The Sound & Light Hire Company Provide Turnkey Event Production for Company Retreat at Langshott Manor

More a private house than a hotel, Langshott Manor is an exclusive use venue for events with a long and illustrious history. Set in complete seclusion and offering unrivalled flexibility and the utmost privacy, this location was chosen by a prominent London firm to host a three-day long retreat for many of its key staff members. 

The first two days involved training sessions, breakout sessions, and “blue-sky thinking” activities. The final day consisted of group and team-building activities before the retreat was brought to an end with a posh three-course dinner and dancing.    

As preferred AV equipment hire and event production supplier to this exclusive venue, we were recommended by the in-house events coordinator to take care of all technical equipment not covered by the venue. 

With that in mind, let’s tell you about the dual aspect of this turnkey event hire package, starting with the AV installation. 

The Sound & Light Hire Company Supply and Install Conference AV Equipment at Exclusive Surrey Venue

As mentioned, the first couple of days were occupied by the more serious aspects of the retreat. There were training sessions, guest speakers, meetings, and open discussions covering various topics relating to the company. There needed to be a top-class AV installation for all of these activities to ensure everyone got the most out of them. 

For the main room, we installed a projector and screen combination, supplied wireless microphones for the presenters and instructors, and set up a small PA system so everyone in the room could hear the content delivered just as well as they could see it. 

The breakout sessions were in smaller rooms, so we needed to provide some more AV equipment, this time in the form of 52″ flatscreen TVs to help facilitate discussions and note down ideas. 

With two days of training, meetings and discussions, it was time for the last day of fun activities, with our team placed solely in charge of the entertainment. 

The Sound & Light Hire Company Provide Full Event Entertainment Setup for Company Retreat in Surrey

Even though there were just under 70 people in attendance at this retreat, we were under strict instructions to deliver the best possible technical setup for the audience size to ensure everyone had a great time. 

We duly obliged with a professional sound system hire package that would have handled an audience more than three times the size with ease. We ran those d&b audiotechnik speakers through a mixing desk handled by our on-site engineer, who liaised with the hired DJ to make sure everything was sounding as it should (we also supplied him with a Shure wireless mic) before the party kicked off in earnest.

Next, we had to get our thinking caps on to fit an all-singing, all-dancing disco lighting arrangement into what is an old and tightly proportioned Surrey manor house. In the end, we managed it with a small truss that we managed to rig in between wooden ceiling beams. Affixed to the truss was a range of disco lights, a laser machine, and a couple of big-eye moving head lights for good measure. 

Finally, we laid a small LED dance floor that twinkled under the feet of those dancing the evening away. 

Once the frivolity was over, we returned the next day to pick all equipment up and load it up into our vans. Judging by the looks of everyone in the morning, a good night was had by all!  

Contact The Sound & Light Hire Company Today Regarding Your Corporate Event

No matter the specific type of corporate event, be it a conference or an awards show, The Sound & Light Hire Company have been providing event production support and equipment installation services to these types of events for occasions.  

We boast preferred AV supplier status at dozens of Surrey and London-based event venues, and we will work around your requirements to deliver a memorable event that over-delivers, whilst remaining under-budget.  

So if you’re in the midst of planning a spectacular event for your employees, then make sure to speak to a member of our friendly events team regarding your requirements on 0800 861 1136

The Sound & Light Hire Company Provide Turnkey Event Production to Wedding Event at Guildford Manor  

Guildford Manor Hotel & Spa is one of the most exclusive wedding venues in all of Surrey. Set in 10 acres of the Surrey Hills countryside, this boutique hotel provides a beautiful and romantic backdrop for any couple who decides to tie the knot here. 

We had the pleasure of recently providing a turnkey event production package to a happy couple for both the ceremony and the reception. We worked in tandem with Guildford Manor’s in-house wedding coordinator to supply, install, and oversee all aspects of event production not provided by this exclusive use venue. 

