Dan Willis, Author at Encore Blog https://encoremusicians.com/blog/author/danwillis/ Outstanding performers for any occasion Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:46:54 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://i0.wp.com/encoremusicians.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-favicon-96x96.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Dan Willis, Author at Encore Blog https://encoremusicians.com/blog/author/danwillis/ 32 32 224836616 Top Bridal Entrance Songs for 2026 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/top-bridal-entrance-songs-for-2026/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:46:30 +0000 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/?p=6301 Your bridal entrance song (also called your wedding reception entrance or grand entrance) does one job: kick the night off with the right energy. In 2026, the most popular choices are still the same types of songs—big intros, recognisable hooks, and tracks that work in a noisy room—but the specific songs skew more toward TikTok/viral […]

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]]> 6301 Unique Live Entertainment Ideas for Your December Party https://encoremusicians.com/blog/unique-live-entertainment-ideas-for-your-december-party/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:27:26 +0000 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/?p=6296 Tired of the same old DJ and dodgy speaker setup at your Christmas do? December parties deserve more than a half-hearted playlist and a few tinsel decorations. Whether you’re organising a corporate Christmas party, a festive client event, or a private end-of-year celebration, booking live entertainment is the easiest way to take your event from […]

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]]> 6296 Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies https://encoremusicians.com/blog/registrar-approved-wedding-songs-for-civil-ceremonies/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:28:56 +0000 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/?p=6285 Civil ceremonies in the UK must be non-religious. That applies to readings and to music. Registrars usually ask to see (or hear) your choices in advance and will refuse anything with religious content or connotations. Here is a clear, safe list of registrar-approved wedding songs with simple rules, cue points, and wording you can send […]

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]]> 6285 Perfect Wedding Hymns for Your Church Ceremony https://encoremusicians.com/blog/perfect-wedding-hymns-for-your-church-ceremony/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:56:43 +0000 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/?p=6292 Choosing the right hymns sets the tone for your service, gets your guests singing, and makes the day feel unmistakably yours. This guide gives you clear, tried-and-tested choices for every moment of a Church of England or Catholic ceremony, with quick notes on tune, mood, and when to place each hymn. How to choose wedding […]

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]]> 6292 17 Mistakes To Avoid At This Year’s Christmas Party https://encoremusicians.com/blog/17-mistakes-to-avoid-at-this-years-christmas-party/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:08:43 +0000 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/?p=6289 Want a packed dancefloor and zero drama? Avoid these common mistakes and your Christmas party will feel slick, fun, and on-brand from start to finish. 1) Booking entertainment too late December Fridays and Saturdays sell out fast. Leave it until November and you will be left with very little choice. Fix: Lock your band or […]

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