Planning a wedding on a budget? Short on space? Or maybe you’re having a small intimate wedding with just a few guests and are looking to book live entertainment? Then you’re in the right place!
You might be under the impression that booking a live act with fewer than three members might not pack the punch you crave at your wedding reception. You want a packed-out dance floor, guests dancing the night away and a killer atmosphere for your big day. Surely a solo or duo act can’t fill a dance floor and give you a night to remember, right? Wrong!
Booking a smaller act will work out much cheaper than hiring a full band and still produce a party-starting sound that your guests won’t be able to resist. How? With the clever use of backing tracks and loop pedals, a solo artist can create a full sound to rival a full band and still fill the room with the buzz of live music. And you can hire one for a fraction of the cost. Win!
Let’s have a look at some cheap wedding entertainment ideas and acts that won’t break the bank and will become an awesome centrepiece for your wedding reception!
Solo Acoustic Singers
Solo acoustic wedding singers are your go-to entertainers when planning a wedding on a small budget. They are by far the cheapest wedding entertainment you’ll find for your wedding reception and you get plenty of bang for your buck! Get ready for an unforgettable evening when you hire one of these fab acts!
Loop pedals and a wide range of song choices make these cool acts extremely versatile. Upbeat solo sets can be played at wedding receptions and of course, they also offer dreamy daytime sets too.
If you have hired a live wedding band, you could also ask them to perform an acoustic set earlier in the day to get more value from your wedding entertainment.
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- Many live musicians and wedding bands can double up as acoustic singers for earlier parts of your day! You can hire one outfit and secure cheap wedding music for your whole day.
Acoustic Duos
If one performer is good, then two is even better! With two musicians you’ll hear warm harmonies, a greater depth of live sound and of course, they’ll have an impressive stage presence to boot. These acoustic duos are just the ticket to a night you’ll never forget!
Our acoustic duos have a wide range of instruments available. Of course, guitars are a firm favourite but you’ll find violins, drums, saxophones and pianos offered with many of the acts too! Hiring one of these fab acts is a great way to offer something a little different at your wedding, without it costing the Earth.
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- Most artists will learn your first dance for free! This is an excellent way to personalise your day and make it totally unique!
Great-Value Wedding Bands
If a full band is an absolute must but you really need to watch your pennies then check out these great value wedding bands! Wedding bands come in all shapes and sizes, but there are a few bands who are unbelievably good value available at Warble. Ask one of our friendly advisers to suggest some competitively priced bands and you’re sure to find the right one for you!
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- Try to book a band who are based as close to your wedding venue as possible. The further they have to travel, the more it costs!
Wedding DJ's
Hiring a wedding DJ is a fantastic, cost-effective way of keeping your dance floor full and ensuring everyone has a great time. All our DJ’s are seasoned professionals who know exactly how to make your dance floor the place to be.
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- Have a later curfew at your venue? Many DJ's are able to offer a late finish for a very small fee - so you can party late into the night!
If you want to hire a wedding DJ but also want the thrill that comes with experiencing a live musician, why not hire a combination of the two? Our DJ with live musician acts offer the perfect mix of party tunes with live sax, drums or even entire bands! They often cost less than the average wedding band so are ideal if you have a little extra cash to splash.
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