Wedding Daytime Entertainment in York
Wedding daytime entertainment in York
Most weddings in York 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.
York has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Grays Court and Villa Farm to Bedern Hall. Our daytime acts travel to towns across the area, including York, Selby and Tadcaster, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Hotel du Vin York and Barmby Field Barns are among the other York 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.
Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every daytime act listed here travels to York as standard, and the instant quote button on this page shows pricing and availability for your date.
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.
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.
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.
