Wedding Daytime Entertainment on the Isle of Wight

Wedding daytime entertainment on the Isle of Wight

Most weddings on the Isle of Wight 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 Newport, Ryde and Cowes or further afield, the daytime acts here cover the whole of the Isle of Wight. Local venues include Shepards Wharf Marina – The Sugar Store, East Afton Farmhouse and Royal Ocean Racing Club, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. Other venues in the area include Barton Manor, New Barn Farm and Cowes Yacht Haven, and each has its own venue page further down.

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.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every daytime act listed here travels to the Isle of Wight 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

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.

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.