By DJ Mitch Matthews
Brilliant Parties
Testimonials
All these testimonials are from incredible couples – from architects to Olympians, and doctors to singers – who wanted something unique to them, something better than a typical wedding party. So I worked closely with each one to help create a night full of the music and memories that are special to them.
"Mitch doesn't disappoint. He's really passionate and professional about what he does, and he does it the best! He kept in contact with us in the run up to our wedding, helping us plan and get a feel for what type of music would work for us and our guests. We really wanted a great party, to get everyone dancing and celebrating - thanks to Mitch, the dance floor was never empty! We honestly cannot recommend him enough. If you want a night to remember, with your guests talking about it for years to come, then get in touch with Mitch."
Lani and Olly, Polhawn Fort, Cornwall
Lani is an Olympian and World Champion Canoeist, and Olly Is a commercial pilot
“Mitch was absolutely phenomenal at our wedding – he might actually have been our favourite guest! He was so communicative the entire YEAR we were planning our wedding. He kept us organised and provided so many helpful ideas that we never would have considered, which made our wedding weekend so much more incredible. Mitch’s energy and charisma added so much to the celebration, and he seamlessly handled all our requests. If you want a DJ who knows how to get the party started – and keep it going – Mitch is the way to go. Five stars all the way!"
Andreea and Paul, Chateau de la Valouze, France
"I cannot recommend Mitch highly enough. He consulted with us every step of the way to make sure we got the party we wanted. And we got the exact party we wanted – and then some! He played all our favourite tunes but knew how to read the room so everyone else got what they wanted, whether they knew they wanted it or not! I haven't danced like that in years, it was just wonderful. We had to turn off the speakers at 11pm but Mitch recommended a silent disco; it was a triumph! Mitch handed out headsets to our guests while they were still dancing, and soon everyone was bopping away with headsets on. It made for some wonderfully bonkers video footage, too. With Mitch, you don’t just get a brilliant DJ, you get a brilliant party. He is full of infections energy and ideas and we didn’t want the party to end. Thank you – we had a ball!
P.S. The sound guy at the venue said he has never seen a dancefloor so full for so long. You did that mate, and I am eternally grateful."
Angela and Matt, The Party Field, East Sussex
Angela Barnes is one of the UK's best-loved stand-up comics and presenters, and Matt is an ultra-marathon runner
"Mitch – thank you so SO much for everything you did to help make our wedding the best ever. You were beyond marvellous. We are so grateful to you and Roz for travelling all the way out to France to be there with us, and just making the whole evening come alive!"
Jess and Hugo, family home, South West of France
Jessica Sharman is a No.1 gold-disc selling songwriter, topliner and producer. Hugo (AKA Huggy B) is a writer and all-round legend.
"We booked Mitch for our wedding in a fun London pub after he DJd my best-friend’s wedding – we pretty much hired him there and then as he was just so damn good at getting people up on the dance floor. He’s a super-friendly guy, too. We gave him a potentially tricky brief, as we’re not really dancey/party types, but Mitch nailed it! Everyone was up dancing, he smashed genres together fearlessly and we had so many compliments like ‘best-ever wedding soundtrack’ and ‘who is that awesome guy DJing – is he your mate?’. Mitch also let my nephew pretend to DJ for a bit, which made his day. Basically, we’d recommend him to anyone who wants a brilliant party, anywhere. Thanks Mitch!"
Sarah and Garrett, The Peasant, Clerkenwell
Garrett Millerick is a stand-up comic, and Sarah is an events manager for the RSPCA
"Mitch was just brilliant from the moment we booked him – we knew we were in safe hands after reading all his testimonials. He was keen and interested in our party, and kept everyone on the dance floor ALL night. At one point, my husband tried to get 5 minutes alone with me, and I said: ‘Are you mad? I’m dancing!’ Even my 80-year-old grandma was up dancing to Darude’s Sandstorm, which I never expected to see in my whole life. We were gutted when the night was over. Mitch is such a great DJ – book him!"
Charlotte and Tom, family home, Sussex
"There are so many things we could say about Mitch, but there simply isn’t enough space! We were originally going to do our own music playlist but are SO GLAD we didn’t. After searching for a decent DJ, we found Mitch’s website; with so many good reviews we thought he was too good to be true. But he was everything we hoped for, and more. He got our guests dancing straight way, and they didn’t stop until the very end. He understood the crowd and our music, and played songs we didn’t even know we wanted – but definitely did! For weeks afterwards, people were telling us how good he was. Mitch absolutely made the party happen, and we couldn’t recommend him enough. Thanks Mitch!"
