{"id":129,"date":"2019-03-01T15:59:23","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T15:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/188.166.168.151\/2017\/01\/23\/encores-guide-to-booking-a-wedding-band\/"},"modified":"2023-12-28T16:02:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T16:02:34","slug":"how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Band Booking Guide: 2024 Prices, Advice and FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring an incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Hire Wedding Bands\">wedding band<\/a> is the perfect way to guarantee your guests will be dancing all night long. From Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars to Rock n Roll, there are so many different types of bands for your big day. For most couples, it&#8217;s the first time booking live musicians, so knowing where to start can feel like quite the task.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we&#8217;ll cover everything you need to know to make the process of finding and booking the perfect band for your live wedding music a quick and easy experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&#038;utm_content=button-category-wedding-bands\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Wedding Bands \u2192<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve already decided to hire a Wedding Band and you\u2019re looking for available options, you can either:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare prices and contact one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-wedding-bands\">350+ Wedding Bands available in the UK<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact our friendly bookings team to discuss your requirements: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:bookings@encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep on reading for all you need to know!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C83oL8EUwrc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The brilliant Encore wedding band, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Echoes?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-echoes\">Echoes<\/a> &#8211; check out more of their <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Echoes?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-echoes\">videos here<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Contents<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#one\">The Basics<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"#one.1\">How many people are in a wedding band?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one.2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">What are PAT and PLI and should my band have them?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\">Equipment &amp; Setup<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#two.1\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">How much space does a wedding band need?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.2\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">What do I need to provide when booking a wedding band?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.3\">What does the band provide?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.4\">Can a wedding band play outside?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.5\">How long will the band play for?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two.6\">Can they provide a DJ service?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">Music<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#three.1\">What are the five most popular songs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three.2\">Can the band play my favourite song?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\">Booking<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#four.1\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.2\">How much does a wedding music band cost?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.3\">Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four.4\">How do I handle contracts and payment when booking a wedding band?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><strong>This article is part of our Wedding Advice series. For more advice, take a look at our comprehensive guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-musicians-ultimate-guide\/\">Ultimate Guide to Hiring Wedding Musicians: Everything You Need to Know and FAQs<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p id=\"anameonethebasicsa\"><a name=\"one\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">The Basics of Booking a Wedding Band<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_57_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ea428259e50\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#What-do-I-need-to-provide-when-booking-a-wedding-band\" title=\"What do I need to provide when booking a wedding band?\">What do I need to provide when booking a wedding band?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#What-does-the-band-provide\" title=\"What does the band provide?\">What does the band provide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#Can-a-wedding-band-play-outside\" title=\"Can a wedding band play outside?\">Can a wedding band play outside?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#How-long-will-the-band-play-for\" title=\"How long will the band play for?\">How long will the band play for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#Can-they-provide-a-DJ-Service\" title=\"Can they provide a DJ Service?\">Can they provide a DJ Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#What-are-the-five-most-popular-wedding-band-songs\" title=\"What are the five most popular wedding band songs?\">What are the five most popular wedding band songs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#Can-the-band-play-my-favourite-song\" title=\"Can the band play my favourite song?\">Can the band play my favourite song?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\" title=\"How far in advance should I book?\">How far in advance should I book?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#How-much-does-a-wedding-music-band-cost\" title=\"How much does a wedding music band cost?\">How much does a wedding music band cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#Download-our-Free-Ultimate-Wedding-Planning-Checklist-PDF\" title=\"Download our Free Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist [PDF]\">Download our Free Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist [PDF]<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-feesporterage\" title=\"Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?\">Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/#How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment-when-booking-a-wedding-band\" title=\"How do I handle contracts and payment when booking a wedding band?\">How do I handle contracts and payment when booking a wedding band?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"howmanypeopleareinaweddingband\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-many-people-are-in-a-wedding-band\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"one.1\"><\/a>How many people are in a wedding band?