Shirley & David’s Wedding

My first gig of 2026 and what a way to start the year.

Shirley & David chose the stunning Rhinefield House Hotel in the heart of the New Forest for their winter wedding celebration. I met up with them the month before to talk through song choices and how the evening would flow and meet up with their wedding coordinator, Abbie. On the day, I arrived at 5pm to set up the full Sax/DJ Hybrid evening party setup including speakers, lighting and everything needed to transform the room into a proper dancefloor.

By 6:30pm the evening reception was underway, guests gathering with drinks and ready to party!

The First Dance

At 7:30pm, after the cake cut, everyone gathered around for their first dance – Simply The Best – James Bay version.

Such a powerful, emotional choice. Playing live sax over that track added that extra lift as they took to the floor for the first time as husband and wife. And then, straight into Can’t Take My Eyes Off You to open the dancefloor. Instant energy. Exactly what you want.

A Proper All-Ages Party

Shirley & David were clear from our first meeting, they wanted something for everyone.

From feel-good singalongs to dancefloor fillers, we built a set that kept all generations involved.

Their soundtrack had a mix of everything:

• Murder on the Dancefloor
• Build Me Up Buttercup
• Never Too Much
• You To Me Are Everything
• I Wanna Dance With Somebody
• Dancing Queen
• Finally
• Waterloo
• Jubel

The Sax/DJ hybrid format meant we could move seamlessly between classics, disco, 90s, party anthems and modern favourites, with live sax woven throughout to lift every chorus and drop.

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Why Rhinefield House Works So Well

Rhinefield House is a beautiful venue. Grand, romantic and full of character, but it still feels intimate once the dancefloor fills up.

With the lighting in place and the speakers dialled in, the space transformed perfectly for an evening party.

Starting 2026 with a packed dancefloor, big singalongs and a couple completely in their element. I couldn’t ask for more.

If you’re planning your wedding and want a Sax/DJ hybrid party that keeps all ages dancing, I’d love to chat.