Wedding Daytime Entertainment in Hertfordshire
Entertainment for the ceremony and drinks reception in Hertfordshire
Most weddings in Hertfordshire 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.
Whether your wedding is near St Albans, Watford and Hertford or further afield, the daytime acts here cover the whole of Hertfordshire. Local venues include North Hill Farm, Tewinbury and Knebworth House & Barns, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. You'll find more Hertfordshire venues below, including Fanhams Hall Hotel, Dyrham Park Country Club and Chenies Manor House, 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 Hertfordshire, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.
The essentials:
- Budget from around £300 to £1,500, depending on the act and the date
- Book for the ceremony only, or for the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast
- Popular dates go months in advance
- Everything included is listed in your quote
- Change your mind within 14 days and get a full 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.
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.
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.
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.
