Pics by Anna McCarthy
Wedding DJ Dickens Inn
The Dickens Inn is one of London’s most distinctive wedding venues, a timber-framed, quay-side pub sitting right on the water at St Katharine Docks. For Bekki and Danny’s May wedding, it delivered exactly what it promises, atmosphere from the second guests walk in and a room that begs for a big party.
This was a loud, joyful night with a clear musical identity and a dancefloor that never needed rescuing.
Dickens Inn Wedding DJ
We’re proud to be on the suppliers list at the Dickens Inn and we love being at such an amazing venue. The room is intimate, ceiling height is low, and the energy stays concentrated. Sound-wise, it rewards bold records with strong choruses and punch, rather than anything overly subtle or clubby.
Production for this wedding was carefully tailored. The bride has photo-sensitive epilepsy, so flashing or fast-moving effects were not an option. With this in mind we installed static mood lighting to frame the dancefloor and added a mirrorball for gentle movement and texture. The result was warm, flattering light that still felt special once the room filled up. It’s a good example of how a Dickens Inn Wedding DJ setup can be adapted to individual needs without losing impact.
Music brief and crowd read
The brief was nailed on. Massive alt and pop, pop-punk singalongs, and 00s and 10s fun throughout. No filler, no drifting off into safe background territory.
We started with accessible pop and disco-adjacent records to pull everyone in early. Once the floor was locked, we shifted gears. Guitars came in, tempos lifted, and the room responded immediately. This crowd wanted to shout, jump, and stay there.
Reading the room properly mattered. At the Dickens Inn, once momentum is built, the key is not breaking it. Transitions stayed tight, tempos were grouped, and big vocal moments were allowed to breathe rather than being rushed.
Key moments
The first dance was Yours – Russell Dickerson, a calm, emotional start that suited both the couple and the space. With the mirrorball catching softly overhead, it set the tone before the night opened up.
As the party built, Taylor Swift cuts brought full-room reactions, followed by a pop-punk run that turned the floor into one huge singalong. By the final stretch, there was no edge left in the room. Everyone was in.
The night closed with Angels – Robbie Williams, voices loud, arms in the air, and exactly the right balance of emotion and release for a dockside pub wedding.
Big Tunes That Worked
Dancing Queen – ABBA, instant connection across the room
Shut Up and Dance – WALK THE MOON, early momentum builder
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston, full-floor payoff
Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) – Mark Ronson;Bruno Mars, groove without a dip
Mr. Brightside – The Killers, unavoidable and massive
Angels – Robbie Williams, perfect end-of-night moment
Curveballs That Worked
Sk8er Boi – Avril Lavigne, pop-punk chaos done right
I Write Sins Not Tragedies – Panic! At The Disco, wall-to-wall shouting
Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus, arms-round-each-other energy
All The Small Things – blink-182, jump-along release
You’re the Voice – John Farnham, unexpected but huge
Finale
The dancefloor stayed full right through to the last record. Angels landed with the entire room singing, the dockside outside glowing, and the night ending exactly where it should, on a high.
If you’re planning a wedding at the Dickens Inn and want a Wedding DJ who understands the room, the crowd, and how to build a night properly, get in touch with RedLine DJs for a quote.
Want more London wedding inspiration?
Check out our Trinity Buoy Wharf wedding DJ recap or our Jones & Sons write up for a taste of what we do in the city.
Danny & Bekki’s review below:
