Wedding Daytime Entertainment in Derbyshire

Wedding daytime entertainment in Derbyshire

Most weddings in Derbyshire have a long stretch of the day before the evening band sets up. A singer for the aisle, a string quartet or harpist over the canapés, an acoustic duo on the lawn or a magician working the tables fills that time and gives guests something to talk about.

Across Derbyshire, daytime acts are booked for weddings and events in and around Derby, Chesterfield and Matlock. Venues in the area include Thornbridge Hall, Osmaston Park and Shottle Hall, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. Other venues in the area include Donington Park Farmhouse, Tissington Hall and Makeney Hall Hotel, and each has its own venue page further down.

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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The daytime acts listed here all travel to Derbyshire, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

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.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performer you would actually book, along with their repertoire and written reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.