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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: November 2023

The Wedding Chaps are a collective of Kent-based wedding DJs: The team of Ben, Harry, Iain and Paul DJ marvellous weddings for fabulous couples all across Kent and the South East. Together they're on a mission to put an end to dull, lifeless wedding entertainment.

Weddings with Va Va Voom!

So, you’re planning a wedding? Like us, you’re passionate about music and want to ensure your wedding party soundtrack is in the hands of someone you can trust to truly rock the party! You want your party to be one your guests will be talking about for years to come.

One that reflects who you are as a couple and featuring some epic moments throughout the night that will keep your guests engaged. You've come to the right place.

Don't settle for average...

No one dreams of hosting an average wedding reception, do they? But with so many DJs to choose from, it would be easy for your wedding to be just like everyone else’s.

The Wedding Chaps don’t do average. As well as working with you to ensure our DJing hits the all-important musical ‘sweet spot’ with you and your guests, we’ll share a whole host of ideas with you that’ll help elevate your party into something truly memorable.

So that’s told you a little about us. We’d love to know more about you and your wedding. Are you planning an Ibiza-inspired wedding reception? Perhaps your vision is a stylish riot of indie anthems? Maybe a festival theme is more your cup of tea? Let's talk!

Services We Offer Couples

  • Superlative DJ entertainment for your wedding reception.
  • All Day music service including pre-ceremony, ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast.
  • Our trademark rustic wooden DJ booths.
  • A range of light-up signs, including rustic wooden L.O.V.E letters and 'Crazy In Love
  • Full venue mood lighting to create the party atmosphere.
  • The legendary Tomfoolery Box or props.
  • The Selfie Wizard captures all your guest's pictures of the day.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
Audiovisuals
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

We work with couples to put together a bespoke package. So we leave out the stuff you don't want and design something around the stuff you love

How far in advance should I contact you?

The sooner you contact your prospective suppliers, the more you'll have to choose from! It's probably best to ensure you have a confirmed date and venue. Then get in touch and lets share some ideas

What style of music do you offer?

Classical
Lounge
Disco
Jazz
Rock
Latest hits
Pop
Other (Dance, R'n'B, House, 80s, Reggae, Soul, Indie, 60s, 70s, 90s, 00s, 10s, Modern Chart, Drum n' Bass, UK Garage, Hip Hop, Kisstory, Reggaeton, Motown, Ska)

Type of musical group:

DJ

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

It's important we work with you to plan the music. So we welcome as much or as little input into your wedding soundtrack as you want. We cover a huge range of music and genres

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

Absolutely. Tell us about the music you love and why it's important to you. All our couples are encouraged to provide us with their 'must play' tunes. We guarantee to play those on the night

What's your experience?

The Wedding Chaps are all full-time professional wedding DJs with many years or experience

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, mainly the south-east of England but we often travel further afield for the right wedding

Is there a charge for travelling?

No

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?

Our services range from evening entertainment through to covering music and hosting for the whole wedding day

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

Our set-up time is usually between 30 mins to an hour

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?

This is discretionary and agreed with the client

What are the forms of payment?

Payment is usually via bank transfer or card payment
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Reviews for The Wedding Chaps

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5.0 out of 5 rating
Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
195 reviews
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Sarah B. Sent on 08/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

Paul was incredible throughout! Exactly what a DJ should be. Knowledgable, enthusiastic and professional.

We have a very eclectic taste in music and Paul excelled in mixing every track/genre we wanted perfectly. We found meeting with Paul over Zoom on a number of occasion really helpful, first in getting to know our DJ/MC who was one of the most important people on the day for us. Secondly, for Paul to really get to know us and the vibe we were going for, in order to create the perfect wedding day.

Highlights for us would be the DJ Battle and Words of Affirmation cards. Both were great additions to the day.

From start to finish, engaging with ourselves and guests everything was perfect. We can't recommend enough!
Matt & Sarah
Kevin
Kevin B. Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding day with so many wonderful twists to keep our guests entertained

Harry is an amazing DJ, toast master and so much more. Everyone was entertained from the minute the service was over the end of the night. He offers so much more than just playing music, which by the way was perfect for us and our guests, seamlessly mixing the music so there was never a dull moment on the dance floor. I highly recommend the DJ battle (not sure how I lost), dry ice for the first dance, cutting the cake with a sword, photo selfie wall and the Tom foolery box (which everyone went mad for and we got some excellent photos). All were amazing and different, Harry makes the entertainment that extra special. You will never experience a wedding like it. 100% we could not have asked for more or better. 😁
Melanie
Melanie O. Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Harry is amazing!

What can I say?! Harry was everything that we wanted and everything we didn't know we wanted. He work tirelessly throughout the day to make sure everything run smoothly. Keeping us relaxed, our guests entertained and the other professionals on track. One of our guests commented "Is there anything Harry can't do?!" We believe there isn't!! The music was amazing, from the trigger track right through to the last damce. We had a full dancefloor all night. Thank you so much Harry for the best day ever! We had so much fun and can't thank you enough. Highly recommend.
Liam
Liam C. Sent on 05/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent DJ

Unbelievable DJ who stuck to our requests to our to a 't' but also put in his own flair. Average DJs can be a night killer, Harry is not that, he made our night even more enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Louise
Louise S. Sent on 27/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly brilliant DJ!

From start to finish, Paul has been amazing! He really spent time getting to know, meeting with us to discuss how we wanted our day to go and really personalised our evening, from the DJ set list to games and antics. The lighting was perfect. Paul was a pleasure to work with and we can't thank him enough. If you are after a personalised touch to your evening and want a DJ, Paul is your guy 😉
Rachel
Rachel W. Sent on 20/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent DJ and Toast Master

Harry was great he asked us in detail what we wanted he worked to our timeline and got everyone in the right place right time and the right mood he was brilliant.
Victoria
Victoria M. Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic day to remember thanks to Ben!

