Your East Midlands Wedding - December 2022/January 2023 (Issue 53)

JACK QUENBY, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT JACKSTAR EVENTS LTD When did the company start? After finding my passion for being a DJ in my school days, I’ve spent years playing at all types of events. There was a turning point when planning our wedding in 2013; my wife Louise and I decided we wanted to focus our attention on weddings going forward. What do you offer nearlyweds? We offer the perfect recipe for amazing memories while ensuring guests have a great time. We’re a DJ company at heart, but we also offer a sparkly dancefloor, atmospheric lighting and classy love letters to create the ultimate party look. A wedding isn’t complete without a few shots in the photo booth too! What makes the business stand out? Couples come to us because they know they can expect an incredible DJ performance when it’s time to party with their guests. For us, it’s not just about the day itself but the months of planning that go into it. We do everything we can to ensure our couples not only have a fun and stressfree day, but the whole experience running up to it too. What is your favourite part of the job? As a DJ, I never get tired of seeing couples and their guests having a fantastic time on the dancefloor. I love being able to help couples, whether that’s offering some direction from my years of experience or taking their ideas and bringing them to life. What is your top wedding tip? The day goes by so quickly, so you must make the most of it. That’s why it’s valuable to hire top suppliers you can trust to do their thing without having to worry. Check out: www.jackstarweddings.co.uk EMMA LANE, OWNER AT EMMA LANE DESIGNS When did the company start? We started the company back in 2015 after seeing a gap in the market for the hire of giant outdoor games. The ones you buy online are never giant and have very little impact when it comes to photographs and providing the wow factor at events. What do you offer nearlyweds? Nearlyweds can hire giant outdoor games that are stylish and fun for guests, as well as the new addition to indoor activities too. The games create an ice breaker and are the perfect backdrop to fun photos. What makes the business stand out? We take pride in how our games are set out, often providing additional decorative items to really create a stylish garden area for your guests to enjoy. Our previous clients have expressed how gorgeous the games looked with the flower decorations and how it really created the wow factor. What is your favourite part of the job? Our favourite part of the job is to help couples achieve their wedding dreams, encapsulating the guest entertainment into that to ensure no one is clock watching and wondering what time the food will be served! What is your top wedding tip? Don’t let the great British weather spoil your wedding dreams; embrace whatever may be and enjoy every moment. The memories of you bouncing on a space hopper come rain or shine will be remembered for years to come – your photographer will love it too! Check out: www.emmalanedesigns.co.uk https://brookrosephotography.co.uk 68

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