12 AUGUST 2019 (Updated 25 MARCH 2022)
Blog post by Adam Southall
Estimated read time: 3 minutes
Limoges is one of the most popular locations for destination weddings, and for good reason.
The beautiful medieval timber-framed houses which line Rue de la Boucherie, the world-class cuisine and art scene, and many luxury wedding venues are just some of the factors that make Limoges such a hotspot for tying the knot.
When it comes to hiring a live wedding band in Limoges, it can be difficult to find exactly what you want for your special day.
In general, couples who head to Limoges for a destination wedding want a band that plays covers of British and American pop, rock and indie music (as well as some funk and soul thrown in for good measure).
On FixTheMusic, bands always provide quotes directly to you with a clear breakdown of costs so you can make an informed decision – no other costs are added, and once you’re happy to book, you can pay securely online via card.
Wedding bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
FixTheMusic is free for event planners to use – the price you agree with musicians is the price you pay. There are no costs added on top and 0% booking fees.
FixTheMusic has several wedding bands based in France, including Mixology Sax & DJ, Vital Signs, The Travellers, The Navigators, Athena Acoustic Band, The Sabres, The Artists, The Mad Socks, The Paris Jazz Band, Panthéon Gypsy Jazz Band and The Whiskey Boys.
For classical music, there is also the outstanding The Carcassonne String Quartet and classical guitarist Peter David.
Here are some video samples of the above bands...
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Impresarios ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of High Jinx ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Rascals ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of Riviera Roaming Band ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Mad Socks ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Marseille Acoustic Band ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Travellers ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Whiskey Boys ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of Vital Signs ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Dallas Class ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of Mixology Sax & DJ ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of Funky Fresh ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of Hyperfunk ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of Funk Mode ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Sabres ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of Jennifer & Jérémy ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Artists ➡️
View more videos and read verified reviews of Rock Empire ➡️
Of course, there is also the option to hire covers bands from further afield to make the journey to France to perform at your wedding.
Several of FixTheMusic’s UK-based wedding bands are proving popular for destination weddings in the region. Of course, travel expenses mean that it can cost roughly double the price of hiring these bands to perform in the UK.
If you're looking to hire a brilliantly fun and charismatic band for your wedding, you've come to the right place.
FixTheMusic is free to use – we're a secure platform for liaising with and booking outstanding musicians worldwide.
On their profiles, you can watch their videos, read their verified reviews from clients on FixTheMusic, view recent event photos and enquire with them directly.
Wedding bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
Our bands can be booked for corporate events, weddings, private parties, charity events and any other occasion where live music or entertainment is required!
FixTheMusic's cover bands perform in a variety of styles, from funk, blues, soul, acoustic, vintage and rock 'n' roll to R&B, Britpop, electro-swing and indie rock and pop covers.
We also have a range of outstanding roaming bands, a particularly popular genre to add another dimension to your event.
FixTheMusic is one of the leading suppliers of bands, DJs and musicians for destination weddings in Europe. Since 2015 we have specialised in sending some of the UK’s best bands to countries including France, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal and beyond.
We now work with some of Europe’s most exclusive destination wedding planners and luxury wedding venues and provide amazing live music for some of the world’s best parties.
But coordinating a band to travel overseas for a one-off show isn’t always straightforward – and the prospect of organising flights, accommodation and equipment hire can leave many couples discouraged.
This experience has given us at FixTheMusic a unique insight into destination weddings and the bands that regularly perform at them. In this post, we’ll cover some top tips on how to hire a band for your destination weddings, some pitfalls to avoid – and most importantly, how to find the very best destination wedding bands.
We’ll start by going through a few of the most frequently asked questions that we receive from couples considering booking a band for their destination wedding.
Should I hire a local band or an English band from the UK for my wedding?
The answer to this question will vary according to a few factors. Probably the first consideration is your budget: flying a band from the UK to your destination wedding is rarely a cheap thing to do. The biggest expenses (apart from the band’s performance fee itself of course) are usually the cost of flights and equipment hire locally.
Secondly, whether you need to fly in a band from overseas will also depend on local talent available. There are many great bands based in countries across Europe – unfortunately not all of them have the best online presence, which can make it difficult to discover them when trying to organise your wedding from another country.
FixTheMusic has curated a growing selection of local bands, DJs and musicians in countries such as France, Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus. So you might want to check out the local talent as well as international bands.
How do bands quote for destination weddings overseas?
When it comes to the band providing you with their price, there are usually two ways they do this: some prefer to provide a quote for just their performance fee and then require the client to cover all of their expenses. Other bands are willing to provide the client with an all-inclusive quote, which includes their accommodation and travel expenses.
Usually the cost of hiring a PA system and any other equipment is not included as it can be quite time-consuming to obtain quotes from local suppliers for this and the prices can vary widely between suppliers. FixTheMusic has a network of trusted equipment suppliers in many locations across Europe so please let us know if we can help with this.
What expenses do bands normally need to be covered for them?
As mentioned above, some bands prefer not to provide all-inclusive quotes; instead, they quote for just their performance fee and request the client to pay for all of their additional expenses. These usually include flights from their nearest airport (with some baggage allowance for instruments), transfers in the destination country (e.g. taxis), accommodation, food and drinks, and PA system / equipment hire.
What are the pitfalls to avoid when hiring a band for a destination wedding?
Probably the most frequent issue couples encounter when trying to hire a destination wedding band is finding reasonably priced suppliers to hire a PA / sound system and equipment from. In the past couple of years, we’ve seen prices for hiring a basic PA system range from €250 to €2,000. Often your wedding planner can help put you in touch with trusted local suppliers, or feel free to get in touch with us – we’re always happy to help hunt for the best equipment hire companies.
Another dilemma couples often face is whether to arrange for the band to arrive the day before the wedding or on the day of the wedding itself. Many bands will charge an extra fee to arrive the day before – as it means they can’t accept any other work or gigs the night before. But it can be risky having the band arrive on the morning of the wedding as it doesn’t leave much time for flight delays or other disruptions to the band’s journey.
How can I get the most out of a band when hiring them for my destination wedding?
If you’ve booked a UK band for your destination wedding, many will offer to perform for other parts of your wedding day at a heavily reduced rate, e.g. during the ceremony or some background musical entertainment at your drinks reception.
Although most UK weddings tend to finish by midnight, weddings on the continent usually go on until the small hours. Bands experienced at performing for destination weddings will know this already and be ready to extend their usual timings until 1am or 2am (though some may charge extra for this or timings later this).
If you'd like to receive free quotes from our bands that are available to hire for weddings in Limoges, submit your enquiry to get started.
We’ve tried to make it as easy as possible to hire English wedding bands in Limoges, and we hope to help many more couples find their perfect wedding band in the years to come.
Receive quotes from wedding bands
About Adam Southall — Adam is a co-founder of FixTheMusic and works on everything from copywriting and marketing to design and user experience. He studied Music at Cambridge University. Adam is a keen pianist, and also learned cello and trumpet from an early age.
