Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
needadisco.com is the only DJ finder website that undertakes detailed checks to rate its members covering Cardiff West, Pentyrch, Gwaelod-y-Garth, Creigiau, Radyr, Morganstown, Tongwynlais, Taffs Well, Nantgarw for quality and safety so that you can book in confidence
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In more than 60,000 completed events our DJs have achieved a positive feedback rating of 99.9% and our members that cover weddings and parties in Cardiff have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 111 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Cardiff West, Pentyrch, Gwaelod-y-Garth, Creigiau, Radyr, Morganstown, Tongwynlais, Taffs Well, Nantgarw
The top 7 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Cardiff are...
- Viking Disco - Music Is What Feelings Sound Like
- Rockbox Roadshow - Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
- DJ Diamond Dust - Party & Wedding DJ. Events, Teens & Kids Parties
- Knightmoves Discos & Karaoke - All Children's Events Catered For At A Great Price
- Rikki's Mobile Disco and Events - Dedicated To Making Your Party A Success!
- Route 66 Roadshow - A Mobile Disco For All Occasions 100% Reliable
- OSE Events - One Stop Shop For Your Event Services
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DIAMOND DJmark Award Holders
Diamond is the highest award level offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients and they undertake health & safety assessments prior to every event. They publish a complaints procedure and have held a DJmark Award for a minimum of two years demonstrating their commitment to the scheme.
Viking Disco
Music Is What Feelings Sound Like
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4.9 out of 5 | 21 trusted reviews
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Rockbox Roadshow
Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
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4.7 out of 5 | 19 trusted reviews
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DJ Diamond Dust
Party & Wedding DJ. Events, Teens & Kids Parties
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4.6 out of 5 | 16 trusted reviews
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Knightmoves Discos & Karaoke
All Children's Events Catered For At A Great Price
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4.8 out of 5 | 17 trusted reviews
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GOLD DJmark Award Holders
Gold is the mid level award offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients.
Rikki's Mobile Disco and Events
Dedicated To Making Your Party A Success!
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4.8 out of 5 | 11 trusted reviews
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Other Local DJs
These members do not currently hold a DJmark Award, however they are working towards attaining one as soon as possible.
This doesn't mean that they do not have the required documentation or positive customer feedback - just that they haven't shared that with us yet. If in doubt, ask!
Route 66 Roadshow
A Mobile Disco For All Occasions 100% Reliable
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4.7 out of 5 | 27 trusted reviews
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OSE Events
One Stop Shop For Your Event Services
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Typical DJ Prices in Cardiff
Firstly, a disclaimer. There are LOTS of mobile DJs and entertainment companies out there, mostly run by individuals - some as a part-time extension of their hobby and others as a full-time professional business. There are endless debates about pricing on DJ forums and social media groups, with some DJs happy to work for under £100 a night and others that "wouldn't load the van" for less than £500 for the same event. So there is a much wider range of pricing (and service level) than in many other industries, for example plumbers. There is no such thing as a 'standard DJ'!
However, many people have never booked a DJ before and have no idea when it comes to how much they should budget. So what we've done is look at the details for literally hundreds of events that have taken place in and around the Cardiff area to come up with some guideline pricing showing typical rates for common types of event. We update these price ranges on a regular basis to reflect current trends.
The only sure way to get accurate prices is to request FREE DJ quotes for your Cardiff party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Cardiff
This is for an evening-only event of 4/5 hours duration with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £150 - £183 | £183 - £288 | £288 - £430 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Cardiff
This would typically include music for the ceremony, background music and microphones during the wedding breakfast, and an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £225 - £290 | £290 - £460 | £460 - £650 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Cardiff
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, social events, Christmas parties etc. come into this category. Prices are for an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £125 - £158 | £158 - £238 | £238 - £420 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Cardiff
This would usually be a weekend afternoon or weekday evening event lasting 2/3 hours. Prices are for a disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £100 - £160 | £160 - £231 | £231 - £290 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Cardiff to attend your function with a basic sound rig, often just a couple of entry-level speakers to provide sound for the dancefloor, and a small selection of lighting effects working in "sound-to-light" mode - ie. flashing different colours in time to the beat. You can expect limited interaction with your Budget DJ prior to the party. Most will accept some music requests on the night but will be working with a fairly limited music collection.
Many Budget DJs are part-time operators working to supplement other income. As such they are usually a good choice for low-cost venues such as pubs and village halls, and events such as 18th birthday parties and engagements.
