COLIN COOK - WEDDING DJ

As a Wedding Specialist I see my main task as helping YOUR dream to happen! I am passionate about Weddings and do everything I can to help your Wedding Day go as smoothly and perfectly as possible. Whether you are having a Religious Service, Civil Ceremony or Civil Partnership, getting married abroad, if you are celebrating then I can help make the day and evening perfect!

I provide a totally personalised service for YOU. Whether you just want the evening Disco or a full-day package I will help personalise the day to you, can offer support, help and planning advice if required and am always on hand to help in the run up to your special day as well as on the day itself. I can help with the timings, speeches (I can even supply a mini-PA system and radio mics for the speeches), suggestions on how to introduce your First Dance, your Official Exit, I can help make your day go as smoothly as possible. I provide a Premium service, aimed at the discerning clients who want the very best service for their special day. I have also put together a range of additional services all designed to make your proceedings more effective, your venue more attractive and your memories more vivid!

I do things differently to many other DJs. YOU are the star of the show, and my job is to help you give your guests a night that they will remember with great memories. The best nights are those where the guests leave still singing and dancing! I have entertained at Weddings for 20 people up to 400 people, and always use the most suitable equipment and style for the requirements of the event and the client. I am well-spoken with a clear, easily understood voice. I don't dominate your event as many DJs do, instead I help and support you, and adapt my interaction to your requirements.

With the level of pre-event contact to suit you, we can help to smooth out many of the worries you may have about your wedding celebrations. The level of service I give to my clients has quickly made Colin's Disco one of the most popular Wedding Disco specialists in the North East, and a consistent recommendation from many prestigious venues.

There is a lot of information on this page and I pride myself on customising exactly the service YOU want, so please browse through, call or e-mail, or why not take advantage of my no-obligation offer of a meeting to discuss your requirements. I can then prepare a detailed quotation for you.

Why choose Colin as your Wedding DJ?

• Totally professional, specialist Wedding DJ

• Personal service, working for YOU, not a venue!

• Premium Service, second to none!

• Bookings confirmed in writing with Contract

• Pre-event contact, design and interaction service to YOUR requirements!

• From subtle interaction to full-on MC* duties - YOUR choice!

• Top quality Sound & Lighting Equipment, neat and tidy rig

• Setups to YOUR requirements, whether it's a small, discreet rig, standard Disco setup or full-on Mobile Club Experience*

• Recommended and preferred by many of the North East's prestigious venues

• All Equipment Safety-tested (PAT), £10m Public Liability Insurance, CRB Checked, Tax-registered, NADJ Member - in other words, Professional, Reliable and Trustworthy!

• A complete range of addtional services to enhance your Wedding Day. I want you to have a Perfect Day, but also a Great one

• These include Projection/Photo Slideshow, LED 'Mood Lighting', Starcloth Background, Mini PA Hire, Ceremony Music and Voice Enhancement.

Your wedding is the most special day of your life, and you have planned it to the last detail. The Dress, Cake, Flowers, Location - everything has to be perfect on the day. Yet even after all this planning, many couples either leave the Disco till the last moment, or book the cheapest one they can find, regardless of quality, equipment or attitude. They then wonder why, after the excitement of the day, the ceremony and beauty, their guests leave feeling that they haven't had the best possible time. With Colin's Disco you can rest assured that I will do all I can to help your reception go as successfully as possible! We provide a professional, reliable Wedding Disco, offering a quality service.

Mobile Discos frequently gain a bad reputation due to unprofessional behaviour, poor reliability, messy, poorly maintained equipment, and 'attitude'. I have built my reputation as a Specialist Wedding DJ by bringing to the Mobile Disco industry the same levels of service you would expect from top Wedding Suppliers . This attitude and attention to detail has not only delighted clients past and present, but also assures me of a warm welcome in venues across the North East. My wedding services are particularly welcome in such illustrious venues as Auckland Castle, Durham Castle, Alnwick Castle, Alnwick Garden, Blackfriars Restaurant, Eslington Villa and many more. In fact wherever we perform venues and clients comment on our totally professional attitude and great service!

Some venues have a 'Resident DJ' whom they 'sell on' to their clients and this can be a big risk. Of course some Resident DJs are excellent, but why take that risk? Don't be pushed into having who the venue want - it's your wedding day - you should have that choice! Another benefit of choosing your own DJ is the chance to get to know each other beforehand, and share information and stories which can personalise the night totally to you.

