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Wedding DJs in Essex

Wedding DJs for your evening reception in Essex

A good wedding DJ does far more than play songs. In Essex, wedding DJs look after the first dance, read the room as the evening goes on and keep the dance floor full until the last song, with a sound and lighting set-up that suits the venue.

Popular wedding venues in Essex include Maidens Barn, Blake Hall and Crondon Park, and our wedding DJs travel to weddings across Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend-on-Sea. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we'll help you choose a DJ that suits the room. Other venues in the area include Baddow Park House, Great Lodge and Mulberry House, 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.

We've been booking wedding DJs and bands since 1999, and every DJ on this page covers Essex. You can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Budget from around £400 to £1,200, depending on the DJ and the date
  • Book a DJ for the whole evening or to follow a band
  • Popular dates go months in advance
  • Everything included is listed in your quote
  • Change your mind within 14 days and get a full refund

Some couples book a DJ for the whole evening; others book a live band and have a DJ play between the sets and after the band finishes. Both work well. Tell us your timings and the venue's finish time and we can suggest what suits your day.

Expect to pay from around £400 up to £1,200. 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. Busy Saturdays and the December season sit at the top of the range, and your quote shows exactly what's included.

Every DJ's page has photos and video of their set-up, along with reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the look before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen a DJ, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available 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 Essex so we can confirm what fits.

Yes. Experienced wedding DJs work with sound limiters regularly. Let us know if your venue in Essex 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)

“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.”

(5)

“Paul was fantastic- worked with us on some song selections, took requests and his guitar playing and pristine voice were incredible. Highly recommend him for any occasion!”

(5)

“Huge thanks to Stuart , you really made the night entertainment go off with a bang , controlled the room , got right into it and everyone loved the song choices , the dance floor was always full ❤️❤️❤️”

Local Venues in Essex

Blake Hall

Blake Hall

Rose gardens, ancient trees and three restored barns at Bobbingworth near Ongar. Blake Hall is a family estate that wears its centuries lightly.

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Vaulty Manor

Vaulty Manor

An ancient manor, a vast oak barn and a walled garden at Goldhanger near Maldon, with the whole of Vaulty Manor and its 12 acres yours for the day.

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Anne of Cleves Barn

Anne of Cleves Barn

A Grade I listed Tudor barn in gardens at Great Bardfield near Braintree, with a lakeside pavilion, a vineyard and only one wedding each weekend.

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Apton Hall

Apton Hall

Restored farm buildings around a courtyard at Rochford, a Grade II listed dovecot for the wedding night, and country views in every direction.

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Baddow Park House

Baddow Park House

A restored Queen Anne house in parkland at Great Baddow near Chelmsford, with a glorious orangery, 11 bedrooms and only one wedding at a time.

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Crondon Park

Crondon Park

A great oak barn of about 1600 looking out over the Crondon valley at Stock, near Ingatestone, with enclosed gardens and everything cooked on site.

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Great Lodge

Great Lodge

A working Essex estate with its own vineyard, alpacas and a Tudor barn at Great Bardfield near Braintree, taking just one wedding a weekend.

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Maidens Barn

Maidens Barn

A beautifully restored 1806 barn in the lanes outside Chelmsford, full of daylight, with room for 200 guests and beds on site for 33 of them.

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Mulberry House

Mulberry House

A Georgian house turned boutique hotel at High Ongar, set in 22 acres of lakes, wildflower meadows and ancient woodland, with black swans on the water.

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