A mid-range DJ will likely have a choice of equipment which will be selected to best suit your function and venue, and might offer some level of control over the lighting to keep it synchronised and befitting of the music style playing. They will usually offer a consultation in advance and be skilled enough to "hold the function together" on the night, continually thinking and planning ahead to make the event go smoothly. You can expect smart dress, good levels of presentation and confident microphone skills.
Many mid-range DJs are full-time businesses who can devote time to forward planning for your party in Cardiff, as well as offering a range of add-on services. Lots of mid-priced DJs will be members of organisations such as DJmark giving you confidence in their service. This means they will hold Public Liability Insurance, have regularly safety tests undertaken on their electrical equipment ("PAT"), and will issue contracts for bookings. They will also be able to provide consistently good feedback from former clients.
A premium DJ is most likely to work with you in advance to plan all aspects of the event, from equipment and lighting needs through to music preferences, announcements, key timings and the structure of the party. They will be willing to work with other entertainment providers and the venue management to avoid any unnecessary "surprises". They possess the experience and skills to ensure meticulous planning and preparation befitting of their fee, and will be smartly presented on the day to suit your function.
The perfect choice for an important event such as a wedding reception or corporate gathering, premium DJs will be able to confidently lead your celebration. Generally run as full-time businesses, Premium DJs operating in the Cardiff area are most likely to offer an impeccable feedback record and have attained DJmark Platinum or Diamond level - demonstrating their commitment to customer service.
Check out our Top 10 mobile discos in Cardiff based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Cardiff
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Cardiff? Our DJs have played at hundreds of local pubs, clubs, community centres, village halls, hotels and more.
Here's a summary list of function rooms local to Cardiff - for full details click on any venue name!
2 in Cardiff / 12 nearby
in Cardiff (CF15 - 2 options) - More Details
Legacy Cardiff International Hotel, Merthyr Road, Tongwynlais
The Old Post House, Bronllwyn, Pentyrch
Nearby (12 options)
Churchills Hotel, Cardiff CF5
Copthorne Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff CF5
Countryman Inn, Pontyclun CF72
Llanerch Vineyard, Pontyclun CF72
Manor Parc Hotel, Cardiff CF14
Miskin Manor Hotel, Pontyclun CF72
New House Country Hotel, Cardiff CF14
Scotts Hotel, Pontypridd CF38
The Old Post House, Cardiff CF5
Three Saints Hotel, Pontyclun CF72
Vale Hotel, Pontyclun CF72
Village Hotel Club Cardiff, Cardiff CF14
0 in Cardiff / 2 nearby
2 in Cardiff / 29 nearby
in Cardiff (CF15 - 2 options) - More Details
Taffs Well Village Hall, Cardiff Rd, Taffs Well
Tongwynlais Village Hall, Merthyr Road
Nearby (29 options)
Bonvilston Village Hall, Cardiff CF5
Bryncae Community Centre, Pontyclun CF72
Crown Hill Community Centre, Pontypridd CF38
Efail Isaf Village Hall, Pontypridd CF38
Graig y Rhacca Community Centre, Caerphilly CF83
Lisvane Memorial Hall, Cardiff CF14
Llanbradach Community Centre, Caerphilly CF83
Llandaff North Community Centre, Cardiff CF14
Llanharry Community Centre, Pontyclun CF72
Llantwit Fardre Community Hall (Parish Hall), Pontypridd CF38
