Wedding Blog - Acoustic Wedding Singer and DJ

Emma and Rowan’s Wedding Highlights Video

on September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 By Matthew Stephens

Here we have a little video I've made showing some highlights of Emma and Rowan's brilliant and fun filled wedding at The Alma Inn at Laneshaw Bridge. The happy couple had booked my acoustic wedding singer and DJ services to provide my All Day Wedding Package. This meant I was to sing during various parts [...]

Lisa and Daniel’s Social Media Highlight Video

on August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 By Matthew Stephens

Wedding Singer and DJ available in the UK

What a day and what a crowd! The couple and the guests were the absolute perfect audience for a wedding singer and DJ like myself. A big old crowd of live music fans that loved to get involved (which I like!) and loved to dance the night away! There was a 12:30am curfew at the [...]

Charlotte and Steven’s wedding day and highlights video

on July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 By Matthew Stephens 1 Comment

I was contacted by Charlotte and Steven back in 2016! They needed my acoustic wedding singer and DJ services for their beautiful country wedding in North Wales and I was very happy to help. We met up to discuss their needs and had a good old chinwag to make sure the All Day Wedding Package [...]

My Very Own Wedding…….Blog Entry!

on June 3, 2018June 24, 2018 By Matthew Stephens

Well, that's it! I'm a married man! Myself and my beautiful bride Kimberley were married in April and it was a day I wish I could do over and over! I obviously wasn't able to provide my own acoustic wedding singer services, but I did manage to do a bit of a wedding DJ routine [...]

My accidental visit to Dorset for Mat and Amber’s wedding day!

on April 25, 2018June 29, 2018 By Matthew Stephens

The booking of this wedding started simply enough! Amber and Mat decided they needed a wedding singer, guitarist and DJ and then proceeded to get in touch with me. We discussed all their music for the big day and got everything ready to make sure the day ran smoothly. So that's it then, surely? Everything [...]

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Matthew Stephens - Wedding Singer, Wedding Guitarist and DJ

Lisa Michelle

2018-10-30T12:46:42+0000

Matthew MADE our wedding!! He was absolutely amazing. We asked for him to begin playing straight after the meal to avoid a lull in the day.. and there definitely was not a lull!! He was completely flexible in terms of the songs he played, taking requests and getting the crowd going. Some people might have been annoyed at Oasis being requested for the tenth time that night but Matthew was happy to oblige and even let us have a bash at some singing ourselves!! Every single guest commented on how great he made the day and we can't thank him enough. 100%recommend.

Lesley Graham

2018-09-14T13:07:04+0000

We had a great day with Matthew who played before, during and after the ceremony, at the drinks reception and alternated singing and DJing at the night do. His repetoire was extremely varied catering for all tastes, he was extremely patient and fantastic with the kids, he even sang to a baby in a pram when he cried. We had a fantastic day, he worked hard and would highly recommend him to anyone wanting a wedding singer /DJ. He has a fantastic voice and was brilliant all round, helping make the day magical. Thank you do much

Rebecca Freer

2018-09-13T17:45:26+0000

Fantastic vocalist and DJ for my sister and her partners (jem and james) amazing tipi wedding on Saturday. Matthew certainly helped get the party started and everyone danced and danced!!

Melisa Rowland

2018-09-13T14:31:31+0000

Amazing Amazing Amazing- we booked Matt for the full day wedding package and my god we are so glad we did. He was fantastic, he set just the right tone for each part of the day and absolutely every guest commented on how good he was. He met with us before the day to discuss everything and find out our music preference. He put together a fab set list for both his live sets and dj sets as well as taking request from guests, all of which had everyone dancing and having fun. We cannot thank you enough for helping make our day as special as it was, you really are a genuinely happy and talented guy. If you are wondering whether to book Matt the answer is yes 100% 😁

Larry Hockmeyer

2018-09-09T21:50:06+0000

Great guy and talent. Can’t recommend enough. Nothing was a problem.

Leanne Marie Carter

2018-09-08T21:06:46+0000

Thank you so much for singing at Hudson's christening. As usual it was a fantastic performance and all the guests really enjoyed your set. Thanks again! Il have to start thinking of another excuse to have a party so we can book you again!

