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The Wedding Presenter Master of Ceremonies and Wedding Presenter in the North East of England No spectators, just participants!

Hi, I'm Colin Cook and I am a Master of Ceremonies and Wedding Presenter providing a highly personalised service designed to help my clients have the very best day of their lives! I also provide beautiful, atmospheric moodlighting

The service I provide is pretty unique and guests at most weddings have never experienced this before. It creates a fabulous atmosphere, keeps your wedding running smoo

thly whilst reflecting your personal tastes and sense of humour. My friendly, fun personality keeps all your guests involved, entertained and feeling personally involved in your wedding. My website is http://www.colincook.co.uk so please have a look around and get in touch to find out more!

01/12/2023

The People's Kitchen 2023 "Feed a Friend for a Fiver" Campaign - JustGiving

31/10/2023

Edit: wow thanks everyone for all the interest so far and especially to those who have already bought items. I'll be adding to the list as I work through my store room so please keep checking back, or if there is anything you need which isn't listed please ask and I'll have a look

Any of my South Eastern DJ friends, let me know if you want me to bring anything to the SEDA Shownight on the 19th.

I'm going to delete sold items, so if its listed then it's still for sale

For Sale

Now that I've retired from DJing I have loads of DJ gear for sale and will be posting it all individually over the next few months as and when I get time.

In the meantime though here is a rough list and if there is anything you are interested in let me know and I'll get photos etc for you.. I'll add some photos to the comments as I get them

I'm probably heading down to the SEDA Shownight on 19th November so can always bring some stuff with me if you are interested. Alternatively, I'm based in County Durham if you want to come and collect. Not really willing to post much of this stuff

FBT Vertus Black. 2x CLA 604A tops. 2x CLA 208A Bass Bins. 2x extensions. 2x Speaker Poles plus top mounts. Bags, covers, cables. Best speakers I've ever owned, especially for the wedding market as they are portable, neat, discreet and no tripods needed. Cost £3600 new. £1400. These were one of the first sets sold in the UK, thanks to Mike at PhaseOne and Mark at FBT Audio UK

Chauvet 255IRC LED moving heads in white, including official case. Fabulous compact, lightweight but powerful 50w units. Remote control, standalone, Master/slave or full DMX. Rotating Gobo plus prism. Custom heart gobo fitted in one of the slots.vVery little use. Cost £1200 new, £600. I probably have the original boxes for these too if needed. Bought from the fantastic Mike at PhaseOne

ACME lighting rig, Short T-Bar fitted with 2x ACME Dynamic 25 Spin LED DMX Moonflowers and 1 matching ACME Dynamic Roller LED DMX Barrel. All fully prewired and ready to go. Simply drop the T bar onto your upright, plug it in and that's a full lighting rig right there. Thee can run Standalone, Master/slave or full DMX as well as via a remote control. I've always used them on DMX. There are pics of this on the profile somewhere too. £250 for the lot including a bag. Bought from Mike at PhaseOne.

ION Block Rocker Bluetooth. In white. Great little portable battery and mains speaker, perfect for drinks receptions or even in your own garden. Built in FM/AM radio, Bluetooth, aux in and mic input. USB charging port to keep your device charge. Slot to hold tablet or phone. Incredible battery life and just fitted with brand new internal battery. Has trolley wheels and retractable handle plus side handles. Pics in comments. £60

ULTIMAX MICROMAX DJ stand. Comes with flightboard shelves, 4x braked wheels, 2x Uprights, 2m Ultimax ladder truss. All breaks down for storage or transport if needed. Absolute bargain at £100. Let me know if you want photos as it's in my storage at the moment

Martin Wizard Extreme. You all know these. I have 2, each in custom Swan Flight cases. First one is in excellent condition and has an extended flight case so that it can be stored including a tiny t-bar (included). The second one is in a standard size flight case. It is in great condition apart from some of the mirror strips on the barrel are cracked, however this doesnt affect the use or projection. I replaced the bulbs in both of these. The first one has had relatively light use, the second almost no use at all since the bulb was replace. The best room fillers ever! Priced to sell. The first one is £175, the second is £150 or both of them for £300

ACME iMove 5s HiD Moving Heads. These fellahs have seen almost no use, are superbly bright and extremely awesome. There are 4. 2 of them are in individual custom Swan Flight cases which can be used as mini stands for them. The other 2 are in a large Thomann flight case. I think I also have an iSolution DMX controller for these if I can find it. These are amazing moving heads but are big and heavy (12Kg each plus the cases). They cost around £2000 all in but obviously worth nowhere near that now so I'm looking for best offer over £350 for the full set of 4, including flight cases. Bought from Mike at PhaseOne

