Looking for wedding entertainment inspiration and don't know where to start? Read on to discover musicians to perform the perfect romantic accompaniment to your wedding ceremony, entertainers to add cheer to your afternoon drinks and bands to get everyone dancing at your evening reception, plus a few unique ideas if you're after something a little different to surprise your guests.
Here at Entertainment Nation we've got years of experience in helping happy couples plan perfect entertainment for their wedding. We represent hundreds of the UK's best professional wedding entertainers, musicians and bands, so you're sure to discover your dream entertainment here.
So, sit back, pour yourself a glass of something cold (or make yourself a brew if you're at work...) and browse our recommendations. Our friendly, expert advisers are here when you need them - every day via email and phone. If you've got any questions or need any advice or suggestions, give us a shout and we'll be happy to help.
Looking for wedding entertainment inspiration and don't know where to start? Read on to discover musicians to perform the perfect romantic accompaniment to your wedding ceremony, entertainers to add cheer to your afternoon drinks and bands to get everyone dancing at your evening reception, plus a few unique ideas if you're after something a little different to surprise your guests.
Here at Entertainment Nation we've got years of experience in helping happy couples plan perfect entertainment for their wedding. We represent hundreds of the UK's best professional wedding entertainers, musicians and bands, so you're sure to discover your dream entertainment here.
So, sit back, pour yourself a glass of something cold (or make yourself a brew if you're at work...) and browse our recommendations. Our friendly, expert advisers are here when you need them - every day via email and phone. If you've got any questions or need any advice or suggestions, give us a shout and we'll be happy to help.
Dessert's been polished off and the speeches are done (breathe a sigh of relief) - all that's left to do now is dance your way into married life! Your choice of wedding reception entertainment should reflect what you're like as a couple: feel-good acoustic folk, raucous rock and indie, sparkling soul and Motown, cutting-edge chart tunes - there's a band or DJ to complement every occasion. The professional acts you'll find here at Entertainment Nation are not only exceptional performers, they also supply high quality equipment to ensure your wedding reception party looks and sounds spectacular.
The Willowbrooks are a stunning folk-style 4-piece band with sensational vocals, pitch-perfect harmonies and a ridiculous amount of talent! Your guests will flock to the dance floor when they hear their spectacular renditions of floor-filling party tunes. A range of acoustic options is available for the more mellow parts of your day so be quick to enquire about this sought-after band before it's too late!
Ultraglow are a 6-piece band of remarkable musicians here to make your wedding, party or corporate event ooze with jaw-dropping excellence. Bringing together a wealth of talent and experience, these guys will perform only the best house, pop and RnB hits and set your dance floor on fire. Book now to impress your guests and create a night of ever-lasting memories - you won't want to miss out!
Wow your guests with the sensational sounds of Neon State! This fresh and exciting male and female-fronted pop, rock and soul band will arrive at your event with a killer setlist of hits. From Whitney to Avicii and everything in between, there's something for everyone to dance the night away to. Need daytime entertainment too? Neon State also offer an acoustic duo for the laidback parts of your day. Don't miss out on this sought-after 4-piece, book today!
Whether you're sticking with tradition or planning a more modern affair, your choice of wedding ceremony entertainment will enhance the romance of your big moment. Classical music from a string quartet, pianist, harpist or singer is a timelessly elegant choice, while a tender ballad from an acoustic singer-songwriter-style performer is perfect for contemporary couples. Why not blend the modern and traditional with a classical arrangement of your favourite romantic song?
Enjoy the elegant sounds of Sundream Strings; a breath-taking quartet of some of the most high-skilled musicians in the UK. Their bespoke arrangements of pop, rock and jazz numbers, alongside well-known classical songs makes for a delightful performance suitable for ceremonies, receptions and formal dinners. Hire these exceptional performers for your special occasion.
With enchanting vocals and a bespoke package of ceremony songs available, Abigail Cassidy is the perfect act to create a magical musical backdrop to your special day. She performs beautiful renditions of songs by much-loved artists such as Adele, John Legend and Katie Melua on both guitar and piano. Secure your booking today!
Oli Cave is a sensational acoustic singer guitarist with a fun and eclectic repertoire ranging from Luther Vandross to Drake, making him the perfect act to suit guests of all ages! Whether you're searching for relaxing background music or a spectacular artist to fill your dance floor and keep everyone showing off their best moves all night, you've found exactly what you're looking for when you hire Oli!
The time between your ceremony and wedding breakfast is your chance to mingle with friends and family, glass of champagne in hand, free from the pre-ceremony jitters. Live music works well to maintain a mellow mood, with classical music, jazz and laid-back "live lounge" covers being popular choices. Magicians and caricaturists are great options to keep your wedding guests entertained before the main evening celebrations kick off.
Burnham & Frisco are a sensational acoustic duo who perform unique, passionate renditions of rock, pop, blues and folk classics. With unbelievable guitar solos, spine-tingling harmonies and blues harmonica, a day with these guys will be totally unforgettable! Enquire today!