Emma Richardson

2018-09-05T13:04:03+0000

Rowan & I thoroughly enjoyed having Matthew at our wedding!! We have had compliment after compliment from our guests about Matt and we have nothing but praise. From our initial meetings leading up to the big day, the wonderful atmosphere created during the day and the great party set at night - you have been great!! Highly recommended!!! Xx

Karen Farrow

2018-08-29T20:49:32+0000

Matt played a huge part in making our wedding so amazing! From outdoor acoustic sets, learning our unusual first dance to play live, DJ sets and even live music round the camp fire later on - absolutely superb! We considered you part of the wedding, not just the entertainment! Honestly, can’t thank you enough!

Charlotte Leach

2018-07-27T13:50:46+0000

Just want to say a massive thank you to Matt for everything, from meeting up with us before hand to discuss how we wanted the day to go, to the actual day when we could just let him get on with it. Our venue was tricky as it’s so big lots of different marques/ barns and I wasn’t sure how it was going to work but Matt just rolled with it the guests absolutely loved him and we had a right good sing along at the end of the night even to the point some of the guests have added him on face book because he’s such a legend! Can’t wait to try and get him to Manchester for a night out!! If your looking for a bespoke singer and DJ look no further. Thank you so much Matt for making our day so special lots of love Charlotte and Steven xxx

Sarah Green

2018-07-17T21:32:04+0000

I am so grateful for Matt for entertaining our wedding on Saturday. From the moment the guests arrived till the end of the night he was brilliant! He made our day so special. His communication throughout was brilliant and he is just a nice genuine guy! I highly recommend Matt.

Megan Griffiths

2018-06-05T15:13:16+0000

Thankyou Matthew ! For doing a two hour set at our wedding last week! Playlist was cracking! You helped set the relaxed atmosphere we were after and it was so nice to have a vendor who simply turned up and set him self up now hassle!! Was great. Thanks Megan and Tom X

Chloe Rose

2018-06-05T14:52:17+0000

Matt saved me after being let down by a band last minute for my Grandmother’s 80th party. I can not sing his praises enough not only is he a talented musician but a genuinely lovely chap � I would book him again without hesitation and I am thankful my original booking fell through � The party was in early May and my grandmother is still chatting about what a fabulous time she had and in part that is down to Matt. So from the bottom of my heart thank you �

Gareth Gar

2018-05-27T19:18:43+0000

Matt took care of our wedding entertainment from start to finish. In the build up to our big day we met Matt to talk about what we wanted and so he could get a better understanding of us, he remained in contact with us whenever we had a question or request and catered to our every request. On the day he played the ceremony music perfectly, the mini set he did as the guests entered had me welling up and from there he took the show on the road by quickly setting up outside to perform as the guests enjoyed the sun. In the evening reception he quickly adapted to our guests request to go outside as the weather was so nice. He quickly moved station and set up outside and sang an amazing set, taking numerous requests from our guests. We requested some heavier rock music for later on in the night which went down a treat and there was even a drunken rendition by myself of Robbie Williams Angels which Matt helped me through. I had so many guests telling me they loved the entertainment. A lovely guy who goes the extra mile to please. Thanks for doing a brilliant Job Matt!

Agnieszka Collier

2018-05-24T18:19:35+0000

Well we found Matthew very last minute, and what can we say.. AN AMAZING FIND! Everybody loved him. Not only was the music spot on, but our wedding guests absolutely loved him too. Thanks Matthew, so much! X

Sarah Jubb

2018-05-21T10:16:57+0000

We booked Matthew to sing and DJ at our wedding because my husband had heard him play before in person and loved him! From the first communication to the customer service - everything has been perfect. He has been so helpful and understanding and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a singer or DJ.

Shirley Bold Trott

2018-05-18T09:21:40+0000

Stuart Dare

2018-04-10T20:33:01+0000

Booked Matt recently for a 70th Birthday Party, he was really friendly and helpful while booking and planning setlist. Performance on the night was excellent, range of songs was good, great vocals, engaged with everyone there, and had all ages up dancing. Happy to try and satisfy song requests on the night, and ensured everyone had a great time. Highly recommend. Thanks Matt

Coral Hall

2018-04-02T09:18:45+0000

Where do I start?? Matthew has been fantastic from initial communication right up to our wedding day. We had very specific requirements to which Matthew met and exceeded. He was interactive with our guests and as well as playing our own requests, also played on demand to the requests from our wedding party. Our day was made that extra bit perfect and myself and my husband are both so so glad we found Matthew. Nothing was too much effort and there was no stress for us to worry about!!

