Ivy Lodge Wedding DJ
Luxury Wedding DJ at Ivy Lodge, Cirencester
Set within the beautiful grounds of Cirencester Park, Ivy Lodge is one of the Cotswolds’ most distinctive wedding venues — combining a rustic timber barn, impressive castellated exterior and surrounding parkland.
Having performed at Ivy Lodge, I know how important it is for the music to complement the relaxed, stylish atmosphere of the venue while building naturally towards an unforgettable evening party.
From laid-back music during the day to a packed dance floor at night, every part of the soundtrack is tailored around you.
Music That Fits Ivy Lodge
Every wedding is different, and I don’t work from a fixed playlist. Before your wedding, we’ll discuss the music you love, the tracks that mean something to you and anything you would rather avoid. On the night, I combine those choices with reading the room — moving naturally between genres, generations and different levels of energy. Depending on your taste, that could take us through soul, disco, funk, indie, R&B, garage, house, Ibiza classics, 80s and 90s favourites, modern dance music and everything in between. The aim is simple: The right music, at the right time, for the right crowd.
From Ceremony to Dance Floor
For couples looking for music throughout their wedding at Ivy Lodge, my All Day Wedding Package creates one seamless soundtrack from the arrival of your guests through to the final song of the evening.
Ceremony
Carefully timed music for guest arrival, your aisle entrance, signing and exit.
A discreet wireless sound system can be provided where required, allowing the setup to remain clean and unobtrusive.
Drinks Reception
Relaxed background music while you and your guests enjoy the grounds, drinks and photographs.
Think soulful house, acoustic covers, soul, funk and Ibiza-inspired sunset sounds — always tailored around the atmosphere you want to create.
Wedding Breakfast
Subtle background music that adds atmosphere without overpowering conversation.
A wireless microphone is also available for speeches.
Cocktail Hour
As the daytime celebrations finish and the evening begins, the music gradually starts to lift.
This is where the energy can begin moving towards disco, funk, soulful house and feel-good favourites before the main party starts.
The Evening Party
Once the first dance is finished, the focus changes.
The evening set is open-format, professionally mixed and shaped around the people on the dance floor rather than a predetermined playlist.
I’ll work your must-play tracks into the evening while reacting to your guests and building the energy naturally throughout the night.
No generic wedding playlist.
No unnecessary microphone work.
Just great music and a dance floor that feels like your party.
A Setup Designed for the Venue
Presentation matters, particularly somewhere as beautiful as Ivy Lodge.
My setup is deliberately clean and understated, with a stylish DJ booth, professional FBT sound system and intelligent programmed lighting designed to complement the room rather than dominate it.
An upgraded lighting package featuring 10 wireless uplighters is also available, adding warmth and atmosphere around the space without trailing cables or intrusive equipment.
DJ x Sax at Ivy Lodge
For couples wanting something extra, live sax can be added to the evening.
Rather than treating the saxophone as a separate performance, the saxophonist performs alongside the DJ, improvising over selected tracks while the music continues to flow.
It works particularly well with house, disco, funk, Ibiza-inspired music and modern dance tracks, creating some huge moments once the dance floor is in full swing.
Wedding DJ Packages for Ivy Lodge
Evening Wedding Package
Perfect if Ivy Lodge is taking care of your daytime music and you want me there for the main party.
Includes:
- Music consultation
- Up to 5 hours of evening music
- Professional FBT sound system
- Stylish DJ booth
- Intelligent programmed lighting
- Wireless LED lighting
- Personalised, open-format DJ set
From £1,150
All Day Wedding Package
For couples who want one supplier looking after the music throughout their entire wedding.
Includes:
- Pre-wedding music consultation
- Early setup before guests arrive
- Ceremony music where required
- Drinks reception music
- Wedding breakfast music
- Cocktail hour music
- Wireless daytime sound system
- Wireless microphone for speeches
- Full evening DJ setup
- Professional FBT sound system
- Intelligent programmed lighting
- 10 wireless uplighters
- Evening party
From £1,750
DJ x Sax can be added to either package.
A Rutherford.DJ
A Cotswolds-based wedding and events DJ and resident DJ for Soho House, with over a decade of professional experience performing at luxury weddings, private parties and events across the UK and abroad.
My approach is music-first, professional and uncomplicated.
Your tastes give me the direction.
Your guests give me the room.
I take care of everything in between.
Getting Married at Ivy Lodge?
If you’re planning your wedding at Ivy Lodge and would like to discuss the music, simply send over your wedding date.
I’ll check availability and we can talk through what you have planned.
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A Rutherford.DJ