Ellie & Jack’s Real Hertfordshire Wedding
A Festival-Style Celebration at Almshoe Bury Meadow, Hitchin
A couple of Saturdays ago, I had the pleasure of being the Wedding DJ for Ellie & Jack’s incredible festival-themed wedding at Almshoe Bury Meadow in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
From the moment I arrived, it was clear this wasn’t your average wedding, it was a celebration of personality, love, and music. With a relaxed, open-air setting and a line-up of mainly vegan wedding suppliers, it had that perfect laid-back summer festival feel.
The First Dance
Ellie & Jack chose “If You’ll Be Mine” by Babybird for their first dance, a beautiful, emotional track that was a new one for me and suited the moment perfectly. It set the tone for an evening that was heartfelt, fun, and full of energy.
A Festival Soundtrack Full of Character
As an experienced Wedding DJ in Hertfordshire, I always love when couples bring their own music style into the night, and this one was all about Indie, Britpop, and 80s classics. The playlist felt like the best kind of festival, nostalgic, cool, and bursting with anthems.
Early Evening Warm-Up
Alanis Morissette – Hand In My Pocket
The Cardigans – Lovefool
David Bowie – Life On Mars?
The Cure – Friday I’m In Love
Dancefloor Kick-Off
Pulp – Disco 2000
Blur – Girls & Boys
Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out
Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Festival Favourites & Indie Anthems
The Smiths – This Charming Man
Blur – Parklife
The Jam – Town Called Malice
Stone Roses – I Am The Resurrection
Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit
Pop, Soul & 80s Feel-Good Tunes
Earth, Wind & Fire – September
Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free
Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
Erasure – A Little Respect
Madonna – Like A Prayer
By the time Pulp’s “Common People” played to close the night, the marquee felt like the main stage at Glastonbury, everyone singing at the top of their lungs, hands in the air, pure joy.
A Night to Remember in Hertfordshire
Ellie & Jack’s festival wedding at Almshoe Bury Meadow was one of those truly unique celebrations, relaxed, inclusive, and filled with the kind of music that brought everyone together.
It was an absolute pleasure to be part of their day and to help create a soundtrack that matched their personality perfectly.
If you’re planning your own wedding in Hertfordshire, whether it’s in a barn, marquee or meadow, I’d love to help you craft the perfect playlist for your celebration. Please either call Wedding DJ Ian Stewart on 07736-880 790, WhattsApp me here, email me at [email protected] or complete the contact form here
