Other Wedding Entertainment in Devon

Ceremony musicians and reception acts in Devon

The hours before the evening band starts are where the right entertainment makes the biggest difference. A singer for the aisle, a string quartet over the canapés or a magician working the tables keeps the day moving and gives guests something to talk about between the photos.

Whether your wedding is near Exeter, Barnstaple and Plymouth or elsewhere in Devon, the acts listed here cover the whole area. Local venues include The Great Barn Devon, Huntsham Court and Higher Eggbeer Farm. For an outdoor ceremony or drinks reception, it's worth agreeing a covered back-up spot with the venue.

Each act is booked for a particular part of the day. Harpists, pianists and string quartets suit the ceremony, acoustic duos and solo singers suit the drinks reception, and magicians and roaming musicians work between groups of guests. Many can learn a special song for the aisle or the signing of the register.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every act listed here travels to Devon 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

Think about where the act will be and what guests will be doing. A harpist, pianist or string quartet suits a ceremony room or a church, where the music needs to carry without amplification. A drinks reception outdoors is better served by an acoustic duo, a roaming band or a solo singer with a small PA.

Most bookings fall between £300 and £1,500. A solo musician for the ceremony alone sits at the lower end; a string quartet or an act covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast sits towards the upper end. Travel and any equipment are included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performers who would actually play at your wedding, a full song list and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to judge the style and the atmosphere before you commit.

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.