Grace and Chris, The Prince Albert, Camden
Grace and Chris French are both actors
"We could not be happier with Mitch’s fantastic DJing at our wedding party! It was one of the highlights of our big day and neither of us wanted to leave the dancefloor. We really appreciated the fact he went the extra mile before our wedding, carefully talking our music playlist through with us to make sure he totally understood our – and our wedding guests’ – musical tastes. Thank you so much Mitch!"
Steph and Bernie, Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park
"Mitch – a HUGE thank you for being the absolute, most-bestest, incredible and thoughtful DJ we could’ve asked for. Not only was the music spot-on, your energy and enthusiasm fed through to all of our guests; the dance floor was full all night! Mitch was so incredible that our Maid of Honour has booked him for her wedding, and we can’t wait to party with him again! From the pre-wedding meeting to the end of the night, he put 100% into the music and atmosphere, and made our party everything we hoped for. He even found a Fatboy Slim mix from an Ibiza opening party in 2008 that I had been looking for: a very special touch. Mitch is so far above and beyond a regular wedding DJ, I can’t find the words or thank him enough. Book him!"
Sarah and Damon, Blake Hall, Essex
"What can we say, other than WOW! You were sensational - such a treat to work with. We're probably up there with your most disorganised clients, but (even with so little info from us) you got the vibe and absolutely smashed it. Everyone had the most incredible time; I've never seen such a full dancefloor at a wedding. From the moment you started, to when we kept asking for one more - and then one more - you were awesome! We were all broken the next day from singing and dancing so much. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding such a fun, chilled, hilarious and brilliant night. Superstar."
Imogen and Harry, family friend's barn, Sussex
"When you’re planning a wedding, there are so many things to think about – but booking Mitch was one of the smartest decisions we made. He was professional and incredibly well-prepared, and his sense of humour and fun-loving attitude set the tone for the whole evening. His idea to get our friends to do some DJing on the night was inspired; they absolutely loved being behind the decks. Mitch’s ability to know which tracks to play at each stage of the night kept everyone on the dancefloor, no matter how tired they were feeling. Every one of our guests said he was the best DJ they’d ever seen. Thank you, Mitch!"
Caroline and Ben, The Manor House, Castle Combe
"We were torn between hiring a band or a DJ for our wedding – so we did both! The band performed brilliantly, and were a hard act to follow, but Mitch’s skills kept people dancing when the band took a break AND kept them on the dancefloor well into the early hours. A perfect end to a fantastic day. Many thanks Mitch."
Chrissie and Tommy, family home, Upper Thames
Thomas Harding is security and policy editor at The National. He was previously a special advisor to the Ministry of Defence and defence correspondent for The Daily Telegraph.
"What you don’t want for your wedding DJ is someone that just turns up and plays music. What you really want is someone like Mitch – or, in fact, actual Mitch! Not only is he one of the coolest, most-interesting people you’ll ever meet, he will go out of his way to make sure he understands what’s important to you and your guests, and then deliver it. He is incredibly enthusiastic and passionate about what he does. Which means he’s brilliant at it… unbelievably brilliant. For Mitch, helping to make your day special is not his job, it’s his vocation. He’d be more upset than you if it went wrong! We all had so much fun; I honestly cannot recall a moment when the dancefloor was empty during a six-hour set. I am without sufficient superlatives to describe Mitch adequately. I’ll merely finish by saying thank you Mitch – you are a gentleman and an absolute legend."
Karen and Neil, The Mandarin Oriental, London
Neil and Karen Robinson are both doctors
"We just wanted our wedding to be a brilliant party – and it was! Good food, good drinks and good music, surrounded by all the people we love. Our friend Alison David sang our first dance for us, Loving You, before Mitch took over. He was brilliant – he understood straight away what we wanted, and the dancefloor was full till the very end. Alison also teamed up with Mitch to sing some disco classics during the night. I was a bit nervous about wearing my shoes as they were very high (and I don’t normally wear heels) but I ended up dancing in them all night!"
Chloe and Graham, family home, Sussex (via Rock My Wedding)
"Mitch was the perfect choice for our wedding. His friendly, bubbly attitude and in-depth knowledge of music immediately put us at ease, and he helped us plan an amazing night to remember. Our wedding was running slightly behind, but he knew how to kick-start the party into top gear. After chatting to our guests, the dancefloor was packed and stayed jumping from beginning to end. We couldn’t have chosen a better DJ, with great music and a brilliant personality. Mitch is a wonderful addition to any wedding – ours honestly wouldn’t have been the same without him!”
