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Wedding DJs in Dorset

Hire a wedding DJ in Dorset

For many couples, the evening reception is where the wedding really becomes a party. Across Dorset, wedding DJs are booked to take over after the meal or after the band, playing everything from the first dance to the floor-fillers that bring every generation onto the dance floor.

Dorset has a wide choice of wedding venues, from The Barn at Gorwell Farm and Studland Bay House to Deans Court Dorset. Our DJs travel to towns across the area, including Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Other venues in the area include Symondsbury Tithe Barn, Hope Farm and Kingston Country Courtyard, and each has its own venue page further down.

A wedding DJ brings more than music. Most provide their own sound system and dance-floor lighting, many offer a DJ booth that suits a formal room, and some add extras such as a live sax or percussion for the busiest part of the night.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with the right entertainment for their day. The DJs listed here all travel to Dorset, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £400 to £1,200, depending on the package, how long they play and the date
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included
  • DJ-and-sax and singing DJ packages available
  • Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to enquire early
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

A DJ on their own is the simplest and most flexible choice, playing any song in the original version. A DJ with a live saxophonist or percussionist adds a performance element that lifts the busiest part of the evening, and singing DJs combine live vocals with a full DJ set.

Prices usually start from around £400 and go up to £1,200 or so. A DJ for the evening reception sits at the lower end, while a longer package, a DJ with a live saxophonist or percussionist, or a full day with ceremony music sits towards the upper end. Your quote shows the full price for your date, so you can compare on the same basis.

Each DJ's page shows their booth, lighting and packages, with real reviews from previous couples, so you can see exactly what you'd be booking.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the wedding. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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FAQs

Most set up during the meal, play the first dance and then run the evening, taking requests and keeping the dance floor busy. Many also make announcements for the cake, the first dance and the last song.

Yes. Most wedding DJs ask for a must-play and a do-not-play list before the day, then use their experience to fill the rest of the evening around it.

Most bring a sound system and dance-floor lighting, and many have a DJ booth that suits a formal room. Check each DJ's page, and tell us the venue in Dorset so we can confirm what fits.

Yes. Experienced wedding DJs work with sound limiters regularly. Let us know if your venue in Dorset has one so the DJ can plan the set-up.

Typically £400 to £1,200, depending on the package, how long they play and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Yes. Many couples book a band for the main part of the evening and a DJ to play between sets and after the band finishes.

Reviews

(5)

“Both Simon and Konrad the saxophonist were brilliant and it was everything we wanted and more. We had so many people say they’ve never experienced anything like that at a wedding and everyone had such a great time. Thank you!”

(5)

“Stuart was amazing, arrived in good time albeit we were running late, he set up and played the music we requested and got everyone involved which was awesome. Our guests have been telling us what a great time they had at the reception and that Stuart really made it a party.
Our dealings with Lisa at Hireaband have been nothing short of excellent. She’s been informative, sent us reminders on the lead up to the day and made sure we were happy with everything at each stage.
Thank you all for making our day complete!”

(5)

“The team at All Night Long were simply amazing at our charity gala! We wanted a mix of elegant background music and something to get the crowd going later in the evening, and they delivered perfectly. The saxophonist played beautifully during dinner, setting the perfect tone, and once the dancing started, the whole room was buzzing. The way Mitch timed the change from soft background music to upbeat party tracks was seamless. Everything was so well organised, and we really appreciated the effort in making the evening run smoothly. I’d highly recommend them for any event, large or small!”

(5)

“Absolutely Fantastic! We booked All Night Long for a corporate event held at Wyboston Lakes and everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed it! A great mix of music, talented musicians and brilliant singers. Booking was effortless and very well organised. We couldn't have asked for more. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend for large scale events or smaller gatherings. Thank you again for providing us with such an enjoyable evening!”

(5)

“We are so incredibly grateful for how fantastic Mitch was performing DJ/percussion at our wedding evening. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to kick the party off! The guests absolutely loved the DJ/percussion combo and are all still talking about it! Mitch brought such fun and energy to the evening and it exceeded our expectations in every way! He was so personable and patient with alcohol fuelled guests and we honestly couldn’t have hoped for anyone better! Mitch is fabulously talented and we hope we have an occasion where we can have him join us again! I would 100% recommend, fantastic service from the initial enquiry through to the big day. We can’t thank you enough, Mitch.”

(5)

“We had the best day ever for our wedding party and Mitch played a big part in that. He read the room, got the vibe right and had everyone dancing all night. The percussion sets made everything feel a bit more bout and special. And he was flexible when we made a couple of questionable music requests too :D Definitely recommended All Night Long for parties and weddings.”

Local Venues in Dorset

Symondsbury Tithe Barn

Symondsbury Tithe Barn

A 1440s barn in a thatched village under Colmers Hill, a few minutes from the Bridport coast. Here is how a wedding day unfolds at Symondsbury.

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Hope Farm

Hope Farm

A secluded valley farm near Bridport with alpacas, a pond and two barns, kept by one family. A warm, relaxed Dorset venue for a whole weekend.

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Parley Manor

Parley Manor

A Georgian manor near Christchurch with an Italian colonnade, ancient oaks and a pavilion on the lawn, kept exclusively for one wedding at a time.

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Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard

A 16th-century Purbeck stone barn high above Corfe Castle, with courtyards, gardens and beds for 60.

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Deans Court Dorset

Deans Court Dorset

An ancient garden, a chalk stream and a lakeside marquee, a short walk from Wimborne Minster. Deans Court has been one family's home for centuries.

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Hinton St Mary Estate

Hinton St Mary Estate

A medieval tithe barn, walled gardens and a village estate in the Blackmore Vale near Sturminster Newton, held by one family for four centuries.

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Lulworth Castle

Lulworth Castle

A 17th-century castle set in Dorset parkland minutes from Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, restored from ruin and given over to one wedding at a time.

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Studland Bay House

Studland Bay House

An Edwardian house above Studland Bay near Swanage, with 6 acres of gardens, a path to the beach and views to Old Harry Rocks. Yours for a week.

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The Barn at Gorwell Farm

The Barn at Gorwell Farm

A 17th-century stone barn hidden in a valley above Abbotsbury, with bluebell woods, cottages for 18 and the Chesil coast just over the ridge.

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