• TWIA National Winner TWIA National Winner
  • TWIA London and South East Winner TWIA London & SE
  • Confetti Awards Winner Confetti Awards
  • Guides for Brides Winner Guides for Brides
  • Hitched Winner Hitched Winner
  • 250+ Five Star Reviews 250+ 5-Star Reviews

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The Wedding Entertainment Planner

Most DJs send you a form. My couples get their own planner: a place to shape the whole celebration, from the song you walk in to, to the one everyone begs for at the end of the night.

  • Built on 2,500 real weddings. Songs carry a "Dancefloor proven" badge when I've seen them fill a floor a hundred times or more.
  • Every moment covered. Ceremony, first dance, timelines, introductions and your Love Story, planned together in one place.
  • Guests join in. Share a link and your guests can request songs before the big day.
  • Help when you're stuck. A guided assistant that knows my library and my approach, whenever you need a nudge.

Free to explore before you book. No login needed to start.

2,500+ weddings Couples say: "safe hands from start to finish" "More than just a DJ"

The short version

What I do

Wedding DJ and MC, both roles, one person. I host the day, tell your Love Story, run the introductions and mix the night. No handover between two suppliers.

Where I work

Based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. Most weddings are within an hour's drive: all of Hertfordshire, plus Bedfordshire, east Buckinghamshire, west Essex, south Cambridgeshire and north London. Short journeys mean traffic cannot make me late for your ceremony.

What it costs

Three packages: Evening Celebration £1,000, Complete Day Journey £1,500, Full Concierge £2,500. Optional finishing touches are priced openly, never sprung on you later. Full breakdown of what each includes.

The guarantee

If you are not happy with how I hosted your wedding, you get your full fee back. No questions asked. It applies to every package. Read the guarantee.

The proof

2,500+ weddings. More than 250 five-star reviews across Google and Hitched. Winner of The Wedding Industry Awards National Wedding DJ of the Year, plus regional TWIA, Hitched and Guides for Brides awards.

How to check your date

Send your date and venue through the contact form. I reply personally within 24 hours, then we have a short call before anything is booked. A £200 deposit holds the date.

Featured Reviews

Meet Tony Winyard

I'm a wedding DJ and MC based in Hertfordshire. After 2,500 weddings across 14 countries, I know what makes the difference between a good evening and one your guests talk about for months. My job: plan with you so nothing is left to chance, host the day so you can stop worrying and be present, and mix the night so the dancefloor stays packed from start to finish.

More about me and how I work

Services

Couples say: "the day just flowed," "guests are still talking about it," "we were in safe hands."

Weddings

I DJ your evening and host your day. Planning, sound, timeline, Love Story, and a packed dancefloor. LGBTQ+ and mature celebrations welcome.

Learn More About Weddings

Mature WeddingsLGBTQ+ WeddingsMoney-Back Guarantee

Birthdays

Milestone birthday parties that honour the guest of honour while keeping everyone entertained and dancing all night.

Birthday Party Services

Corporate

Professional corporate entertainment that balances sophistication with engagement for business celebrations and events.

Corporate Event Services

Personal to you, every time. I customise everything, from the style of announcements to the way games are delivered. If you love a big moment, we will create one. If you prefer the gentle approach, I will keep things elegant and low key while still getting everyone talking and dancing.

2,500+ events Hundreds of 5‑star reviews Trained MC and storyteller Trusted at Claridge's, The Dorchester & Tower Bridge

Trusted by Premium Venues

I've worked in hundreds of venues across the South of England, from five-star London hotels to barn conversions and marquees in fields. I know the quirks: which rooms have sound limiters, where the power sockets are, and how long the turnaround takes between ceremony and reception.

Luxury Hotels

  • Five-star hotel ballrooms
  • Boutique wedding hotels
  • Country house hotels
  • Historic coaching inns
  • Spa resort venues

Historic Venues

  • Castles across UK and France
  • Stately homes and manor houses
  • Historic hotels and estates
  • UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Grade I listed buildings

How it works

Discovery call

15 minutes to swap ideas and check fit. We'll discuss your vision, music preferences, and how I can make your celebration uniquely yours.

