Wedding Sounds and the Yarra Valley
Jay Allen • June 3, 2025
Why We Love Performing in the Yarra Valley – Weddings, Wine & Unforgettable Vibes
At Wedding Sounds, we’ve had the privilege of performing at stunning venues all across Victoria — but there’s something truly special about the Yarra Valley. It’s not just the rolling vineyards and mountain backdrops (although we’ll admit, they’re pretty spectacular). It’s the vibe — a mix of elegance, relaxation, and a little magic that makes every wedding and event feel like a scene from a movie.
A Destination That Feels Like a Dream
Just an hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley blends country charm with world-class style. From luxurious wineries to rustic barns, heritage estates to boutique retreats, it offers something for every couple’s vision — and as entertainers, we thrive on that variety.
Whether we're setting the tone for a romantic ceremony overlooking the vines, or turning a reception into a full-blown dancefloor celebration beneath the stars, we love how each Yarra Valley venue brings its own personality.
Yarra Valley Couples Are Our Kind of People
Couples who choose to get married in the Yarra Valley tend to share a few things in common:
- They’re relaxed but stylish
- They love good food, great wine, and even better music
- And they want their day to be fun, memorable, and a little bit different
That’s exactly the kind of celebration we love being part of. Whether we’re acting as DJ, MC, celebrant – or all three – we find Yarra Valley weddings full of heart, personality, and joy.
Our Favourite Venues in the Yarra Valley
We’ve performed at nearly every venue in the region, and each has its own charm. Some of our all-time favourites include:
- Vines of the Yarra Valley – Class, views and the most incredible dessert in Victoria
- Inglewood Estate - The perfect fusion of rustic and refined
- Yarra Ranges Estate – A dreamy ceremony space and a rocking reception spot
- Fergusson Winery & Restaurant – Panoramic views and unbeatable sunset backdrops
- Vue on Halcyon, Acacia Ridge Winery, Burlong Estate, Wandin Park Estate, Immerse, Balgownie Estate, and more — we love them all!
No matter where you’re getting married in the Yarra Valley, you can count on Wedding Sounds to bring the right energy, experience, and entertainment to match.
The Soundtrack to Your Yarra Valley Celebration
Our award-winning team of DJs, MCs and celebrants are passionate about creating unforgettable moments. In the Yarra Valley, we get to do what we love in one of the most naturally beautiful and emotionally rich settings in the country.
Getting married in the Yarra Valley?
Let’s chat about how we can bring the perfect soundtrack and a stress-free experience to your dream day.
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Choosing the right musical entertainment for your big day is so important. The fact is, there are 3 things that people talk about after a wedding. 1- The Dress 2- The Food/Venue 3- The Entertainment. So who do you trust to provide the soundtrack for your big day? A Band? A DJ? Both?.. Lets take a look at the pro’s and con’s of each… A Band The atmosphere of a band is unique. The energy of live musicians. The interactivity of a charismatic lead singer. All pretty hard for a DJ to match. A band, while they may rock the songs they do know, they will only know a limited amount of songs. A band will almost always cost you more and take up more space in your venue. A DJ While a great band has an atmosphere that can’t be beat, a great DJ has a song list and a flexibility that can’t be beat. A great DJ can also have the same level of energy and charisma as a band lead singer. They generally take up less space and be more adaptable with the space provided. The better more experienced DJs can also act as MCs. While I’m on the subject, your MC (Master of Ceremonies), a great entertainer (DJ or Musician) can often act as your MC. Some couples ask a friend or family member to act as MC. It is a great honour, and if you know the right person, it can be a huge success. But remember that being a great MC isn’t just being funny and well spoken. A great MC will be half Entertainer and half event manager, co-ordinating with your other suppliers, your venue, your guests and you. In asking someone you know to do the job, you are also asking them to take a lot responsibility for your big day. -------------------------------------- This is just a helpful little advice for picking those 'special moment' songs for your reception...
Entrance Song(s).
Here is where we set the mood for your reception... Loving, Sweet, Fun, Funny or Party Party PARTY... Some couples have a separate song for the bridal party and a different song for the couple. And sometimes they use the same song for everyone... There are no set rules.. We say use this moment to say something about you as a couple.
Your first Dance
This moment is often one of the most emotional moments of the whole day. There is no rules for this song, this song is all about you. And don't stress about the dancing if you are not a great dancer, honestly the first dance is a beautiful moment whether you have a full choreographed routine or you just sway side to side...