Sophie Calvert

2018-03-26T08:17:38+0000

Well what can I say....you find a website with a musician and hope and pray the singer is as good in real life �. We have just had Matt for my husbands 40th birthday party which he played acoustic guitar and then DJ and everyone absolutely loved.To find a musician who is so talented and so very professional is a really special find. From moment of booking communication excellent, brilliant website. For beautiful acoustic music I would really recommend x

Julie Horne

2017-12-05T19:13:29+0000

Matt played our wedding at the end of November and was amazing! We only gave him 24 hours notice when we asked him to play and he immediately made a very stressful "day before the wedding" much calmer! Matt couldn't have been any more accommodating, making sure the whole evening was tailored to us. He even made us a fab highlights video which is just great to look back on. We would thoroughly recommend!! Xx

Vikki Nixon

2017-12-03T16:21:59+0000

Matthew played for my Mum's 60th and could not have been more accommodating! Fantastic voice and repertoire of songs! Would definitely book him again and recommend him to anyone!! Thanks for a fab night Matt!!

Kim Taylor-Allmark

2017-11-08T07:57:22+0000

Matt played for our wedding 22st October 17. It was one of the best decisions through all the wedding planning to hire him. Not only is he exceptionally talented but fully customised the day package around us. I asked matt if he could play an arrangement of in my life the Beatles for my walk down the isle, as my dad wasn't here to walk me down the isle I needed a part of him to take the biggest walk of my life and Matt made that possible it was truly magnificent, it made the day perfect for me. Matt gave me so much advice and was always quick to answer and questions nothing was too much trouble for him. He also took a request from one of our younger guests and sang bah bah black sheep, this was fantastic it just shows how accommodating he is. Thankyou mat for a truly wonderful day! I still listen to your demos on the way to work :)

Stephanie Fensom

2017-11-06T18:18:44+0000

Matt played for our wedding in October, He was so patient with me leading up to the day, and spent hours learning tale as old as time so it was perfect for us! Nothing was too much trouble and he slotted into our day seamlessly, he helped us with everything we needed, trudging speakers and microphones around a field so we could make the day just how we wanted! Everyone said how amazing he was, he made the evening the best it could possibly be, he knew exactly how to keep everyone singing along! Amazing value for money for the time and effort he put into making our day. The memories of singing oasis around a campfire with him will live with us and our guests forever. It's hard to put into words how he made our wedding perfect, but it wouldn't have been the same day without him.

Lesley Tuddenham

2017-10-14T10:38:21+0000

Matt played 3 sets at our wedding on the 7th October 2017 at The Great Hall at Mains, Lancashire. The sets were played during the reception, after dessert and before our first dance just as we requested, with the sets tailored to the style of music we wanted for each. Matt was flexible with timings as the day progressed and even took a few requests (which the guests confused with DJ requests for the evening) but Matt took it in his stride. All of our guests commented on how fantastic he was and he certainly contributed to making our special day perfect. I would highly recommended Matt and would certainly book him again for any other special occasions. Thanks Matt x

Hollie Carlisle

2017-09-07T19:58:26+0000

We booked Matthew's whole day package for our wedding. His acoustic set during the drinks reception and wedding breakfast was fantastic and set the perfect mood for the day. His evening DJ set had people dancing all night too, as he's a great "reader" of the dancefloor. We were able to chose all of the songs we wanted, so I know I could recommend him for any event, with any music taste. Thanks Matt :)

Christine Gaume

2017-09-01T19:02:14+0000

Matt played and DJ'd at our wedding on August 12th at the Durham Ox (btw, best reception venue for informal/posh affair, fact! )and he was a major part of making our day very 'us'. Everyone has said it before, Matt is flexible, accommodating and friendly - you don't need extra hassle when organizing a wedding and Matt just handled the entertainment with no questions. We arrived to him playing acoustic tunes in the garden and he just went about his business, playing mood-appropriate stuff throughout the afternoon. He took requests and varied his style as the vibe changed and the day progressed. We had many kids at our do and they hung around Matt like groupies, fascinated by him and wanting to be him! Matt even played some godawful US YouTube kid's music for my 6 year old son which made him (my son) feel a million dollars. What's so great about Matt's set up is he can do casual, chilled acoustic, ramp up the noise and 'band' atmosphere with singing/backing tracks/amps and play literally anything DJ style as he works from a laptop and sound system - there is nothing you can't have played. We ended our night on 90s rave, Britpop, Seattle grunge and some gorgeous country. Matt, thanks, our day was perfect and it would have been a lesser day without you. Book this guy!

