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PROPER Events is a high-quality professional entertainment company offering the Complete History of Dance shows and DJ services for weddings, parties, and corporate events.

Founded by David Rickard, a club and festival DJ for 20 years and specialist events DJ for 10 years, PROPER Events offers a stylish and bespoke service for those looking for something beyond the norm. Your big day isn’t just another gig for us; it’s an opportunity to create something unique, so we will take the time to plan everything carefully with you.

As well as playing your choice of great music, our expertise goes way beyond; we know how to host the day, and we know how to rock the evening. Whether it’s an elegant wedding ceremony or a high-energy party, we understand the ebb and flow of a celebration. Your guests won’t just remember your day; they’ll remember the special moments and time spent on the dance floor.

We offer a range of inspiring setups, including Botanical, All White, Vintage, and Festival, and we also offer customised lighting and visuals to elevate the aesthetics of your event.

In addition to our wedding and party services, PROPER Events offers the bespoke services of a Vintage Wedding DJ, and we have our own audio-visual show called the Complete History of Dance available for venues to commission.

PROPER Events are based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, and we are available to work throughout the UK and abroad for destination weddings.

We have many reviews on our website, including our current prices, music examples and all the information you need. So whether you’re looking for the perfect wedding DJ, party DJ, corporate entertainment, or you’re interested in the Complete History of Dance, come find out how we can elevate your event!

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Audiovisuals
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

We offer a complete service for full day weddings and for the evening only

How far in advance should I contact you?

As far as possible. Popular dates are booked up quickly but we always help out with late bookings if we possibly can

What style of music do you offer?

Salsa
Classical
Lounge
Disco
Jazz
Rock
Regional
Spanish
Ethnic
Latest hits
Pop
Folk
Other (Dance, drum & bass, techno, breaks, soul, funk, rock&roll & everything else!)

Type of musical group:

DJ

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

All of music... from very old vintage to the latest bangers!

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Requests are always encouraged both in advance and on the night

What's your experience?

20 years as a festival & club DJ, 10 years as a wedding specialist

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, whole UK and abroad for destination weddings

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, £0.30 per mile travel

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

For the whole duration of the day / or for the duration of the evening party

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

Ideally 2 hours minimum, however we will work with a shorter changeover if needed. We will agree the planning during the planning meetings

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

A small overrun is always fine. If there is a significant overrun it will be charged at £25 per half hour

What are the forms of payment?

BACs transfer / cash / cheque

Reviews for Proper Events

Nicola
Nicola Sent on 26/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ. Recommend

We could not have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! From the very first meeting, David impressed us with how detailed and thorough he was during the pre-wedding appointments. He really listened to what we wanted, asked all the right questions, and his passion for what he does shone through at every step.
On the day itself, everything was absolutely flawless. Our dramatic aisle song was timed perfectly—a moment we’ll never forget. We also loved that he offered a “no requests” option, which meant the night reflected exactly our style and preferences without any surprises. David managed to strike the perfect balance of taking his role seriously while making the entire experience so much fun.
He absolutely nailed everything we hoped for and more. We can’t recommend him highly enough!
J
Jenny Sent on 07/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic DJ – Everyone Was Dancing!

We had such a brilliant experience with David from Proper Events. From the start, David was incredibly thoughtful and attentive during the planning process—he really took the time to understand what we wanted and offered great advice along the way. His knowledge and calm approach made everything feel easy and well-organised.

On the day, the setup looked fantastic—stylish and polished without being over the top. David’s music choices were spot on, with a great mix that suited us and our guests perfectly. He got everyone on the dance floor and somehow managed to keep the energy going all night, which was no small feat!

We had so many compliments from guests, and we couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out. If you're looking for a DJ who’s professional, intuitive, and genuinely cares about making your event special, we’d absolutely recommend Proper Events and David. Thank you so much from Jen and Darren xx
Alex
Alex Sent on 22/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best dj

David is by far the best DJ I have ever seen. He was so good with us and went far and above our expectations! I would recommend him to anyone as he did so well. The owner of the venue was amazed with how good he was and will recommend him as well.
The music was spot on! We were told throughout the day / evening how good the music was.
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54, Comet Drive SY1 4AZ Shrewsbury (Shropshire)

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