Maesycoed Road Community Centre, Cardiff CF14
Pentrebane Community Centre, Cardiff CF5
Penyrheol Community Centre, Caerphilly CF83
Pwll-y-Pant Community Centre, Caerphilly CF83
Pwll-y-Pant Village Hall, Caerphilly CF83
Rhiwbina Memorial Hall, Cardiff CF14
Rudry Parish Hall, Caerphilly CF83
St Fagans Village Hall, Cardiff CF5
St Helens Community Hall, Caerphilly CF83
St Isan Church Hall, Cardiff CF14
St Marys Church Hall, Cardiff CF14
St Thomas Church Hall, Cardiff CF14
Talbot Green Community Centre, Pontyclun CF72
The Centre Senghenydd, Caerphilly CF83
Tonteg Community Centre, Pontypridd CF38
Trecenydd Community Centre, Caerphilly CF83
Tyla Garw Community Centre, Pontyclun CF72
Van Community Centre, Caerphilly CF83
Wenvoe Community Centre, Cardiff CF5
7 in Cardiff / 62 nearby
in Cardiff (CF15 - 7 options) - More Details
Creigiau Golf Club, Heol Creigiau, Creigiau
Pentyrch Rugby Club (Parc Y Dwrlyn), Penuel Road, Pentyrch
Radyr Golf Club, Drysgol Road, Radyr
Radyr Tennis Club, Heol Isaf, Radyr
Taffs Well Conservative Club, Sycamore Road, Taffs Well
Taffs Well Ex-Servicemens Club, Cardiff Rd, Galn-Y-Llyn
Taffs Well Rugby Club, Glan-Y-Llyn Square, Maes Gwyn
Nearby (62 options)
4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club, Cardiff CF5
Aber & Senghenydd Ex Servicemens Club, Caerphilly CF83
Abertridwr RAOB (Buffs) Social Club, Caerphilly CF83
Beddau Rugby Club, Pontypridd CF38
Bedwas Rugby Club, Bedwas CF83
Bedwas Workmens Hall & Community Centre, Caerphilly CF83
Caerphilly Conservative Club, Caerphilly CF83
Caerphilly Golf Club, Caerphilly CF83
Caerphilly Masonic Hall, Caerphilly CF83
Caerphilly Municipal Club (The Muni), Caerphilly CF83
Caerphilly Rugby Club, Caerphilly CF83
Caerphilly Social Club, Caerphilly CF83
Caerphilly United Services Club, Caerphilly CF83
Canton Liberal Working Mens Club, Cardiff CF5
Canton Rugby Club, Cardiff CF5
Cardiff Harlequins Rugby Club, Cardiff CF14
Cardiff High School Old Boys Rugby Club, Cardiff CF14
Cardiff West End Social Club, Cardiff CF5
Cottrell Park Golf Resort, Cardiff CF5
County Conservative Club, Cardiff CF14
Earl Haig Memorial Club, Cardiff CF14
Ely Conservative Club, Cardiff CF5
Ely Sports & Social Club (The Legion), Cardiff CF5
Fairwater Conservative Club, Cardiff CF5
Fairwater Social & Athletic Club, Cardiff CF5
Glamorgan Wanderers Rugby Club, Cardiff CF5
Llanbradach Bowling Club, Caerphilly CF83
Llanbradach Old Comrades Club & Institute, Caerphilly CF83
Llanbradach Social Recreation Hall, Caerphilly CF83
Llandaff & Ely RAFA Club, Cardiff CF5
Llandaff North Rugby Club, Cardiff CF14
Llandaff Rowing Club, Cardiff CF5
Llandaff Rugby Club, Cardiff CF5
Llanharan Constitutional Club, Pontyclun CF72
Llanharan Football Club, Pontyclun CF72
Llanharan Rugby Club, Pontyclun CF72
Llanharry Working Mens Club, Pontyclun CF72
Llanishen Golf Club, Cardiff CF14
Llanishen Rugby Club, Cardiff CF14
Llantrisant & Pontyclun Golf Club, Pontyclun CF72
Llantrisant Leisure Centre, Pontyclun CF72
Llantrisant Rugby Club, Pontyclun CF72
Llantrisant Working Mens Club, Pontyclun CF72
Llantwit Fardre Constitutional Club (Tynant Club), Pontypridd CF38
Llantwit Fardre Sports Club, Pontypridd CF38
Machen Constitutional Club, Caerphilly CF83
Machen Rugby Club, Caerphilly CF83
Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Pontyclun CF72
Pontyclun Rugby Club, Pontyclun CF72
Pontymister Athletic Bowls Club, Caerphilly CF83
Rhiwbina Recreation Club, Cardiff CF14
Ridgeway Golf Club, Caerphilly CF83
Ruperra Sports & Social Club, Caerphilly CF83
Senghenydd Rugby Club, Caerphilly CF83
