| Wedding receptions or anniversary parties are a great | | | | restrictions, particularly with the use of smoke |
| way for friends and family to celebrate and share in | | | | machines. |
| your happiness. There's nothing like rounding off such | | | | I met with DJ Sammy of SAN Entertainment, a |
| an occasion with everyone on the dance floor, | | | | company he set up nearly fifteen years ago, to find |
| enjoying the music and the atmosphere. A professional | | | | out his top tips. "We've worked on many weddings |
| mobile disco is definitely the best option if you want | | | | and anniversaries" he said, "and I like to get really |
| your special day to really hit the mark. | | | | involved, even down to getting my tuxedo on if that |
| As ever these days the first thing to consider is | | | | fits in with what the couple want. The planning of the |
| budget. Don't despair as a good entertainment | | | | playlist is very personal for a bride and groom, or a |
| company will work with what you have to | | | | couple celebrating an anniversary. I would advise them |
| accommodate different budgets and needs. | | | | to think about the songs that mean the most to them |
| An experienced DJ will be so much more than | | | | and give the DJ plenty of notice as nothing should be |
| someone who turns up on the night and plays some | | | | left to chance. Family celebrations tend to involve all |
| music. The celebration should be planned at the same | | | | ages so you'd need a good varied mix to keep |
| time as everything else so find your DJ and get the | | | | everyone up and dancing. You could even have a |
| date into his diary. You will find that their experience of | | | | karaoke element, what could be better than husband |
| previous events and venues can be very useful for | | | | and wife singing a duet together!" |
| your own party; they may even be able to offer you | | | | Never forget, it's your day and it should be perfect; so |
| some constructive advice. | | | | don't skimp on the organisation, no matter how much |
| Once you have your basic guest list drawn up you | | | | you're spending. Make the most of your professionals |
| need to find a venue that will cater for your numbers. | | | | and work with people who care as much about your |
| Your disco package should include lighting but if you | | | | function as you do. Most of all enjoy the day, your |
| fancy some special effects then make sure your | | | | party and the memories you'll keep forever. |
| venue is aware in advance as there maybe | | | | |