So, while the venue was able to provide event production elements such as the floral decorations, a red carpet, lanterns, starlit draping, an easel, and a cake stand & knife, we were in charge of the rest. 

So with that in mind, let’s walk you through our work on this wedding production, starting with the ceremony. 

The Sound & Light Hire Offer Event Production to Wedding Ceremony at Guildford Manor

As is often the case these days, the ceremony itself actually took place outside. At the end of the walkway for the outdoor ceremony was the outdoor Pavillion, which would house the happy couple during the exchange of rings and vows. 

We lined the walkway with two banks of wedding festoon lighting that gave off a lovely warm yellow glow in the late afternoon twilight. We also set up several wireless uplighters that were pointed at the Pavillion and nearby trees to accentuate their features and bring them to life. 

We also supplied a boom mic and a couple of speakers for the string quartet, and we provided the registrar with a lapel mic that we also ran through the same PA speakers. We had a sound engineer on-site to make sure everything ran smoothly and that the sound was nicely balanced. 

Once the ceremony was over, it was time for the reception, which we had been busy setting up the morning of the wedding. 

Turnkey Event Production for Surrey Wedding Reception

Celebrations moved indoors to the Lytton Strachey suite for the reception. Here, we were responsible for everything not covered by the hotel, including but not limited to the stage, sound equipment, event lighting, and dance floor hire. 

We started by constructing one of our live band stages before moving on to the professional PA system setup required by the professional wedding band. We installed and operated a comprehensive setup that included speakers, stage monitors, amps, subwoofers, and vocal and instrumental microphones, which we all run and monitored through a Midas digital mixing desk. 

Next, we erected a truss above and around the rear of the stage, which housed a few stage lighting fixtures as well as disco lights, a laser machine, and a couple of moving heads. Lastly, we started laying the dance floor, all 100+ square metres of it! The happy couple opted for our white starlit LED dance floor as it was very in keeping with the overall wedding decor theme. 

We had our sound engineer switch over from the ceremony to the reception. He was accompanied by a couple of our technicians who handled the stage and lighting respectively during proceedings. 

Speak to the Sound & Lighting Hire Company Regarding Your Surrey Wedding Event 

We are Surrey’s leading event production and equipment hire company. From weddings events (like the one described above) to corporate events and awards shows, we help people pull off all kinds of spectacular and memorable occasions. 

With three warehouses full of equipment and some of the most experienced technicians and engineers in the industry, you can rest assured that you are receiving top-class event production services that will help you pull off your event with ease. 

To find out more about the bespoke professional event production solutions offered by The Sound & Light Hire Company, contact us today. For a free consultation and quote, please call 0800 86 1136 or email info@thesoundandlighthirecompany.co.uk with your requirements.

The Sound & Light Hire Company Supply Professional Sound & Lighting Equipment to Garden Party at Warren House 

Sitting on the periphery of Richmond Park, Warren House is a hidden jewel in the Kingston upon Thames landscape. This Grade II listed Victorian manor house is set amongst the secluded Coombe Estate in Kingston and boasts an illustrious past before becoming an events venue. 

The five acres of grounds surrounding this illustrious building boast beautifully landscaped gardens that were the setting for a corporate garden party. With many of last year’s Christmas parties cancelled or postponed, the company in question used a more laid back summer garden party to celebrate the hard work of the staff during this unprecedented period. 

While the Warren House team handled the catering and cocktails, the client instructed us to supply and install sound and lighting for the entertainment, which came in the form of a DJ. So, without further ado, let’s tell you a little more about the sound and lighting setup we supplied to this exclusive event.

Sound and Lighting Hire Supplied to Leading Surrey Venue Warren House

Taking place in the lovely Warren House gardens, the party centred around an open-sided marquee. We were tasked with setting up an engaging sound and lighting setup at one end of the marquee to draw the attendees in the improvised dance floor area (it was just a section of the lawn). 

