Other Wedding Entertainment in York
Ceremony, drinks reception and daytime entertainment in York
The ceremony, the drinks and the wedding breakfast each call for a different kind of entertainment. Couples in York often book a harpist or quartet for the ceremony, an acoustic act for the drinks and a magician for the tables, building a day that flows from one moment to the next.
York has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Villa Farm to The Grand, York. The acts on this page travel right across the area, including Acomb, Haxby and the Minster quarter, and fit around your ceremony time, photos and wedding breakfast.
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.
Since 1999, Hireaband has supplied ceremony and reception acts for weddings of every size. The acts listed here all travel to York, 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
