Weddings

Your Wedding, Beautifully Hosted

A wedding DJ and MC who has been part of 1,958+ weddings and events — in Afrikaans, English or both. Based in Port Elizabeth, on the road for couples across South Africa.

Why it matters

Your Day Happens Once

The vows, the first dance, the speeches — those moments come around one time. When the sound is clear and someone calm is running the timing, you and your guests get to be present for all of it.

  • The ceremony PA cuts out during the vows
  • The first dance song fades at the wrong moment
  • Speeches drag because no one is running the timing
  • The dance floor empties after dinner

With Jacques on the day, you get:

  • Clear sound for vows, speeches and the dance floor
  • A calm MC who keeps the day on time
  • Music read to your guests, moment by moment
  • Backup equipment on hand, always
A couple's first dance at a wedding hosted by Jacques Arendt
From vows to last dance

The Whole Day, Covered

Ceremony

  • Sound for the vows
  • Walk-down and signing music
  • Wireless mics for the couple & officiant

Every word heard, from the first look to the kiss.

Reception & MC

  • Welcome and introductions
  • Speeches and toasts kept to time
  • Cake, bouquet and garter moments

A host who carries the room in Afrikaans, English or both.

The Party

  • First dance
  • Dance-floor sets read to your crowd
  • A finish that keeps people on their feet

Music planned around your taste and your guests — not a fixed playlist.

Tailored, not templated

Wedding DJ & MC Experiences

Rather than one fixed package, the day is built around your ceremony, your venue and your run sheet. Final pricing depends on date, location, hours and what you add. Tell Jacques your date and get a clear quote back.

Ceremony & Reception DJ

The music and sound of your day

  • Ceremony sound & wireless mics
  • Reception and dance-floor DJ set
  • Clear sound for speeches
  • Wedding lighting
  • Setup, breakdown & backup gear
  • Pre-wedding planning meeting
Most chosen

Wedding DJ & MC

Most chosen — one person hosts and drives the day

  • Everything in Ceremony & Reception
  • Full MC hosting in Afrikaans and/or English
  • Run sheet and timing management
  • Introductions, speeches and formalities
  • Coordination with your photographer & venue

Signature Wedding

A bigger, high-impact celebration

  • Everything in Wedding DJ & MC
  • Expanded sound coverage
  • Enhanced lighting options
  • Priority planning and coordination
  • Add cold sparks, dry ice or bubbles
Make it yours

Add the Wow Moments

A first dance in the clouds, cold sparks on the entrance, bubbles over the dance floor — the extras are yours to pick. Booking for 2027? There is a dedicated dry-ice wedding special.

Popular wedding add-ons

  • MC services in Afrikaans and English
  • Cold sparks for the first dance or entrance
  • Dancing-on-the-clouds dry ice (see the 2027 special)
  • Up lighting to match your colours
  • Bubble machine
  • Touchscreen photobooth selfie station
  • Cocktail / canapé background music system
FAQ

Wedding Questions

Do you DJ and MC in Afrikaans and English?

Yes. Jacques hosts and DJs in Afrikaans, English or a mix — whatever fits your families and guests.

Can we choose our own music?

Absolutely. The music is planned around your taste and your guests, from the ceremony songs to the last dance.

Do you travel for weddings?

Yes. Jacques is based in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and travels across the Eastern Cape and nationwide for weddings.

What happens if equipment fails on the day?

Professional backup equipment is always included, so the day keeps moving no matter what.

Can you handle both the ceremony and the reception?

Yes — ceremony sound, reception DJ and full MC hosting can all be covered by one experienced person.

Quick enquiry

Let’s Talk About Your Day

Wedding DJ & MC in Port Elizabeth — Afrikaans & English | Jacques Arendt (DJ & MC)