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 back 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.

I am Now based in Atlanta with my wife, Elizabeth (an incredible wedding photographer), where you’ll often find us strolling the BeltLine or hiking the Chattahoochee trails with our dogs. Whether I’m entertaining a celebration or dreaming up the next adventure, 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.