Wedding Entertainment in Dorset

Find your wedding entertainment in Dorset

The right entertainment can carry a wedding from the aisle to the dance floor. Couples in Dorset book everything from a harpist for the ceremony to a full band with brass for the evening, and many combine two or three acts across the day.

Popular wedding venues in Dorset include Hope Farm, Parley Manor and The Barn at Gorwell Farm, and our acts play weddings across Dorchester, Sherborne and Bridport. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we can usually say what has worked there before.

Not every act does the same job. Some are best for a quiet, elegant ceremony, others for a lively reception or a packed dance floor. Knowing which parts of the day you want to cover makes the choice much easier.

Since 1999, Hireaband has supplied wedding entertainment for couples right across the country. The acts listed here all travel to Dorset, bring the equipment they need and include travel in the price. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

The essentials:

• Typical cost: from around £300 for a solo act to £1,200 to £4,000 and over for a live band
• Always included: PA, lighting where relevant and travel costs, in every quote
• From solo singers and acoustic duos through to full live bands, with line-ups sized to suit your venue
• Most couples book 12 to 18 months ahead for a summer Saturday, though solo acts and duos can often be booked closer to the date
• Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

A common pattern is a harpist or quartet for the ceremony, an acoustic act for the drinks, and a band or DJ for the evening. Share your running order when you enquire and we'll suggest acts for each part of the day.

Expect to pay from around £300 for a solo ceremony musician up to £4,000 or more for a large band with brass. The format matters most, then the date and how long the act plays. Every quote includes travel and any PA or lighting needed, so nothing is added later.

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.