Other Wedding Entertainment in Hampshire
Ceremony musicians and reception acts in Hampshire
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 Hampshire book them for the ceremony, the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast.
Whether your wedding is near Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke or elsewhere in Hampshire, the acts listed here cover the whole area. Local venues include Royal Southern Yacht Club, Hayling Island Sailing Club and Clock Barn. For an outdoor ceremony or drinks reception, it's worth agreeing a covered back-up spot with the venue.
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 Hampshire 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
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.
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.
Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.
