{"id":6080,"date":"2024-03-04T16:02:05","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T16:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/?p=6080"},"modified":"2024-03-25T16:06:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T16:06:57","slug":"hire-wedding-singer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tips for Hiring a Wedding Singer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wedding day deserves a soundtrack that reflects your love story and sets the mood for celebration. A talented wedding <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singer<\/a> can elevate the atmosphere, keep the energy flowing, and create lasting memories for you and your guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But with so many options available, finding the right singer can feel overwhelming so Encore Musicians, the UK\u2019s largest musician bookings platform has put together this list of top tips when looking for wedding singers for hire.\u00a0<\/span><\/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-69e27137de9af\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e27137de9af\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e27137de9af\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#Top-Tips-for-Hiring-a-Wedding-Singer\" title=\"Top Tips for Hiring a Wedding Singer\">Top Tips for Hiring a Wedding Singer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#-Wedding-Singers-for-Every-Vibe\" title=\"\u00a0Wedding Singers for Every Vibe\">\u00a0Wedding Singers for Every Vibe<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#1-Acoustic-Wedding-Singers\" title=\"1. Acoustic Wedding Singers:\">1. Acoustic Wedding Singers:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#2-Pop-Rock-Wedding-Singers\" title=\"2. Pop &amp; Rock Wedding Singers:\">2. Pop &amp; Rock Wedding Singers:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#3-Soul-Motown-Wedding-Singers\" title=\"3. Soul &amp; Motown Wedding Singers:\">3. Soul &amp; Motown Wedding Singers:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#4-Jazz-Swing-Wedding-Singers\" title=\"4. Jazz &amp; Swing Wedding Singers:\">4. Jazz &amp; Swing Wedding Singers:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#Encores-Top-Wedding-Singers\" title=\"Encore\u2019s Top Wedding Singers\">Encore\u2019s Top Wedding Singers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#Lovely-Hudson\" title=\"Lovely Hudson\">Lovely Hudson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#Steven-Forshaw\" title=\"Steven Forshaw\">Steven Forshaw<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#David-Barnes\" title=\"David Barnes\">David Barnes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#Georgia-Thursting\" title=\"Georgia Thursting\">Georgia Thursting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#Nick-Pritchard\" title=\"Nick Pritchard\">Nick Pritchard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/#Final-thoughts\" title=\"Final thoughts\u00a0\">Final thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top-Tips-for-Hiring-a-Wedding-Singer\"><\/span><b>Top Tips for Hiring a Wedding Singer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"6081\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/femalesinger1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?fit=1440%2C892&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,892\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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=\"femalesinger1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?fit=300%2C186&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?fit=770%2C477&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6081 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?resize=770%2C477&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"wedding singer\" width=\"770\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?resize=1024%2C634&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?resize=300%2C186&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?resize=768%2C476&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?resize=370%2C229&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?resize=270%2C167&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?resize=570%2C353&amp;ssl=1 570w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?resize=740%2C458&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?resize=323%2C200&amp;ssl=1 323w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/femalesinger1.png?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know Your Style and Budget:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Musical Preferences: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discuss your musical tastes with your partner. Do you want soulful classics, energetic dance music, or a mix of genres?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Budgeting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be realistic about how much you can allocate to the singer. All of our singers will list a rough price guide on their profile or you can submit an enquiry and get quotes back in a matter of hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the Perfect Fit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Previous Performances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All our singers have videos of their past performances on their profile. This allows you to get a sense of their stage presence and audience interaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ask the Right Questions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s really important that you and your chosen wedding singer are on the same page about the kind of performance you want. You can find FAQs on each of the singer&#8217;s profiles but when speaking with the singers make sure you talk about the song list you want, the amount of audience interaction, the dress code, and any song requests.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Detailed Enquiries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In your initial communication, clearly state your wedding details, desired performance duration, and any specific requests (e.g., song list, special equipment).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Considerations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Song Requests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Discuss your favourite songs with the singer and inquire about their flexibility in accommodating special requests.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Technical Aspects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure your venue has the necessary equipment (e.g., sound system). If the singer doesn&#8217;t provide it, factor in the rental cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Professionalism:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look for a singer who is reliable, punctual, and maintains a professional demeanour throughout the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-Wedding-Singers-for-Every-Vibe\"><\/span><b>\u00a0Wedding Singers for Every Vibe<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"6083\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/hire-wedding-singer\/singerfemale\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?fit=1424%2C894&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1424,894\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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=\"singerfemale\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?fit=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?fit=770%2C484&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6083 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?resize=770%2C484&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"wedding singer\" width=\"770\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?resize=1024%2C643&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?resize=300%2C188&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?resize=768%2C482&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?resize=370%2C232&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?resize=270%2C170&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?resize=570%2C358&amp;ssl=1 570w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?resize=740%2C465&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?resize=319%2C200&amp;ssl=1 319w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/singerfemale.png?w=1424&amp;ssl=1 1424w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the perfect wedding singer is all about aligning their musical style with the atmosphere you want to create for your big day. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of range of styles and the vibes they typically suit:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-Acoustic-Wedding-Singers\"><\/span><b>1. Acoustic Wedding Singers:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Vibe:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Intimate, romantic, elegant, rustic, or boho-chic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Perfect for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Smaller weddings, background wedding ceremony music, walking down the aisle, or couples who prefer a relaxed and unplugged atmosphere.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Style:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Often soloists (or duos) with guitars, pianos, violins, or other acoustic instruments. They perform a blend of soft pop, folk, country, jazz, or even classical music.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Pop-Rock-Wedding-Singers\"><\/span><b>2. Pop &amp; Rock Wedding Singers:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Vibe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Energetic, fun, party-oriented, and crowd-pleasing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Perfect for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lively receptions to get the party started.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Style<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Soloists, duos, or full bands covering popular hits and love songs from various genres like pop, rock, dance, and even current chart toppers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Soul-Motown-Wedding-Singers\"><\/span><b>3. Soul &amp; Motown Wedding Singers:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Vibe: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sophisticated, stylish, and timeless with a touch of classic elegance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Perfect for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Couples who love soulful classics and want to create a classy and sophisticated atmosphere.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Style:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Often soloists or bands specialising in covers of iconic soul and Motown artists like Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Jazz-Swing-Wedding-Singers\"><\/span><b>4. Jazz &amp; Swing Wedding Singers:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Vibe:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Romantic, nostalgic, and vintage-inspired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Perfect for: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elegant weddings with a touch of vintage charm or Gatsby-esque themes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>\u00a0Style: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soloists, duos, or small ensembles performing classic jazz standards, swing tunes, and even modern takes on these genres.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encores-Top-Wedding-Singers\"><\/span><b>Encore\u2019s Top Wedding Singers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are our hand-picked collection of the UK&#8217;s top wedding singers:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lovely-Hudson\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Lovely-Hudson\"><b>Lovely Hudson<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\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\/mJVt861kvEs?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;start=41&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lovely is well-known for her energetic and captivating live performances, as well as her exceptional singing skills. She is from the Philippines but at 19, Lovely made an appearance on Thailand&#8217;s Got Talent, where she left the judges impressed with her rendition of Rihanna&#8217;s &#8216;California King Bed.&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Thailan\u2019s Got Talent, Lovely became the lead singer of her own band, which played in a prime tourist spot in Phuket for over four years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steven-Forshaw\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Steven-Forshaw\"><b>Steven Forshaw<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\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\/ieB3dhFx6oA?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;start=91&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ste is an accomplished vocalist and guitarist who performs an extensive range of popular hits from various genres and eras. Whether you&#8217;re looking for upbeat tunes to get the crowd dancing or a more laid-back vibe for a relaxed atmosphere, Ste has got you covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over a decade of professional experience in the music industry, Ste has fronted the successful wedding and <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/function-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"13\" title=\"Hire Function Bands\">function band<\/a>, Hope Street Busking Band, and has also written and performed his own successful projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ste is also available to perform solo or as part of a duo &#8211; guitar\/<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Hire Pianists\">piano<\/a> or guitar\/percussion &#8211; or as part of a full band if you\u2019d like to take it up a notch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"David-Barnes\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/davidbarnes\"><b>David Barnes<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\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\/UU0XxOSPj4g?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;start=43&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After taking part in the popular TV show &#8216;The Voice UK&#8217;, David Barnes won the hearts of the nation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having spent 25 years as a musician, he has become a principal vocalist in the famous stage show &#8217;80&#8217;s Mania&#8217; which is known for its tribute to the iconic 80&#8217;s era. Every weekend, David entertains thousands of fans by playing 80s hits in major theaters across the UK.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Georgia-Thursting\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Georgia-Thursting\"><b>Georgia Thursting<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\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\/OtsFmO85CnQ?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;start=78&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia is a talented singer who loves to perform a variety of music genres such as pop, RnB, rock, and country classics. Whether you want to sing along or dance, Georgia can provide a fun and exciting performance that will engage your guests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, she also has experience providing background music at restaurants, 5* hotels, and weddings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nick-Pritchard\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Nick-Pritchard\"><b>Nick Pritchard<\/b><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\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\/gDoOpujwTyc?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;start=49&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nick Pritchard, an international Jazz and Swing Singer, is a highly sought-after artist due to his exceptional talent in blending Jazz, Swing, and Rock &#8216;n&#8217; Roll.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He has featured in several shows, including &#8216;A Jazzy Tale&#8217; at Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Riyadh Festival, &#8216;The Sound of Bond&#8217; at Dubai Opera House, and played the role of &#8216;James Bond&#8217; in &#8216;London Never Dies&#8217; theatrical production, where he performed alongside the London Cabaret Club at Soho Garden in Dubai.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He is also available to perform with his band, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Nick-Pritchard-Jazz-Band\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nick Pritchard Jazz Band<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final-thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final thoughts\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, this is not an exhaustive list, and there are many talented singers for weddings who can blend genres or adapt their style to your preferences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our large and varied collection of wedding singers for hire and find your perfect match today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your wedding day deserves a soundtrack that reflects your love story and sets the mood for celebration. 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