St Josephs Catholic Social Club, Cardiff CF14
Talybont Sports & Social Centre (Cardiff Uni Sports), Cardiff CF14
Virginia Park Golf Club, Caerphilly CF83
Wenvoe Castle Golf Club, Cardiff CF5
Whitchurch Bowls Club, Cardiff CF14
Whitchurch Golf Club, Cardiff CF14
Whitchurch Rugby Sports & Social Club, Cardiff CF14
Whitchurch Tennis Club, Cardiff CF14
1 in Cardiff / 2 nearby
in Cardiff (CF15 - 1 options) - More Details
Canada Lake & Lodge, Heol Pant-y-Gored, Creigiau
Nearby (2 options)
Dyffryn Springs, Cardiff CF5
Foundation14a, Caerphilly CF83
0 in Cardiff / 1 nearby
8 in Cardiff / 73 nearby
in Cardiff (CF15 - 8 options) - More Details
De Courceys Manor, Tyla Morris Avenue, Pentyrch
The Caesars Arms, Heol Creigiau
The Creigiau Inn, Station Road, Creigiau
The Fagins Ale & Chop House, 8 Cardiff Road, Taffs Well
The Kings Arms, Church Road, Pentyrch
The Lewis Arms , Mill Road, Tongwynlais
The Lewis Arms , Heol Goch, Pentyrch
The Ty-nant Inn, Tynant Road, Morganstown
Nearby (73 options)
Bedwas Sports Bar, Caerphilly CF83
Duke of Clarence, Cardiff CF5
Jenu, Cardiff CF14
The Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff CF14
The Angel Bar & Grill, Caerphilly CF83
The Aubrey Arms, Cardiff CF5
The Black Griffin, Cardiff CF14
The Boars Head, Pontyclun CF72
The Brunel Arms, Pontyclun CF72
The Bryncae Arms, Pontyclun CF72
The Butchers Arms, Cardiff CF5
The Caerau, Cardiff CF5
The Carpenters Arms, Pontypridd CF38
The Clive, Cardiff CF5
The Coach House, Cardiff CF5
The College Tavern, Cardiff CF14
The Corporation, Cardiff CF5
The Countryman Inn, Pontyclun CF72
The Court House, Caerphilly CF83
The Crossways, Caerphilly CF83
The Deri Inn, Cardiff CF14
The Dynevor Arms, Pontyclun CF72
The Fairwater, Cardiff CF5
The Farmers Arms, Pontypridd CF38
The Ffynnon Wen, Cardiff CF14
The Fox & Hounds, Cardiff CF14
The Green Lady, Caerphilly CF83
The Greenfly, Caerphilly CF83
The Heath, Cardiff CF14
The High Corner, Pontyclun CF72
The Hollybush Inn, Pontypridd CF38
The Ivor Arms, Pontyclun CF72
The Longbow, Pontyclun CF72
The Maenllwyd Inn, Caerphilly CF83
The Malcolm Uphill, Caerphilly CF83
The Maltsters Arms, Cardiff CF14
The Maltsters Arms, Cardiff CF5
The Masons Arms, Caerphilly CF83
The Master Gunner, Cardiff CF14
The Miskin Arms, Pontyclun CF72
The New Inn, Cardiff CF14
The Nine Giants, Cardiff CF14
The Old Cottage, Cardiff CF14
The Pineapple, Cardiff CF14
The Plough, Cardiff CF14
The Plymouth Arms, Cardiff CF5
The Pontygwindy Inn, Caerphilly CF83
The Radyr Court, Cardiff CF5
The Railway Hotel, Cardiff CF14
The Railway Inn, Cardiff CF5
The Red Kite, Caerphilly CF83
The Red Lion, Cardiff CF5
The Rose & Crown, Caerphilly CF83
The Royal Exchange, Cardiff CF14
The Royal Oak, Cardiff CF14
The Ship Inn, Pontypridd CF38
The Sportsmans Rest, Cardiff CF5
The Sportsmans Rest, Cardiff CF5
The Station Inn, Caerphilly CF83
The Talbot Arms, Pontyclun CF72
The Three Arches, Cardiff CF14
The Three Elms, Cardiff CF14
The Three Horse Shoes, Cardiff CF5
The Three Horseshoes, Cardiff CF14
The Travellers Rest, Caerphilly CF83
The Ty Glas, Cardiff CF14
The Ty Mawr, Cardiff CF14
The Victoria Park Hotel, Cardiff CF5
The Walston Castle, Cardiff CF5
The Wenvoe Arms, Cardiff CF5
The White Hart Inn, Caerphilly CF83
The Wolfs Castle, Cardiff CF14
The Wonky Bar, Caerphilly CF83
Cardiff DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Cardiff will make a dramatic difference to the success of their event - in a lot of cases possibly one of the most important (and expensive) days of their lives. For others, where the music is just incidental, a basic service is often all they need.