Jo and Ben, Caswell House, Cotswolds
"We were lucky enough to have Mitch DJ at our wedding – from the moment we first contacted him to the last song he played on our wedding day, he was amazing! He’s really easy to work with and has incredible music knowledge, helping us pull our dream playlist together and expertly guiding us through the whole process. On the day, Mitch was awesome. He ran the evening party brilliantly and kept the dancefloor full all night. If you're looking for a great DJ for your wedding, look no further – Mitch is your man. You will not be disappointed!"
Jill and Martin, Morden Hall, South London
"The moment we got engaged, we booked Mitch! We’d partied with him at a friend’s wedding the year before, so we knew he’s an excellent DJ. We really enjoyed planning all the music together, including a great mix of songs for everyone. Mitch created the best party atmosphere; we had Jewish dancing, dance tunes, reggae and some slow songs for our grandparents. He really felt the vibe of our guests and played the best music at the best times. He’s incredibly cool and calm, and 100% listens to what you want. The only downside was stopping at midnight – we could have gone all night! Best wedding party ever – thank you Mitch!"
Lucy and Ellis, Wasing Park, Berkshire
"Mitch – we wanted to say thank you so much for DJing at our wedding. We had the best time and the music you played was exactly what we wanted for our after-party. I don’t think the dancefloor was empty at any point, and that’s testament to you!"
Ally and Ryan, The Lamb Tavern, Leadenhall Market
Leadenhall Market in London has featured in several Harry Potter films
"We were confident Mitch would not be your typical mobile wedding DJ – and we were right! He made the party, and every single guest left saying the same thing; they had never heard better music at a wedding or had so much fun. Mitch made sure the dance floor stayed not only full, but was absolutely packed all night long. In all seriousness, Mitch blew us away. We didn’t stop smiling all night; it could not have been any better. He put the icing on what truly was a perfect day.
P.S. Our best man emailed to say ‘Your wedding was awesome. I’ve not heard music that good at a wedding. Ever. Any chance of the playlist?'!"
Dan and Katy, Chateau Cazenac, France
"Thank you so SO much for making our wedding celebration so much fun! We had the most amazing day, and your DJing really was the icing on the cake. The way you worked with such a varied list of our favourite tracks and included everyone – young and old – in the party was incredible; that dancefloor was busy! We also loved the way you got all our guests involved in our first dance, which made it really special. We’re so glad we finally got to celebrate [after Covid lockdowns] and that you could still be part of our big day. Thank you Mitch!"
Jo and Adne, The Jockey Club, Epsom Downs
"Mitch – just a note to say a million thanks for making our wedding day so amazing. Everyone was on the dancefloor all night! The memories of us both doing the Running Man, and all the oldies on the dancefloor raving to Sir Mixalot, will stay with us forever. We hope to see you again soon at one of our mates’ weddings or for another family celebration. In the meantime, take care and party on!"
Tim and Sarah, family home on the Jurassic Coast, Dorset
"Our wedding was on New Year’s Eve, so it was all about the party. With this in mind, a good DJ was essential! Mitch was the first one that put us at ease and backed up the talk with a great service. He was the only DJ we spoke to who was happy to have a meeting before the event – in the end, we met up several times (including at the venue) to work out the best options to really get the party going. Mitch really sought to understand our musical tastes, and that of our guests. The result was a fantastic night with cracking music. The dancefloor was full all night and everyone had smiles from ear to ear. I would not hesitate to book Mitch again for any event."
Claire and Gavin, Chilston Park Hotel, Kent
"We are now back from our honeymoon (and had a wonderful time!) and wanted to thank you so much for all your skills and help with our wedding. You went above and beyond what you needed to do. You also have a very genuine and personal approach to your clients, which I feel makes the whole experience that extra bit special. Thank you and all the best to you and Roz for the future."
Orla and Nima, Chateau de la Bourdaisiere, France
Nima and Orla Hashimi are both doctors
"Mitch was great to work with – right from the outset. His personality
and creativity made everything so much fun and hassle-free. His suggestion to get our friends to do a bit of the DJing during the night made our guests feel totally involved and created a real party atmosphere. Mitch helped us to make our wedding such a fun evening. We would definitely recommend him to anyone who loves music, dancing and generally enjoying themselves!"
Kate and Jez, One Great George Street, Westminster
"Mitch – we wanted to say a HUGE thank you for being part of our wedding celebrations. So many people came up to us throughout the night and said how awesome you were, and how good the music was! Nick and I had such a great evening. We’re so happy we found you, and thank you so much for all your kind words too."
Jen and Nick, Fabrica, Brighton
I also have 88 reviews on Hitched, all 5 star. You can read them here.