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Other Wedding Entertainment in Buckinghamshire

Ceremony musicians and reception acts in Buckinghamshire

Most weddings have long gaps between the big moments, while photos are taken and the room is turned around. Live music or a roaming act fills those gaps and keeps guests entertained. Across Buckinghamshire, couples book ceremony musicians and reception acts to shape the whole day, not just the evening.

Popular wedding venues in Buckinghamshire include Creslow Manor, Latimer Place and Hartwell House & Spa, and our acts perform at weddings across High Wycombe, Aylesbury and Marlow. Tell us your venue and running order when you enquire and we'll suggest acts for each part of the day.

Not every act does the same job. Some are best for a quiet, elegant ceremony, others for a lively drinks reception on the lawn. Knowing where the act will be and what guests will be doing makes the choice much easier.

We've been booking wedding entertainment since 1999, and every act on this page covers Buckinghamshire. Travel and any amplification are built into the quote, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £300 to £1,500, depending on the act, how long they play and the date
  • Always included: travel costs and any amplification the act needs, in every quote
  • From solo musicians for the ceremony to quartets, ensembles and roaming acts for the drinks reception
  • Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Check with your registrar or officiant before choosing ceremony music, as some venues and churches have rules on what can be played. Most ceremony musicians will send a list of popular entrance and signing pieces, and many will learn a special request.

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.

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Mitzvah Tanz

A Four - Seven Piece Klezmer Band With A Contemporary Style

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Pip Penn

A Solo Singer / Guitarist With A Huge Repertoire

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From £400

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

XY Duo

Beautiful, intimate, stripped back acoustic versions of your favourite songs | Perfect Daytime Entertainment

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From £1,045

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

A Touch Of Paris

Jazz, Swing, Gatsby, Parisian Themed Ensemble

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From £645

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Essential Acoustic Guitarist

The Perfect Accompaniment To Any Ceremony, Reception or Evening

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From £315

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Whisky & Wine

A Folk Based Acoustic Duo Performing A Range Of Popular Covers

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From £840

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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The Cannonballs

Combining Your Favourite Party Songs With Their Own Piano Based Style

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Front Cover

An Exciting Duo From The South West. Small Band - Big Sound!

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From £900

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
Band Under a Grand

Swing Dynamos

The Swing Dynamos Are An Authentic Gypsy Jazz Ensemble

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From £895

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Wanderers

Mumford Folk Meets Pop & Rock. Available Static or Roaming.

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From £2,160

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Melody Jazz Trio

The Melody Jazz trio - a super smooth jazz trio from London only available from Hireaband

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From £895

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
Band Under a Grand

Anatole Strings

Professional And Versatile, The Anatole Quartet Bring a Vast Repertoire to Your Event with Everything From Mozart and Verdi to Clean Bandit and James Bond

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From £860

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Tommy & Sons

Three or Four Piece Folk Style Covers Band | Roaming or Static Options Available.

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From £2,020

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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The Baby Blues

An Authentic Swing Band Playing Your Favourite Rat Pack & Soul Tunes. You Even Get A Choice Of Singers..

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From £2,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Changing Melody

Changing Melody cover everything from contemporary pop and rock to jazz, 60s and beyond, you'll find their tasteful selection of music appeals to guests of every age group.

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From £350

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Close Harmony

Male & Female Vocal Duo. Daytime or Evening Entertainment.

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From £400

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Boss Acoustic

Solo, Duo or Trio Acoustic Act. Perfect For Receptions or Daytime Entertainment

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From £900

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Guitarist & Singer Ian

Solo Acoustic Guitarist and Vocalist, Ian Britt, Performs His Unique Covers Of Classic Hits

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From £450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Everything around the main evening band: ceremony and drinks reception musicians such as solo singers, harpists, pianists, guitarists and string quartets, plus acoustic duos, roaming musicians and close-up magicians.

Many can, given enough notice — mention it when you enquire and the act will confirm whether they can add it to their repertoire for your day.

