Wedding Daytime Entertainment in Hampshire
Entertainment for the ceremony and drinks reception in Hampshire
The hours between the ceremony and the evening band are where a wedding day either flows or drags. In Hampshire, 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.
Hampshire has a wide choice of wedding venues, from The Elvetham and Royal Southern Yacht Club to Lainston House. Our daytime acts travel to towns across the area, including Winchester, Southampton and Basingstoke, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Stansted Park, Tithe Barn and Clock Barn, with details of each.
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.
Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every daytime act listed here travels to Hampshire as standard, and the instant quote button on this page shows pricing and availability for your date.
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.
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.
Each act's page carries real video and audio, a repertoire list and reviews from previous clients. Watching a couple of clips tells you far more than any description can, so it's worth listening before you choose.
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.