Vanessa Hunter

2017-09-01T07:49:24+0000

I just wanted to say how amazing Matt was at my wedding in August. He met us before the wedding a few times and was more than happy to accommodate song requests we wanted on our day. His version of my wedding walk song was fantastic!! He provide entertainment throughout the day and knew the right songs to play to get the guests up. A true professional throughout and will definitely be recommending him going forward. Thanks again Matt xx

Jayne Keeling

2017-08-29T19:46:55+0000

We booked Matthew to play guitar and sing during our reception drinks and then to DJ in the evening. We received many compliments about his singing and friendly manner as well as his stage presence. Matthew was very accommodating to everything we wanted and our guests requests. He was great value for money and we would recommend him to anyone looking for wedding/event entertainment. When Matthew met with me at the venue prior to the wedding he was very enthusiastic and excited to play at our quirky venue. Thanks again Matthew

Danielle Davis

2017-08-18T17:28:26+0000

Matthew was absolutely fantastic from the very first contact we had until after the wedding, nothing was too much trouble. A wide selection of music was sung at our wedding service, drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening reception and was fantastic. All our guests commented how good he was. Excellent value for money and would highly recommend Matt for an event, will be using again at future events. Thank you Matt Mr and Dr Davis

Emma Price

2017-08-13T19:48:18+0000

Matt was a complete professional and really happy to do anything he could to make our day special and personal thanks x

Liam Walker

2017-08-13T16:44:49+0000

We booked Matthew to play an outdoor stage at our wedding in July but inevitably the weather was far from ideal, Matthew couldn't be more helpful and suggested doing 2 sets on the main stage to break up the evening which went down a storm. Couldn't recommend him enough, brilliant

Danielle Sheehan

2017-07-26T11:35:57+0000

Thank you so much for a fantastic night of music to celebrate our wedding �! We loved listening to you sing and play and the dj set was awesome .. You were the added bonus, a friendly face, where nothing was too much x We certainly recommend ! Thank you again from Mr and Mrs Sheehan x

Fiona Price

2017-07-16T07:25:35+0000

Matthew shared our special day with us on Friday, making the full day and evening even more special with his singing, guitar and dj set, can't recommend this man highly enough, he took care of every last detail with the music and it really was perfect, thank you again Matthew�

Darren Price

2017-07-15T20:37:28+0000

Thank you so much for attending our wedding 14/07/17 we booked matt for all day to sing and dj at the evening, every guest commented how good you was and how you just got on with it sorting when and where to sing to make our day so special nothing was too much for you and all requests by guests taken on �, At the evening the dj set was superb will defo be recommending to other, once again a massive thank you from Mr and Mrs price

Jayne Fitzpatrick

2017-06-25T10:07:24+0000

Thank you Matthew for all your hard work at our vow renewal yesterday. We are so very lucky that my Daughter Gemma came across your page! You are an extremely talented Musician and all our guests were raving about you! Thank you from a very thrilled " Bride and Groom " xx

Julie Walker

2017-06-12T18:51:03+0000

I just want to thank you for making our wedding extra special, everyone said how brilliant the music was and how it made the reception. Highly recommended to anyone planning their wedding �

Philip Barksby

2017-06-10T12:51:54+0000

Well a couple of weeks ago Matt turned up at my wedding and got on with the job in hand, I had every confidence in his ability singing and the additional stuff that comes with the wedding package was just the icing on the cake. Smoke, bubbles, longer sets without being asked , mobile when needed - in the woods, in the barn, up on the lawn, he just worked around every situation without any instruction and he was awesome. I would have no reservations in recommending him for any wedding (inside or out) just hired him and sat back and relaxed .. he is worth every penny and more . Thanks Matt x

Richard Hurren

2017-05-17T15:25:27+0000

Matt - first of all, a huge huge thank you for making our wedding day even more special. You were so easy to work with from day one and nothing was too much trouble. Not to mention an absolute trooper for the long day. You're an incredible guitarist and singer which really complimented the setting. Your DJ set on the evening was also fantastic and had a lot of people on the dance floor. To top it all off, you're a really nice guy too! Would highly highly recommend anyone to book, as Matt was the perfect accompaniment to a perfect day! Thanks again, hope to work with you again!