Planning session

Music portal, timeline and creative touches. You'll get access to your personal music portal and we'll plan every detail together.

Your day

Calm hosting, smooth flow, packed dancefloor. I run the day and mix the night while you enjoy it. Adding a band too? That works brilliantly. I handle the handovers.

What Sets Me Apart

The day just flows

Couples say this more than anything else. I host the day with warmth and timing, anticipating what's needed before anyone has to ask. No red coat, no gavel, just calm confidence that takes the worry away.

Reading the room, not a playlist

I mix live, reading the floor in real time. When the energy dips, I know which track pulls it back. Guests describe a dancefloor that stayed packed from start to finish.

International background

DJed in 14 countries. Hindu ceremonies, Jewish celebrations, West African receptions. I learn the pronunciation of every name and understand traditions I didn't grow up with.

Safe hands, stress free

You'll have a timeline, a music plan, and someone who's already spoken to your venue coordinator. Couples describe the planning process as reassuring: knowing everything was covered well before the day.

The Love Story

Your story, told to the room during dinner. It's the thing guests talk about at breakfast the next morning. It breaks the ice and sets the tone for the evening.

Money-back guarantee

I back every wedding with a written guarantee. If I don't deliver what we agreed, I refund the DJ fee. Most DJs won't put that in writing.

Curious how a Wedding Host differs from a typical DJ? See the side‑by‑side.

What Couples Say

★★★★★

"I'll be honest: we thought the testimonials on Tony's website were fake. I'd been dreading some gurning DJ leering over the speakers, playing the Birdie Song and making comments about the guests. When we met Tony, he asked what we didn't want before he asked what we did. He wanted to know about our first dance awkwardness, how much talking we could handle between songs, what would make us cringe. I left that meeting realising there were four hours of my wedding day I didn't need to worry about any more. The dancefloor was packed until closing."

— Anna & Liam, Donnington Grove
★★★★★

"I'm Greek, my wife is Mauritian and Bangladeshi, and our guest list was one of the most diverse you'll ever see at a wedding. I was genuinely sceptical about whether any DJ could read that room. Tony did something I still can't fully explain. He got everyone on the dancefloor, all of them, the whole night. When the music had to stop, people actually complained. They wanted more. Friends and family still talk about it now. We've never written a testimonial before. This one, we had to."

— Sabeena & Chris
★★★★★

"I'd spoken to several DJs and even ended up arguing with one on the phone over our differing definitions of cheese. I was anxious, properly anxious, that the music would ruin the night. Tony was still an unknown quantity when I booked him, and I'll admit to some trepidation. All I can say is my worries were totally unfounded. He balanced northern soul, pop, and rave without a single misstep. The dancefloor was packed until one in the morning. My mum said it was the best atmosphere of any wedding she's been to. The final word goes to her."

— Sheridan & Jake

At a Glance

25+ Years

From international club DJ to award-winning wedding specialist

Award-Winning

TWIA National Wedding DJ of the Year and multiple industry awards

Home Counties

Covering Hertfordshire (primary), plus Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire. North London by request.

Radio Background

Former radio presenter with celebrity interviews and storytelling expertise

Premium Venues

Trusted at Claridge's, The Dorchester, Tower Bridge, and castles across UK and France. From Hatfield House to Notley Abbey, I bring the same level of excellence to every celebration.

Complete Service

Professional hosting, MC services, and music curation in one package

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a wedding DJ and a wedding host?

A standard wedding DJ primarily focuses on playing music. I combine professional hosting, storytelling, and live mixing in one person. I manage the flow of events, make announcements, tell your Love Story during dinner, and keep the dancefloor packed. No handoff between two people, no miscommunication. See the full comparison.

How far in advance should I book a wedding DJ?

Most couples book 12-18 months in advance for peak season dates (May-October). For other times, 6-12 months is usually sufficient, though it's always best to enquire as soon as you've set your date. Popular venues and dates fill up quickly, so early booking ensures you get your preferred entertainment.

What areas do you cover for wedding entertainment?

