Wedding DJ Cotswolds
How much does a luxury wedding DJ cost in the Cotswolds?
My Evening package starts from £1,150 and covers up to five hours of music. My All-day package starts from £1,750 and covers your ceremony, drinks, wedding breakfast, speeches and evening party. You can add live sax to either. Every package includes a music consultation and your own private planning portal.
I’m Alistair Rutherford, a resident DJ at Soho Farmhouse. I play weddings across the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, the UK and beyond. Your wedding deserves more than just a DJ. It deserves a packed dance floor and a soundtrack that feels completely yours.
- DJ
- Alistair Rutherford, a resident DJ at Soho Farmhouse
- Rating
- 5.0 from over 120 Google reviews
- Evening
- Up to 5 hours of music until 00:00, from £1,150
- All-day
- Ceremony to last song, from £1,750
- Add-ons
- DJ x Sax · upgraded lighting (10 wireless uplighters, included with All-day)
- Sound
- FBT Ventis sound system, plus wireless daytime sound with All-day
- Lighting
- Intelligent, programmed lighting and 2 LED strip lights
- Speeches
- Wireless microphone included with All-day
- Planning
- Music consultation and a private planning portal
- Cover
- Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Stroud, the UK and beyond
- Insurance
- Full public liability insurance, PAT-tested equipment
“Without question, it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.”
Holly Mae · Old Gore Barn
Your wedding. Your music. Your moment.
No two weddings should sound the same. Before the day we talk through the music you love, the tracks that mean something to you and anything you’d rather avoid. On the night I mix those choices with reading the room, so the floor stays full from the first dance to the last song.
My style is refined and contemporary: seamless mixing, great sound and a stylish setup that suits the venue rather than taking it over. Barn, manor or private estate, the aim is the same. The night should feel effortless and personal.
How does the music run through the day?
With the All-day package, one trusted supplier looks after every part of the day. You don’t need separate playlists, venue systems or several setups. We plan it all ahead around your timings, your venue and your music.
For the ceremony, drinks and cocktail hour I use a fully wireless setup. Music can sit neatly around the venue with no messy cables, which is perfect for gardens, courtyards, terraces and outdoor ceremonies.
Ceremony music
Carefully timed music for guest arrival, your aisle entrance, the signing and your exit.
Drinks reception
A relaxed atmosphere while you and your guests unwind and mingle.
Wedding breakfast
Subtle, elegant music that sits under the conversation, with a wireless microphone for speeches.
Cocktail hour
A smooth move from dinner into the evening, building energy before the party begins.
Evening party
A carefully mixed, high-energy set that brings everyone together on the dance floor.
Last song moment
A memorable final track to close the night properly.
Which wedding DJ package is right for you?
Choose Evening if your daytime music is already covered. Choose All-day if you want one supplier from the ceremony to the last song. Both can be tailored to your venue.
Evening Wedding Package
- Music consultation and evening discussion
- Access to your online wedding planning portal
- Up to 5 hours of music until 00:00
- FBT Ventis sound system
- DJ booth
- Intelligent, programmed lighting
- 2 wireless LED strip lights
- Add-ons: DJ x Sax, 10 wireless uplighters
All Day Wedding Package
- Music consultation and day discussion
- Access to your online wedding planning portal
- Early setup before guests arrive
- Music throughout the day as needed
- Wireless daytime sound system
- Wireless microphone for speeches
- DJ booth and FBT Ventis evening sound
- Intelligent lighting, 2 LED strips and 10 wireless uplighters
- Add-on: DJ x Sax
Can we add live sax?
Yes. DJ x Sax adds a saxophonist to the Evening or All-day package. Smooth DJ mixing meets live sax moments for a premium party atmosphere. The sax fee depends on your date.
How do we plan the music?
When you book, you get your own private planning portal. Add songs, moments and timings at your own pace. Choose your first dance, must-plays and do-not-plays, and let guests send requests too. I see every update as you make it, and we can talk it through right there.
What do Cotswolds couples say?
Rated 5.0 from over 120 Google reviews. Each review below is copied word for word, with the venue where I played.