We arrived a few hours before the event to get to work. We started by setting up the PA system hire, which we slightly scaled back compared to some of our more typical installations. The idea was to have an audio system that was loud enough to fill the marquee with music but not so loud that it could no longer be possible for guests at the other end of the marquee to enjoy a conversation. 

With the speakers in place, we then set up the equipment for the DJ, which included installing a DJ booth and Pioneer digital decks for them to work with. 

Lastly, we then took care of the lighting. We used a combination of lighting systems to provide the right mood. We set up two banks of wireless uplighters to reveal and draw attention to the dancing area. Next, we set up a small truss to which we affixed a number of LED disco lights and a couple of moving head lights. 

It was a perfect mix since it wasn’t overbearing, but it was enough to provide an engaging light display to accompany the DJ playing many of the party classics. 

Speak to The Sound & Light Hire Company Today Regarding Your Event Requirements

If you are organising an event in and around Surrey, we’d love to help. Whether you need a simple sound and lighting setup, as was the case above, or you need a complete turnkey event production for a large-scale occasion such as a wedding, we can provide exactly what you need. 

Despite our name, we stock all types of event production equipment, including LED screens, indoor and outdoor staging, dance floors, event furniture, and even power distribution. So, regardless of your specific event, be it corporate or private, you can rest assured we have what it takes to help you pull off a spectacular and memorable event. 

Please speak to a member of our team on 0800 861 1136 today to discuss your event requirements in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you soon! 

The Sound & Light Hire Company Provides Sound, Lighting, and Dance Floor Hire to Gala Dinner at Frensham Hall 

Farnham’s Frensham Hall is one of Surrey’s most spectacular events venues. It boasts a wonderful story that includes a string of famous parties at the turn of the 19th Century and playing host to wonder soldiers during World War One. Today, it acts as the perfect venue for wedding celebrations, corporate events, and gala receptions. 

At the heart of the venue is an Edwardian ballroom complete with traditional Minstrels’ Galleries, and the house is also blessed with stunning grounds, an intimate walled garden, and outstanding views from almost every available window.  

This elegant venue was the setting for a prestigious gala dinner, hosted by a prominent local company looking to raise money for several worthy local charities. The Sound & Light Hire Company were tasked with providing a range of event production services pertaining to the entertainment portion of proceedings. 

So, with that in mind, let’s tell you all about the evening and the services we rendered. 

The Sound & Light Hire Company Provide Event Production Services to Surrey Gala Dinner

The primary purpose of the evening was, of course, to raise money for charities. That being the case, the event’s focus was the three-course dinner and the subsequent auction. However, once those were out of the way, it was over to the hired DJ to get those in attendance up and dancing. 

This is where we came in. We were charged with supplying and installing the sound, lighting, and dance floor to ensure the entire dance floor area was as enticing as possible. We started by installing up a sound system that could comfortably provide enough oomph for the approximately 150 guests. Luckily, the d&b audiotechnik PA systems we stock and install are more than capable of handling audiences of this size. 

Once we had set up and tested all of the sound equipment, it was time to focus on the lights. Given that we were lighting the dance floor area, we installed LED disco lights over the dance floor. This involved rigging one of our aluminium truss structures from one side of the ballroom to the other. We completed the setup with a couple of laser and fog machines. 

Once all of the lighting and special effects fixtures were rigged and ready to go, it was time to construct the dancefloor. 

Dance Floor Hire for Events in Farnham, Surrey

This was a gala event, after all, so we created a very posh dance floor set up. We supplied and installed one of our black LED dance floors, which twinkles with star-like LED lights. In all, the dance floor came to an impressive 80 square metres, and we complemented it on the backside with a matching starlit backdrop. 

As we arrived towards the end of proceeding to begin the dismantling process, we could see that all of the guests were having a great time, and the dance floor looked and sounded incredible, which is no less than we always aim for. 

