Wedding Daytime Entertainment in Dorset
Wedding daytime entertainment in Dorset
Most weddings in Dorset 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.
Dorset has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Studland Bay House and Hinton St Mary Estate to Hope Farm. Our daytime acts travel to towns across the area, including Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Symondsbury Tithe Barn, Kingston Country Courtyard and Deans Court Dorset, with details of each.
You can build the daytime around one act or several. Some couples choose a string quartet or harpist for the ceremony and an acoustic duo for the drinks reception; others book a single singer or pianist to cover everything from the aisle to the wedding breakfast.
Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The daytime acts listed here all travel to Dorset, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.
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
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.
Expect to pay from around £300 up to £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. Busy Saturdays in summer and December sit at the top of the range, and your quote shows exactly what's included.
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.
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.