Harpists, pianists, guitarists and string quartets usually play acoustically in a ceremony room or church; singers and duos bring a small, discreet PA for larger rooms or outdoor spaces.

Yes — booking the same musician or ensemble for the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast is common, and usually works out better value than separate bookings.

Typically £300 to £1,500, depending on the act, how long they perform and the date — travel is always included in the quote.

Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday when the most popular acts go quickly.

Reviews

(5)

“Absolutely fantastic performances and sets, everyone totally loved the vibe and the amazing performers- everyone was asking who they were and how I found them. When it rained they came off the stage and performed inside the marquee creating a really intimate magical moment, and graciously did a couple of requests for us all to join in on - couldn't have asked for more or better, simply brilliant! 11/10 thanks so much”

(5)

“On behalf of Crawley United Reformed Church I would like to thank the band for performing at our Bacon Buttie Brunch. They have a brilliant talent, with Livi having a unique voice and their eclectic range of songs entertained a wide range of ages in the audience. We will happily ask them to play for us again and are delighted that the group will be using the church premises to rehearse.”

(5)

“Gentlemen of the Road played at our wedding reception, we loved the performance and style. The guys really made the evening special and played our first dance music, which they learnt especially for us. All of our guests commented on how good the music was and how it created the perfect relaxed and fun atmosphere to our wedding reception. Thanks so much it was a perfect end to our wedding day.”

(5)

“For my 40th birthday last November, I wanted to re-create some swing style magic for myself and my friends. And with Gentlemen of the Road that's exactly what I got. The set list was awesome, and you can tell the band love what they do as the sound they produced was wonderful. I can't recommend them highly enough. Two long sets just wasn't enough! Thanks guys, we had an incredible evening.”

(5)

“I really enjoyed working with Livi ITM. Despite their youth, the band were thoroughly professional and dedicated musicians who brought a fresh dynamic to our music festival. The trio complement each other very well, bringing a warmth to the stage that the audience to engage with. Livi, front and centre, delivered controlled vocals of a seasoned pro, years ahead of her time. I look forward to working with them again.”

(5)

“WOW! What an amazing team these guys are. Absolutely exceeded expectations, they had everyone dancing from the 1st song to the last, so chilled out, they had our guests joining in with them, they are so adaptable and read the crowd perfectly. The song snippets on their profile really don't do them justice, I would definitely book them again. Thank you so much for making an amazing day even better!”

Local Venues in Buckinghamshire

Danesfield House Hotel

Danesfield House Hotel

Danesfield House stands high above the Thames at Marlow, all turrets, terraces and Chiltern views.

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Stoke Place

Stoke Place

A Queen Anne house in 26 acres of Capability Brown parkland at Stoke Poges, an hour from London. What Stoke Place is like, and how a band fits in.

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Hedsor House

Hedsor House

Hedsor House is a Georgian mansion in 100 acres above the Thames at Taplow, yours alone for the day.

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Huntsmill Farm

Huntsmill Farm

An 18th-century stone barn on a working farm at Shalstone, hired exclusively for three days. Huntsmill Farm, and what it offers a wedding band.

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Latimer Place

Latimer Place

A Victorian mansion above the Chess valley near Chesham, with beds for almost everyone.

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The Dairy at Waddesdon

The Dairy at Waddesdon

A restored Rothschild dairy beside an ornamental lake on the Waddesdon Estate, and what a live band and a late-running evening look like there.

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Creslow Manor

Creslow Manor

Creslow Manor is a Grade I listed house in a hamlet near Whitchurch, with a chandeliered marquee by the walled garden.

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Notley Tythe Barn

Notley Tythe Barn

A restored 12th-century tithe barn on family farmland at Long Crendon, near Thame. What Notley Tythe Barn is like, and why bands sound so good in it.

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Hartwell House & Spa

Hartwell House & Spa

A Grade I house in 90 acres of Vale of Aylesbury parkland, once home to an exiled French king, and what live music looks like inside its rooms.

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