Gillian Race

2017-05-16T21:41:37+0000

Matt played at the wasdale head inn ....he was great played lots of different songs and was open to request ...it was a fantastic atmosphere and Matt is a really nice guy...can not wait for him to come back again ...

Helina Hurren

2017-05-16T05:20:35+0000

Matt we cannot thank you enough for helping to make our wedding extra special last month!! You were amazing from first point of contact and even more spectacular on the day!! Nothing was too much trouble in terms of our requests for songs for you to learn etc and in reality everything sounded beautiful!! You are such a trooper, powering through from the start to the end of our day, we cannot commend or recommend you enough to our family and friends!! I really hope to have the pleasure of hearing and seeing you at more upcoming weddings and events!! For anyone out there considering booking a accoustic guitarist/DJ look no further, you won't find anyone better than Matt in terms of the quality of his voice and playing, as well as great value for your money!! Xxx

Matthew Carter

2017-03-18T17:12:58+0000

Matt is a fantastic entertainer, we have used him twice now for our venue "Coast Cafe bar" and each time he has surpassed our expectations!! He was so good that he gained further bookings from his audience who loved him to bits A great guy with a great sense of humour and fantastic musical ability Look forward to the next gig

Claire Dawson

2017-02-12T21:36:26+0000

Great entertainment from start to finish, happy to take requests and played a wide variety of music. Highly recommended, thank you Matthew.

Charysse Poulter

2017-02-05T18:31:48+0000

Matt you was fantastic start to finish! Good laugh aswell as great singer!! You are the talk of the party! Thank you again for coming 😃

Ceejay Sagar

2017-01-12T17:07:01+0000

Jennifer Ingram

2017-01-12T13:33:30+0000

Saw Matt when he randomly played at The Royal. We booked him for our wedding party and he was great. His live music was brilliant and he played the music tracks we loved. Our friends were really impressed too so we all had a fantastic night. He's a great guy and a good laugh. I would highly recommend him.

Hayley Alabedi

2016-12-29T16:14:43+0000

We hired Matthew to sing and DJ at our wedding ceremony and reception at Manchester Town Hall. He was absolutely fantastic! Nothing was too much trouble for him and he was incredibly flexible throughout the day. He learned to sing and play two new songs that we wanted for the ceremony and was willing to learn more on top of his own set lists. Overall, a really pleasant and professional guy who made up feel at ease in the weeks beforehand and on the day. Highly recommended!

John Ingram

2016-12-08T22:09:29+0000

Me & Jen discovered Matt on a night out for food at The Royal, where he got up & played & sang a few numbers unplanned. He had the whole room singing along, & we both admired his talents! So when it came to arranging entertainment for our hometown wedding party, 26/11/16, we thought he would be perfect. At the start of the night whilst everyone was getting in the mood, Matt played & sang, & took requests, & set a lovely atmosphere.. & then once the mood was set he got the party started with his disco set! Everyone a had a cracking night.. We would not hesitate to recommend him for weddings or any other functions.. Thanks again Matt.. top man �

Molly-Mae Schofield-Lodge

2016-11-27T18:29:13+0000

Claire Schofield

2016-11-27T18:02:23+0000

Matthew is fantastic. Professional and friendly with 5 star performance. Highly recommend �

Marc Charles

2016-11-27T17:55:16+0000

5 stars isn't enough.Matthew performed at our wedding and was brilliant from start to finish.Would book him again in a heartbeat

Emily Charles

2016-11-23T22:07:07+0000

Matt what can I say you were amazing from the start of the planning through to our wedding yesterday! Nothing was too much trouble,always on hand whenever I had a bride melt down moment giving advice when I needed it! Everyone at the wedding loved it and kept asking where we had found you. When I booked you I had a good feeling and you were better than we could have ever imagined! Thank you again for everything! Good luckwith your nuptials next year! Hopefully you will feel just as at ease as you made me feel with your entertainment. Mr and Mrs Charles xx

