Higher Love
London, Wandsworth, SW11 5JE
Founded and led by musician, producer, and DJ Jake Wheeler, Higher Love is a premier wedding and event DJ service based in London. Born into the entertainment industry and trained in music production at the Leeds College of Music, Jake has performed globally and worked behind the scenes writing and producing with breakthrough artists. Over a 15-year career, the team has supported major international acts (such as Mumford & Sons, Ed Sheeran, Chaka Khan, and Paloma Faith) and performed at world-renowned venues and festivals like Glastonbury and the Montreux Jazz Festival.
Key Services & Offerings
Bespoke Wedding & Event DJ Sets: Highly customized music programming ranging across decades and genres—including Pop, Indie, Soul, Dance, Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Classical.
Live Hybrid Add-ons: Unique musical combinations featuring the DJ paired with Live Percussion to elevate energy levels on the dance floor.
Master of Ceremonies (MC): Professional hosting to seamlessly introduce the wedding party and guide the evening's timeline.
Custom First Dance Mash-ups: Professionally edited and customized audio tracks for special moments.
Acoustic & Canapé Background Music: Tailored daytime soundtracks for lawn receptions and dining hours.
Production Standards: High-quality sound systems, atmospheric dance floor lighting, full PAT testing, and comprehensive public liability insurance.
Packages
- Wedding DJ & Event Package — Price on application
Higher Love DJ focuses on tailor-made, bespoke entertainment configurations rather than rigid, one-size-fits-all package tiers. Because every event is customized around the client's specific vision, services are typically structured as scalable options:
Bespoke Evening DJ Set
Core Features: Premium, open-format DJ performance tailored to your preferred genres and decades, professional-grade sound system, and atmospheric dance floor lighting.
Live Hybrid Add-ons (DJ & Live Musicians)
DJ & Live Percussion: Integrates live percussionists to play alongside the tracks and build high-energy crowd momentum.
Daytime & Reception Acoustic Sets
Relaxed background music, acoustic performances, or curated playlists designed for lawn games, cocktail hours, and wedding breakfast dining.
Master of Ceremonies (MC) & Hosting Services
Professional announcements and timeline management to keep the event running smoothly from speeches to the first dance.
Custom Production Extras
Specially edited first-dance mash-ups and audio tracks tailored specifically for special moments.
Questions and answers
- What equipment do you bring?
- Higher Love brings the DJ, music, decks, a 4-channel mixing desk, a microphone, speakers, and lights.
- What speakers do you use?
- HK Audio speakers are used — sound quality is a paramount concern.
- How do I book?
- Contact via phone or email to discuss availability, then book online to secure your date.
- Can you set up early?
- Yes — just provide your timing and venue location details.
- How long is a standard performance?
- The standard offering is 7:30 pm to midnight; additional hours are available on request.
- How is the music selected?
- Higher Love collaborates with clients on the playlist and programming while applying professional expertise to keep the dance floor engaged throughout the night.
- Do you use a microphone?
- It's the client's choice — the microphone can be used for announcements or kept silent.