LILA is a spellbinding singer guitarist with an enchanting voice, who'll captivate your crowd from her first chord. Performing a well-devised repertoire of soul, R&B, pop, Motown and jazz favourites, guests of all ages won't be able to resist her charms and will feel at ease in no time! Book now!
Be transported to the most sophisticated of lounges with Juniper Jazz. This talented trio will work their way through classical jazz numbers, hip-twisting bossa nova and heart-warming pop ballads guaranteed to add some stylish sparkle to your wedding, party or corporate event. Don?t just take our word for it - enquire today and make your night enchanting!
In search of unique wedding ideas to make your reception stand out? Here's a few original and alternative wedding entertainment ideas that'll delight your guests and give your special day a quirky touch: interrupt your wedding breakfast with a surprise sing-along, astound your guests with a roaming performance from your band, summon the spirit of the swing years with a postmodern pop band or light up your evening party with an Ibiza-inspired DJ live act.
The Fat Cats are a rockin' and rollin' 5-piece band who pack dance floors all over the UK with their eclectic repertoire of feel-good 50s and 60s rock n roll, uplifting soul and exciting modern pop. Experienced, charismatic and stylish, The Fat Cats are the perfect choice for your event.
Get the cameras at the ready and prepare for a few spilt drinks (sorry about that!) when your unsuspecting guests are mid-sip and the waiter takes a cringy stumble before bursting into song. Whether you decide on a waiter singing soulful Sinatra, wacky wedding planner, or poptastic police officer, Shhhow Singers will make sure memories are made! Get them booked? but don't let the secret out!
Magnette DJs are dynamic and energetic DJ and drummers who mix drums, percussion and live instruments with the latest chart-topping hits. With over 10 years of professional industry experience as DJs and musicians, Magnette DJs will take your event to the next level!
The average cost of wedding entertainment depends upon the style of wedding entertainment you choose and when and where you're getting married. Prices can range from a few hundred pounds for a solo act like a singer-acoustic-guitarist or magician to £1,000 upwards for a 4-5 piece wedding band. In general, the more members in the act, the more you can expect to pay. Hiring wedding entertainment near you can help you save money on travel expenses.
You should book your wedding entertainment as far in advance as possible! The most popular wedding bands and performers often fill their diaries up to two years in advance (sometimes even farther ahead), especially during the peak wedding season spring/summer weekends. If you find an act you love, snap them up as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Plan your wedding entertainment with your guests and your venue in mind.
Ideally, you'll know the location of your wedding prior to planning the entertainment. Hiring your venue first means you'll be able to visualise the sort of entertainment that'll fit the setting and know about any performance or space restrictions the venue has in place. With a date and venue secured, you'll also be able to get the most accurate quotes if you're planning on hiring professional entertainment.
While it's important that you fall in love with your chosen entertainment, you also need to consider who'll be attending and what they'll be doing during each part of the day. Are you hiring wedding ceremony musicians? Consider keeping them on to perform for guests while you have photographs taken. Are there a couple of hours to spare between your ceremony and the wedding breakfast? A performance from an acoustic duo or a close-up magician could be just the thing to keep guests occupied during these quieter moments. Are you hiring a wedding band? Your evening wedding reception music is another decision where you should consider the ages and tastes of your guests - you'll want to add your personal touch while still giving everyone something to get down to on the dance floor!
If you've never planned live entertainment before (and who has?!), all this can seem daunting, but there's no need to fret - a good entertainment agency will have encountered almost any wedding planning pitfall possible and can offer you all the advice and guidance you need to plan wedding entertainment that runs smoothly and without fuss.
There are two school of thought on this one. The first is to spend hours meticulously viewing as many acts as possible so you can be certain you've found the perfect act to fit your wedding, your theme and your identity as a couple. The second is to go with your gut - sometimes you'll see a band, and like in love, you just know they're the one for you. Either approach works.
We'd always urge you to do a little extra research once you've found your ideal wedding entertainment; does the act have great reviews? How about the agency you're booking from? Is payment secure? Are there contracts in place tying the act to your event? A reputable act or agency will be able to reassure you on all these questions.
Whatever you can imagine, there's an act out there who can do it! Wedding entertainment has come a long way in recent years. Enormous demand for live entertainment at weddings has drawn the best young musicians into the industry, who've brought with them a melting pot of musical genres. The styles of wedding entertainment on offer include:
And that's just the bands! Other musicians and entertainers for you to consider include:
This all depends on you and your wedding!
Live bands bring spectacle, charisma and buckets of atmosphere; even the sounds of a band tuning up are enough to set the anticipation flowing for an evening of wild celebrations. Plus, most bands will put on a DJ service between their sets to keep up the energy on the dance floor.
DJs meanwhile are ideal if you want more control over the music you'll be hearing. A good band will know a decent number of songs, but a DJ has access to almost any song ever recorded... and they take requests, so you can customise your night on the fly. If your venue has limited space or a sound limiter set below 90DB, a DJ is a great choice to work around these restrictions while still giving an unforgettable night of entertainment.
Why not combine the best of both worlds with a DJ and Live Musician act? Bringing Balearic vibes, these exciting performers feature DJ sets enhanced with live sax, vocals, percussion, guitar, or horns for a thrilling superclub experience.
