Wedding Daytime Entertainment in Devon

Entertainment for the ceremony and drinks reception in Devon

The hours between the ceremony and the evening band are where a wedding day either flows or drags. In Devon, 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.

Across Devon, daytime acts are booked for weddings and events in and around Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay. Venues in the area include Sharpham House, Higher Eggbeer Farm and Rockbeare Manor, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Huntsham Court, Bickley Mill and Watermouth Cove, 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 booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each daytime act on this page travels to Devon as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.

The essentials:

• Typical cost: £300 to £1,500, depending on how long they perform and the date
• Your quote shows exactly what's included
• Ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast packages available from many acts
• Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
• Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Start with the running order. Most couples want music for the walk down the aisle and the signing of the register, then something relaxed for the drinks reception and the meal. One act booked across all three is usually better value than separate bookings, and it means one set-up and one point of contact on the day.

Most daytime act bookings fall between £300 and £1,500. 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. The date and time of year make up the rest of the difference, so a weekday or winter date can cost less than a summer Saturday.

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.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the day. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.