Gary 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 (edited) I'm off to a wedding this Saturday - nothing new there then. Except, I'm going there as a guest, with a speech to do, and all that - rather than the DJ - and I have to say, upon hearing about the venue, and the "Extra's", I'm glad I'm not the DJ. The venue is nice, however, its one of those venues with several separate rooms, the function room is one room, the buffet is served in another room, the bar is another, and they've got a romantically illuminated garden which (you've guessed it) can be accessed from both the function room, and the bar. Weather for the weekend in that area is supposed to be warm and dry... The bride has also booked a mobile casino to run (in the other function room) from 6pm (an hour after the end of the wedding breakfast) until 10pm - buffet in another room 9 til 10. Now, by this time it'll be dark outside... perfect time for the relaxing-in-the-garden guests to finally come inside, with the only remaining entertainment being: 1) The Disco 2) See whats left over on the buffet that I can sneak off with for the dog tomorrow. Perfect time to come inside? Well, it would be....except that the field about 400 metres away from the venue, which is usually unused for 50 weeks of the year, is holding a summer fayre type event there this weekend and will be culminating in a 30 minute firework spectacular from 10:15... wouldnt wanna miss that, would they? "free" fireworks for the guests... and have you ever known a firework display start on-time? So...11ish til 12... Disco time. (eventually). Glad its not me doing it? Its got the potential of being one of those - "see no-one until "Last orders" then try and cope with 4 hours worth of requests, all being made in the last 45 minutes" type nights... Would any of us welcome that sort of a gig? Right, what is it I've gotta remember to avoid doing....? oh yeah..."Can I 'ave a go mate, I'm a DJ too?", "Some of your lightscreen bulbs are duff", "we cant hear you at the far end of the garden", "Play xxxx, it always gets everyone dancing, really, trust me". Edited June 22, 2006 by Gary Link to post Share on other sites
Jason v G 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Gary don't forget: "What songs have you got...........?" and then stand there expecting them to reel of all 7000 track titles. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/wallbash.gif Jason Pik 'n' Mix Discos - Derby and across the Midlands Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Marky Marc 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Not in Andover is it ????? <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 QUOTE (DJ Marky Marc @ Jun 22 2006, 01:33 PM) Not in Andover is it ????? Its in deepest darkest Devon. Apparently the wedding clashes with another big event in Devon. This weekend they be discovering Electricity... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Corabar Steve 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 QUOTE (jay vg @ Jun 22 2006, 11:58 AM) Gary don't forget: "What songs have you got...........?" and then stand there expecting them to reel of all 7000 track titles. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/wallbash.gif Thud! (As a very full leverarch file lands on the tabl next to them) They're all in there mate Steve... Mad bad & dangerous to know Better to study for one hour with the wise, than to drink wine with the foolish. The opinions of Corabar Steve are not necessarily those of Corabar Ltd or any of it's subsidiary companies <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo55 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Perfect ... Keep the DJ busy with all the things that have been said to you while djing that have made you want to cringe, die, kill or give up Djing. Just be carefull you don't get indoor fireworks too http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/rolleyes.gif OR .... switch off, chillout and enjoy . Jimbo Digital Fusion Entertainments Bose L1 system user. Link to post Share on other sites
Jason v G 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 QUOTE (Jimbo55 @ Jun 22 2006, 01:10 PM) .... switch off, chillout and enjoy http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/amen.gif to that. Jason Pik 'n' Mix Discos - Derby and across the Midlands Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Know the venue Know the DJ Know not to work there. .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
djwesty 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 QUOTE (Gary @ Jun 22 2006, 12:55 PM) QUOTE (DJ Marky Marc @ Jun 22 2006, 01:33 PM) Not in Andover is it ????? Its in deepest darkest Devon. Apparently the wedding clashes with another big event in Devon. This weekend they be discovering Electricity... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif no part of devon is dark,sun always shines here http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/beer.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 Ask him / her to play something good!! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 I am so used to working at weddings that when I attend as a guest I get bored pretty quickly especially if the disco/band is so loud that I can't have a conversation with anyone. Having said that I would look forward to attending this one as a guest because there's more to do. Casino, Garden, Fireworks would, I'm afraid, all take precedence over the disco for me however I would like to hear some music whilst in the garden and to accompany the fireworks. Enjoy the night http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/smile.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 ""Know the venue Know the DJ" Come on then Mr Harris - spill the beans! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Gary 0 Posted June 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 I would appreciate Mr Harris not mentioning the venue -under any circumstances- until after the weekend has passed. Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 I will not be mentioning the venue.........at all. .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
qifop 0 Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Sounds like an ideal gig to me, good ole rest instead of usual manic. Whilst everyone is watching fireworks would be an ideal time for DJ to rape said buffet. I can see it being very boring though.... hope the DJ has a laptop with a few films on it! Lighting installer/supply & repair agent <<< Gig-Light - Lighting Hire & Maintenance Services >>> WWW.GIG-LIGHT.CO.UK / Enquiries@gig-light.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
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