Wedding Daytime Entertainment in Cumbria

Wedding daytime entertainment in Cumbria

The hours between the ceremony and the evening band are where a wedding day either flows or drags. In Cumbria, daytime entertainment covers the ceremony itself, the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast, with music or entertainment that keeps guests happy while the photos are taken and the room is turned around.

Popular wedding venues in Cumbria include Broadoaks Country House, Storrs Hall and The Den at Four Acre, and our daytime acts travel to weddings and events across Carlisle, Kendal and Windermere. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we'll help you choose an act that suits the space. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa, Hidden River Barn and Eden Barn, with details of each.

Daytime entertainment is a mix of act types, each suited to a different part of the day: harpists and pianists for the ceremony, acoustic duos and solo singers for the drinks reception, string quartets for a classic feel, and roaming musicians or close-up magicians to keep guests entertained between photos.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every daytime act listed here travels to Cumbria as standard, and the instant quote button on this page shows pricing and availability for your date.

The essentials:

Prices usually from £300 up to £1,500
Many acts can cover more than one part of the day in a single booking
Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to enquire early
The quote you receive sets out exactly what's included
14-day change-of-mind refund on every booking

A church or ceremony room suits a harpist, pianist or string quartet, where the music carries without amplification. A drinks reception outdoors or in a busy courtyard is better served by an acoustic duo or a solo singer with a small PA, and a magician can move between groups wherever they gather. Many acts can cover the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast in one booking.

Prices usually start from around £300 and go up to £1,500 or so. A solo musician for the ceremony alone sits at the lower end, while a quartet or an act covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast sits towards the upper end. Your quote shows the full price for your date, so you can compare acts on the same basis.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the performer you would be booking, with videos, audio, a repertoire list and reviews. Between them you can get a clear sense of the act well before the day.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the wedding. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

Simon Shaw

Solo Singer-Guitarist | Hugely Talented and Versatile | Available in Midlands And North

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XY Duo

Beautiful, intimate, stripped back acoustic versions of your favourite songs | Perfect Daytime Entertainment

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Smooth Sound Duo

Male Acoustic Duo | Versatile Repertoire

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Dale Ellis

Fabulous Live Wedding Entertainment For Under £500 - Absolutely!

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Changing Melody

Changing Melody cover everything from contemporary pop and rock to jazz, 60s and beyond, you'll find their tasteful selection of music appeals to guests of every age group.

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Basil Fawlty Tribute

Ed Wells is the 6 foot 7 inch spitting image of John Cleese as Basil Fawlty. Not just a lookalike, Ed plays the part to perfection.

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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Jack & Joel

X Factor Finalists Jack & Joel | Acoustic Duo

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Jack & Tee

Versatile Duo | Male & Female Vocals | Guitar, Drums, Violin

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In Stereo Acoustic Duo

Acoustic Duo | Male & Female Vocals | Guitars | Percussion

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Guitarist Marcus

Singer / Guitarist | Afternoon or Evening Performance

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Jessie MaKee

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Background or Main Event Entertainment

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Detroit Vintage Duo

Live Lounge Style Daytime Duo | Male & Female Vocals | Eclectic Repertoire

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Gentlemen of the Road

A vintage 20's - 40's style swing band that will blow your socks off with their unique arrangements of modern tracks

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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Hope Street

Three fantastic musicians who will put the very coolest of slants on your wedding or function! Hire a wedding band today.

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Piers Benjamin - Pianist & Singer

Ideal For Background Music Or Full Performance. Beautiful Vocals & The Finest Piano Playing.

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Central Park

Four Piece Roaming Band | Wedding or Corporate Events | Perfect Addition To Any Event

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Dan Burnett - Piano Vocalist

Dan Burnett is one of the UK’s leading piano vocalists. It’s in his blood.

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Uptones Duo

Acoustic Duo | Female Vocals | Ideal For Wedding Reception.

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FAQs

Anything that happens before the evening band: ceremony music, drinks reception music and entertainment during the wedding breakfast. That includes solo singers, harpists, pianists, guitarists, string quartets, acoustic duos, roaming musicians and close-up magicians.

Yes, and it's a common way to book. Many soloists, duos and quartets offer packages covering all three, which is usually better value than booking separate acts.

Harpists, pianists, guitarists and string quartets usually play acoustically in a ceremony room or church. Singers and duos bring a small PA for larger rooms or outdoor spaces, so tell us the venue in Cumbria when you enquire.

