Mature weddings in Surrey
You know what you want and, just as importantly, what you do not want. No cheese, no forced participation, no DJ who treats your evening like a holiday camp. I specialise in mature weddings where the hosting is calm, the music fits every generation in the room, and the whole thing feels like you.
Why choose a mature weddings specialist
Mature weddings bring a brilliant mix: friends from different chapters, blended families, colleagues who have known you for decades. You want warmth and personality, not gimmicks. I host with a light touch, guide the room so everything feels easy, and keep the cringe firmly out of sight.
There is no condescension here. "Mature" does not mean slow, quiet or beige. It means you have clear standards, strong opinions about music, and zero tolerance for anything tacky. That is exactly how I work.
Awards and proof
National winner, The Wedding Industry Awards. Featured by Confetti, Hitched and Guides for Brides. With me you book Tony, you meet Tony, and I am the person who looks after you on the day. Every booking is backed by a written money-back guarantee.
Your music, your rules
We build your music plan together: must-plays, nice-to-haves and clear do-not-plays. I cover everything from Motown and Northern Soul to 90s classics, current floor-fillers and the deep cuts your friends will lose their minds over. The point is range. A wedding DJ with a proper library can move between Frank Sinatra and LCD Soundsystem in the same set without it feeling forced.
Continuity matters. Unlike a live band, there are no 20-minute breaks that drain momentum. If you love live music, we can blend a short live set with DJ continuity so the energy never drops.
The Safety Valve
For couples with large veto lists, we agree a simple contingency. If the dance floor thins, you can authorise me to pivot for a short burst to rebuild momentum. Or you can choose a lower-energy room if that suits your vision. Your call, always.
Sound and venue knowledge in Surrey
Surrey has gorgeous country houses, converted barns, boutique hotels and a fair few spaces with strict sound limiters. I work with the kit, not against it. I design the set so dynamics still feel exciting, keep sub-energy sensible and place speakers to avoid problem sensors.
Guildford, Farnham, Reigate, Epsom, Dorking, Woking and everywhere in between. I am experienced at heritage rooms, barn conversions and hotel ballrooms across the county. If you need ceremony audio in a garden or a satellite space that requires careful coverage, that is something I plan for from the first meeting.
For specific venues I have worked at, see my Surrey venue guide.
The Love Story
The Love Story is especially popular with mature couples. It is a narrated telling of your journey together, set to music and told to the room before the first dance (or in place of it). When you have been together for years, your guests already know the ending. This gives them the full story, the bits they never heard, the moments that mattered.
It replaces the need for a big spotlight moment if you would rather not dance in front of everyone. Or it can set up the first dance perfectly. Either way, it is personal, warm, and it lands every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a first dance?
No. Plenty of mature couples skip it entirely, or choose a group dance so the spotlight is shared. We can also start with a slow number and invite guests to join after 30 seconds. Your call. For more on this, read Do You Really Need a First Dance?
Can you keep the music age-appropriate?
Yes. We plan your must-plays, nice-to-haves and do-not-plays together. I cover everything from Motown and Northern Soul to 90s classics and current floor-fillers. If you have a strict no-cheese brief, I respect it completely. The Safety Valve means we have a plan if the floor thins, but that plan is always yours to approve.
What if we want a small, relaxed celebration?
Smaller celebrations are some of my favourites. I adjust the energy, volume and hosting style to suit the room. A 40-person barn wedding needs a different approach from a 200-person hotel ballroom, and I plan for that from the first meeting. If you would rather the spotlight stayed soft, read Making Your Wedding Comfortable.