Wedding Magician at Dovecliff Hall
If you're getting married at Dovecliff Hall Hotel, you can book a magician who is already known, trusted and officially recommended by the venue.
I'm Matthew Garrett, an award-winning close-up magician and wedding host. Having already performed weddings at Dovecliff Hall, I know the venue, understand how the day flows and have an established relationship with the team there.
That gives Dovecliff couples some genuine advantages: experienced entertainment from somebody who already knows the venue, preferential rates available specifically for Dovecliff Hall weddings, and the reassurance of booking a supplier recommended by the venue itself.
Why Book a Magician Who Already Knows Your Venue?
A recommended supplier relationship isn't simply a badge. It means you're booking someone who already understands Dovecliff Hall, knows the team and has experience of entertaining guests there.
Preferential Rates
Couples marrying at Dovecliff Hall can benefit from preferential rates available through my relationship with the venue.
I Already Know the Venue
I know how Dovecliff Hall works and where close-up magic fits naturally around the drinks reception, photographs, wedding breakfast and evening.
Known by the Team
I've already worked successfully with the Dovecliff team, giving you the extra reassurance of choosing an entertainer the venue knows and recommends.
Come and Meet Me
When I'm appearing at Dovecliff Hall wedding fairs and wedding events, you'll have the opportunity to meet me, see some magic and chat about your wedding in person.
Magic That Became Part of Their Wedding
I recently performed at Liz and Andy's wedding at Dovecliff Hall, entertaining their guests with close-up magic during the celebrations.
What I particularly like about Dovecliff Hall is that the magic can happen naturally amongst the guests. There doesn't need to be a formal show or an interruption to the day. I move between groups, bring people together and create those spontaneous reactions you can see in the photographs from their wedding.
It also means that while the bride and groom are busy with photographs or spending time with different guests, everyone else is being looked after and entertained.
“Wow. Matthew was amazing at our wedding! He completely stunned me with his magic. So at ease with all of the guests. I was literally blown away!”
Where Does the Magic Work Best?
Every wedding is different, so I don't try to force the entertainment into a fixed format. Once I know your timings, I'll recommend where the magic will have the greatest impact. Because I already know Dovecliff Hall, those recommendations are based on genuine experience of the venue.
During the Drinks Reception
A brilliant time to bring family and friends together, break the ice between guests who may not know one another and keep everyone entertained while photographs are taking place.
Around the Wedding Breakfast
Close-up magic can be performed naturally around the tables, usually between courses, giving every table its own memorable experience without slowing down the meal.
Into the Evening
Magic can help bridge the changeover into the evening, entertain newly arriving guests and keep the atmosphere moving while the room or entertainment is being prepared.
Want Me to Look After More of the Day?
As well as close-up magic, I also offer a complete Wedding Host & Magician service.
Rather than simply arriving to perform for a couple of hours, I can help look after the flow of your wedding — welcoming guests, making announcements, helping organise key moments, introducing speeches and keeping everybody informed and relaxed.
Knowing Dovecliff Hall and already having a good working relationship with the venue team is particularly valuable when I'm hosting, because the whole day can feel coordinated rather than having separate suppliers working in isolation.
Dovecliff Hall & the Midlands
Dovecliff Hall Hotel is in Stretton, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, close to the Derbyshire border. Alongside weddings here, I have extensive experience entertaining throughout Derby, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and across the Midlands.
That includes many appearances at Derby County Football Club at Pride Park, together with weddings, hotels, private celebrations and corporate events throughout the surrounding area.
Let's Make Your Guests' Experience Unforgettable
Send me your wedding date, approximate guest numbers and anything you already know about your timings. Because I know Dovecliff Hall, I can recommend exactly where I think the entertainment will work best during your day.
Incredible close-up magic that gets your wedding guests laughing, talking and genuinely amazed.
Matthew Garrett is a recommended wedding supplier at Dovecliff Hall Hotel, providing award-winning close-up magic and professional wedding hosting for couples celebrating at this beautiful venue.
SEE THE MAGIC FOR YOURSELF
Don't Just Read About It. Watch the Reactions.
From close-up magic at the tables to wedding hosting and performances for the whole room, these showreels give you a genuine feel for Matthew's style and the reactions he creates.
FEATURED SHOWREEL
Close-Up Magic
Magic happens only inches away from your guests — during drinks receptions, around tables and amongst groups throughout the event.
It's relaxed, highly interactive and particularly effective when you want entertainment without stopping the natural conversation and atmosphere.
Discover Close-Up Magic →WEDDINGS
Wedding Hosting & Magic
More than entertainment — helping the day flow smoothly while keeping your guests relaxed, involved and entertained.
Explore Wedding Magic →FOR THE WHOLE ROOM
Stage & Cabaret Magic
A shared performance for everyone — ideal for dinners, celebrations and events where you want to bring the whole audience together.
Explore Stage Shows →PLANNING AN EVENT IN DERBYSHIRE?
Let's Make It Memorable.
Tell Matthew a little about your event, your venue and the atmosphere you're hoping to create. He'll recommend the style of magic and timings that will work best for your guests.