WEDDING DJ AT THE ELGIN, MAIDA VALE

wedding reception with high-energy DJ set by RedLine DJs

Pics by Ami Robertson

THE ELGIN WEDDING DJ, MAIDA VALE

WEDDING DJ THE ELGIN, MAIDA VALE – LUKE & DANIEL

The Elgin in Maida Vale is one of those rare wedding venues that nails the sweet spot between pub charm and all-out party potential. It’s cosy, unpretentious, and perfectly set up for weddings that are high-energy, music-focused and absolutely overflowing with good vibes. Luke & Daniel took full advantage – shutting down the entire place for their big day and throwing a wedding that felt like a sweaty, joyous, 100-person house party (with infinitely better tunes).

First Dance, Last Dance & All the Chaos In Between

The night kicked off with Natalie Cole’s soul classic This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – a pitch-perfect first dance for a summer wedding that didn’t take itself too seriously. From there, it was 3+ hours of non-stop dancefloor energy, fuelled by a wildly eclectic setlist that swung from ABBA to Arctic Monkeys to Missy Elliott to My Chemical Romance – and somehow made total sense the whole way through.

Even though this was a DJ-only booking using The Elgin’s in-house system, the energy in the room did all the work. You could feel the party spilling out into the street – in fact, security had their work cut out turning away the waves of locals drawn in by the sound of 80 people singing American Pie at full volume come midnight.

Big Tunes That Worked:

  • Murder on the Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis-Bextor

  • Kids – MGMT

  • Superstylin’ – Groove Armada

  • Common People – Pulp

  • This Girl – Kungs

  • Give Me the Night – George Benson

  • Milkshake – Kelis

Unexpected Bangers:

  • Kill Dem – Jamie xx

  • Filthy / Gorgeous – Scissor Sisters

  • I’m Not Okay (I Promise) – My Chemical Romance

  • Gimme More – Britney Spears

  • Get Ur Freak On – Missy Elliott

  • Heard It All Before – Sunshine Anderson (curveball that landed hard)

This was one of those weddings where the setlist just kept giving. No overplayed cheese, no momentum dips – just big moments and bigger reactions all night long. When American Pie finally dropped as the last song, the entire pub was belting it out like their lives depended on it.

Looking for a DJ for your pub wedding or something a bit off the beaten path?

We love non-traditional venues and high-energy couples – and we’ve played at everything from warehouse raves to five-star hotels. If you’re planning a party that’s all about the music, we’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line for a quote – and let’s make it massive.

Want more London wedding inspiration?

Check out our recap from Alice & Ruari’s wedding at Hackney City Farm, or James & Zeena’s Claridge’s wedding DJ set for something a bit glitzier.

Luke & Daniel’s review below:

Packed dancefloor at The elgin during evening reception

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Looking for something different for your wedding reception? Sounds good to us. If you have a clear vision for your dancefloor that’s great – we’ll work with you to achieve it, from compiling an awesome setlist through to getting the right look for your DJ set up. And if you don’t know where to start, don’t worry. We have over ten years experience DJing at weddings, clubs and events, and know how to put on an amazing night – and keep the entire crowd happy. We’re here to share our wisdom, relieve your stress and help create a memorable day. So drop us a line, and let’s chat it through.

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