With Colin nothing is left to chance. Frequent pre-event contact, help with music choice, First Dance or Formal Exit, I will do all I can to help. With your Booking Pack is an Event Guide which helps you to set out the format for your evening, so that we get the timings right. I also supply a Wedding Checklist which keeps me informed of the timeline, important guests and anything else to make your night truly memorable. I have an excellent sound system, fantastic lighting and use smart silver truss. I take time to get to know my Brides and Grooms before the event wherever possible, and weddings are usually great fun and highly successful, as a browse though the Photo Gallery will show. So whether its a full day affair, an evening Disco, or a small, select gathering I can provide the perfect choice of music, equipment and service to suit your needs.

I enjoy participating in the more unusual weddings too. Recently I performed at a wedding for a lovely couple in Hatfield College, Durham University, where the music was heavily centred on Rock, Punk & Ska. The Bride & Groom had even practiced the 'Twist Competition' from the film 'Pulp Fiction' as their First Dance! Whether you want full on 'American Style' interaction with mini-bio introductions for all the Bridal Party, Master of Ceremony, or a discreet, laid-back style, I am happy to help make your dream happen.

Many DJs have one setup which is used for every type of event. I have a wide range of equipment and decide on what is best to use at each individual venue, in conjunction with your dream. Although many clients want a standard Disco setup, I welcome your input, and more and more clients are opting for something a little different. Wherever possible I visit the venue in advance to introduce myself, leave copies of any paperwork (PAT & PLI etc) and 'survey' the room. I use the most appropriate equipment for each individual event. I am happy to discuss with you what YOU want. You can either leave it up to me, or provide your own input. Some clients want a very small, discreet lighting system, whilst others want a full on 'club experience'. I always aim to please!

I can also supply a small PA system for background music in a different room, or with Radio Microphone for the speeches. Want some Mood Lighting too? No problem, I can supply some lovely LED lights which give a lovely effect to any room or marquee, but they also run very cool so there is no danger of anyone getting burnt, or of the heat from them being uncomfortable. I also offer a range of projection services for you to share your day with your evening guests, share memories from your past, photos from your wedding if you were married abroad, or even of those loved ones who are unable to attend. Please visit the relevant pages from the menu or ask for more details. For couples having a Civil Ceremony consider having a fully managed Ceremony Music service, using quality equipment to play the music want at your ceremony, played at the right time, in the right order. This really adds a quality dimension to your ceremony, rather than the rather naff piped music or a small ghetto-blaster being stop-started.

(these 3 photos shown with kind permission of Forever Memories)

Shown above is my latest addition, a gorgeous 6m x 3m Starcloth, which is ideal for hiding an unsightly area or just for providing a beautiful backdrop for your Top Table, or a fantastic border to the dancefloor in some venues. Available for hire. On this occasion it quite literally saved the day, as the weather was so awful outside it was virtually impossible to get all the necessary photographs, so my Starcloth was used instead! As you can see, I do my very best to cover all the bases and help provide everything you might need on your Special Day!

I cover the North East of England, including Durham, North Yorkshire, Teesside, Darlington, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Alnwick, Newcastle, Ripon, Thirsk, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Yarm etc. I am happy to travel further afield for the right client, too. I am recommended supplier to Auckland Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Durham Castle, Alnwick Garden, Eslington Villa and several other fantastic venues.

Quite simply - I listen to my clients, and do my very best to ensure that all of their needs are not just met - but exceeded. My Clients' comments speak for themselves! My Wedding Services are specifically tailored to your specific needs, so please contact me to discuss your exact requirements and for a quotation. If you prefer I am happy to meet you to discuss your wedding entertainment and provide a price, with no obligation on your behalf. My fee starts from just �360. For those with all day events or requiring additional services please contact me and ask about my 'Ultimate Wedding' Package.

* - Services marked * are at additional cost and may also require additional setup and de-rig times, as well as require more space than a standard rig. Please ask for further details.

Client Comment

"Hi Colin - Just to say a HUGE THANK YOU, for Saturday night. You did a fantastic job, even with all the inconvenience, and thanks so much for your help in setting up and blowing balloons up!!!!
The music was great, and everyone said how much they enjoyed it, we will certainly recommend you, and use you again for any future parties!"

Dean and Elaine Cuthbert - Wedding Celebration, 13th September 2008 at Ripon Rugby Club

Client Comment

"Hi Colin - We wanted to thank you again for doing such a fantastic job at our wedding - everyone commented on what great music you played, everyone had a ball.