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typically a wedding band will comprise 4-5 musicians. The line up will feature lead vocals, bass, guitar, drums and keys. For bigger spaces, larger lineup bands can be found featuring additional instruments such as trumpet, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/saxophonists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Hire Saxophonists\">saxophone<\/a> and additional vocalists. If space is at a premium, then looking at a 3 piece \/ Trio option could be a great way to go. With <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-wedding-bands\">over 350 wedding party bands to choose from<\/a>, you&#8217;ll see a great variety of lineups and can choose the perfect band to suit your requirements.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatarepatandpliandshouldmybandhavethem\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-PAT-and-PLI-and-should-my-band-have-them\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"one.2\"><\/a>What are PAT and PLI and should my band have them?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>PAT<\/strong>\u00a0stands for portable appliance testing, making sure that all electrical equipment is safe to use. PAT certificates need to comply with your venue&#8217;s insurance policy, and they generally need to be no more than 12 months old. You can find out more about PAT on this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-get-pat-testing\/\">Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) explained<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PLI<\/strong> stands for Public Liability Insurance or third party insurance. PLI covers damage to another person or their property during your event &#8211; for example, if one of your guests tripped over the band&#8217;s amp, PLI would insure this.<\/p>\n<p>All professional bands should have PLI, and your venue is likely to require it. Encore bands with PLI will have a badge on their profile so you can verify this easily.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0Xc3Kz3nVPU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><em>Encore band,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Alleycatz?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-the-alleycatz\">Alleycatz<\/a><\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<p id=\"anametwoequipmentsetupa\"><a name=\"two\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Equipment &amp; Setup<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howmuchspacedoesaweddingbandneed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-space-does-a-wedding-band-need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.1\"><\/a>How much space does a wedding band need?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A six-piece band would need at least 5 x 3 meters. Remember that it&#8217;s not just the people &#8211; the band will also have to fit the PA, monitors, lighting, guitar amps, drums, and keyboards.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ehxY1WMEtns?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><em>Encore <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/party-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"14\" title=\"Hire Party Bands\">Party Band<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Down-for-the-Count?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-down-for-the-count\">Down For The Count<\/a><br \/>\nWatch the band to see how much space they need &#8211; and to hear some great tunes!<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatdoineedtoprovide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-do-I-need-to-provide-when-booking-a-wedding-band\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.2\"><\/a>What do I need to provide when booking a wedding band?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>power supply<\/strong> to hook up all the amplification equipment. They may also need chairs without arms.<\/li>\n<li>The band will appreciate a <strong>meal<\/strong> as there is generally no time for them to leave the venue to eat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parking<\/strong>, as the band will have a lot of kit to transport. If there is no parking near the door, they must be able to unload near the door and then move the car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"whatdoesthebandprovide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-does-the-band-provide\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.3\"><\/a>What does the band provide?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keyboard<\/strong>: most bands will prefer to use their own keyboard which they will bring with them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PA system<\/strong>: most wedding bands will bring their own amps, although sometimes they use the venue&#8217;s PA system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"canaweddingbandplayoutside\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-a-wedding-band-play-outside\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.4\"><\/a>Can a wedding band play outside?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If it is warm enough and there is a marquee\/gazebo that completely covers the group and provides safety for the electrical equipment, this is perfectly possible. Don&#8217;t forget they would need access to a nearby power source!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howlongwillthebandplayfor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-will-the-band-play-for\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.5\"><\/a>How long will the band play for?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bands usually play either two x 1-hour or three x 40-minute sets with a 15 &#8211; 30 minute break between sets. Make sure not to schedule your band during the dinner!<\/p>\n<p>Your band will also need roughly an hour and a half for setup and soundcheck.<\/p>\n<div class=\"enquiry-widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__title\">Need to hire a wedding band?<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__description\">Get instant quotes from our selection of the UK's wedding bands.<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__list\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\u2b50<\/span>Over 13,000+ 5 Reviews\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/span>Trusted by event planners\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__item\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__item__icon\">\u23f0<\/span>Quotes within 30 minutes\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com?enquiry=Wedding band&amp;utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=blog_enquiry_widget&amp;utm_content=weddingband\"target=\"_blank\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"enquiry-widget__button maxbutton-3 maxbutton maxbutton-search-musicians\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-text\">Get free quotes<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<div class=\"enquiry-widget__footer\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size:14px\">Rated Excellent<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/img\/trustpilot\/trustpilot-stars.png?w=770&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Encore's Trustpilot rating - Excellent\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"enquiry-widget__footer__reviews\">See our <strong>212<\/strong> reviews on Trustpilot\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LOcTmFlIQiw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><center>&#8220;We love energising audiences &#8211; a packed dance floor is guaranteed!