I need a speaker for my ceremony, but the location has no access to power. Do you offer battery-powered speaker options?

• Gold Coast Speaker Hire offers battery-powered portable speakers like the Vonyx 15" 800W, which can run for approximately 2 hours on battery, making it ideal for outdoor ceremonies without access to power. Two of these can be connected for larger weddings.

We’re having a live musician at the ceremony. What type of sound system would ensure their performance is clearly heard by all the guests?

• For smaller weddings up to 50 people we would recommend our Yamaha Stagepas400i for its crisp sound and built-in speaker. For larger weddings we would recommend our Behringer Packages with a Mixer for the musician to plug in his/her instruments. We can provide a wireless/wired mic, mic stand and keyboard stand.

What speaker packages do you recommend for a reception with around 150 guests?

• For larger weddings of this size, we would recommend our Behringer 15" 2800W PA Package - depending on the type of music we recommend adding a subwoofer and booking our delivery and set up service to ensure that all the equipment is connected and set up correctly.

We’re having speeches during the reception. Do you provide wireless microphones, and how do I control the music when our MC is ready to speak?

• Gold Coast Speaker Hire can provide a single wireless mic or even a dual wireless mic system. If you've hired a bluetooth PA system the volume can be controlled from the music device. If you have a mixer the channel for the music can be turned down and the volume for the mic can be adjusted if needed.

What kind of lighting setups do you offer for evening receptions? We want something elegant but not overwhelming.

• Lighting can change the entire atmosphere and bring some colour and fun for the celebrations. We would recommend our LED moodlights that can either be set to one colour and placed in the different corners of the room. If you're after some party lights we would recommend our 4-in-1 intelligent Chauvet Gigbar.

We have a video montage planned for the reception. Do you offer projectors or large screens, and how can we ensure everyone can see it clearly?

• You can hire one of our Projector Packages that includes a 3700 lumen projector and 80" Tripod Screen. Sound from the presentation can also be connected to the PA system.

Our wedding will be outdoors. Do you offer weatherproof AV equipment, and how does it handle wind or other weather conditions?

• While the speakers themselves are not weatherproof, Gold Coast Speaker Hire provides weather-protected setups and can advise on how to best protect AV equipment for outdoor events.