The biggest deciding factor in ensuring the quality of the DJ service that you hire in Cardiff West, Pentyrch, Gwaelod-y-Garth, Creigiau, Radyr, Morganstown, Tongwynlais, Taffs Well, Nantgarw is usually the budget. We urge you to consider this very carefully as an overall percentage of the cost of your event. Don't shop for a DJ in Calstock - Gunnislake purely on price, because many affordable yet experienced DJs will actively avoid clients that appear not to value the service and focus only on cost. Instead, shop around on the suitability, reputation and level of service being offered - then, once you have a shortlist of suitable DJs you can then review the pricing.
BE WARY OF ONLINE REVIEWS
Many review platforms such as Facebook and Google accept "reviews" from ANYONE whether or not they've actually used the service - including the DJ, the DJ's partner, the DJ's friends, the DJ's dog...
needadisco.com reviews can only be submitted by clients that have used the service including people like you partying in Cardiff. We do not accept random reviews. We also think that reviews can go out of date quite quickly, so we do not count reviews that are more than 3 years old to be sure that you're getting an up-to-date picture. Also, our Cardiff discos are clearly ranked on specific criteria such as audio quality, lighting quality, presentation, music choices, request handling, microphone use, audience interaction and more, so that you can quickly compare local DJ services.
CHECK FOR A DJMARK AWARD
All DJmark Award holding DJs in Cardiff operate legally and with due regard for excellent customer service.
DJmark is the longest established and most rigorous awarding body for the UK mobile disco industry, working with mobile DJs to independently check paperwork, credentials and customer feedback. If you employ a DJmark Award holding DJ for your wedding or party in Cardiff, you can be assured that you will be working with "one of the good guys". Learn more about DJmark and how booking an award holder can save you a lot of time and potential stress for your party in Cardiff.
COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION...
Be very clear about your expectations for the event and TALK to your potential DJ about them. Don't be afraid to walk away if you're not confident in his/her abilities to deliver.
Do you want a straightforward 'same-as-everyone-else' mobile disco or are you looking for something a little different? Are you looking for a Cardiff DJ who can rapidly switch genres to suit the guests ... or would you prefer a club-style DJ with a predetermined set and excellent beatmatching skills? Would you be happy with a silent DJ or would you like someone with microphone skills and the right presence to confidently make announcements and keep your guests informed?
DJ Hire FAQs for events in Cardiff
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Cardiff since 2006. In that time we've confirmed more than 60,000 events and our DJ members have accrued positive feedback in 99.96% of cases. If you are thinking of hiring a DJ click the button below to get rapid free quotes from a selection of available companies, or read our FAQs.
| Who are the best mobile DJs in Cardiff? needadisco.com used various methods to rate the quality and safety of the mobile DJs and disco companies that it recommends. We not only look at customer feedback but also their documentation such as insurance, electrical testing records, approach to health & safety and many more aspects. In our opinion, the best mobile DJs available to hire for weddings, parties and events in Cardiff are: - Viking Disco - Rockbox Roadshow - DJ Diamond Dust - Knightmoves Discos & Karaoke | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Cardiff? Easy - just request quotes from needadisco.com and our experienced mobile disco members will be in touch with free quotations and more information about their service. There's no obligation to book and you can close your enquiry at any time. needadisco.com has hundreds of safety and quality checked DJs available for all types of events being held in Cardiff - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Cardiff DJ? For an entry level DJ you can expect to pay anything from £150 upwards for a small evening function. A more realistic amount if you are looking for an experienced DJ with a good standard of audio and lighting equipment and positive feedback from recent customers would be in the region of £183 - £288 for an evening event. If you are looking for a professional DJ with an impeccable and long-standing feedback record for an important event such as a wedding reception you can easily add another 50-100% to these amounts. Remember - for most parties the DJ is the one aspect that will be remembered long after the cake, buffet or wedding dress - and you really want it to be for the right reasons! | |
| I'm having a party in Cardiff and I've never booked a DJ before! needadisco.com makes it really easy for you to find a suitable mobile DJ for your party. Simply provide a few details about your plans and let our members contact you with further information about what they can offer and a quotation. Then you can pick the one you like the sound of and book them directly. There's no middlemen agencies involved and no commission to pay. We have DJs based in Cardiff and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Cardiff? Many of our DJs also offer other popular party services - such as dancefloor hire, photo booths, LOVE letters, and some even provide photography, catering, venue decoration, bouncy castle hire and much more! You can request quotes for any or all of these products and services and choose your favourites in your own time. |