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Last update: March 2025

The Wedding Chaps are an award winning collective of Kent-based wedding DJs: The team of Ben, Harry, Iain, Paul and Andrew 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.

Awards

2025 Kent Wedding Awards - Best DJs

2025 Wedding Industry Awards - South East & London Regional Winners of Best DJ

2025 Wedding Industry Awards - National Winners of Best DJ

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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 you to build a package that suits your needs. Our packages will contain sound and lighting equipment, your choice of dj booth and of course all you favourite music

How far in advance should I contact you?

We can get booked up anything from months to years in advance of your wedding date. So please get in touch with us as soon as you can to avoid disappointment

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 and loads more!)

Type of musical group:

DJ

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

It's important we work with you to plan your wedding soundtrack. Speak to us about our wedding entertainment planner. This features music lists from across decades and genres for you to choose

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?

Together, the Wedding Chaps team have DJ’ed thousands of weddings. . We’re proud winners of both The Kent Wedding Awards 2025 and national winners of The Wedding Industry Awards 2025

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, kent and beyond!

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?

Dependent on the venue, this is charged at £100 per hour or part thereof

What are the forms of payment?

Payment is usually via bank transfer BACs
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Reviews for The Wedding Chaps

Amiee
Amiee Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Paul brought the party!

We had our wedding at the stunning The Oak Grove on Saturday 31st May. Paul literally brought our day to life. We met him at a wedding fayre very early on in our planning, he was so friendly and knowledgeable that we booked him straight away! His meetings with us always left us feeling excited and relieved knowing he would make our ideas come to life. The book you get from the wedding chaps meant we could personalise our day. Paul's timing for all our moments was impeccable and song choices amazing. The groom even got to sing in front of the dj booth and Paul made sure he had a microphone ready and everyone loved it! The tom foolery box was a massive hit, EVERYTHING was just perfect. Ontop of all of that Paul is also a really great bloke and it was an absolute pleasure organising and then celebrating with him. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts ❤️ for everything you did we all had the most perfect magical day ✨️ Mr and Mrs Moor
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 30/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding DJ!

We booked Harry for our 2024 wedding and he was incredible - he made our night! He was super flexible, approachable and knew how to read the room for us as well as our wedding guests - would definitely recommend!
D
Danny Sent on 14/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Harry - The Wedding Chaps

Harry at the Wedding Chaps was absolutely brilliant for our wedding. He made the day what it was and is way more than a DJ. He helped the photographer get people organised and helped with organising a surprise Saxophonist.

I cannot recommend higher.

Thank you
R
Reece Sent on 02/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Reece and Leilas wedding 23/5/25

Harry was brilliant on the day, his enthusiasm about music with amazing, he knew exactly how to put on a top notch set!
The booklet that they send out is great it really helps with thinking of songs for the day and having a survivor shot taken at the end of the night is a great photo to keep!
Andreea
Andreea Sent on 14/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

"I never liked dancing, but this was something else"- said a wedding guest!

Unlike Many other DJs we came across, Ben was special because he allowed us to create absolutely everything. Instead of the usual 5 songs we really like, Ben asked us for probably over 30, but was able to work with very little information as well and just the genre. The incredibly comprehensive wedding guide which he sent us (really fun to fill in!) proved his outstanding attention to details. Ben was a much needed presence at our wedding, acting as a master of ceremonies and as a really fun wedding guest too! He fit right in with everyone else, and most importantly was able to incorporate a lot of Romanian traditions and music into the evening. He was okay to change various songs and take instructions on the spot, which I was pleasantly surprised about. He was even by our side during a slightly unexpected delay in the schedule, which in the moment panicked me a bit. I immediately forgot about it and knew I could trust him to carry on as if nothing happened!

Ben was with us from the cocktail hour until the end, as our ceremony took place in a church. Our wedding reception turned out to be the best memory of our lives, and I guarantee that Ben does magic- I saw people on the dance floor who notoriously would never dance!

I could not recommend Ben and the Wedding Chaps enough. Not to mention that their fees were unexpectedly affordable and reasonable, given the high quality of the services provided!

Thank you for the best day our lives.
Z
Zoe Sent on 01/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Harry from the Wedding Chaps was amazing!

We had Harry from the Wedding Chaps DJ at our wedding last month and he was incredible. From the moment we booked the Wedding Chaps to the day itself we had so much support throughout and were given so much freedom of what we wanted in terms of music, even being given a complete detailed book on what we wanted our evening Reception to sound like. We were so pleased Harry DJ’ed our wedding and made it even more special - thank you.
Nhu-Tam
Nhu-Tam Sent on 13/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Andrew was great fun!

Andrew was very responsive and great to work with. He answered every query promptly and kept the vibe going all night. Loved the "fake ending" songs and survivors picture at the end. Little bits but made it extra fun!
B
Brodie Sent on 18/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant, 5stars!

