Wedding Music
Keep your guests entertained with a professional wedding musician or band. Create the perfect ceremonial atmosphere with a delicate harpist, or get the party started with a four-piece jazz band in the evening. The choice is yours.
We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. Get your party jumping!
Based in Oxfordshire, Marilla Strings was established in 1993. We offer a String Quartet and a String Trio. We will create the perfect atmosphere for your wedding with our wide range of styles and extensive repertoire.
The WooHoo Band are a premium 3-14 piece band specialising in high-energy music for weddings - at a sensible price. We pride ourselves on having a "cooler-than-average" song list that is never cheesy, & focuses squarely on filling your dance floor.
Andrew is a versatile singer and entertainer performing songs from 60s classics to modern pop. He is sure to entertain any audience, however big or small. Get in touch with our team today to book!
Experienced, classically-trained musicians for weddings and special events in the Cotswolds, Oxford and surrounding counties. Perfect string quartet music for your civil or church ceremony and wedding reception. We play at venues big and small.
Important Notice: Now the Covid 19 Vaccination programme is in full swing and the PM is anticipating lifting all restrictions on 21st June we should probably be talking now if you are planning an event later in the year – shall we?
Winner of the Global Wedding Award 2021 for Wedding Musician of the Year (South East England), fabulous Violinist Hayley provides beautiful music for your ceremony and reception. String Quartet also available, as seen on TV!
Jukebox MK are an established name and one of the most versatile bands around. With a huge repertoire of songs to choose from, covering everything from Sinatra to Sheeran, all styles and eras, and all your favourite hits. Book Jukebox MK now.
The Singing Waiter Masters will help make your wedding truly unforgettable! Surprise and astound your partner, family and guests with an astonishing show performed by leading West End and Opera artistes!
We supply Wedding Entertainment, Bands and Live Music throughout the UK - All you need to create a perfect wedding ceremony, reception or evening party. Alternative and unique entertainment ideas a specialty. Book the perfect entertainment today!
We are a fully professional wedding band who know how to get your party started. Consisting of some of the best musicians the South West has to offer, Over the Threshold are unparalleled when it comes to live entertainment, consider your search over!
The Wigornia String Quartet comprises leading freelance musicians from around the Midlands. One of its many assets is the musical breadth & diversity of its players, all of whom perform regularly with other ensembles & in other musical settings.
Earcandy not only house some of the best in the biz, we also have provide them for the best bang-for-your buck. Your personal events coordinator will make sure your booking runs perfectly so there's next to know stress on your end!
Engaging, energetic, experienced, fun and professional five-piece male band All included within our standard evening reception package: * Live First Dance * 3x 60mins live sets * DJ service* Independent Sound Engineer * Stage Lighting *
String quartet, perfect for your wedding breakfast music/reception music on your wedding day, based in Banbury Oxfordshire. Our versatility & adaptability are what makes The Fidelis Quartet so successful. Music is our passion.
Laura Williams has many years of experience, having played at numerous weddings & events. Laura can provide music for your wedding ceremony, wedding breakfast & evening reception including a DJ set. Look no further for your wedding entertainment.
Jennifer Hill Harpist based in Didcot, Oxfordshire. Also covering Abingdon, Henley, Oxford, Witney, Bicester and Berkshire Wonderful music for your wedding ceremony & wedding reception.
A group made up of professional performers that have been playing stages worldwide for over 15 years. We travel around the UK and abroad.
Function band delivering floor fillers through to slow jams, based in Oxford, perfect if you're looking for something a little different and quirky.
This excellent string quartet perform at weddings in London and throughout the UK. This quartet have probably the most extensive variety of music in the country that ranges from popular classical to contemporary chart hits.
Olivia is one of the most popular harpists within the country. She provides musical excellence and professionalism and the harp adds a magical element to any occasion. Based in London, she will travel around the UK and abroad.
With the choice of wedding music CD's now available, not to mention easily accessible music available on the internet, there is no excuse for lacking inspiration for your choice of wedding music.
