Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue24)

Ben Wilson is the talent behind DJ Copycat, a fun entertainer available for all types of celebrations based in Cambourne, Cornwall. He is still seeing requests for songs from different decades at weddings because it resonates with every generation, with tracks from the 80s being very popular, especially songs by Level 42. “I will play any special request and can even provide karaoke equipment which always goes down a storm with guests – I just need this clarified at the time of the booking and it's included in the price,” he tells us. “I'm also seeing social media as the way in which couples view material and contact me now. On my website, I provide a link for people to listen to my work on a Copycat Radio broadcast and also ask me any questions they might have via my live chat service.” DJ Copycat | 0800 861 1354 | djcopycat.biz @djcopycatuk Simon James DJSX is another Cornwall-based DJ who stresses the importance of choosing a DJ with many years of experience. “This is key because a love of music isn’t enough, they need to read the crowd and have an understanding of what will work and what won't,” he says. “A good DJ will have a high-quality sound system and lighting that's PAT-tested, plus back-up equipment and a vehicle incase anything goes wrong. They should also have public liability insurance and employer's liability insurance if they employ somebody.” He describes how karaoke is enjoying a resurgence while video is becoming more involved. “Photo booths are still popular but the giant illuminated letters aren’t so much now with more couples opting for relaxed, rustic festival-themed weddings.” Simon James DJSX | 07866 269 888 facebook.com/SimonJamesDJSX OTHER FUN IDEAS! A IS FOR ALPACA HIRE – Little Orchard Alpacas, 07855 553 737, littleorchardalpacas.co.uk B IS FOR BAGPIPES – Spirit of Skye Piping , 07817 037 936, spiritofskyepiping.co.uk C IS FOR CHAMPAGNE AND CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS – Celebration Balloons and Events, 01752 251 061, celebrationballoonsandevents.co.uk D IS FOR DJ – DJ Copycat , 0800 861 1354, djcopycat.biz and Simon James DJSX, 07866 269 888, facebook.com/SimonJamesDJSX E IS FOR EDIBLE TREATS – Cornwall Candy Carts , 01566 779 292, cornwallcandycarts.co.uk F IS FOR FUNFAIR – The Old Barn, 01237 431 255, oldbarnwedding.co.uk G IS FOR GO KARTING AND DODGEMS – The Old Barn, 01237 431 255, oldbarnwedding.co.uk H IS FOR HOUSE MUSIC – DJ Copycat, 0800 861 1354, djcopycat.biz and Simon James DJSX, 07866 269 888, facebook.com/SimonJamesDJSX I IS FOR ICE SCULPTURES – Celebration Balloons and Events , 01752 251 061, celebrationballoonsandevents.co.uk J IS FOR JOKES – alivenetwork . com K IS FOR KARAOKE – DJ Copycat, 0800 861 1354, djcopycat.biz L IS FOR LOOKALIKES – warble-entertainment . com M IS FOR MOBILE DISCO – DJ Copycat, 0800 861 1354, djcopycat.biz 62