I'm based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, and most of my weddings are within an hour's drive. That covers all of Hertfordshire, plus Bedfordshire, east Buckinghamshire, west Essex, south Cambridgeshire and north London. Staying local is deliberate: a short journey means traffic can't make me late for your ceremony.

How much does a wedding DJ and MC cost?

Three packages. Evening Celebration is £1,000 and covers the evening reception. Complete Day Journey is £1,500, the most popular option, and covers hosting, sound and music from vows to last song. Full Concierge is £2,500 and adds deeper planning and hands-on coordination through the day. Every package includes the money-back guarantee, and there are no hidden extras. See what's included in each.

What happens if you're ill or can't make it?

It has never happened. 2,500+ events, never missed one. I still plan as though it could: I have a network of trusted DJs who know my process, and if something genuinely unforeseeable happened they would step in with your full brief, music, timeline and preferences included, rather than starting cold. Arranging that would be my job, not yours.

Will the music suit older guests as well as our friends?

Yes, and it's the thing I get thanked for most. I spent 12 years as a club DJ before weddings and I programme across genres, eras and cultures, so the floor moves from your grandparents to your university friends without a cheesy medley to force it. I read the room as the night goes rather than running a fixed playlist.

How long do you play for, and do you take breaks?

The evening usually runs through to the last song at midnight, and I fit the hours around your day and your venue's licence. Where the package includes daytime hosting, I'm with you from the ceremony onwards. I do step away briefly during the night, but the music doesn't: I set up transitions that run themselves for a few minutes, so your dancefloor never goes silent.

How do we book, and what deposit do you take?

Send your date and venue through the contact form and I'll confirm availability within 24 hours. Then we have a short video call, 15 to 20 minutes, to talk through what you want the day to feel like. If it's a fit, a £200 deposit secures the date and you get access to the Wedding Entertainment Planner to start building your music.

Do you provide all equipment and setup?

Yes, I bring a complete professional sound and lighting setup suitable for any venue. This includes speakers, microphones, lighting effects, and all necessary cables. I handle all setup and breakdown, ensuring your venue is left exactly as I found it.

Can you accommodate special music requests?

Absolutely! Your music preferences are central to the planning process. You'll have access to your own music portal where you can build out must-plays, do-not-plays, and everything in between. I specialise in creating playlists that reflect your taste while keeping your guests dancing all night.

Does Tony Winyard offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes. If you're not satisfied with how Tony has hosted your wedding, he will refund your full fee. No questions asked. After 2,500+ weddings, he is confident in his service but prioritises client peace of mind.

What's your approach to reading the room?

25 years of reading rooms. I watch the floor, not a screen. When the energy shifts, I adjust in real time, blending genres and eras so everyone from grandparents to friends finds their moment on the dancefloor.

Do you have experience with LGBTQ+ and multicultural weddings?

Yes, I have extensive experience hosting diverse celebrations and understand the importance of inclusive language and respecting your unique vision for the day. Many of my LGBTQ+ and multicultural clients come to me because they want someone who gets it – someone who knows how to blend elegance, energy, and fun without assumptions or awkwardness. Learn more about LGBTQ+ weddings.

What makes your service different from other wedding DJs?

I'm your DJ and your MC in one person. No handoff between two people who've never met. I plan your timeline, host the room, tell your Love Story during dinner, and DJ the night. That combination is unusual. Most DJs don't MC, and most MCs don't mix live.

How involved are you in the planning process?

As involved as you'd like. From the initial consultation through to your wedding day, I provide guidance on timeline, music selection, and special moments. I coordinate with your other suppliers, and you get access to your own music portal to build your playlists at your own pace.

What happens if you're ill on our wedding day?

I'm a member of the National Association of DJs (NADJ), which provides a professional network of vetted DJs across the UK. In the extremely unlikely event of an emergency, you'd have access to an equally qualified professional who'd be briefed on all your details, ensuring your day is completely protected.

Ready to check your date?

A 15-minute call about your day, your music, and how you want it to feel. No obligation, and every booking comes with a written money-back guarantee.

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