Hire Equipment and Production Services for Your Farnham Event Today 

If you are planning an upcoming event in the Farnham area (or anywhere in Surrey for that matter), then look no further than The Sound & Light Hire Company. 

We are a professional event production company that specialises in supplying, installing, and overseeing all manner of event equipment at a range of indoor and outdoor venues. We supply and install DJ equipment, PA systems, disco lights, mirror balls, fog machines, dance floors, and professional stages, to name but a few of our capabilities! 

With a team of fully qualified in-house engineers and technicians, we provide the most comprehensive equipment, installation, rigging, and support services for events in Farnham and Surrey. 

Call us on 0800 861 1136 today to discuss your event plans in more detail or send your event enquiry to info@thesoundandlighthirecompany.co.uk to receive a quote within 24 hours.

The Sound & Lighting Hire Company Provide All Technical Aspects to Wedding at Busbridge Lakes 

Based on the outskirts of Godalming, Busbridge Lakes, is undoubtedly one of the most romantic places for a couple to tie the knot. Set in the grounds of a 2A Heritage garden with three lakes and home to one of the largest collections of waterbirds in the country, this venue is simply stunning.

This past summer, it played host to a wedding event that had all of its technical aspects taken care of by The Sound & Lighting Hire Company. And, due to the nature of the venue, we were tasked with supplying more equipment and event production services than we would to most weddings, as we shall now explain. 

Turnkey Wedding Production Delivered by The Sound & Lighting Hire Company at Busbridge Lakes, Surrey

This particular venue is unique because it’s a marquee-only venue, and thus, it only operates during the summer months. As you might have guessed, that meant, in addition to all of our usual equipment hire services, we were also asked to handle the supply and installation of the marquee. 

Thanks to the pandemic, this has become more than second nature for us as many weddings planned initially for an inside venue have moved outdoors. In the end, we presented our marquee hire options, and the happy couple opted for a conjoined teepee design, which is very much in vogue at this moment in time. 

We arrived a few days before the event to set the marquee up before moving on to the rest of the event equipment we would require. We also set up the power distribution and generators required to ensure all of the on-site equipment could run without interruption. 

Stage, Dance Floor, and Sound & Lighting Provided to Surrey Wedding Event

Once the marquee was erected, we arrived back on-site the next day to begin work on the remaining aspects of event production. The first task was to set up a stage, dance floor, and the other sound equipment required for the professional live wedding band to play throughout the night. 

We supplied one of our larger live band sound hire packages, including a full suite of d&b audiotechnik speakers, subwoofers, stage monitors, power amps, Shure microphones, and a top-class digital mixing desk from Midas. During the reception, the sound was overseen by one of our very experienced sound engineers.   

We then set up the lighting rig that we would use to enhance this stunning setting. Not only did we affix a range of stage lights to properly illuminate the band, but we also used the structure to position the disco lights for maximum impact. 

Lastly, we set up the dance floor, which totalled a whopping 125 square metres. We supplied our starlit dance floor, which really came to life when darkness fell, and the primary light source switched to the festoon lighting we had installed and draped throughout the marquee structure. 

Once the day and evening of festivities were over, we returned to the site to begin dismantling and packing everything away before returning them to their respective warehouses and preparing them for their next outing. In all, we managed to leave the site looking as it had done within 48 hours. 

Speak to The Sound & Lighting Hire Company Regarding Your Surrey Wedding Event Today

At The Sound & Lighting Hire Company, we can provide as little or as much event production support as you need for your special day. Whether you want us to provide you with a turnkey event hire package, or you just want us to provide all of the technical equipment for your live entertainment, we are here to serve you as best we can. 

From professional sound equipment to a full-blown marquee structure capable of housing hundreds of guests, we have everything you need to enjoy the magical day you deserve.

Speak to our team now on 0800 861 1136 or email us your enquiry at info@thesoundandlighthirecompany.co.uk, and we will be happy to assist you in creating the perfect wedding celebration.