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Guitarists in Lancashire

Hire a guitarist in Lancashire

A solo guitarist is a relaxed, flexible choice for the daytime part of a wedding. In Lancashire, guitarists are booked for ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and parties, playing anything from classical and Spanish guitar to acoustic versions of modern songs.

Across Lancashire, guitarists are booked for weddings and events in and around Preston, Blackburn and Burnley. Venues in the area include Wyresdale Park Wedding Barns, Stanley House and The Shireburn Arms, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Bartle Hall, West Tower and The Villa, Wrea Green, with details of each.

A solo guitarist needs very little space and can move easily from the ceremony to the drinks reception, which makes the guitar a practical choice as well as a beautiful one.

Hireaband has booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each guitarist on this page travels to Lancashire as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.

The essentials:

  • Budget from around £250 to £900, 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

An instrumental guitarist suits a ceremony or a drinks reception where the music should stay in the background. A singer-guitarist adds vocals, which works well for the aisle, a first dance or a party set where guests want to sing along.

Most guitarist bookings fall between £250 and £900. A ceremony-only booking sits at the lower end, while a guitarist covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast, or a singer-guitarist playing into the evening, 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.

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Smooth Sound Duo

Male Acoustic Duo | Versatile Repertoire

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From £650

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Simon Shaw

Solo Singer-Guitarist | Hugely Talented and Versatile | Available in Midlands And North

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From £395

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Guitarist Marcus

Singer / Guitarist | Afternoon or Evening Performance

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From £355

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jessie MaKee

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Background or Main Event Entertainment

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From £570

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Usually the ceremony music, then background music during the drinks reception and wedding breakfast. Styles range from classical and Spanish guitar to acoustic versions of pop songs.

Some can. Singer-guitarists add vocals for the aisle, a first dance or a party set, and each act's page makes clear which they offer.

Yes, as long as there's shelter nearby and power if they're amplified. Tell us your venue in Lancashire when you enquire.

Very little: a chair, a small area to set up and a power socket if they use a small PA.

Typically £250 to £900, depending on how long they play and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Most can, given enough notice. Mention it when you enquire.

Reviews

(5)

“Declan was a breath of fresh air- not only was he professional but put us both at ease knowing that the music was in the best hands. We received loads of compliments about the ceremony and drinks reception music Declan played. He chatted away to some of our guests before he headed off which was lovely. Would recommend Declan 100% to anyone and only wish we had another event to book him for!”

(5)

“Filippo was relaxed, gracious, fun, and above all, sounded great. We have had so many friends and family come up to us (still - nearly six months later!) and say how great the music was!”

(5)

“Hi. We would like to record our appreciation to Declan Daniel for the music he played at our wedding reception last Saturday. Many of the guests commented on the quality of his playing and there is no doubt that Declan's music added a very special ingredient to our special day. Please pass on our thanks and best wishes for his musical career. Many thanks also for a very efficient service. Best wishes”

(5)

“We hired Paul for our wedding as he was highly recommended by some friends and we wanted something different from the normal wedding type band and defo made the right decision, his set was varied covering loads of different genres and loved his 90’s set which got everyone up dancing and singing along! For a solo act he brings such a large sound and fills a room with ease. If your looking for something a bit different from the average wedding/function band then Paul Wilson is the man for you!”

(5)

“The Essential Acoustic Guitarist was excellent - on time arriving (considering he had a long journey), well presented and music was excellent also, superb talents. I would definitely want to use him again”

(5)

“The duo were fantastic both in their music and in their attitude towards making the event a success! They accommodated some last minute changes to the schedule without hesitation and also accompanied some 'Karaoke' style entertainment from our MD. I would definitely use them again and recommend to others. Many thanks!”

Local Venues in Lancashire

Wyresdale Park Wedding Barns

Wyresdale Park Wedding Barns

Restored stone barns, a boating lake and the Forest of Bowland rising behind — an estate wedding in one of the loveliest corners of Lancashire.

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West Tower

West Tower

A turreted 19th-century country house in 10 acres just outside Ormskirk, taken over entirely for one wedding a day — and no noise limiter in sight.

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The Villa, Wrea Green

The Villa, Wrea Green

A 19th-century gentleman’s residence set in Fylde parkland, with a sweeping private drive, 31 bedrooms and a pavilion that will seat as many as 250.

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Mitton Hall

Mitton Hall

A 15th-century manor house on the banks of the River Ribble, where ancient stone meets a bright party room flooded with Lancashire daylight.

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Stanley House

Stanley House

Book a live wedding band for Stanley House, a 17th-century manor above Mellor near Blackburn with views across the Ribble Valley.

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Browsholme Hall

Browsholme Hall

Lancashire’s oldest surviving family home, deep in the Forest of Bowland, with an oak-beamed Tithe Barn and 300-year-old yews on the Italian Steps.

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Eaves Hall

Eaves Hall

A Georgian country house near Clitheroe set in 13 acres of award-winning gardens, with 30 bedrooms and 4 lovely places to say your vows in it.

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Bartle Hall

Bartle Hall

A listed country house set in 16 acres of Lancashire countryside outside Preston, with a beamed Balmoral Suite and a pagoda out in the gardens.

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The Shireburn Arms

The Shireburn Arms

A 17th-century village inn on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, with a south-facing terrace and one of the loveliest views in the Ribble Valley.

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