Other Wedding Entertainment in Essex
Ceremony, drinks reception and daytime entertainment in Essex
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 Essex, couples book ceremony musicians and reception acts to shape the whole day, not just the evening.
Popular wedding venues in Essex include Apton Hall, Great Lodge and Blake Hall, and our acts perform at weddings across Colchester, Southend and Chelmsford. 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.
Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every act listed here travels to Essex 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.
At a glance:
- Most bookings cost between £300 and £1,500
- Travel and any amplification are included in the price you're quoted
- Book one act for the ceremony or cover the whole daytime
- Summer Saturdays book up first, so enquire early
- A 14-day change-of-mind refund comes with every booking
Most couples book one act for the ceremony and drinks, then a band or DJ for the evening. Some add a magician during the wedding breakfast or a roaming act while the room is turned around. Share your timings when you enquire and we'll suggest what fits.
A solo singer, guitarist or harpist for the ceremony typically starts from around £300, while a quartet or a magician for the whole daytime can reach £1,500 or more. The price in your quote includes travel, so it won't change once you've booked.
Each act's page carries real video, audio, a song list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how an act works a room than any description can, so it's worth watching two or three before you shortlist.
Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.
