Wedding Bands in Essex

Live wedding bands for receptions in Essex

Live music changes the feel of a wedding evening. Guests who would sit and chat through a playlist tend to get up for a band, and the energy builds from the first song to the last. Couples in Essex book wedding bands for receptions of every size, from 60 guests to well over 200.

Popular wedding venues in Essex include Mulberry House, Apton Hall and Blake Hall, and our bands play weddings across Southend, Colchester and Chelmsford. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we can usually say what size of band has worked there before.

Wedding bands come in many styles. Some focus on soul and Motown, some on pop and chart hits, and others on rock, indie or swing. Many offer an acoustic set for the ceremony or drinks reception as well, so you can keep the same musicians with you through the day.

We've been booking wedding bands since 1999, and every band on this page covers Essex. PA, lighting and travel are built into the quote, the band sets up and clears away around your venue's timings, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

At a glance:

• Most wedding bands cost between £1,400 and £2,600
• PA, lighting and travel are included in the price you're quoted
• Choose anything from a trio to an eight-piece with brass
• Summer Saturdays book up 12 to 18 months ahead
• A 14-day change-of-mind refund comes with every booking

Start with the room, then think about the feel you want. A tight four-piece gives you a full sound at a sensible price, while adding brass, keys or a second singer turns the evening into more of a show. If your venue has a sound limiter, a smaller acoustic-leaning line-up is often the safer choice.

Expect to pay from around £1,400 for a smaller line-up up to £2,600 or more for a larger band. Line-up size matters most, then the date and extras such as an acoustic ceremony set. Every quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so nothing is added later.

Each band's page carries real video, audio, a song list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how an act works a room than any description can, so it's worth watching two or three before you shortlist.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.