Written by James · August 7, 2026
As the Colstoun House wedding DJ for Kirsty and Chris, I got handed something better than a wish list. They gave me a full list of the songs they wanted for their evening reception at Colstoun House ahead of time. Their guests had also made good use of the request section on the planner in the run-up to the big day. By the time I arrived, most of the hard work was already done for me.
The First Dance — Take That’s “Greatest Day”
Kirsty and Chris chose Take That’s Greatest Day for their first dance — a big, warm, singalong of a song, and exactly the kind of opener that tells you what sort of night is coming. It set the tone perfectly for everything that followed.
Colstoun House Wedding DJ — When the Planning Pays Off
Evening-only receptions are often the easiest to prepare for, and this one was a great example of why. Between Kirsty and Chris’s own song list and their guests using the request feature on the planner beforehand, the picture was clear before a single person had arrived. I walked in already knowing the room. On the night itself, the requests kept coming. In fact, I had more music than I had time to play — about as good a problem as a wedding DJ can have.
Colstoun House Wedding DJ — A Dancefloor That Never Emptied
From the first song to the midnight finish, the floor at Colstoun House stayed full. That’s not the usual ebb and flow of a wedding night, where people drift off for a chat or a breather. This was constant. Kirsty and Chris had a great bunch of guests who genuinely knew how to party, and it showed in every photo from the evening.
Colstoun House Wedding DJ — Working the Venue
Colstoun House, near Haddington in East Lothian, is one of my favourite rooms to play in. The stone walls and fairy-lit vaulted ceiling give it a warmth that suits an evening party perfectly. I’ve written more about how the venue works for weddings if you’re considering it for your own day.
Congratulations to Kirsty and Chris — thank you for the song list, and for a dancefloor that simply wouldn’t quit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take song requests from guests before the wedding?
Yes — my planner includes a section where guests can submit song requests ahead of the day. Kirsty and Chris’s guests made great use of it, which meant I arrived with a strong sense of the room before anyone had walked in.
What if there’s more music requested than time to play it?
It happens more often than you’d think, and it’s a good sign — it means the crowd is engaged and the requests are landing well. I prioritise on the night to keep the energy and flow of the set right, while working in as many requests as I can.
Do you DJ evening-only wedding receptions?
Absolutely — evening reception packages are one of the most popular options I offer, and they suit couples who want a big party without a full day of DJ hire. Kirsty and Chris’s evening at Colstoun House is a good example of how much energy an evening-only booking can have.
Booking and Planning
Do you DJ at Colstoun House?
Yes — I’ve worked at Colstoun House and know the room well. You can read more on my Colstoun House venue page, including how the space works for an evening wedding party.
How do I book a wedding DJ for my wedding?
Get in touch via the contact page with your date and venue. I take on a limited number of weddings each year to ensure every couple gets my full attention, so I’d recommend reaching out as early as possible to check availability.
About the author
James is the founder of Premier Disco Weddings, a professional wedding DJ service covering venues across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, the Scottish Borders, Fife and Perthshire. Rather than relying on generic playlists, he and the team build a bespoke set for every couple, drawing on experience across hundreds of Scottish weddings to read a room and keep the dancefloor full all night.
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