It's a great idea to hire some form of entertainment for your wedding guests and there are so many different approaches to inspire you.
To give you just a few London wedding entertainment ideas to whet your appetite: think about jazz singers, soul bands, fireworks, harpists, magicians, fun casinos, Wedding DJs, caricature artists, singing waiters and even fortune tellers.
Aside from the ceremony itself, music often forms a hugely important aspect of almost any wedding. It really helps create the mood you would like whether romantic, fun and laughter, but above all helps to make your day one to remember for you and your guests for many years to come.
Here’s some great wedding entertainers in the Capital, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your London Wedding magazine when contacting wedding entertainers in London.
Alive Network Entertainment Agency
Established 1999, Alive has grown to become the largest live entertainment supplier in the UK, booking outstanding entertainment for over 10,000 weddings each year. From bands and musicians to DJs, entertainers and event suppliers, we have an unparalleled selection of hand-picked artists for you to choose from, with all bookings backed by a secure contract and 24/7 emergency cover.
Aymee is an experienced singer with a BA (Hons) Music Performance degree. Since graduating, Aymee has been performing full time in bars, hotels, at weddings and even busking on the lively streets of London.
he Blue Lion Band are live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters. They offer high energy live music for weddings, festivals, private functions, and corporate events. Their band size is fully customisable from 3 to 14 musicians, making them the perfect fit for any event budget or style.
Are you wading through a sea of identical-sounding bands?
Do you want to create a magical wedding day full of UNFORGETTABLE moments?
Don't worry, Boujee Music is here to help!
We'll help you find the perfect live music for your wedding, then take care of all the details - so you can just celebrate and enjoy your day!
Entertainment Nation is the UK's most trusted wedding entertainment agency. We pride ourselves on helping thousands of couples discover their dream wedding entertainment. We were founded by professional musicians who've dedicated their lives to live entertainment. All that knowledge and experience goes into every booking, so you receive the perfect performance on your big day.
Hi! I'm Jay, and I love to perform gorgeous and fab solo cello music for your wedding day. I cover many different styles, from romantic and classical through to pop, R&B, and even Disney favourites!
An exceptional array of musicians make up this incredible 12-piece show band. SoulPlay have an army of talented vocalists and musicians who have stunned audiences and celebrities all across the world.
Upcoming showcases for renowned band
The Blue Lion Band are live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters. They offer high energy live music for weddings, festivals, private functions, and corporate events. Their band size is fully customisable from 3 to 14 musicians, making them the perfect fit for any event budget or style. Blue Lion's talented musicians have performed with renowned artists including Ellie Goulding, Kanye West, Mark Knopfler, Tom Jones, George Michael, Gotye, and Alicia Keys. They work to make every event unforgettable, creating and delivering high-energy, fun performances to keep the dance floor jumping. This talented crew will create a set list to suit your musical preferences, from elegant classical music or string pop covers for the ceremony, to jazz during cocktail hour, and dance music to get the crowd going during the reception. If you're planning a destination wedding, Blue Lion Band travels around the world! They are available to perform at events throughout the United Kingdom and for travel to France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and more.
Posted: 3 May 2022
SoulPlay becomes the resident band for the Proud Cabaret Soul Supper UK evenings
When searching for your big-day entertainment, nothing beats seeing a live performance! Pop along to the Soul Supper UK Evenings at Proud Cabaret (Proud City site opposite Fenchurch St Station) where you can see London wedding party and function band SoulPlay perform live - perfect for pre-vetting your wedding entertainment. What's more, it gives you a perfect excuse for meeting up with loved ones before the wedding for a pre-wedding get-together - you could even turn it in to your hen or stag do!
Posted: 19 October 2021
The UK’s Favourite First Dance Songs As Wedding Size Limits Lift
From the 21st June, limits on wedding sizes lifted and couples across the country will be getting their wedding playlists ready, but what could be more important than the first dance song - especially for the next four weeks when this dance it the only one allowed! Selecting a song which has meaning to the special couple can be tricky. Many couples know that whatever song they choose will go on to forever be known as 'their song', which adds pressure to making the right choice. It's perhaps then no surprise that there are almost 1,000 first-dance dedicated playlists on Spotify to help couples choose, but which songs are the most favoured?
New data analysed by five-star hotel, The Grand, York has revealed the most popular songs to play during a first dance in 2021. Analysing over 57,000 songs on Spotify, the current top ten list has been revealed, and the results might just be surprising. Securing both first and third place is the hugely successful Ed Sheeran and taking second, is 2021 X Factor winner, James Arthur.
Posted: 23 June 2021
Get the party started with Boujee Music!
Make sure you check out Boujee Music, the recently rebranded music agency, which is run by talented husband-and-wife team Tim and Lizzie Sentance. Providing amazing live acts for every kind of wedding, Tim and Lizzie met through music and bring invaluable experience from both sides of the aisle. Not only do they know how to put on an incredible show, but they also know what it feels like to plan something as special as your wedding day.
Posted: 17 May 2021
CherryTop Weddings launch new interactive entertainment experience
CherryTop Weddings has developed a new Covid-secure interactive wedding entertainment experience that can be enjoyed by guests attending as well as friends and relatives watching remotely. (It's also ideal for larger celebrations when restrictions lift.) Everyone will receive a 'Love Story' which is a printed booklet personalised by the couple. It contains photographs of the newlyweds and activities chosen by them including a quiz to find out how much their guests know about them, wedding speech bingo, word searches, drawing challenges and much more.
Posted: 18 March 2021
Unique way to make your wedding day special during Covid
The beauty of lockdown is having extra time on your hands to plan the big day and spend more time looking in to extra ways to make the event truly bespoke. Lark is an exciting new company which composes tailor-made, personalised songs – perfect for weddings. Lark's team of award-winning writers, musicians and producers, who have worked with the likes of Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, Sia and Sam Smith, collaborate with couples to craft a completely bespoke song from scratch. The finished product is a mastered piece of music - truly unique and meaningful to them which will be treasured forever.
Posted: 22 January 2021
Wow with your first dance - with Arthur Murray Dance Studios London
At Your London Wedding magazine, we love introducing you to the very best of the London wedding industry. Today, we ask Shaun Mcenery of Arthur Murray Dance Studios in London your burning question about performing a first dance routine at your wedding. "I'd love to wow our guests with an amazing first dance but my partner isn't so sure! How can we compromise and perform something that we're both comfortable with?" Read on to find out Shaun's advice...
Posted: 8 December 2020
Top ten reasons to have a ceilidh at your wedding - with Ceilidh Tree
A ceilidh (pronounced KAY-lee) is a social event with Scottish or Irish folk music, singing and traditional dancing. As you can imagine, they certainly get the party started! So whatever your heritage, they're a fabulous thing to include in your wedding day. Ceilidh Tree's guitarist and caller, Will, shares his top ten reasons for having a ceilidh or barndance at your wedding, and why it will appeal to every member of your wedding party – no matter their age.
Posted: 3 December 2020
All Town Music tell us why live wedding music is best
At Your London Wedding magazine, we want to help you plan your dream wedding. That's why we put your wedding planning questions straight to our local wedding experts so you can get the best advice. Today, Tim Sentance of All Town Music answers your question and gives advice on live music. "My partner just wants to put on a playlist for our wedding. How do I convince him that live music is best?" Read on for the answer...
Posted: 1 December 2020
How to keep the dancefloor full - with London's DJ Dave B
London DJ and wedding entertainment expert gives us the lowdown on how to keep your loved ones dancing and enjoying themselves all night on your wedding day.
Posted: 1 September 2020
