Wedding Daytime Entertainment in Essex

Entertainment for the ceremony and drinks reception in Essex

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

Essex has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Apton Hall and Mulberry House to Anne of Cleves Barn. Our daytime acts travel to towns across the area, including Chelmsford, Colchester and Southend-on-Sea, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Crondon Park, Blake Hall and Baddow Park House are among the other Essex venues listed further down, each with its own page.

The acts that work best in the daytime are the ones that can adapt to the room. Ceremony musicians play acoustically in a church or registry room, drinks reception acts keep the volume at a level where guests can talk, and some acts cover the whole day with a single set-up.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The daytime acts listed here all travel to Essex, 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.

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.

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.