Ben was amazing, so friendly and really helped put us at ease both on the wedding day and during the planning process! The planning book provided simplified and clearly set out what was needed from us. In the lead up to the wedding he was prompt in replying to emails and was helpful during our calls and really understood what we wanted. On the day of the wedding, Ben helped the day run smoothly and we had so many compliments from guests about how great the wedding breakfast and evening music was! Thank you again!
Ruth
Ruth Sent on 25/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding DJ

One of the best decisions we made for our multicultural (French/British/Zimbabwean) wedding was choosing Harry from Wedding Chaps as our DJ.

We had an absolute blast filling out the ‘Golden Booklet’ with all our favourite party anthems, which Harry used to craft the perfect playlist for our reception.

For the cocktail hour and wedding breakfast, we put together our own playlist, and Harry seamlessly played it through his sound system. He also provided microphones for the ceremony and speeches, making sure everything ran smoothly.

Our first dance was a medley of three songs, and Harry mixed them beautifully for us. We honestly can’t thank him enough for being such an important part of our big day. It might sound biased, but it truly felt like the best wedding reception we’ve ever been to!

We also highly recommend the ‘Bride and Groom’ DJ battle—it was a massive hit with our guests and so much fun!

Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a grand affair, Harry is the DJ you want to keep the dance floor buzzing all night long.
M
Megan Sent on 31/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you ☺️

We really enjoyed working with Harry for our April 25 wedding… the wedding chaps provided us with a booklet to fill out with all things about us so they can create our special day. We had the extra lights which went down a treat! So many of our guests mentioned it was the best party (wedding) they had been too… Harry was very flexible when coming to the changing of timing on our special day. We can’t thank him enough
Mark
Mark Sent on 28/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Evening DJ

We hired Iain from The Wedding Chaps to be our wedding DJ for the night for our April 2025 wedding and he was fantastic!
We got a booklet beforehand to fill out with really quite thorough and extensive music, DJ preferences, lighting preferences as well as other entertainment. He asked about any cultural traditions we wanted incorporated, and we managed to get a Bulgarian Horo going on the night which was great. Being able to incorporate our own traditions was great and Iain made it so easy.
We played the classic Mr & Mrs game with our guests taking part, followed by a lovely first dance. As the night went on, he very much tailored the music to the crowd to keep the party going which was exactly what we wanted. Iain also took the final survivors photo at the end of the night which is such a lovely memory to have.
Erin
Erin Sent on 10/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly Wonderful

We honestly could not rate The Wedding Chaps more. We had Harry DJ our wedding in March 2025 and he was incredible. They sent through a booklet that we took our time completing which he then used to create the perfect set list. We absolutely loved the music throughout the evening and he was able to keep most people on the dance floor for the whole evening. We would also suggest to any future brides and grooms to do the Tomfoolery Box and the Booze toss. Most of our guests have said how much they loved them and how much fun they were. Thank you again to Harry and The Wedding Chaps for making our reception so wonderful!
H
Helen Sent on 09/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ Ever!

We loved having Iain as our Wedding DJ!

From the very start, he filled us with confidence and excitement for our wedding.
In our intro meeting, Iain took his time to get to know us and what we were hoping for. He also gave brilliant guidance and advice throughout. Plus, his extra suggestions, such as the "booze toss" went down a treat.

We were so happy that we had Iain as our DJ - the party in the evening was incredible, and Iain was a huge part of that. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Legend!
Joshua
Joshua Sent on 17/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A proper DJ!

The music and the vibe for the entire night was just beyond perfect! Everyone has told us how great you were and how great the atmosphere was. And the DJ battle was a highlight, really got the crowd going!

Thank you again so much! 100% recommend to anyone who wants to have a proper party at their wedding!
M
Matt Sent on 04/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

NYE wedding party

Iain was an absolute pleasure from first contact to saying goodbye on the day. After finding these guys, we met up and Iain took us through his way of working and prices.
As Iain is a cool, calm character, he put us at ease immediately. Nothing was off limits and there wasn’t anything he couldn’t do. Working up to the date was a pleasure and Iain’s accommodation of everything was fantastic.
We used Iain as our compère for the whole day because we knew he’d be able to easily control everything and be a calming presence so we didn’t have to worry.
The evening music was the end result of everything on the day and all guests remarked what great music was chosen. This is coordinated with Iain up front with his twists included. Iain definitely added to the success of the day and we wouldn’t hesitate to use or recommend him again.
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Badges

Hitched Wedding Awards 2025 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2023 Winner
Hitched Wedding Awards 2022 Winner
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Deals

Your events

17 Aug
Open Door

Book the UKs Best DJs for your wedding day!

Andrew, Ben and Paul from The Wedding Chaps would love to tell you how they make sure you have the wedding day you’ve dreamt of...and a little more.

Date: From 17/08/2025 to 17/08/2025 Schedule 10:00 - 14:30
Place: Spitfire Ground, Canterbury, Kent
07 Sep
Open Door

Book the UKs Best DJs for your wedding day!

The Wedding Chaps would love to tell you how they make sure you have the wedding day you’ve dreamt of...and a little more.

Date: From 07/09/2025 to 07/09/2025 Schedule 10:00 - 14:30
Place: Ashford International Hotel, Ashford, Kent
28 Sep
Open Door

Book the UKs Best DJs for your wedding day!