Father/Daughter & Mother/Son.
A sweet moment to share a dance with a parent (or a child). Talk to them about what song makes them think of you.
The General Dancefloor.
We ask that you leave us some flexibility with picking the music, we welcome requests and a list of 'must play' & 'don't play' songs. But you hired us because of our knowledge and experience, and reading a crowd is our speciality..
The MC is more than just a funny guy with a mic. The MC should work with the wedding planners and coordinators as well as the venue, entertainment, photographers, videographers etc to ensure the whole event goes smoothly. They help keep to time, they help move people between places (eg, if you are having a fire works display and your guests need to move outside to a deck area) but also between activities – eg, cake cutting, dancing, meals. Perhaps most importantly, the MC helps set the mood.
STEP 1 – Appoint someone to take charge (Choosing music, setting up equipment and operating it) Someone will need to be responsible for the music. This can be a family member or friend that you have coming to the wedding. You (as a bride or groom) don’t want to be stuck behind the decks all night! So find a family member or friend that really knows a very diverse range of music. They have to be someone that really has dedicated their lives to knowing and learning music from the 1950’s to today’s hits and across multiple genres. This person is the “gate keeper” in effect. They are responsible for filtering the requests from guests so that only the good songs get played. The last thing you want is every requested song to be played, because (as a professional DJ, trust me) many of the requests guests make are either inappropriate for a wedding or just plain songs that won’t work. Of course the downside of this is that the guest you choose will be working all night and not actually having a great time. Maybe you are thinking “Hang on, I am not going to bug a guest. I am just going to set up a Spotify playlist and let it play”.. Ouch! TERRIBLE idea for starters, how could you possibly know what song is going to work at that particular time? A good DJ is CONSTANTLY assessing the situation and altering the playlist to be responsive to what is happening. Secondly, you will STILL need someone to stop everyone cutting each others songs and putting on songs that are not appropriate. STEP 2 – Hire the right equipment This one is going to set you back at least $800 if you hire even half descent equipment. As a bare minimum you will need – 2 x quality JBL / Mackie / QSC speakers on stands 1 x Mixer (don't forget all the complicated leads and cables) and most importantly back-up gear incase something goes wrong. And then probably a few dance floor lighting effects and perhaps a mic for speeches. Remember to assign someone to pick them up from the place you are hiring from in the morning and drop back the next day. Many hire companies will also deliver, setup and collect again for a premium. If you choose this option, you will probably be looking at closer to $1200. (Remember this is just for the equipment, no operator and no music supplied). Now maybe you are thinking “But the venue has their own sound system we can plug into”. I have been a full time DJ for over 10 years at the time of writing this and have yet to find a venue with even a half descent system you can plug into. 90% of the time, it leads to massive disappointment from guests and the couple that the system sounds terrible. It might sound okay on venue inspection in an empty room, but fill it with people (whose bodies are 90% water and therefore absorb most of the sound) and BOOM a very underpowered and disappointing sound system. (Yay for science!) STEP 3 – Get the music Where are you sourcing the music? Spotify? The sound quality is terrible on streaming services and not 100% reliable. This should only EVER be a back up option. A laptop with tunes on it? Are they encoded at a descent quality? 320kbs is preferred. Are they even legal? Is there enough of a range of options to keep everyone happy? Then there is the question of the software you are playing it through to connect to the mixer. Are you using Serato, Virtual DJ, Traktor, Mixxx, Dee-Jay Pro? Does the person you assigned the role of looking after the music know how to use this software? Not forgetting, this software is going to set you back a minimum of $80 if you gofor the cheapest one. STEP 4 – Transitions and mixes Ensure the person in charge is familiar with transitioning and mixing to ensure the dance floor doesn’t die. This is quite a skill and takes years to master. Does the person you chose for the role of “DJ” REALLY know how to do this? As you can see from this article, a DJ is SO much more than just a person that turns up and presses play. A professional DJ spends thousands of dollars not only on equipment, but on legally obtaining music, on their craft and hours and hours practicing and becoming an expert at giving people a great time through the medium of music. Perhaps it would be just easier to let a professional do it? After all, you don’t get a do-over of your wedding day. You have one shot. Having a friend DJ as you watch your guests walking out the door early would not be a great feeling. It’s your wedding. Make it count. Trust a professional.
