Business Details
10 Years
experience
Professional Wedding DJs in Norfolk
The Party Starters, established in 2016, is a husband-and-wife-led business specialising in professional wedding entertainment across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we combine Chris Denham's expertise as a skilled DJ with Kelly Denham's meticulous organisational abilities to deliver tailored experiences. Our services include bespoke music curation, professional DJ hosting, and immersive event enhancements like lighting and special effects. We prioritise client collaboration through online music request systems and guest involvement tools, ensuring every event reflects the couple's unique preferences.Our team of five experienced DJs, known for their polished presentation and adaptability, has performed at over 2,000 events without a single cancellation. We maintain industry-leading reliability through professional associations and rigorous equipment maintenance, while our partnerships with local venues ensure venue-specific expertise. Our commitment to innovation has earned us consistent five-star ratings on Google and Facebook.
Services
Wedding Disco
DJ Host Service
Cocktail DJ
Photo Booth Hire
Special Effects
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- 12 years' experience with 2,000+ successful events
- Five-star rated on Google & Facebook
- Online music request system with guest participation
- Professional DJ team with verified reliability
- Venue-specific lighting and special effects packages
What people say
Packed dance floors
Professional DJ team
Amazing special effects
Excellent communication
Perfect music choices
Services
Wedding Disco
Our wedding disco service combines expert music curation with state-of-the-art equipment. Couples receive access to an online music request system, allowing full customisation of playlists. With five professional DJs available, we ensure appropriate music selection across all event phases while maintaining venue-appropriate volume levels. Our packages include dance floor lighting and optional special effects integration.
DJ Host Service
This service provides professional event management through our experienced DJs. Features include toastmaster-style announcements, music coordination during ceremonies, smooth transitions between event segments, and supplier liaison. Available at 60 per hour, it ensures seamless event progression from ceremony to reception while managing special effects integration and guest engagement activities.
Cocktail DJ
Specialist cocktail hour entertainment creating relaxed atmospheres. Our DJs curate sophisticated soundscapes using genres like chilled house and soul funk. The service focuses on background music that encourages guest interaction without overpowering conversations. Available as standalone hire or package addition with venue-specific volume control and equipment setup.
Photo Booth Hire
Fully staffed photo booth service with instant prints and digital archiving. Includes themed props, customisable templates, and guestbook creation. Operated by dedicated hosts who manage print quality and equipment maintenance throughout events. Packages include unlimited prints and online gallery access for post-event sharing, available from 345 per booking.
Special Effects
Dramatic visual effects packages including cold spark pyrotechnics, dry ice clouds, and bubble machines. Designed to accentuate key moments like first dances, with professionally operated equipment meeting UK safety standards. Effects can be combined for 50 bundle discount, featuring insurance-covered operation and technician supervision throughout event duration.
People
Chris Denham
Director & Lead DJ
Professional DJ with extensive music knowledge and mixing expertise. Manages promotional material design and music curation systems. Performs regularly at weddings while maintaining equipment standards and supplier relationships.
Kelly Denham
Operations Manager
Certified bookkeeper overseeing event organisation and client communications. Ensures service delivery precision through detailed planning and supplier coordination. Manages financial operations while maintaining client satisfaction standards.
Questions
Can we choose specific songs for our wedding?
Yes, our online system allows full playlist customisation with guest request options. Your DJ will ensure all preferences are met while maintaining dance floor energy.
What happens if our DJ becomes unavailable?
We guarantee cover through our professional DJ association membership. No bookings have been cancelled in our 12-year history due to DJ unavailability.
Do you provide lighting with your DJ packages?
All packages include elegant disco setups. Additional lighting effects like LED uplighters or monogram projections are available as optional extras.
Can we meet our DJ before the event?
Yes, we arrange venue meetings to discuss requirements. DJ allocations occur within one week of booking confirmation to allow pre-event consultations.
What special effects options are available?
Options include cold spark pyrotechnics, dry ice effects, bubble machines and confetti blasts. These can be combined in discounted bundles for enhanced visual impact.
How do you ensure event timing runs smoothly?
Our DJ Host Service provides toastmaster-style announcements, supplier coordination and schedule management using professional audio equipment for clear communication throughout events.
