Meet Matthew

Man wearing a suit with a bow tie standing by a lake

I'm Matthew, the Bow Tied DJ for Completely Celebrated™ weddings and events. I've been hosting parties since I was a teenager in Richmond, Virginia. Right out of high school, I got started entertaining local bars and college parties, where I discovered a niche with sorority formals. At the same time, I started working with a live event production company, learning technical skills related to sound, lighting, video, and creative design. after a few years gaining experience, I entertained my first wedding and I was hooked.

I immediately knew that I absolutely loved entertaining weddings and helping couples create a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So i started Bow Tied Weddings in 2015, the predecessor to Completely Celebrated. By 2017, we were entertaining close to 100 weddings with three associate DJs. In 2020, I began shifting toward a more hands-on approach — focusing intentionally on crafting elevated, uniquely tailored wedding celebrations.

Whether I’m entertaining a celebration or dreaming up the next adventure with my wife Elizabeth (an incredible wedding photographer), I believe in creating meaningful memories through community, compassion, and collaboration — values that guide every experience I help bring to life.

Matthew taking a selfie at a wedding reception, featuring a bride in a white dress, and guests smiling.

Let’s get social

Black and white photo of The Bow Tied DJ in a suit speaking into a microphone indoors.
The Bow Tied DJ wearing energetically performing at a party with a Pioneer DJ controller.
Group of people taking a selfie at a party. The woman in the foreground is holding a drink, and several others are smiling and making gestures. They appear to be dressed for a wedding, with women in red dresses and a man in a bow tie.