Live Musicians For Wedding Ceremonies
From the grand bridal entrance to the recessional, our wedding ceremony musicians are the perfect choice to start your wedding day in style. With an extensive repertoire of wedding music to choose from, you'll be sure to find the right musicians for your big day.
Whether you're planning an intimate civil ceremony or a grand church wedding, you're bound to have questions. We've put together the following wedding ceremony music FAQs to answer the basics, but if you need further help, just drop us a message, and we'll be happy to help.
What type of wedding ceremony musicians do you offer?
We represent some of the very best wedding ceremony musicians in the UK, from highly regarded classical instrumentalists to contemporary pianists and vocalists. Below are some of our most popular live wedding music options:
Can we request specific songs to be played during the ceremony?
Absolutely, our experienced musicians have a huge repertoire of wedding music available, but if there's something you'd like that isn't already listed, please just let us know, and we'll run it past them.
Our musicians regularly learn new pieces for the processional, bridal entrance and recessional, as well as the first dance if booking a full-day package.
Classical musicians such as string ensembles and harpists are usually able to source sheet music online, but if there's none available, there may be a small cost incurred for a bespoke arrangement.
How much does it cost to hire wedding ceremony musicians?
We offer an extensive range of wedding musicians to suit any budget. You'll find our harpists, guitarists and pianists typically start from £250-300 for a short performance. This will typically include 15-20 minutes of guest arrival music and 3-4 ceremony songs.
Live wedding ceremony musicians generally have a minimum booking fee and then quote based on the time spent at the venue. For this reason, it's often more financially viable to hire a musician for the ceremony and background music during the afternoon drinks reception.
How far in advance should I book a wedding ceremony musician?
We recommend booking your wedding musicians up to a year in advance if you're keen to secure your favourite act. Whilst many musicians are booked up to 18 months in advance, you should still find a selection of acts available if booking closer to the date.
Are you able to play both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony locations?
Yes, most wedding ceremony musicians are happy to perform outside if the weather is dry. We always recommend having a gazebo or marquee available to protect the musicians from the elements regardless of the weather.
One thing to note is that string instruments such as the violin can be very tempermental in the sun, and so string ensembles will usually request a shaded area for their performance. Find out more about hiring a string quartet.
Some wedding musicians may also require a power supply, for example, acoustic duos and wedding singers.
Can your musicians provide music for the afternoon wedding reception as well?
Yes, all our ceremony musicians offer a number of packages to suit your schedule. This will often include guest arrival music, ceremony music, drinks reception music and wedding breakfast music.
If you're after an all-day package to include your evening wedding entertainment, we represent a number of wedding bands and wedding singers that offer packages to include daytime music, live evening sets and a wedding DJ.
What type of music do wedding ceremony musicians play?
We represent a diverse range of acts, each covering a wide variety of genres and musical styles.
Some of the most popular acts include our wedding harpists and string quartets performing everything from classical music and jazz standards to film scores, broadway, Bollywood and modern favourites.
For a more contemporary feel, browse our roster of acoustic singer/guitairsts and duos, playing a varied mix of folky favourites, soul, indie, pop and more.
What are the most popular wedding ceremony songs?
Looking for some ceremony music inspiration? Head over to our wedding songs section where you'll find ideas for every part of your day including:
- Wedding ceremony music
- Recessional Music
- Signing of the registers music
- Entrance Music
- First Dance Songs
Browse through our roster of musicans by category below.
Why hire a wedding musician through us?
- Over 20 Years experience in the events industry
- Hundreds of 5 Star reviews across Facebook and Google
- All ceremony musicians hand-picked by our team of experts
- Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
- Professional contracts for your peace of mind
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Browse through the most popular wedding songs for every part of your ceremony.