Wedding Bands for Hire in Plymouth

Wedding bands in Plymouth play everything from roaming brass sets in marquee weddings to soul bands at manor house receptions and DJ-saxophone combos at post-wedding parties.

Recent FixTheMusic enquiries in the PL postcode area have taken in Boringdon Hall Hotel in Plympton, Hareston Manor near Brixton, the Duke of Cornwall Hotel in the city centre, Dartmoor Zoo at Sparkwell, a woodland wedding at Newton Ferrers, and a Royal Marines summer ball at Stonehouse.

FixTheMusic connects you with hand-picked Plymouth wedding bands for every budget and genre. Browse videos and audio, message the bands you like, and book directly.

Plymouth couples book a wider range of bands than you might expect for a city of its size. Soul Paradise, a 5-piece soul and Motown covers band, were quoted at Hareston Manor where the couple requested Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" as their first dance.

The London Orleans Band, a 5-piece roaming brass band, were booked for a marquee wedding near Yealmpton, bringing their own PA for an outdoor acoustic set.

The Cardinals, a pop covers band from Bristol, were quoted for a Royal Marines summer ball at 30 Commando, Stonehouse.

Danny Sax and DJ+Sax+Drums are increasingly booked for post-wedding parties by couples who eloped and are hosting a celebration back home in Plymouth.

You'll also find ceilidh bands for Burns Night events at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, jazz quartets for Valentine's evenings at The Waterfront, and ABBA tribute acts for 40th birthdays in the city.

Based on real FixTheMusic enquiries for Plymouth, couples typically set a maximum budget of around £2,500, though actual quotes often come in higher depending on the act. For example:

• Soul Paradise quoted £3,250 for two 60-minute sets at Hareston Manor, with PA, lighting, laptop DJ service and a learned first dance
• The London Orleans Band quoted £2,350 plus VAT for two 45-minute roaming brass sets at a marquee wedding near Yealmpton, with a PA package available for an additional £400 plus VAT
• The Cardinals quoted £1,900 for a Royal Marines summer ball at Stonehouse, including two hours of live music, PA, lighting and laptop DJ service
• Scintillate quoted from £5,500 (4-piece) up to £8,500 (7-piece with saxophone) for a wedding at Hareston Manor with full PA and LED lighting
• Aptitude quoted £2,100 for a 3-piece up to £4,200 for a 6-piece with two female vocalists, for a Plymouth wedding reception

As a guide:

• 3-piece bands: £900 to £2,100
• 4-piece bands: £1,200 to £2,800
• Larger bands and specialist acts: £1,900 to £8,500

Bands that tour nationally tend to cost more than bands based in Plymouth and the South West. Quotes include lighting, PA system and a two-hour set, with optional add-ons for longer performances, daytime acoustic sets and PA for outdoor marquee weddings.

Plymouth has a growing wedding scene, with couples choosing city-centre hotels, country house venues, woodland settings and outdoor marquee sites. Plymouth venues we've sent bands to include:

• Boringdon Hall Hotel, Plympton — a 16th-century Elizabethan manor with Great Hall and outdoor arbour ceremonies
• Hareston Manor, near Brixton — a Jacobean manor house in the South Hams
• The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Millbay Road — city-centre hotel hosting Burns Night ceilidhs and charity events
• Dartmoor Zoo, Sparkwell — a distinctive outdoor venue for family charity events
• Newton Ferrers — a woodland wedding venue on the estuary
• 30 Commando Royal Marines, Stonehouse — military venue for summer balls and formal functions

Couples also book marquee weddings in the countryside around Yealmpton, where bands need to bring their own PA for an outdoor performance.

When booking a wedding band, it's worth checking venue restrictions. Some Plymouth venues have noise limiters, and a few have curfews or limited stage access for larger bands. If you're planning a marquee wedding, confirm whether the band needs to supply outdoor PA equipment, as this can affect the quote.

When you hire a Plymouth band for your wedding day, you can enjoy a range of extras, including a professional PA system, stage lighting, PAT-tested equipment and full insurance. The costs also include a two-hour set that you can split into different performances.

For example, some bands will play 2 x 60-minute sets, while others can play 3 x 40-minute sets across your ceremony, drinks reception and evening reception.

A wedding band can provide live music for each moment of your special day, including:

• Acoustic tracks during the ceremony.
• Chilled out music during your drinks reception.
• High-energy music for the evening reception, where your guests will fill the dance floor.
• A laptop DJ service for when the band takes a break.

Whether you're looking for a band that will play popular hits or an acoustic set, you'll find a range of options when you use FixTheMusic. Here's how to find the perfect entertainment for your needs:

• Browse Bands: Take a look at bands in Plymouth and the South West. You can filter your search by genre and view videos or listen to audio samples.

• Send Your Event Details: If you'd like to streamline your search, just send us details of your event.

• Receive Quotes: We'll scan our database for available entertainment, and interested bands will send you direct quotes.

• Chat With Bands: Talk to the band about your genre preferences and whether they'll play popular songs or take requests.

• Secure Your Booking: Once you're happy with the band, pay a deposit to secure your booking.