Other Wedding Entertainment in Durham

Ceremony, drinks reception and daytime entertainment in Durham

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 Durham book them for the ceremony, the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast.

Whether your wedding is near Durham, Darlington and Chester-le-Street or elsewhere in Durham, the acts listed here cover the whole area. Local venues include Beamish Hall Hotel, Hardwick Hall Hotel and Dalton Old Pump House. For an outdoor ceremony or drinks reception, it's worth agreeing a covered back-up spot with the venue.

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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has supplied ceremony and reception acts for weddings of every size. The acts listed here all travel to Durham, bring what they need to be heard and include travel in the price. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

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

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.

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.