Wedding Daytime Entertainment in Cambridgeshire

Entertainment for the ceremony and drinks reception in Cambridgeshire

Most weddings in Cambridgeshire have a long stretch of the day before the evening band sets up. A singer for the aisle, a string quartet or harpist over the canapés, an acoustic duo on the lawn or a magician working the tables fills that time and gives guests something to talk about.

Across Cambridgeshire, daytime acts are booked for weddings and events in and around Cambridge, Peterborough and Ely. Venues in the area include Madingley Hall, Childerley Barn and Trinity Hall, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. You'll find more Cambridgeshire venues below, including The Guildhall, Swynford Manor and South Farm, each with its own page.

Daytime entertainment is a mix of act types, each suited to a different part of the day: harpists and pianists for the ceremony, acoustic duos and solo singers for the drinks reception, string quartets for a classic feel, and roaming musicians or close-up magicians to keep guests entertained between photos.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The daytime acts listed here all travel to Cambridgeshire, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

The essentials:

• Budget from around £300 to £1,500, depending on the act and the date
• Book for the ceremony only, or for the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast
• Popular dates go months in advance
• Everything included is listed in your quote
• Change your mind within 14 days and get a full refund

A church or ceremony room suits a harpist, pianist or string quartet, where the music carries without amplification. A drinks reception outdoors or in a busy courtyard is better served by an acoustic duo or a solo singer with a small PA, and a magician can move between groups wherever they gather. Many acts can cover the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast in one booking.

Prices usually start from around £300 and go up to £1,500 or so. A solo musician for the ceremony alone sits at the lower end, while a quartet or an act covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast sits towards the upper end. Your quote shows the full price for your date, so you can compare acts on the same basis.

Each act's page carries real video and audio, a repertoire list and reviews from previous clients. Watching a couple of clips tells you far more than any description can, so it's worth listening before you choose.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.