Other Wedding Entertainment in Bristol

Wedding day entertainment beyond the band in Bristol

Other wedding entertainment covers the specialist and smaller acts that most weddings add around the main band: solo singers, acoustic duos, harpists, pianists, classical guitarists, string quartets, close-up magicians and roaming musicians. Couples in Bristol book them for the ceremony, the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast.

Across Bristol, our acts play ceremony rooms, churches, gardens and marquees in and around Keynsham, Clifton and Harbourside. Venues in the area include Leigh Court, Aldwick Court Farm and Manor Farm, and our performers are used to moving between spaces as the day goes on.

Within this category you'll find solo singers, acoustic duos, harpists, pianists, classical guitarists, string quartets and ensembles, close-up magicians and roaming bands. Their pages list exactly what they play, and most will add a requested piece or two.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every act listed here travels to Bristol as standard, brings the equipment it needs, and sets up around the timings of your day. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

What to know:

• Budget £300 for a solo ceremony musician up to £1,500 for a quartet covering the day
• Every quote includes travel and the act's equipment
• Many acts will learn a special song for the aisle
• Acoustic acts can play without power in most spaces
• Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Many acts on this page play outdoors, but it's worth planning a covered spot in case of rain. Acoustic acts can move inside in minutes, and harpists and quartets will need a flat, sheltered area to set up.

Expect to pay from around £300 for a solo musician up to £1,500 or more for an ensemble covering several parts of the day. The act, the length of the booking and the date make the biggest difference. Every quote includes travel, so nothing is added later.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio and a song list. Underneath are reviews from clients who have already booked them, often at venues you'll recognise. Between them you'll have a clear picture of the wedding 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 event. 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.