&#8221;<br \/>\n<em>-Encore band,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Halfway-to-New-York?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-halfway-to-new-york\">Halfway to New York<\/a><\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howlongwillthebandplayfor\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-they-provide-a-DJ-Service\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"two.6\"><\/a>Can they provide a DJ Service?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most bands will provide play-listed music through their PA system before and in-between their live sets so gets can get in the mood and the party atmosphere keeps going.\u00a0 This is complimentary for most bands though some may charge slightly extra.\u00a0 If you&#8217;d like a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"Hire DJs\">DJ<\/a> service after the final live set until the end of the evening then most bands provide this for between \u00a3150-\u00a3250 on average.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"three\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Music<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>When you are wondering how to pick wedding band music, we think the best people to ask are the bands themselves. Whether you are looking for good wedding music to dance to or background music for your general wedding entertainment, the bands&#8217; setlists are a great place to start for inspiration. We have the <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-wedding-bands\">widest range of wedding bands on our books<\/a>, all of whom have unique setlists for you to browse.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatarethefivemostpopulartunes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-are-the-five-most-popular-wedding-band-songs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"three.1\"><\/a>What are the five most popular wedding band songs?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our top bands say these five songs are amongst the best wedding bands music:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Let\u2019s Stay Together &#8211; Al Green<\/li>\n<li>Thinking Out Loud &#8211; Ed Sheeran<\/li>\n<li>All Of Me &#8211; John Legend<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019re All I Need To Get By &#8211; Marvin Gaye<\/li>\n<li>I Don\u2019t Want to Miss a Thing &#8211; Aerosmith<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"canthebandplaymyfavouritesong\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-band-play-my-favourite-song\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"three.2\"><\/a>Can the band play my favourite song?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Absolutely! Bands are experts in live music and usually have a wide range of chart hits and party songs in their setlists. If they don&#8217;t know your song, they can learn it especially for you which may add an additional fee to your booking but is well worth the extra expense to hear your favourite song played just for you.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth remembering that a band will know which songs keep the dance floor packed and which songs will change the vibe, so give them your favourite tunes and let them keep the party buzzing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zmP_jmDcv6k\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><center><em>Encore band,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Supreme-Collective-1?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-the-supreme-collective\">The Supreme Collective<\/a><\/em><\/center><a name=\"four\"><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Booking<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howfarinadvanceshouldibook\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-far-in-advance-should-I-book\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.1\"><\/a>How far in advance should I book?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We advise booking as soon as possible as <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-wedding-bands\">the best wedding bands<\/a> are often booked up a year (or more) in advance. However, we handle last-minute bookings at Encore and can easily find a wedding band at short notice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"whatsthetypicalpriceforaweddingband\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-much-does-a-wedding-music-band-cost\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.2\"><\/a>How much does a wedding music band cost?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each band will set their own rates, but a fee of around \u00a3200-\u00a3500\/person for two hours of playing is a typical amount. So for a 4-person band, expect to pay \u00a3800 &#8211; \u00a32000 and for an 8-person band, between \u00a31600 &#8211; \u00a34000.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a full guide to our typical pricing for wedding bands:<\/p>\n<p><strong>3-person band:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 hour: \u00a3450-\u00a3800<\/li>\n<li>2 hours: \u00a3600-\u00a31500<\/li>\n<li>3+ hours: \u00a3900-\u00a32000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4-person band:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 hour: \u00a3600-\u00a31000<\/li>\n<li>2 hours: \u00a3800-\u00a31800<\/li>\n<li>3+ hours: \u00a31200-\u00a32500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>8-person band:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 hour: \u00a31200-\u00a32000<\/li>\n<li>2 hours: \u00a31600-\u00a33600<\/li>\n<li>3+ hours: \u00a32400-\u00a35000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We allow you to ask for tailored quotes for your event so you can specify your budget as you request a band.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Begin Mailchimp Signup Form --><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n#mc_embed_signup{background:#f6f6f6; clear:left; font:14px Nunito Sans,Arial,sans-serif; }<br \/> \/* Add your own Mailchimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.<br \/> We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. *\/<br \/><\/style>\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup\">\n<form id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" class=\"validate\" action=\"https:\/\/joinencore.us15.list-manage.com\/subscribe\/post?u=5979bcf8d123ead997aaf441b&amp;id=fc134f2c55\" method=\"post\" name=\"mc-embedded-subscribe-form\" novalidate=\"\" target=\"_blank\">\n<div id=\"mc_embed_signup_scroll\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download-our-Free-Ultimate-Wedding-Planning-Checklist-PDF\"><\/span>Download our Free Ultimate Wedding Planning Checklist [PDF]<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve condensed everything you need to know about wedding planning into one guide. And now we&#8217;re giving it away for free.