The Bow Tied Band™
A Modern Alternative to the Wedding Band
The modern wedding reception has evolved. Today’s couples want more than a predictable playlist or a standard band performance—they want an experience. They want a celebration that feels immersive, stylish, high-energy, and uniquely reflective of who they are.
That’s exactly why we created The Bow Tied Band™.
Built by Completely Celebrated™, The Bow Tied Band is a DJ-led live music experience designed for couples who love the excitement and energy of live musicians, but also want the flexibility, flow, and curated precision that only a luxury wedding DJ can provide.
Rather than choosing between a DJ or a band, The Bow Tied Band blends the best elements of both into one seamless entertainment experience.
What Is The Bow Tied Band™?
At its core, The Bow Tied Band is a hybrid entertainment experience featuring:
DJ + MC
Saxophone
Keys
Bass
Drums
The result is a celebration that feels dynamic, elevated, and alive.
Unlike a traditional wedding band with fixed songs and scheduled breaks, The Bow Tied Band operates from a DJ-driven foundation. That means the music never stops flowing, transitions feel natural, and every moment can be curated in real time based on the energy in the room.
The live musicians don’t replace the DJ—they elevate the experience around it.
Picture a packed dance floor where the drummer is building energy live alongside the music, the saxophonist steps directly into the crowd during a singalong moment, and the keyboardist layers rich instrumentation into your favorite songs while the DJ guides the flow of the night.
It’s interactive.
It’s immersive.
And it creates the kind of moments guests talk about long after the wedding is over.
Why Couples Are Moving Toward DJ-Led Live Music Experiences
For years, couples often felt forced into one of two categories:
A DJ with unlimited flexibility
A live band with visual energy and musicianship
But luxury couples today want both.
Traditional bands can sometimes come with limitations:
Fixed setlists
Genre restrictions
Frequent breaks
Challenges adapting to changing energy
Large stage footprints
Less flexibility for custom moments
Meanwhile, a standalone DJ may offer versatility, but some couples still crave the visual impact and emotional energy of live musicians.
The Bow Tied Band was intentionally designed to solve that problem.
Because the entertainment is DJ-led, there are:
No rigid set structures
No awkward pauses or breaks
No limitations on music direction
No disruption to the flow of the celebration
Instead, the energy builds continuously throughout the night.
Whether your guests are singing along to 2000s throwbacks, dancing to high-energy pop remixes, vibing to soulful classics, or losing their minds during a late-night dance set, the musicians amplify the moment without limiting the possibilities.
Designed for Luxury Weddings and Elevated Guest Experiences
One of the things we care deeply about at Completely Celebrated™ is ensuring the entertainment doesn’t feel disconnected from the overall wedding design.
The entertainment should enhance the atmosphere—not compete with it.
That’s why The Bow Tied Band was built with collaboration in mind.
From the beginning of the planning process, we work closely with planners, designers, and production teams to ensure every entertainment element integrates seamlessly into the celebration. This includes:
Staging design
Dance floor placement
Lighting and production
Guest flow
Room layout
Entertainment sightlines
Timeline pacing
The goal is to create a celebration where the entertainment feels intentional and cohesive with the overall event design.
For planners, this collaborative structure makes a significant difference. Rather than a separate entertainment vendor simply “showing up,” The Bow Tied Band operates as a true creative partner within the event team.
Rendering of a Gala at Main Street Station.
Rendering of a Wedding at Dover Hall.
A Flexible Experience From Ceremony to Final Song
Another advantage of a DJ-led format is flexibility throughout the entire wedding day.
The Bow Tied Band isn’t just a reception act.
We can curate:
Ceremony music
Post-ceremony social music
Dinner ambiance
High-energy dance sets
Intimate final dances
Late-night celebration moments
As DJ + MC, Matthew guides the overall flow of the evening while the musicians layer energy and emotion into each phase of the celebration.
That means your ceremony can feel elegant and emotional, your dinner can feel warm and elevated, and your dance floor can transform into a full-scale immersive party experience—all without changing entertainment teams or disrupting the guest experience.
Why Planners Love The Bow Tied Band™
Planners are constantly balancing logistics, timelines, guest experience, and design cohesion.
Entertainment can either support that process—or complicate it.
The Bow Tied Band was intentionally designed to make collaboration easier.
Because the experience is centralized under Completely Celebrated™, planners benefit from:
One entertainment lead
One streamlined communication process
Flexible music direction
Collaborative production design
Adaptability in real time
Most importantly, the entertainment remains responsive to the room.
No wedding is static. Energy shifts throughout the night, timelines evolve, and guest interaction changes moment to moment. A DJ-led live music experience allows us to adapt instantly while maintaining the excitement and polish luxury couples expect.
The First 10 Events
Currently, The Bow Tied Band is being offered through Completely Celebrated™ at a $12,000 investment for the first 10 events.
This introductory offering is intended for couples who want something truly unique—an entertainment experience that blends sophistication, flexibility, and unforgettable energy into one cohesive celebration.
For the right wedding, The Bow Tied Band doesn’t simply provide music.
It becomes part of the atmosphere.
Part of the design.
Part of the memory itself.
Final Thoughts
The wedding industry is evolving, and entertainment is evolving with it.
Couples no longer have to choose between the versatility of a DJ and the excitement of live musicians. The Bow Tied Band™ was created to bridge that gap—bringing together curated mixing, live performance, seamless MCing, and collaborative event design into one elevated experience.
Whether you’re planning a black-tie ballroom wedding, a vineyard celebration, or a tented estate reception, The Bow Tied Band is designed to create energy that feels immersive, stylish, and completely unforgettable.
About Completely Celebrated™
Completely Celebrated™ helps fun-loving couples with a seamless wedding entertainment experience. In addition to entertaining, Completely Celebrated helps planners bring their couples’ vision to life by enhancing event design through entertainment elements like staging, dance floors, and production. Our goal is to collaborate seamlessly and make a planner’s job easier—while creating an unforgettable experience for the couple.
Based in Richmond and serving couples throughout Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, and destinations beyond, Completely Celebrated™ will happily travel anywhere the celebration takes us. Learn more at completelycelebrated.com and follow us @completelycelebrated.