I have a second MC6000 in the official flightcase but that wont be available until after Xmas. Both of these supplied by Mike at PhaseOne

Yamaha MG124/C studio/band mixer. 12 input, 8 channel mixer. Great quality. Only ever used twice. In original box. Also comes with a Thomann transportation case, unused. £275 for them both

2x CHAUVET GOBO ZOOM 2.O 15w LED gobo projectors. In original boxes but also with handy little carry boxes. Bargain at £75 each or £125 the pair. Photo in comments

EQUINOX CURVE MAX in white. Mirrorball mounting bracket/motor. Unused and still in box. £40. I might also have an as new 40cm mirrorball. If I have, I'll do the 2 for £75

2x Mobiltech custom winch stands
2m Mobiltech ultra light alloy triangle truss - 3 lengths
Loads of Ultimax DJ Truss. 2m lengths, 1.5m lengths, corners etc 1.5M LENGTHS NOW SOLD. 2M LENGTHS NOW SOLD

I need to sort prices on these so let me now if interested

Pipe & Drape support system used twice. 3x base plates, 3x adjustable telescopic uprights, 2x adjustable telescopic crossbars. Extends to 6 metres. £175

2x KAM 1600V vertical smoke machines. Awesome things, very powerful. £100 each or £175 the pair

Assorted lighting stands and T-bars. Some brand new. Ask for details

Lighting stand. Well made stand with T- bar and bag. Goes to well over 3m

Pair of Proel speaker stands. Very light. Silver. With bag. Average condition. Photo in comments. £10 the pair

Projector/laptop table with height and tilt adjustment. Photo in comments £25

American DJ Flat Pak bag 8. Bag with 2 removable dividers. 2 external pockets. Double zip. Internal measurements 740x225x230mm £15. Pics in comments

I have loads of other gear too so if there is anything you are interested in please let me know. I also have a ton of leads and cables!

06/10/2023

This Sunday!

Come see Woodhill at her very best - mix and mingle with some fabulous suppliers as we throw open the doors to our sublime estate.

+ 15 gorgeous suppliers
+ Welcome Drink
+ Entertainment
+ Sample Canapés

See what a wedding can look like 🥰🍂

15/09/2023

And that's a wrap, folks!

Chloe and Michael's wedding yesterday was perfect and last night's disco was my last ever DJ set. What a great crowd and Chloe's mid party Rave Set was great fun and something she'd always wanted to do at her wedding. Glostix, flashing sunglasses, flashing wobble stocks aplenty that was one high energy 150+ bpm set. Massive credit to those who joined in after a long wedding day and still had the energy for that. Chloe was unstoppable and Michael showed he can bounce with the best too!

These two clients have been a pleasure to work with in planning their wedding. Like so many of my couples I very much consider them to now be friends

So, end of an era and the start of a new one. I'm really looking forward to putting my energies and passion into the daytime part of weddings. I love the vibe and atmosphere I create as Master of Ceremonies. My couples, the venues and all the suppliers I work with have been so supportive too

Onwards and upwards!

14/09/2023

Back at wonderful Woodhill Hall today as Master of Ceremonies for Chloe and Michael's amazing wedding. I'll be providing music throughout and tonight my last ever DJing gig. It's going to be a great day!

03/09/2023

Open House Late Night Sunday and Monday Openings in September:

We will be Open on the following Sunday and Monday for new and existing couples to come and have a look around Woodhill.

Meet some of our team who will be on hand to discuss any queries you have or check availablity and pricing.

Open House :

Monday: 11th September: 4pm to 8pm
Monday: 18th September: 4pm to 8pm

Photography by

19/08/2023

Back at beautiful Woodhill Hall today for Viki and Matt's wonderful wedding day. Its going to be a great one!

08/08/2023

I love hearing back from clients after their Wedding Day and it was so nice of Sam and Jess to get in touch so soon after their wedding last Wednesday

Hi Colin,

Just a quick note to say thank you ever so much for being the Master of Ceremonies for our wedding at Brinkburn last week.

Thanks too for everything you did in the run up to the event, your guidance on what is possible, and going out of your way to make our requests possible.

The balance of music across the day was perfect - I just wish I had danced more in the evening!