Emma Raw

2016-11-04T08:37:42+0000

Matthew played at our wedding in July and was fantastic! He had everyone involved and made for a great happy atmosphere. Guests said they really enjoyed his range of music catering for all ages. He was a pleasure to work with, always very professional and relaxed- something you need leading up to a wedding! I would definitely use Matthew again for future events and would highly recommend him for any wedding! Thanks Matt �

Paul Redhall

2016-11-03T17:06:12+0000

Absolutely brilliant show/night that Matt put on at our charity doo, would recamend him to anyone brilliant guitar and vocals got everyone up dancing turned into a excellent night, will defiantly be using him again. Thanks again Matt ( top bloke )

Mark Crawshaw

2016-11-02T23:07:52+0000

I own a very successful restaurant we have live music every Friday night and have booked This guy many times and he's never failed to impress, everyone loves what he does, if you're looking for a singer who can do anything then this is your man. I know you won't be disappointed

Gemma Hamblin

2016-11-02T13:02:25+0000

he is absolutely brilliant, got us all up dancing and singing along with him. the amount of songs he knows is amazing. dont waste time get him booked as he is fantastic.

Ross Herrod

2016-11-01T21:00:39+0000

Brilliant entertainment for any occasion!

Adele Delaney

2016-11-01T17:45:04+0000

Matthew Stephens was a last minute stand in for our wedding, I can honestly say he was better than any guitarist we could have wished for! What a fabulous night. The dance floor was absolutely buzzing from the very start of his set! Our friends and family still talk about him everyone we see them!

Beki Bridges Jackson

2016-11-01T17:21:36+0000

We booked Matthew for our wedding reception in 29th Oct 2016 at Holiday Inn. He was fantastic, he played a good variety of songs on his guitar while people where arriving and everyone commented how good he was and how nice and chilled the atmosphere was, he then went on to do the disco after everyone had eaten. Nothing was too much trouble, he even helped me with decorations for the room before hand as i was on my own. He took any requests that anyone had no matter what they asked for, everyone had a brilliant night and praised Matthew's proffesionalism and attention to detail. A couple of my friends are booking him for a christening and others have asked for contact details. I would highly recommend Matthew for any type of venue wether that be a quite party or something a little more loud, he taylored to our every need and i cant thank him enough for making sure the night ran smoothly, i will definatly be booking him again in the future for any gatherings we have and his name will be the first i pass on to anyone that has any entertainment needs. Thanks again Matt, we are both truely greatfull for everything you did and thank you for keeping my guests happy. Beki & Gaz Jackson xx

Ellis Barrett

2016-11-01T17:12:28+0000

Booked matthew for a garden party a couple of months ago and i would 100% recommend him to anyone. He even let me get up and play the guitar while he sang, top bloke!

Andy Palmer

2016-11-01T17:04:31+0000

I've known Matthew for a long time and have always admired his musical talent. He has that ability to play a great song and send chills down your spine. He is great guy – honest, professional, and polite. I know he would play fantastic music and create a great atmosphere in any setting, be it a wedding or an informal gig. I wouldn't hesitate to personally recommend him.

Jason Tasker

2016-11-01T17:01:48+0000

Mathew was excellent and is a great singer aswell as a good dj reaally enjoyed his music would recommend him to anyone wanting to book him

Camilla Gomes

2016-10-31T22:39:26+0000

Matt you are a star! Simply! You were great from start to finish. You were always there for me to help me with my decisions even when I decided not to do the first dance you didn't let us give up. Thank you not only for the brilliant singing and part but for the friendship and advice you given me throughout this whole process. Without you and your star quality the party would have never been the same. I can't thank you enough and thank you doesn't do justice for the amount of fun I had! You played Karma Cameleon for me at the cocktails and all yours (and now I know requests songs) were absolutely perfect! You give love a bad name is one of my big favourite songs of all times!!! Thank you for telling us your side of the story which adds a lot for that fantastic day and for the great pictures! You are not only a great singer but also a great writter! Thank you so so much! Now I can only hope I can have the priviledge of listening to you singing again! (Or watching you throwing some moves on the dance floor!!!) wink X Cami