Wedding Bands Hampshire

There are loads of different types of wedding bands who play music in different styles. The most commonly booked style of wedding band in Hampshire is currently the good old pop and rock band. These are by far the most popular thanks to their setlists filled with floor-filling tracks from every genre and era, making them popular with young and old alike. For rustic weddings, acoustic folk-style bands are always a big hit. They also play a mixture of pop and rock hits but with a fun folky twist that always goes down a treat. Most wedding bands play songs that are tried and tested, and guaranteed to fill your dance floor. But if you'd prefer something more niche, you'll find those bands here too. Jazz, punk and dance bands are also great choices!

With so many bands wedding bands in Hampshire to choose from, where do you start when trying to find the right one for you? That's where we come in. Our friendly advisers will recommend acts that will be absolutely ideal for your wedding reception. Just let them know your budget and musical preferences and they'll suggest awesome bands for you to choose from.

The price of a wedding band in Hampshire ranges from £1700 to £2400 on average. Several factors affect the price of your band, including the size of the band, their popularity and experience, the date of your wedding and how far they have to travel. If you're looking to save as much money as possible and are getting married in Hampshire, hire a Hampshire wedding band to keep travel costs down.

Yes! In fact, many couples report that having a unique rendition of their first dance song was one of the best things about their entire wedding day. Nearly all of our wedding bands will happily learn your special song for free. Some will even learn more! It's a great way to personalise your day and make it even more magical.

As soon as you've got your venue booked, it's time to book your wedding entertainment. The most popular wedding bands in Hampshire get booked over two years in advance so if you want to secure your favourite band, time really is of the essence.

Many of our wedding bands offer this service. Usually you'll be able to enjoy an acoustic performance from one or two of the band members during your drinks reception to help get the drinks and conversation flowing! Check each band's profile or ask your adviser to recommend acts who offer a daytime add-on. Some bands offer a whole range of options! This will nearly always work out cheaper than hiring a separate act.

Wedding bands usually perform for two hours in total, usually for either 2x 60-minute or 3x 40-minute sets to fit in with your schedule. If you have a later curfew or just want more live music (who doesn't?), many bands offer extra sets or late finishes for a small additional fee.

It's important to check each band's repertoire before booking to ensure that they play songs that you'll want to dance to during your reception. If there are certain songs that you'd love them to play, let them know! Other than that it's always best to leave the rest of the song choices up to the band. They know exactly which songs will attract your guests to the dance floor thanks to their years of experience on the job. They'll be able to read the room and gauge which song to play next to keep everyone glued to the dance floor. Trust the professionals and you can't go wrong!

Wedding bands usually arrive at your venue between 5 and 6pm and start their sound check right away. For the average band this usually takes just over an hour but for bigger bands and those with a more complex set-up it can take up to three hours. Don't worry though - our bands are true pros when it comes to keeping the sound check as hush hush as possible. Your venue should also know how to keep your guests away during this time. If there's no way of moving your guests to another area, many bands will arrive and set up early for a small fee.

No. All our bands will offer a playlist DJ service which involves playing pre-recorded music from a laptop or tablet. So don't worry - the party doesn't stop when the band do! A lot of bands will have a band member on hand to take requests. This is called a manned DJ service. Others offer a full DJ service with mixing decks. Check your band's profile to see what options they offer, but be assured that you do NOT need to hire a DJ as well!

You don't need to hire any technical equipment at all! All our bands will bring their own high-quality PA and lighting with them unless stated otherwise, so all you need to think about is having a fabulous night!