If you’re choosing a date for your wedding there are many reasons why you should consider December.
Especially if you are choosing a destination venue like The New Forest.
It’s full of amazing venues available for exclusive use and the landscape offers something different.
5 year ago we DJ’d a New Forest Winter Wedding at Burley Manor.
Our team have been recommended DJ providers at this former royal manor house for almost a decade.
New Forest Winter Wedding Venue
Becca and Drew chose Burley Manor Barn as their dream winter wedding venue at Christmas 2019.
They live in America and it was close to her childhood home of Christchurch.
The venue provided a perfect destination for their many guests and family who flew in from the states to share their special day.
Hiring the venue for exclusive use allowed everyone to get to know each other before the party as they were accommodated together.
It also provided a perfect base for visitors to experience the charm of the New Forest during their stay.
Hampshire Event DJs are the recommended DJ suppliers for Burley Manor and our first contact for this wedding came from Becca’s mum Carolyn.
As the couple live abroad she provided a lot of the research for them and was confident we would be the right choice.
We arranged to catch up with the couple at nearby Avon Beach when they next visited.
Like many US couples their priority was finding a DJ who would be inclusive and suit the varied tastes of their guests, especially those travelling from America.
We chatted a but about the psychology of music and tracks with would give them a nostalgia bounce. They flew back to the states confident were the right choice for their entertainment.
Hip Hop Crowd Pleasers
We knew it was going to be a lively evening from the excited buzz when we arrived.
While we set up in the old barn the wedding party moved to the drawing room in the Manor House for speeches and toasts.
They returned in high spirits and expectations to match.
After a first dance to a stripped down Calvin Harris cover we jumped in with a one of his big EDM hits.
90s club classics followed and then hip-hop crowd pleasers by Lil’ Jon and House of Pain.
Usually a track like “Jump Around” would appear much later in the night but it suited the mood to play it after 10 minutes!
Later alternative rock of their college years by bands like Jet, Jimmy Eat World and Smashmouth filled the floor.
In between there were plenty of songs their families could enjoy together.
“A Rocking Party From Start To Finish”
The party continued in the bar of the hotel long after we had packed away.
A few days later Drew took the time to leave a review:
“What can I say, Hampshire DJs exceeded all expectations for our New Forest wedding at Burley Manor! This was no an easy task, but they were up for the challenge.
We had quite the diverse crew (70% American- 30% British, ages 16-92) with a wide ranging taste in music. They took this challenge head on and absolutely crushed it.
They were professional from the beginning to end.
Hampshire Event DJs were able to build a custom set that kept the dance floor packed all night!
Simon went above and beyond his DJ duties and even but helped facilitate multiple suppliers and did everything possible to take the stress off the bride.
It was a rocking party from start to finish. Thanks again!“
Burley Favourites
As Drew mentioned we’re big on recommending others and it was great to work on this wedding alongside other brilliant Burley suppliers.
Fundoo Weddings styled the venue, Owen Lavin provided the floristry design and Keith Bridle who took incredible pictures.
Later guests enjoyed cake from Karens Cake Couture and had fun with the Retro Photo Booth from Swit Swooo.
When the mother of the bride asked for advice on where to get help on the day we recommended Belissimo Weddings.
Danielle did a brilliant job of making sure everything ran smoothly and to time.
Here is some recent reviews from our couples this year:
We couldn’t have wished for a better DJ!
Easy, relaxed, often times funny,curated, bespoke, and a banging setlist at the end of it all!
Couldn’t have been happier with our choice of DJ
Jazz – Southend Barns Nov 24
From the first point of contact to the big day it was stress free and slick!
Simon did a brilliant job – an awesome mix of our own music and some big dance floor anthems.
I couldn’t recommend them more – thank you so much!!
Amy – Rivervale Barn Nov 24
We used Hampshire Event DJs for our wedding and they were amazing!
The dance floor was never empty and Charlie kept the party going right until the last minute. Thank you for the great evening!
Charlotte – Wickham Estate Nov 24
Fantastic experience!
We had the best time and so did all of our friends and family.
The music was spot on and everyone was up on the dancefloor from the offset!
