Wedding Reception
This is the part of the day where you get to let go. The ceremony is done, the meal is finished, and now it’s time to celebrate properly with everyone you love. James will take care of everything from the first dance to the final song — reading the room, taking requests, and keeping the dancefloor full all night.
What’s included
- Professional DJ set for your full evening reception
- First dance, second dance, and any other special dances — all planned in advance
- MC duties throughout — announcements, cake cutting, keeping things moving
- Personalised online music planning site — choose must-plays and do-not-plays before the day
- Guest request system built in
- Professional sound system and dance floor lighting
- Wireless microphones for any speeches or announcements
- Full backup equipment at every booking
Typically 4–5 hours of music. Covers Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, Borders, Perthshire and beyond.
Wedding DJ
James, your wedding DJ, will start the evening reception with popular songs to set the mood and create a relaxed atmosphere for your guests. This will give them a chance to catch up with each other and get comfortable before the dancing begins. He will maintain positive energy throughout the night.
Special Dance Music Made Easy
We’ve made it easy to choose your special dance music with our wedding planning website. Simply select your song choices for the first dance, second dance, last dance, and any others throughout the evening. This way, everything will be ready and in place for your big day. Check out our guide on how to request your wedding reception music.
See a guide on how to request your wedding reception music here.
Your Music, Your Way
James will expertly manage the flow of your reception from start to finish, ensuring that all of your preferred songs, including special dances, are played at the right time. You’ll have access to an online planner where you can select your music preferences. James welcomes music requests throughout the night and has a vast collection of songs to ensure that all requests can be fulfilled. Make advanced requests, especially if your music choices are unique, to make sure they’re available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Wedding Reception DJ package include?
The Wedding Reception package includes professional sound equipment, dance floor and room lighting, wireless microphones for speeches and announcements, a personalised playlist built around your music choices, and MC duties throughout the evening. James will be there from setup to the final song.
How long does the wedding reception DJ set last?
The standard evening reception covers up to 5 hours, typically from around 7pm through to midnight or 1am depending on your venue curfew. Additional time can be arranged if needed.
Can we choose all our own music for the reception?
Absolutely. James works with you before the day to build your playlist around your must-plays, your do-not-plays and the overall mood you want. Nothing gets played that you have not approved. Once booked, you will receive access to your own personal online wedding planning site where you can log all your music choices, must-plays and do-not-plays in your own time.
Do you cover weddings outside Edinburgh?
Yes. Premier Disco covers Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, the Scottish Borders, Perthshire, Stirlingshire and beyond. Get in touch to confirm availability for your venue.
What happens if something goes wrong with the equipment?
James carries full backup equipment to every wedding. In the unlikely event of a technical issue, backup systems are deployed immediately with no disruption to your evening.