My husband and I used Ben Bell from the Wedding Chaps for our wedding and we couldn't have had a better time. We both live in China so we were planning this from abroad which was chaotic in itself but Ben was very easy to work with regardless and flexible with times and helping us get what we needed while abroad. He had so many great ideas that kept the flow of the party and speeches going and it really was more than what we could have asked for. In fact, loads of our friends actually said it was the best wedding that had ever been to actually and I definitely think that was due to Ben. There were some activities planned that helped the party continue when the dance floor thinned out, some activities that got people to pay attention to the speeches, and a great alternative to the guest book, etc. It was done so thoroughly and well! Thanks so much Ben!!
Roseboddy
Rose B. Sent on 09/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent DJ!

Iain was an exceptional wedding DJ who went above and beyond to ensure our special day was unforgettable. He was incredibly accommodating, taking the time to meticulously cover every detail. Opting for the cloud package with mood lights added a beautiful touch to our first dance, creating a magical atmosphere. We highly recommend the DJ battle and the Mr. and Mrs. game - both were a hit with our guests and added an extra layer of fun to the evening. Iain's professionalism and charisma truly made our wedding reception a night to remember.
Jasmine
Jasmine P. Sent on 07/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our experience dealing with Ben Bell of The Wedding Chaps was truly first class.

Ben was not just our wedding DJ, he was a great friend throughout the whole planning process. From the moment we met at a wedding fair, his professionalism and knowledge shone so bright we knew he was the guy!

The services The Wedding Chaps offer are truly one of a kind from crazy wedding breakfast games to orchestrating our sparkler send off, Ben and Jamie were ever present with a smile on their face. But the most amazing part was the incredible wedding planner book they offer to ensure your day runs perfectly with all of your favourite tracks! Ben made every effort to not just discover our favourite music tracks, but to get to know us as a couple and immerse himself in our wedding day. It was like having another friend at our day - he slots into the crowd perfectly whilst simultaneously doing his job.

We are extremely thankful and blessed that we found Ben Bell and would highly recommend his outstanding services to anyone! He’s a legend and will not disappoint you!

Thank you for everything!
Lots of love,
Jasmine and Elliott x
Julian
Julian H. Sent on 21/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Key Part of our Evening Reception

Ben was instrumental in making our Wedding Reception go perfectly. Working in collaboration with a live band, Ben did so much more than play our favourite songs between the band’s sets. He was a funny and engaging compare, very much the glue that held the whole night together. We can whole heartedly recommend him and he will be at any future family events that require music!
Sian
Sian H. Sent on 07/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't recommend enough

We cannot recommend Iain enough - he sorted the music for our ceremony, wedding breakfast and all evening, as well as being toastmaster throughout the day. Super professional and friendly, and everything was perfect. Especially recommend the DJ battle - which was not only a highlight for us but for the guests too!
Georgia
Georgia W. Sent on 18/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect evening

Iain hosted our amazing reception and we could not have been happier with his work! The dance floor was full all night and he was very thoughtful with his song choices. So perfect!
Natasha
Natasha Sent on 08/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

You have to book these guys - we had a blast!

10/10 would recommend this supplier - our DJ Iain Baker was such an integral part of our wonderful wedding and it just would not have been the same without him! His knowledge and experience helped us pull together an incredible day of music, fun and games which we will never forget and could not have conceived of ourselves. Iain was with us all day, smoothly managing all the music during the ceremony and drinks, being a charismatic and memorable master of ceremonies, then putting on the best disco either of us have ever been to.

Iain provided a smooth and responsive service in relation to ceremony music, which gave us more options than we ever would have had with a CD/spotify playlist - when the Bride was late, Iain padded things out with tracks that got everyone in the mood for the wedding before switching back to the planned music when she finally showed up!

By the end of the evening Iain had gone from being a supplier to being part of the wedding party. I've never been sadder to say goodbye to someone!

The wedding chaps are a group of DJs who have banded together to share their experiences and knowledge in order to produce top quality wedding entertainment. These guys are way more than just DJs - we went into our first meeting looking for a cheap DJ for the evening reception, and walked out having booked Iain for the entire day, just on the strength of his personality and ideas - he got us so excited for our wedding. If the other wedding chaps are anything like Iain, which I'm sure they are, do not hesitate to book them.

All the additional extras were great value for money and really landed with our guests - all they've spoken about since was how great the disco was, how much fun they had with the inflatable guitars and hats, and how much they enjoyed games such as 'Wed I Lie to You'.

The Wedding Chaps are so experienced and have such an array of ideas, tricks, gimmicks and novelty that you will elevate your big day from a staid, ordinary wedding into a showstopping event that your friends and family will never forget!
Emmaillidge
Emma Sent on 27/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome vibe

Harry was fantastic and made everything feel super special. We had an awesome night.
Jess
Jess J. Sent on 18/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, outstanding & fun

Iain Dj'd for our wedding this weekend. We booked him to cover the full day, and boooy did he come through!
Throughout all of the planning all the way until the end of the night, we were extremely confident in our choice of DJ.
Not only did he play amazing music but he always made us feel that we werent just another customer. He is very caring and wants to get everything perfect. The extra thoughts and ideas he brought to the table to make the day extra magical for us were awesome.
Even got a cool canvas too 😁
10000% recommending the wedding chaps to everyone at any moment I can.
Thank you so much Iain 🤗💜
From the Viking tribe 🤣
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4 Cornforth Close TN12 0BP Staplehurst (Kent)

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