If you are thinking of booking Alistair do not hesitate!!! He is the perfect DJ - our wedding music was really important to us, we shared a playlist with him to work with and he totally exceeded expectations. He played everything we asked for and loads more whilst sticking to the brief. He has also been super chilled from the moment we reached out, communication has always been easy, even during my frantic wedding planning moments. Thank you so much Alistair 😊
Catherine Sawyer · Ivy Lodge
We had Ali DJ the evening of our wedding alongside a saxophonist (James Sax) and they were amazing together! Ali listened to what kind of music we wanted and worked together with James to sort out a playlist, so that we didn't need to worry about that, and the whole thing was seamless :) Would absolutely recommend him - he was amazing! Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding day so fun Ali!
Natalie Robins · Cripps Barn
Originally, I’d planned for him to play just our evening reception, but after seeing videos of him performing at Old Gore, I changed my mind and booked him for the entire day and thank goodness I did. Without question, it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
My absolute favourite moment has to be him DJing on top of the steps - it looked incredible and completely transformed the space.
Holly Mae · Old Gore Barn
Alistair DJ’d at our wedding and was absolutely fantastic. We knew how important the music would be in the evening - how it would set the tone and energy in the room. Alistair read it perfectly, meaning people were on the dance floor all night. He mixed the songs we wanted played with others that complimented the genres perfectly.
Sam Yeoman · Stone Barn
Alistair DJ’d at our wedding and was absolutely amazing! Every genre was played and kept everyone entertained! We cannot thank you enough!!!
The Carters · Elmore Court
Alistair DJ’d our wedding and was phenomenal! Communication before hand was great and the form we filled in left us feeling confident that the music would be to ours and our guests taste. 10/10 thank you!!!
Amber Gamble · Old Gore Barn
Who is Alistair Rutherford?
I’m a Cotswolds-based wedding and event DJ and a resident DJ at Soho Farmhouse. I have more than a decade of experience at luxury weddings and exclusive venues across the Cotswolds and beyond. I bring a passion for music, an instinct for reading the room and a clean, stylish setup.
What else do couples ask?
How much does a wedding DJ cost in the Cotswolds?
My Evening package starts from £1,150 and my All-day package from £1,750. Live sax can be added to either, and the sax fee depends on your date. Your final quote depends on your date, venue and timings.
Can we choose our own wedding music?
Yes. Through your private planning portal you choose your first dance, must-plays and do-not-plays, and your guests can send requests too. On the night I mix your choices with reading the room.
Do you bring your own sound and lighting?
Yes. Every package includes a DJ booth, an FBT Ventis sound system, an intelligent, programmed lighting system and two LED strip lights. You can add 10 wireless uplighters to the Evening package. They come included with All-day.
Can you play the ceremony and speeches too?
Yes, with the All-day package. A wireless sound system covers the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast, indoors or outside, and a wireless microphone is included for speeches.
How long does the evening DJ play for?
The Evening package includes up to five hours of music, until midnight.
Are you insured?
Yes. I carry full public liability insurance and all my equipment is PAT-tested.
Where in the Cotswolds do you cover?
Weddings across the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire, including Cheltenham, Cirencester and Stroud, plus Oxfordshire, the wider UK and beyond.
Can we add a saxophonist?
Yes. DJ x Sax can be added to the Evening or All-day package. The sax fee depends on your date, so ask when you check availability.
More in the general FAQ.
Which Cotswolds venues do you play?
Each guide covers the rooms, the timings and how I set up at that venue.
Old Gore Barn
Cotswold barn with Funktion-One sound.
Ivy Lodge
Cirencester Park.
Elmore Court
Historic house with The Gillyflower ballroom.
Cowley Manor
Cowley, near Cheltenham.
Stone Barn
Flagstone barn near Burford, 1am licence.
Cripps Barn
18th-century barn with a 1am licence.
Lapstone Barn
Chipping Campden, north Cotswolds.
Foxhill Manor
Farncombe Estate, Broadway.
Lower Slaughter Manor
Lower Slaughter, near Bourton-on-the-Water.
Kin House
Kington Langley, north Wiltshire.
Caswell House
15th-century barns on a moated estate.
Getting married in the Cotswolds?
Send me your date and venue. I’ll confirm whether I’m free and send a tailored quote for the Evening or All-day package. Once you book, your planning portal opens straight away.
or email Hello@ARDJ.co.uk · Instagram @A.Rutherford.DJ