We interviewed Mark Gerrard from Pegasus Discos about his Wedding DJ business. Mark has been in the industry for many years and has many great contacts and pearls of wisdom.
What services do you offer?
DJ’ing, MC’ing, Ceremony music, DJ & Live band package. Each wedding is slightly different and packages are tailored to your wedding.
How long have you worked in the wedding industry?
29 wonderful years.
What area do you cover?
Dorset, Somerset and Hampshire.
What’s the most memorable wedding you’ve been a part of?
The bride was from Ghana and I learnt how to welcome her family at the wedding breakfast in Ghanaian. There was plenty of traditional Ghanaian dancing as well.
What’s the funniest thing that’s happened at a wedding you’ve been a part of?
Upon announcing the Bride & Groom’s first dance, the Groom was waiting in the middle of the dance floor and in comes the best man wearing a wedding dress!
What do you like most about your job?
Seeing the smiles on people’s faces and the ‘Thank yous’ at the end of the night knowing I have played a part (however small) in that.
What’s one piece of general advice you’d offer to couples planning their weddings?
Spend time over a coffee with your prospective suppliers and get to know them before confirming to ensure what they offer matches YOUR vision for YOUR wedding.
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