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Guitarists in Bedfordshire

Hire a guitarist in Bedfordshire

A live guitarist brings warmth to the quieter moments of a wedding. In Bedfordshire, guitarists play the ceremony, the drinks reception and the wedding breakfast, in styles from classical and Spanish to modern acoustic.

Bedfordshire has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Woburn Abbey and Moore Place Hotel to Bellows Mill. Our guitarists travel to towns across the area, including Bedford, Luton and Dunstable, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Corner 5 Restaurant, Shuttleworth House, Old Warden and The Barns Hotel, with details of each.

The guitar is one of the most versatile instruments for a wedding. Classical and Spanish styles suit a ceremony, fingerstyle arrangements set a relaxed tone for the drinks reception, and a singer-guitarist can lead a sing-along later on.

Hireaband has booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each guitarist on this page travels to Bedfordshire as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.

The essentials:

  • Budget from around £250 to £900, 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

Classical and Spanish guitar gives a traditional, elegant sound for a ceremony. Acoustic fingerstyle suits a relaxed drinks reception on the lawn. For a party, look for a singer-guitarist with an upbeat set list and a PA to suit the room.

Prices usually start from around £250 and go up to £900 or so. A ceremony-only booking sits at the lower end, while a guitarist covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast, or a singer-guitarist playing into the evening, sits towards the upper end. Your quote shows the full price for your date, so you can compare acts on the same basis.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the performer you would be booking, with videos, audio, a repertoire list and reviews. Between them you can get a clear sense of the act well before the day.

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.

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Jessie MaKee

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Background or Main Event Entertainment

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From £570

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Guitarist & Singer Ian

Solo Acoustic Guitarist and Vocalist, Ian Britt, Performs His Unique Covers Of Classic Hits

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From £450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Dave Giles

Solo Singer/Guitarist | Huge Range Of Songs | Background or Main Event

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From £450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Guitarist Marcus

Singer / Guitarist | Afternoon or Evening Performance

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From £355

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jimmy B - Guitarist & Singer

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Ideal For Daytime Entertainment | Can Provide Evening Options

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Pip Penn

A Solo Singer / Guitarist With A Huge Repertoire

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From £400

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Usually the ceremony music, then background music during the drinks reception and wedding breakfast. Styles range from classical and Spanish guitar to acoustic versions of pop songs.

Some can. Singer-guitarists add vocals for the aisle, a first dance or a party set, and each act's page makes clear which they offer.

Yes, as long as there's shelter nearby and power if they're amplified. Tell us your venue in Bedfordshire when you enquire.

Very little: a chair, a small area to set up and a power socket if they use a small PA.

Typically £250 to £900, depending on how long they play and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Most can, given enough notice. Mention it when you enquire.

Reviews

(5)

“We booked Marcus for our wedding reception at the beginning of August. I would thoroughly recommend him for any similar events. Communication prior was prompt & courteous, insurances etc provided for the venue without any hassle. Most importantly on the day itself he was professional, and all of the guests very much enjoyed his performances. Thank you Marcus for your involvement in our special day”

(5)

“Before the event Dave did everything possible to work with us and make sure that it all went without a hitch, which was much appreciated. He and the rest of his group were friendly and professional throughout, and our guests loved seeing the joy they so clearly get from what they do. We hadn’t tried jazz at our hotel before, but it went down really well and we received lots of great feedback.”

(5)

“Filippo was just brilliant! Lovely guy, great musician and loads of people commented on how good he was. He created a lovely atmosphere at our wedding. Thanks so much we would highly recommend him!”

(5)

“Declan was a breath of fresh air- not only was he professional but put us both at ease knowing that the music was in the best hands. We received loads of compliments about the ceremony and drinks reception music Declan played. He chatted away to some of our guests before he headed off which was lovely. Would recommend Declan 100% to anyone and only wish we had another event to book him for!”

(5)

“Filippo was relaxed, gracious, fun, and above all, sounded great. We have had so many friends and family come up to us (still - nearly six months later!) and say how great the music was!”

(5)

“Hi. We would like to record our appreciation to Declan Daniel for the music he played at our wedding reception last Saturday. Many of the guests commented on the quality of his playing and there is no doubt that Declan's music added a very special ingredient to our special day. Please pass on our thanks and best wishes for his musical career. Many thanks also for a very efficient service. Best wishes”

Local Venues in Bedfordshire

The Barns Hotel

The Barns Hotel

A 13th-century tithe barn and a Tudor manor house on the banks of the Great Ouse, a few minutes from the middle of Bedford.

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Moreteyne Manor

Moreteyne Manor

A secluded moated Tudor manor house at Marston Moretaine, run by the same family for some 30 years and yours alone for the whole of the day.

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Bellows Mill

Bellows Mill

An old watermill and its lake tucked under the Chiltern escarpment near Dunstable, where you get the grounds and the water entirely to yourselves.

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Woburn Abbey

Woburn Abbey

The Sculpture Gallery at Woburn Abbey looks out across a restored rose garden and the Camellia lake towards 3,000 acres of Repton deer park.

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Corner 5 Restaurant

Corner 5 Restaurant

A glass-fronted restaurant right on the water at Box End near Bedford, with a decked terrace, a wood burner and panoramic views of the lake.

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Wrest Park

Wrest Park

A gilded French-style chateau at Silsoe, with 92 acres of fountains, follies and flower gardens laid out over three unhurried centuries of design.

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Moore Place Hotel

Moore Place Hotel

A Georgian manor house in the village of Aspley Guise, with a white columned porch, a grand sweeping staircase and a waterfall in the gardens.

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Bunkers Barn

Bunkers Barn

A restored 18th-century barn on a working family farm near Leighton Buzzard, with a two-acre paddock and the whole place to yourselves for the day.

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Shuttleworth House, Old Warden

Shuttleworth House, Old Warden

A Jacobean-style mansion at Old Warden with 425 acres, a Regency Swiss Garden and a hangar of vintage aeroplanes.

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