Many can, as long as there's cover nearby and power where it's needed. Acoustic instruments such as harps and strings need shelter from sun and rain, so check your venue's wet-weather plan.

Typically £300 to £1,500, depending on the act, how long they perform and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Many can, given enough notice. Mention it when you enquire and the act will confirm whether they can add it for your day.

Reviews

(5)

“Dan and his team were a wonderful addition to our special day. Everything ran wonderfully well and our guests were thrilled with the selection of music chosen for the day. Anatole Quartet were extremely professional and leading up to the day, happily communicated with the Choir and Church, leaving my husband and I to focus on other things. Absolutely five star and highly recommended. Thanks again.”

(5)

“For my 40th birthday last November, I wanted to re-create some swing style magic for myself and my friends. And with Gentlemen of the Road that's exactly what I got. The set list was awesome, and you can tell the band love what they do as the sound they produced was wonderful. I can't recommend them highly enough. Two long sets just wasn't enough! Thanks guys, we had an incredible evening.”

(5)

“Absolutely fantastic performances and sets, everyone totally loved the vibe and the amazing performers- everyone was asking who they were and how I found them. When it rained they came off the stage and performed inside the marquee creating a really intimate magical moment, and graciously did a couple of requests for us all to join in on - couldn't have asked for more or better, simply brilliant! 11/10 thanks so much”

(5)

“I really enjoyed working with Livi ITM. Despite their youth, the band were thoroughly professional and dedicated musicians who brought a fresh dynamic to our music festival. The trio complement each other very well, bringing a warmth to the stage that the audience to engage with. Livi, front and centre, delivered controlled vocals of a seasoned pro, years ahead of her time. I look forward to working with them again.”

(5)

“I’d recommend Ian without hesitation. Not only is he a huge talent with a fine repertoire, he is a genuinely good guy who was friendly and communicative during the build-up to my wedding. On the day itself he went above and beyond what I’d expect from a performer by allowing my son (a beginner on guitar) to play along to one of his songs. Ian is a top talent and a top man.”

(5)

“Love Detroit Vintage Duo! Was so happy to find them for my wedding a couple of years ago, Paul was great to deal with and everybody commented on how good they were for weeks after. They sound authentic and always look like they are enjoying themselves whilst playing. Recently booked them again when I was helping my Dad organise a big 50th birthday and they were great!”

Useful Links

More questions answered Wedding Day Timeline For Your Band Why Use an Entertainment Agency? What You Need to Know About Your Band Before You Book Top Tips for Building Your Wedding Reception Setlist Other Wedding Entertainment in Cumbria Wedding Bands in Cumbria Acoustic Musicians in Cumbria String Quartets in Cumbria Daytime Entertainment in Lancashire Daytime Entertainment in North Yorkshire Wedding Daytime Entertainment in the North West

Local Venues in Cumbria

Eden Barn

A 200-year-old Westmorland stone barn on 100 acres of the Upper Eden Valley, with the Pennine hills on one side and the Yorkshire Dales on the other.

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Broadoaks Country House

An Edwardian country house in woodland between Windermere and Ambleside, with a William Morris music room and an orangery with a fire in the grate.

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Hidden River Barn

A glass-walled barn hidden away in 200 acres of ancient woodland near Longtown, with log cabins in the trees and a river running past the door.

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Loweswater Village Hall

A former Victorian schoolhouse above the Vale of Lorton, with views over Crummock Water and the Kirkstile Inn a short stroll away down the lane.

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Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa

A 17th-century stately home above Bassenthwaite Lake, with 400 acres of private woodland and deer park, and Skiddaw filling all the windows.

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Holker Hall

A Cavendish family home since the early 1600s, with 200 acres of famous gardens and old parkland on the gentle southern edge of the Lake District.

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Storrs Hall

A listed Georgian mansion right on the shore of Windermere, with lakeside lawns, a jetty of its own and the whole house yours for the night.

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The Den at Four Acre

Giant linked tipis in a Cumbrian meadow between the Lake District and the Solway Coast, with three days of the place entirely to yourselves.

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Askham Hall

A medieval hall turned country retreat in the village of Askham, with a converted bank barn, fine food and only a wedding or two in any given week.

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Working with a budget? We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

Wedding Daytime Entertainment in Cumbria