With best wishes,
Sam & Jess

Here at beautiful Brinkburn Northumberland Priory today for Jess and Sam's amazing wedding. Ceremony in the incredible P...
02/08/2023

Here at beautiful Brinkburn Northumberland Priory today for Jess and Sam's amazing wedding. Ceremony in the incredible Priory, wedding breakfast in the gorgeous tipi and tonight in the elegant White Room (currently pink). Great to work with the talented Dan Clark Photography again too

14/07/2023

Latest News. Some major changes in my business and plans for the future. Some sadness, but also rekindling my passion

As from September I will no longer be offering a DJ service. I have been DJing for over 25 years now and feel now is the time to stop. As many of you know, I have had a few health issues and to be honest, 20+ hour days, getting home at 3am and hefting tons of equipment around is no longer something I want to do. I'm happy to pass on names of DJs to provide evening entertainment and will also be collaborating with some other great DJs and musicians

The great news is that this leaves me time to focus on my role as a Master of Ceremonies and Wedding Presenter. I have spent years honing this service and am staggered by the amount of praise and positive feedback I have received from couples, guests, venues and other suppliers

This is a pretty unique service which very few people have seen before, using humour and fun alongside my organisational skills to present a day which reflects your personalities and sense of humour. My friendly, engaging style creates a warm and fun environment which helps your guests get involved and invested in your wedding day.

I will also still be offering my professional ceremony music service, music during your drinks reception and wedding breakfast and my beautiful atmospheric lighting options

I've been providing these services for about 15 years now but generally as an 'add-on' to my DJ service. About 6 years ago I decided to stop doing evening only DJing and instead offered a full day service with Master of Ceremonies and DJ in the evening. This move was encouraged by the fact that over 95% of my couples chose this option anyway

I'm feel so blessed that so many of my couples have added me on Facebook and consider me a real life friends. I see them grow in their lives together and that is so nice. Some have families and that is lovely to see. It really is the best job in the world sometimes!

So now, the latest incarnation of my business is beginning. I absolutely love being a Master of Ceremonies. I love the atmosphere and fun of what I do and the way guests respond. I'm so passionate about the industry generally and my tagline of Best Wedding Ever is still my aim for all my clients

To all my previous clients - thank you so very much for trusting me with your most important day, and thanks you for all your feedback!

To prospective clients - please get in touch to see how I can help you have the Best Wedding Ever

And thank you so much to the venues and suppliers who have supported and recommended me for so many years. I hope you will continue to do so in my new role, and I look forward to continuing our friendships in the future

Stairville LED PAR56 RGB Uplights. 40 for sale (possibly a few more)Now that I no longer have a van I am selling my LED ...
17/04/2023

Stairville LED PAR56 RGB Uplights. 40 for sale (possibly a few more)

Now that I no longer have a van I am selling my LED Uplights. They are in used condition but all work (will be tested before sale). these have been the best Return on Investment of my career and have made me thousands! I've included some photos of actual lighting jobs including the likes of Durham Castle, Wynyard Hall, Alnwick Gardens

I've always used these lights in manual, for uplighting but they are also DMX and can be run sound to light or inbuilt programs. Although the lights are all the same fixture, some of these are the later model casing with a dual yoke to make them freestanding. The remainder are fitted with parcan stands (these were a tenner each alone!)

Please note these are in USED condition. Some have dings, dents or scratches, hence the bargain price. However they still look good and work great!

Price is 2 for £25 or 10 for £100. NO OFFERS. Each pair is in a box (Varying Condition) and you are welcome to the box at no additional cost. First Come, First Served

Collection Only from Ferryhill, county Durham

30/01/2023

I love getting feedback from my Couples. As I often do the more offbeat weddings, sometimes the feedback is also a little offbeat.

I love it!!

"Dear Colin

Subject: Re: 'The Awesome Wedding'

Greetings from Greece / cloud 9! :)

Still on a high from Saturday! Just wanted to drop a note and say thank you for the part you played. We loved the personal introduction you did (would love a copy of that if possible?) And Mr and Mrs was such a laugh. Thanks for the music management (big weight off our shoulders!) And for keeping everything running smoothly.

I was laughing earlier thinking about our conversations about processional / pre processional music and you saying 'don't be late'... well, it turns out some things can't be helped (like my bouquet needing to be cut and my niece doing a huge poo in her nappy right before the aisle! Lol!) Hope it didn't cause too much bother...

It was great working with you and thanks again!

Sophie and Paul x

Woodhill Hall Wedding"

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Ferryhill

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