Wedding Breakfast Musicians for hire in Bedford

134 reviews

£350 - £1187.50

The Element String Quartet, Trio & Duo

String quartetBedford

Top rated Quartet,Trio and Duo. Professionally trained at UK's top music conservatoires. Nothing less than 5 star reviews!

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49 reviews

£480 - £825

Bowfiddle Strings

String quartetKings Langley

Bowfiddle is a string ensemble which specializes in classical and light music entertainment. Duo, Trio or the classic string Quartet.

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37 reviews

£437.50 - £562.50

Zita Silva

HarpistBedford

Experienced and versatile freelance harpist based in London, England and Porto, Portugal.

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21 reviews

£395 - £595

Caroline Violinist

ViolinistBedford

International Electric + Acoustic Violinist. High energy Show or Ambient background sets. Any Song! Any Style! FASTEST SELLING Artist!

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25 reviews

£500 - £750

Lizzie Peacock

HarpistNorthampton

Modern fairytale music from harpist and singer Lizzie Peacock to add sparkle to your event.

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14 reviews

£750 - £1125

Liz Monroe

SaxophonistCambridge

LADY DJ SAX n SINGER from the altar to the dance floor. Ibiza sounds, pop/rock, as well as stunning live sax and vocals. Prices from £400.

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20 reviews

£250 - £312.50

Matthew Bason

PianistKettering

Matthew is a hugely popular & in-demand musician performing worldwide - Musical Excellence and Entertainment whatever the occasion!

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11 reviews

Sally Potterton

ViolinistHitchin

An electrifying interactive performer, Sally takes traditional classical violin playing into the future with show-stopping virtuosity.

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32 reviews

£862.50 - £1400

The London String Trio & Quartet

String quartetSt Albans

The UK's Finest String Players! Trusted by world-class venues and exceptional events across the UK.

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24 reviews

£445 - £595

Laura Sutherland Sax

SaxophonistSt Albans

One of the UK's leading saxophonists! Laura is an experienced, energetic and engaging saxophonist with a versatile range to suit any event!

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6 reviews

£350 - £525

Andrew Hubbard

ViolinistBedford

One of the best Wedding/Concert/Cabaret Violin & Piano. I've played 500+ events, including Savoy, Harrods, TheAlmeida, Her Majesty's, Glasto

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26 reviews

LaraSax

SaxophonistStevenage

Professional Saxophonist Studied at Trinity Conservatoire of Music Solo or with DJ All styles of music for all types of events

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11 reviews

£625 - £750

Paul Arnold

SaxophonistHitchin

An experienced and versatile saxophonist. Whether you need chilled jazz or something more upbeat, Paul always adds some sax sparkle.

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14 reviews

£250 - £400

Patrick Yeboah

PianistMilton Keynes

Highly skilled pianist, specializing in RnB, Soul, Hip-hop, Gospel and Pop music.

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7 reviews

£180 - £300

Alex Dann

PianistCambridge

Experienced multi-instrumentalist: guitarist, pianist & flautist based in Cambridgeshire, specialised in a vast range of genres.

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7 reviews

£140 - £265

Laurence Knight

PianistNorthampton

Laurence Knight is one of the Midlands` most talented pianists, and is in constant demand for cruise ships, residencies and functions.

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3 reviews

£150 - £300

Rob Baker

PianistBedford

Rob is a dynamic, versatile pianist with a wide and varied repertoire. He plays with skill, flair and good humour.

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6 reviews

£312.50 - £525

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ViolinistDunstable

Young&Energetic Solo Violinist; 450+ Songs Across Classical, Pop/Bridgerton, Jazz, Bollywood: Enlivening 400+Events with Unforgettable Music

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Breakfast Musicians in Bedford

"Lizzie was absolutely exceptional! She played at my wedding and it was just beautiful from beginning to end. All my guests were just blown away. I previously played the harp (retired many years ago) and she’s made me want to start up again (not that I would get to her incredible level haha). Thanks so much once again. Couldn’t recommend her enough. She made our ceremony so so special. "

Lauren hired Lizzie Peacock for a Wedding (available in Bedford)

Verified Review, 1 November 2025

"Caroline was absolutely amazing! Her performance created a magical atmosphere and our guests loved it. Highly professional and talented"

Nelin hired Caroline Violinist for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Bedford)

Verified Review, 31 October 2025

"Thank you so much for playing so beautifully at our wedding. Communication was excellent and thank you for accommodating the groom's entrance too! We had many comments from guests how lovely it was having strings during both the ceremony and drinks reception."

Sarah hired Bowfiddle Strings for a Wedding (available in Bedford)

Verified Review, 25 October 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding breakfast musicians in Bedford

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Can any wedding breakfast musician play my favourite song?

Professional wedding breakfast musicians will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that wedding breakfast musicians may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the wedding breakfast musician's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do wedding breakfast musicians take to set up?

Your wedding breakfast musician will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the wedding breakfast musician prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our wedding breakfast musicians are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our wedding breakfast musicians will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring a Wedding Breakfast Musician in Bedford

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Popular genres:

Pop, Classical, Jazz

Average response time:

7 hours

Busiest times:

June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Wedding Breakfast Musician in Bedford?

The typical price for a Wedding Breakfast Musician is:

£Budget£270

££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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