We've recently found out my sisters friend is getting married in 2010 and have recommended they contact you."

Laura & Joe - Wedding 5th July 2008 at Longhirst Hall

Client Comment

"Hi Colin, Thank you so much for the fantastic disco at our wedding last week! It was everything we had hoped for and so much more! Its not often Tom and his best man get to dance like that to their fav tunes. I hope you enjoyed it too. We'll def be recommending you to everyone we know. Many, many thanks again"

Liz & Tom - Wedding 2nd August 2008 at Broomley Grange

Client Comment

"Hi Colin - Graeme and I just wanted to say a massive thanks for last night. The music, atmosphere, lighting and yourself were all brilliant. Everyone commented on how good it was and how much they enjoyed the night, a job excellently done, I will be happy to write some nice comments on your website and recommend you to my friends and others. Thanks again"

Clare & Graeme Cowie - Wedding 30th May 2008 at the Campanile, Washington

Client Comment

"Thank you for a great night. Your pre-event contact was so helpful, and the dancefloor was full all night. We have had evening guests telephone us to say how much they enjoyed the music and how great the atmosphere was. We'd definitely recommend you!"

Andrea & Andrew Joy- Wedding 21st October 2006 at Durham County Cricket Club

Although I am happy to travel the UK, my usual area is the North East, including North Yorkshire, County Durham, Teesside & Cleveland, Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.

Recent Venues I have been booked as Wedding DJ at include:

• Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland (Recommended Supplier)

• Alnwick Garden, Alnwick (Recommended Supplier)

• Alnwick Castle, Alnwick

• As You Like It (Frangipani), Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

• Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh (Recommended Supplier)

• Beamish Hall Monboucher Suite, Beamish

• Beamish Hall Winter Gardens

• Biddick Hall, Chester Le Street

• Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle

• Blackwell Grange, Darlington

• Bowburn Hall, Bowburn

• Broomley Grange, Stocksfield

• Campanile, Washington

• Close House, Heddon On The Wall

• Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle

• Crathorne Hall, Yarm

• Derwent Manor, Allensford

• Dissington Hall, Ponteland

• Doxford Hall Hotel, Chathill, Alnwick

• Durham Castle, Durham (Recommended Supplier)

• Embleton Hall, Longframlington

• Eshott Hall, Morpeth

• Eslington Villa, Low Fell, Gateshead (Recommended Supplier)

• Gisborough Hall, Guisborough

• Guyzance Hall, Acklington (Recommended Supplier)

• Hatfield College, Durham (Recommended Supplier)

• Horton Grange, Ponteland

• Jesmond Dene House, Newcastle Upon Tyne

• Kirkley Hall, Ponteland

• Longhirst Hall, Morpeth

• Masonic Hall, Durham

• Masonic Hall, Ferryhill (Recommended Supplier)

• Middleton Lodge, Middleton Tyas, Richmond

• Mizen Head Hotel, Bamburgh

• Morritt Arms, Greta Bridge

• Otterburn Hall, Otterburn

• Otterburn Tower Hotel, Otterburn

• Park Head Country Hotel, New Coundon

• Redworth Hall, Heighington

• Ripon Rugby Club, Ripon

• Rothbury Golf Club, Rothbury

• Royal County Marriot, Durham

• Shotton Hall, Shotton, Peterlee

• Slaley Hall, Nr Hexham

• Seaham Hall, Seaham

• South Causey Hotel, Stanley

• Tall Trees Hotel, Yarm

• The Biscuit Factory, Newcastle Upon Tyne

• Whitworth Hall, Spennymoor

• Wynyard Hall, Wynyard (Winyard Hall) (Recommended Supplier)

Client Comment

"Thank you for providing such a wonderful evening for us Colin. The music was absolutely perfect - exactly what we wanted, and we have had guests contact us to say what a brilliant night it was. We'd definitely recommend you to anyone wanting a Disco for any occasion"

Robert & Claire - Wedding 21st April 2007 at Hatfield College, Durham University

Client Comment

"Thank you for giving us such a fantastic evening, and for all your help - we'd happily recommend you to anyone!"

Emma & Gary - Wedding 15th July 2006 at Auckland Castle

Client Comment

"Colin you've really helped us out, it's been a brilliant day and we can't thank you enough"

Kevin & Shiralee - Wedding 9th June 2007