<\/p>\n<div class=\"indicates-required\"><span class=\"asterisk\">*<\/span> indicates required<\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group\"><label for=\"mce-EMAIL\">Email Address <span class=\"asterisk\">*<\/span><br \/>\n<\/label><br \/>\n<input id=\"mce-EMAIL\" class=\"required email\" name=\"EMAIL\" type=\"email\" value=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group\"><label for=\"mce-FNAME\">First Name <\/label><br \/>\n<input id=\"mce-FNAME\" class=\"\" name=\"FNAME\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"mc-field-group\"><label for=\"mce-LNAME\">Last Name <\/label><br \/>\n<input id=\"mce-LNAME\" class=\"\" name=\"LNAME\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div id=\"mce-responses\" class=\"clear\">\n<div id=\"mce-error-response\" class=\"response\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mce-success-response\" class=\"response\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups--><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: -5000px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><input tabindex=\"-1\" name=\"b_5979bcf8d123ead997aaf441b_fc134f2c55\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><input id=\"mc-embedded-subscribe\" class=\"button\" name=\"subscribe\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Download\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type='text\/javascript' src='\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/downloads.mailchimp.com\/js\/mc-validate.js'><\/script><script type='text\/javascript'>(function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[3]='ADDRESS';ftypes[3]='address';fnames[4]='PHONE';ftypes[4]='phone';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true);<\/script><br \/>\n<!--End mc_embed_signup--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CXBpKFffP5c\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><center><em>Encore band,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Party-Manifesto?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-the-party-manifesto\">The Party Manifesto<\/a><\/em><\/center><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"doihavetopaytravelfeesporterage\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-I-have-to-pay-travel-feesporterage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.3\"><\/a>Do I have to pay travel fees\/porterage?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have to factor in travel costs if the band is not local. Most musicians have a set radius from their home (generally 15-20 miles) and charge extra for any travel outside that area. Encore has <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-wedding-bands\">wedding bands all over the country<\/a>, so we can usually find someone close to your location (and when you search our site, you can filter by location to find bands near you).<\/p>\n<p>The standard rate is \u00a30.47 per mile, per person, so if the band needs to travel 50 miles each way, that&#8217;s an additional \u00a347\/person for 100 miles of travel. This amount is included as a rough guide &#8211; each band will set their own fees.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rpbQoJUE8oE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Encore band, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Rebels--Records?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-profile-rebels-records\">Rebel &amp; Records<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"howdoihandlecontractsandpayment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-I-handle-contracts-and-payment-when-booking-a-wedding-band\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a id=\"four.4\"><\/a>How do I handle contracts and payment when booking a wedding band?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to handle contracts and payment is to book through <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-home\">Encore<\/a>. Once you have confirmed a booking with your chosen band, contracts and payments will be handled automatically by <strong>Encore Pay<\/strong>, our secure payments system and you&#8217;ll have peace of mind with our robust cancellation policy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-251\" style=\"width: 4896px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-wedding-bands\"><img data-attachment-id=\"251\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/how-to-hire-wedding-band-booking-guide\/wedding-dance-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wedding-dance-2.jpg?fit=4896%2C3264&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4896,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wedding Dance\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Wedding Dance&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wedding-dance-2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wedding-dance-2.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-251 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wedding-dance-2.jpg?resize=770%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wedding Dance\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wedding-dance-2.jpg?w=4896&amp;ssl=1 4896w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wedding-dance-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wedding-dance-2.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wedding-dance-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wedding-dance-2.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/wedding-dance-2.jpg?w=2310&amp;ssl=1 2310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">wedding dance moves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>What&#8217;s next?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, this guide answers all of your questions! If you have more questions about wedding bands, email us at <a href=\"mailto:bookings@encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/a> and we&#8217;d be more than happy to help.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-musician-long-button\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&#038;utm_content=button-category-wedding-bands\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all Wedding Bands \u2192<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to hire a Wedding Band:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare prices and contact one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=wedding-band-booking-guide&amp;utm_content=link-category-wedding-bands\">350+ Wedding Bands available in the UK<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact our friendly bookings team to discuss your requirements: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:bookings@encoremusicians.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bookings@encoremusicians.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hiring an incredible wedding band is the perfect way to guarantee your guests will be dancing all night long. 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