the Bow Tied Blog

Your wedding deserves entertainment that feels effortlessly elegant, deeply personal, and unforgettable. With a nod to Matthew’s signature bow tie, here we share inspiration, expert advice, and insider tips to help you elevate every moment of your celebration — from the first song to the last dance.

Your Strategic Entertainment Partner
Matthew Davey Matthew Davey

Your Strategic Entertainment Partner

Your Strategic DJ Partnership Shapes an Unforgettable Celebration
How working hand-in-hand with your DJ can personalize and elevate the day beyond expectations, making it feel truly yours from the first note to the last dance.

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Fun-Focused Coordination
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Fun-Focused Coordination

Timeline and Layout: How a DJ and Wedding Planner Create a Seamless, Stylish Flow
Behind the scenes of how DJ and planner coordination creates a stunning, effortless guest experience, ensuring that every beat and every space transition supports the overall aesthetic.

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Elevating Your Entertainment
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Elevating Your Entertainment

Elevate Your Entertainment: Lighting, Florals, Staging, and Dance Floors That Wow
How strategic decor elements (lighting design, creative floral installs, stylish staging, and custom dance floors) transform the guest experience and turn entertainment into a total atmosphere.

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Curated Music Playlists
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Curated Music Playlists

Curated Music Playlists: Setting the Vibe for Your Entire Wedding Experience
How a thoughtfully curated music experience — from ceremony to post-ceremony social to the celebration — can reflect your story, your style, and keep the energy exactly where it needs to be.

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Top 10 Alt-Rock Songs from the 2000s
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Top 10 Alt-Rock Songs from the 2000s

Your wedding day is a celebration of love, and your choice of music can set the tone for an unforgettable party. If you and your partner are fans of alt-rock, why not bring a bit of edginess and energy to your wedding dance party? The 2000s produced some fantastic alt-rock hits that can get your guests dancing and rocking out. Here are the top 10 alt-rock bangers from the 2000s that are perfect for your wedding dance playlist:

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Top 10 Rap Songs from the 2000s
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Top 10 Rap Songs from the 2000s

Your wedding day is a joyous celebration of love, and your choice of music can set the perfect mood for your special day. While romantic ballads have their place at weddings, if you and your partner are looking to infuse some energy and fun into your dance party, look no further than the iconic hits from the 2000s. Here are the top 10 danceable songs from that era that deserve a spot on your wedding dance playlist:

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Top 25 songs turning 25 in 2025 That Will Rock Weddings
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Top 25 songs turning 25 in 2025 That Will Rock Weddings

As wedding DJs, we know the power of a great playlist. Every couple wants their guests on the dance floor, celebrating with the songs that resonate across generations. In 2025, some iconic rap and pop tracks from 2000 will hit their 25-year milestone, making them perfect for wedding receptions.

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