Victoria – Upwaltham Barns Oct 24
Great people to deal with, helpful, honest and upfront.
Simon was approachable, listened to requests and kept the floor full all night!
Would 100% recommend.
Alex – Syrencot Oct 24
We used Hampshire Event DJs and they were flawless!
Simon was so helpful and communicative through the whole planning process – he even helped us select and edit our first dance song.
Matt was our DJ for the day and he smashed it!
Even with jetlagged guests he kept the floor full all night long!
I really cannot say enough about how great this crew is!
Carolyn, Lainston House October 24
Hampshire Events DJs have been a pleasure to work with from start to finish.
Was easy to organise everything and Simon was always prompt to reply to emails.
On the night Charlie was amazing getting the right balance of songs from our 12 hour long playlist!.
I had been concerned that the dance floor might be quiet due to my small guestlist but I needn’t of worried.
Thank you again it was the party we had been looking forward to.
Kate, Beaulieu Inn October 24
The perfect DJ for our Wedding and kept the party going all evening for us and our guests.
What separated Simon out from the crowd was he took ownership straight away and was helpful in designing our incredible evening.
I sent a guide playlist of songs we wanted but knew it was important to give the DJ free rein.
He mastered the dance floor perfectly.
Dan, The Grand Southampton October 24
From our first meeting we felt confident that we had made the right choice.
On the night of our wedding party, Charlie our DJ exceeded our expectations.
The music flowed effortlessly, and we received so many compliments on how great the DJ was.
From start to finish, the entire process was smooth and professional.
They were a big part of what made our wedding celebrations unforgettable!
Marianne, Dancing Man October 24
We were very fortunate to have Hampshire Event DJs at our wedding.
The communication leading up to the event was first class.
Our wedding was merging two cultures, Irish and Congolese, and we were worried about how the transitions between the music would go, but Dan was incredible.
He kept the dance floor packed all night. We couldn’t be happier
Emily, New Place Hotel September 24
Working with Hampshire Events DJs was a breath of fresh air!
Simon understood immediately the type of DJ we needed.
We spoke first to give Craig an idea of our musical taste and that of our guests.
He was fantastic at reading the room, playing music that everyone loved, changing to a different mood/style/genre when the crown changed and then bringing it back all seamlessly.
We danced non-stop and had the time of our lives.
Frederica, Burgate Farm September 24
We were thrilled to have Hampshire Event DJs at our wedding.
They did an outstanding job creating a fun and lively atmosphere, and we received many compliments from our guests.
Stuart was professional, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the entire process including finding Spanish songs he didn’t have but still managed to find in minutes while also keeping the dance floor packed all night long.
We highly recommend Hampshire Event DJ’s for any event where you want to create a memorable and enjoyable experience for your guests.
Ana, Master Builders House September 24
I cannot fault Hampshire Event DJs.
Firstly, the best party of my life and everyone said how incredible the DJ was.
Not only was the music exactly what we were after, he was flexible with timings due to other vendors issues and was assertive with the venue as to what the contract said the final song time was!
Secondly, the communication from Simon prior and after was exceptional.
Finally, don’t look anywhere else! These are the DJs for your wedding!
Amy, The Retreat September 24
Hampshire Event DJs were absolutely perfect.
From our initial contact of talking through what we wanted to the day itself we felt so well looked after and he helped make it the best day ever. The dancefloor was never empty and he eased through all our different genres brilliantly, making sure there was something for everyone!
Imogen, Kingsettle Stud September 24
I found this company by chance, and wow I’m so glad I did!
Our DJ was called Dan and he kept the room alive all night!
He was friendly and engaging with our guests, and he played banger after banger!
Not one bad song, not one hiccup, everyone was on the dance floor from 6pm till midnight and had a blast!
I couldn’t recommend this company highly enough!
Georgie, Southsea Beach Café September 24
Winter weddings are an opportunity for long distance travellers to turn their visits into extended holidays.
The next day many guests left to celebrate New Year in London or other European cities.
It was a wonderful event to be part of and felt even more magical because of the time of year.
This is another reason why winter is a great season to get married.
Talk to us about providing entertainment for your New Forest Winter Wedding by clicking on the orange button below. We’ll get back to you with details of our availability and price