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Hayley + Ben

We loved performing as a duo at Hayley + Ben’s wedding amongst the trees at Fern Tree. It looked like it was going to rain, but instead the sun came out and shined so warmly during their whole day. Their wedding reflected them, relaxed and fun.

Their wedding required we perform in 3 locations: outside on the grass for the ceremony, outside on the patio adjacent to the cider bar, and inside the hall for DJ. As usual, we arrived at least two hours before the guests arrived to ensure all the equipment and sound levels were set correctly and ready to go. We brought enough gear to transition from all the locations seamlessly so that there was always music playing.

We were nailing it, so we even had time for a few minutes rest in the sun before doing a warm up and dress rehearsal of the three ceremony songs Hayley + Ben had requested we learn for them.

The ceremony

As the guests started to arrive we played gentle background acoustic music, building the atmosphere for the ceremony.

Then the celebrant gave the nod and the ceremony began! Hayley + Ben had requested “Whatever makes you happy” as Hayley walked down the aisle. We used visual cues and kept the song going until Hayley arrived at her destination…. under the arch with Ben!

The ceremony

As the guests started to arrive we played gentle background acoustic music, building the atmosphere for the ceremony.

Then the celebrant gave the nod and the ceremony began! Hayley + Ben had requested “Whatever makes you happy” as Hayley walked down the aisle. We used visual cues and kept the song going until Hayley arrived at her destination…. under the arch with Ben!

As the celebrant used our wireless microphone, we recorded the vows, the laughter and the celebration – now a keepsake that Hayley + Ben can enjoy.

After the vows were said and the guests’ tears were shed came the signing of the documents, as we performed “Your song”.

As the ceremony concluded we performed “You’ve got the love”, an uplifting recessional song as Hayley + Ben greet their guests as a married couple!!

Drinks & canapés

This is where our upbeat set began. Declan left Hugh to play solo as he set up the at the canapés location for guests that would start moving over. Hugh continued to perform as the last of the guests mingled out of the ceremony location.

We then transitioned to the second location and resumed our acoustic duo set while the guests mingled and enjoyed canapés and drinks in the sunshine. Over the next couple of hours we performed a mixture of our own renditions of classic, jazz, 80’s pop and contemporary songs.

There was even a wardrobe change as Declan spilt some delicious food on his white shirt – lucky we keep spares in the car!

The reception

As we finished up our acoustic set, Declan again left Hugh to finish up the set solo while he setup the DJ equipment ready for a seamless transition of music. When Hugh stoped, Declan started as DJ with gentle songs as background for the guests to enjoy over their dinner.

We prepared the wireless microphones and setup the recording equipment ready for the MC to announce our favourite part of weddings.. the speeches!!

After the speeches, we transitioned straight into a dancing DJ set. We followed Hayley + Ben’s guest’s requests. When the requests finished we DJ’d the bangers we know everyone loves.

The reception

As we finished up our acoustic set, Declan again left Hugh to finish up the set solo while he setup the DJ equipment ready for a seamless transition of music. When Hugh stoped, Declan started as DJ with gentle songs as background for the guests to enjoy over their dinner.

We prepared the wireless microphones and setup the recording equipment ready for the MC to announce our favourite part of weddings.. the speeches!!

After the speeches, we transitioned straight into a dancing DJ set. We followed Hayley + Ben’s guest’s requests. When the requests finished we DJ’d the bangers we know everyone loves.

The speeches

We love this part. The speeches are always moving, funny, insightful, emotional and beautiful. Those that gave them for Hayley + Ben were no exception, and we were happy to be able to have captured them in a recording for them as a keepsake.

The recordings

Hayley + Ben received the recordings of their ceremony, including their vows and their three special songs, and all the speeches on a USB packaged together in this special box.