Consider the atmosphere you are aiming to create with each piece of music; stately and regal for the entrance of the bridal party, meaningful and romantic during the signing of the register, triumphant and joyful for the recessional.
There are a number of pieces associated with weddings, which instantly evoke the right atmosphere, but don't be afraid to choose something different that really means something to you as a couple. Remember that if you are getting married in a venue licensed for weddings, the music for your civil ceremony must not have any religious connection.
Before the service, the music needs to set the atmosphere of the wedding. Therefore you need to consider if you want it to be upbeat and cheerful or more elegant and relaxed. A good option is usually a wedding harpist or string quartet. If live music is not for you, or budgets won’t stretch that far, choose pre-recorded piped music, which gives a hearty start to the wedding. When choosing the processional wedding music for the start of the ceremony, check how long it takes for the bride to walk down the aisle to ensure that the music isn’t too short, or far too long.
The signing of the register takes at least three to four minutes and therefore you want a piece of music which will last approximately five minutes long. The signing music should be calmer and more relaxed so it contrasts with the more upbeat and celebratory recessional music. It is popular to use a classical piece of instrumental music, perhaps by a string quartet, or alternatively you could pick a modern piece with meaningful lyrics.
It is important to get your recessional music just right. It rounds of the wedding ceremony and whether the music is chosen to accompany you as you march victoriously out of church, or glide serenely along on your husband’s arm, it sets the atmosphere for the rest of the day. Your photographer will be taking photos straight after the ceremony so you want everybody to look like they are enjoying themselves, and music is a great way to give them that feel good factor after they have been sitting quietly throughout the ceremony. Again, live music is ideal, or perhaps a pre-recorded modern piece which is meaningful to you and your groom.
Due to legalities, religious material cannot be used during a Civil Partnership or Civil Wedding Ceremony, so traditional popular religious hymns are out of the question. Do ensure that your readings and any music you intend to use have been approved by your Registrar. Different Registrars will have slightly differing views - but do be cautious of any religious connotations - for example the song "Angels" by Robbie Williams will be denied at a Civil Wedding for its religious (angelic) references. If you are unsure whether or not a particular piece is permissible, or if you feel that your Registrar is unreasonably preventing you from having a particular piece, you can consult the General Register Office on 0151 4714803.
If you are having a Civil Ceremony it can be a challenge to find a meaningful piece of music that doesn't have religious content. Look to instrumental versions of film soundtracks for some great classics that all your guests will recognise:
Having performed at your ceremony, most musicians will charge very little extra to play during your drinks reception too, or may even include it in their basic package. We would always recommend using a professional musician to play at your wedding, but if you are happy to take the risk there is no reason why a student at Grade 5 upwards wouldn’t be capable of performing.
You want each piece of music to highlighting a certain atmosphere for the different moments within the ceremony; stately and regal for the bridal party entrance, meaningful and romantic during the signing of the register, triumphant and joyful for the recessional. There are several pieces traditionally associated with weddings, but don't be afraid to choose something different that really means something to you as a couple, such as instrumental versions of film soundtracks.
During the ceremony, a wedding harpist or string quartet are good options, creating a lovely atmosphere. But, If live music is not for you, or budgets won’t stretch that far, choosing pre-recorded piped music also gives a hearty start to the wedding.
There are four key musical moments during the ceremony; before the service, the procession, the signing of the register and the recession. Before the service, the music should establish the wedding’s atmosphere, whether that be upbeat and cheerful or more elegant and relaxed. When choosing the processional wedding music, check the timing fits with the bride’s walk down the aisle. For the signing of the register, you want a calm and relaxed piece of music lasting approximately five minutes. Your recessional music rounds off the wedding ceremony and tends to be more upbeat and celebratory, setting the tone for the rest of the day.
Music with religious material or connections cannot legally be used during a civil wedding ceremony, so hymns and some classical pieces are often not possible.
Broadly, there are three ways to have music at your wedding: self-DJ, hire a DJ, or hire a band. Keeping your guests entertained with a professional wedding musician or band can range from a delicate harpist to a four-piece jazz band. The choice is entirely down to your preference!