Spa A fantastic all day wedding booking startin...
01/02/2023



Up this week it's Mr & Mrs W - back in the summer at Talbooth House & Spa

A fantastic all day wedding booking starting in the morning at the then onto the before heading back down to the pool house for a late afternoon themed cocktail party warming up for the evening reception back at the main house! A crazy busy day for us with multiple setups and the roadie certainly earned his keep! As always, we were very well looked after by the venue and this party went off!

Recently & planning a ?
Some 2023 dates still available, 2024 & 2025 diary open!

We don't offer 25 different packages for you to decide on.
Our DJ packages are divided into 2 simple options - Evening Reception or an All Day Package & both include:
🎧 Professional DJs with a wealth of experience built up in a variety of venues.
🎚️ A modern & personal approach - the music is mixed live & our DJs have the ability to read a crowd.
🎵 A vast music collection across many years & genres. Unless specified, we try to avoid 'the average cheesy playlist' - Yes every song has it's place but it's 2023, who wouldn't want a Kisstory style RnB, Club Classic & Garage set mixed live at their 'party of a lifetime'?
💞 A unique to us, bespoke choice of setups from basic to flowerwall or rustic themes.
🔊 High quality sound and controlled lighting systems.

Evening Reception - £695
All Day Package - £995
£100 deposit taken upon booking to secure your date
Our prices are set to rise 1st April!

Extras:

🎧🎷 DJ & Sax Duo - Hugely popular! Why have just the DJ mixing the classics when the Ibiza memories can be brought home with the sax playing along live too!
From £395.
🎷 Solo Sax - It's late afternoon, you're off having photos taken, our solo saxophonist playing a selection of foot tappers is the perfect distraction.
From £200 per hour.
✨ LED Starlit Dancefloors
💡 Light Up Letters & Numbers

07767724696
www.1stdanceevents.co.uk
[email protected]

 Next up is Mr & Mrs H -     - June 2022 at Captains Wood BarnA stunning rustic/barn themed wedding with a   twist! Thor...
15/01/2023



Next up is Mr & Mrs H - - June 2022 at Captains Wood Barn

A stunning rustic/barn themed wedding with a twist! Thoroughly enjoyed this one and is a proper hidden gem! Looking forward to getting back!

Recently & planning a ? Get booking now to avoid disappointment!
Some 2023 dates stillu available, 2024 & 2025 diary open!

We don't offer 25 different packages for you to decide on.
Our DJ packages are divided into 2 simple options - Evening Reception or an All Day Package & both include:
🎧 Professional DJs with a wealth of experience built up in a variety of venues.
🎚️ A modern & personal approach - the music is mixed live & our DJs have the ability to read a crowd.
🎵 A vast music collection across many years & genres. Unless specified, we try to avoid 'the average cheesy playlist' - Yes every song has it's place but it's 2023, who wouldn't want a Kisstory style RnB, Club Classic & Garage set mixed live at their 'party of a lifetime'?
💞 A unique to us, bespoke choice of setups from basic to flowerwall or rustic themes.
🔊 High quality sound and controlled lighting systems.

Evening Reception - £695
All Day Package - £995
£100 deposit taken upon booking to secure your date
Our prices are set to rise 1st April

Extras:

🎧🎷 DJ & Sax Duo - Hugely popular! Why have just the DJ mixing the classics when the Ibiza memories can be brought home with the sax playing along live too!
From £395.
🎷 Solo Sax - It's late afternoon, you're off having photos taken, our solo saxophonist playing a selection of foot tappers is the perfect distraction.
From £200 per hour.
✨ LED Starlit Dancefloors
💡 Light Up Letters & Numbers

07767724696
www.1stdanceevents.co.uk
[email protected]

IT'S BACK  To ease those   blues and get through the next couple of months before the  #2023   kicks off, every week, we...
06/01/2023

IT'S BACK

To ease those blues and get through the next couple of months before the #2023 kicks off, every week, we will share some of our favourite pics & vids captured at a handful of our last year!

First up is definitely one we'll always remember: Mr & Mrs S - April 2022 at Pontlands Park

Recently & planning a ? Get booking now to avoid disappointment!
Some 2023 dates still available, 2024 & 2025 diary open!

We don't offer 25 different packages for you to decide on.
Our DJ packages are divided into 2 simple options - Evening Reception or an All Day Package & both include:
🎧 Professional DJs with a wealth of experience built up in a variety of venues.
🎚️ A modern & personal approach - the music is mixed live & our DJs have the ability to read a crowd.
🎵 A vast music collection across many years & genres. Unless specified, we try to avoid 'the average cheesy playlist' - Yes every song has it's place but it's 2023, who wouldn't want a Kisstory style RnB, Club Classic & Garage set mixed live at their 'party of a lifetime'?
💞 A unique to us, bespoke choice of setups from basic to flowerwall or rustic themes.
🔊 High quality sound and controlled lighting systems.

Evening Reception - £695
All Day Package - £995
£100 deposit taken upon booking to secure your date
Our prices are set to rise 1st April

Extras:

🎧🎷 DJ & Sax Duo - Hugely popular! Why have just the DJ mixing the classics when the Ibiza memories can be brought home with the sax playing along live too!
From £395.
🎷 Solo Sax - It's late afternoon, you're off having photos taken, our solo saxophonist playing a selection of foot tappers is the perfect distraction.
From £200 per hour.
✨ LED Starlit Dancefloors
💡 Light Up Letters & Numbers

07767724696
www.1stdanceevents.co.uk
[email protected]

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