The Wedding Chaps would love to tell you how they make sure you have the wedding day you’ve dreamt of...and a little more.

Date: From 28/09/2025 to 28/09/2025 Schedule 10:30 - 15:00
Place: Lockmeadow Hall, ME16 8SF, Maidstone, Kent

Meet the team

The  Wedding Chaps
The Wedding Chaps
Team of The Wedding Chaps

The Wedding Chaps are a collective of five independent DJs, united in their belief that your wedding entertainment deserves to be done so much better. Combining your vision and our expertise, together we can create a banging party. The Wedding Chaps team are all skilled mixing DJs who know how to fill your dancefloor. As trained wedding hosts we will ensure any announcements are made clearly but are also happy to let the music do the talking. Let’s have a chat about your day

Paul  Forsyth
Paul Forsyth
Proud Member Of The Wedding Chaps

I’m an eternal optimist who believes in happy endings and in the magic of music.

Growing up in London meant easy access to many live music venues and being exposed to different kinds of music all helped to lead me to where I am today, making a living from my passion.

Musically, my guilty pleasure (although not much of a secret) is that I am a huge fan of Rock Legend, Alice Cooper, and have an extensive music and memorabilia collection that reaches anorak proportions. Alongside this my love of early soul and funk has led to my love of House music, not forgetting my total appreciation of a well-crafted slice of pop.

I really enjoy being exposed to new music and working with people to bring the magic of music to each and every event where I perform.

My story

My story goes back to a time when music was far from being as accessible as it is today, when you would hunt and travel to get that US Import that wouldn’t be available in the UK for another month or so, when the guy with the record collection was the go to guy when you were having a party. Having built a large and varied music collection, and with a growing number of requests to help out at friend’s house parties, I bought my first DJ console at 17, and with a friend found that it was a gateway to many house parties and a lot of fun, the chance to introduce new music to party goers mixed with classic tracks was a total blast. Over a period of a couple of years, a spark was lit that never really left me. The experience of playing music and seeing the immediate effect of the track selection on an audience was, and is, something very special.

I put down DJing whilst I built a career in sales in the rag trade, working with branded sports and fashion companies, selling to retail, also getting married and having a family along the way, but my love of music and collecting it carried on through.

Fast forward to the mid nineties where the changing landscape of the High Street and independent retailers forced a career change to a brief but valuable move to the newly evolving area of Software Testing that unfortunately didn’t work out I found myself out of work for the first time in my life, I did what anyone would……..retail therapy! I went out and bought myself a whole heap of DJ kit with the thought that it was time to stop being a wage slave and have a go at making a living out of my love of music. Back then there seemed to be a total lack of understanding that to provide a really good DJ service, it would be a good idea to find out what the client wanted, I figured that my love of music combined with a passion for customer service and delivery was worth a try, and I’ve never looked back.

My DJ Style

My DJ Style leans heavily on track selection, picking the right track for the right moment, especially when it comes to Weddings and other “mixed age” events, that said, there is no doubt that beat matching and mixing can help keep the dancefloor through good transition tracks that take you seamlessly from one genre to another. I am always guided by client’s requests, knowing how music can be intrinsically tied to memories and different times in our lives, what I try to do is create a unique soundtrack for each event.

Whilst I have my own favourite genres, artists and tracks, I am not precious or pretentious about music, I am equally happy playing a night of cheese, as I am a dance or guitar based set. If it works for the audience, then it works. I get my buzz from other people getting their buzz on the dancefloor.

I love working closely with each client, essentially working with them to bring to life their dream and vision for their event. My ideal client is someone who feels the musical content is a key part of their day, or someone that wants something more than average.

Iain Baker
Iain Baker
Proud Member Of The Wedding Chaps

I’m a self-confessed music junkie. Music has been an ever present in my life since I can remember. Life is just better when set to music! Even when I’m not playing music the chances are I’ve got an ear worm buzzing about in my head. As afflictions go it’s quite a pleasant one!

My story

I cut my DJing teeth playing tunes at various house parties for friends and family in my early teens. Initially it was a passion I shared with my brother, until he discovered the opposite sex! So then I went solo and I’ve never looked back. DJing has been very good to me. I’ve found kindred spirits in a group of DJ colleagues who push me to continually give my clients a better service. I’m still learning new skills and I love meeting new couples planning their big day to share ideas and inspiration I hope will make a difference to their wedding day. It’s a real privilege to be able to do what I do and I try to never lose sight of that.

My DJ Style

I’m used to playing music of all flavours at my weddings, but I have a particular soft spot for Indie guitar sounds, Motown’s brand of sunshine soul and 90s Dance anthems. Some of my best night’s DJing have come as a result of playing a mix of both the bride and groom’s favourite tunes, perhaps some guest requests and using my experience and intuition to select the right music to suit the crowd. I try and keep my microphone use to a minimum, making announcements when required. Otherwise, the music takes centre stage and my job is to control the momentum of the party.

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42 Hedgers Way TN23 3GN Staplehurst (Kent)

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