The Best Live Wedding Bands in Preston
Since 2015, FixTheMusic has received over 160 wedding enquiries for Preston and the surrounding area. Wyresdale Park in Scorton is our most-enquired Preston venue, with 54 enquiries and three confirmed bookings, followed by Bartle Hall Hotel, Ribby Hall Village in Kirkham and Beeston Manor in the Ribble Valley.
Our Preston wedding bands range from acoustic duos and roaming folk trios for the drinks reception through to high-energy pop and rock cover bands for the evening party. Ceilidh bands are popular at Preston venues, particularly at Wyresdale Park where couples have booked ceilidh bands with callers for the evening reception. Several enquiries also mention the DJ and sax format, where a live saxophonist performs alongside a DJ set.
One couple who booked Kate Sings for their wedding at Wyresdale Park left a review saying:
"She is the absolute best! Perfect voice the most beautiful person! Made our wedding perfect."
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Popular Wedding Bands for Hire in Preston
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How Much Do Preston Wedding Bands Cost?
Confirmed bookings at Preston venues on FixTheMusic range from £515 to £4,200. The median budget couples have specified is £1,500.
| Booking | Band | Venue | Price (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Sings | Wyresdale Park | 625 | |
| Fearless Folk | Wyresdale Park | 750 | |
| Sax & Bongos | Ribby Hall Village, Kirkham | 525 | |
| Kate Sings | Bartle Hall Hotel | 515 | |
| DJ On Drums | Bartle Hall Hotel | 915 | |
| Tropicana 80s Band | The Greenlands, Preston | 4,200 |
Solo singers and acoustic duos start from around £500, while full party bands typically cost between £1,200 and £2,500.
The main factors affecting cost are the number of musicians, travel distance within Lancashire, and whether you need ceremony or drinks reception coverage in addition to the evening set.
Popular Wedding Venues in Preston for Local Wedding Bands
Wyresdale Park, Scorton — Our most-enquired Preston venue, with 54 enquiries and three confirmed bookings. Couples booking Wyresdale Park regularly request roaming folk bands for the drinks reception and ceilidh bands with callers for the evening. One couple described what they wanted as "a roaming band who are folksy" for their reception, while another asked for "big band vibes, loud and fun."
Bartle Hall Hotel, Lea Lane — A country house hotel in Bartle, just outside Preston. We have two confirmed bookings here, including Kate Sings at £515 and DJ On Drums at £915.
Ribby Hall Village, Kirkham — A holiday village with wedding facilities, popular with couples in the wider Preston area. Sax & Bongos were booked here at £525.
Beeston Manor, Ribble Valley — A countryside wedding venue on Quaker Brook Lane with nine enquiries through FixTheMusic. One couple planning their LGBT wedding here requested "a group made up of DJ, Singer, Sax and Violinist, female fronted, with music ranging from 80s classics to modern pop anthems with some pop punk."
Ye Horns Inn, Goosnargh — A gastropub in the Ribble Valley that hosts weddings. One couple described their event as "a wedding in a beautiful gastropub in the Ribble Valley, looking for something to make the night."
Longridge House — A tipi wedding venue near Preston. One couple booking here requested "festival style feel" music with "Irish folk style music and the classics" alongside a DJ and sax set.
Other venues where our bands have performed include Park Hall Hotel and Spa in Charnock Richard, The Greenlands, and The Whitewell Inn in the Forest of Bowland.
If your venue has noise restrictions or a sound limiter, mention this in your enquiry so bands can bring appropriate equipment.
What Preston Couples Are Looking For
Looking at what couples tell us in their enquiries, Preston weddings fall into a few clear patterns:
Festival-style tipi weddings — Longridge House and similar tipi venues attract couples who want a festival feel. One couple described their wedding as "a tipi wedding with a festival style feel" and requested Irish folk music alongside a DJ and sax set. Roaming bands and folk trios work well in these settings.
Ceilidh evenings at Wyresdale Park — Multiple couples have specifically requested ceilidh bands with callers for their evening reception at Wyresdale Park, sometimes alongside DJ sets. One couple asked for "something high energy with a good caller" and were interested in "any other offerings the band have e.g. contemporary, DJ set, background music."
Ribble Valley gastropub weddings — Venues like Ye Horns Inn in Goosnargh attract couples wanting a more intimate setting. One couple described their wedding as being "in a beautiful gastropub in the Ribble Valley, looking for something to make the night."
DJ and saxophone sets — Several Preston enquiries request the DJ and sax format, where a live saxophonist performs alongside a DJ. One couple booking for a winter wedding at Wyresdale Park said they were "looking for a DJ with the sax and drum element" and wanted "to have fun and entertain."
If you're planning a wedding at one of these venues, enquire now and we'll match you with bands who know the venue.
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FAQs About Preston Wedding Bands
How much does a wedding band cost in Preston?
Confirmed bookings at Preston venues range from £515 for a solo singer to £4,200 for an 80s party band. The median budget couples specify is £1,500. A standard four or five-piece party band typically costs between £1,200 and £2,500, while acoustic duos and solo singers start from around £500.
What kind of bands do Preston couples book?
Wyresdale Park, our most-enquired venue, sees a mix of roaming folk bands for drinks receptions, ceilidh bands with callers for evening entertainment, and DJ with saxophone sets. At Longridge, couples have requested festival-style and Irish folk music. At Beeston Manor, one couple asked for a female-fronted lineup with DJ, singer, sax and violinist covering 80s classics and modern pop.
Can I book a ceilidh band for a Preston wedding?
Yes, ceilidh bands are popular at Preston venues, particularly at Wyresdale Park. Couples have booked ceilidh bands with callers for the evening reception, sometimes alongside a DJ set. The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band and Willow Ceilidh Band have both received enquiries for Wyresdale Park. See our ceilidh bands in Lancashire for more options.
How far in advance should I book?
Preston couples book early. The median lead time from enquiry to wedding date is around 12 months, which is longer than the national average. If your wedding falls on a Saturday in peak months (June to September), aim to book at least a year ahead.
Do Preston wedding venues have noise restrictions?
Some do. If your venue is in a residential area or has a sound limiter installed, let the band know in your enquiry so they can bring appropriate PA equipment. Most bands on FixTheMusic carry their own PA systems and are experienced at working within noise limits.
Can the band provide a DJ service between sets?
Many of our Preston bands offer a laptop DJ service between live sets as part of their package. Several couples at Wyresdale Park have specifically requested "a band with DJ-ing between sets."
If you want a more immersive DJ experience, consider booking a dedicated wedding DJ in Lancashire alongside the band.
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The band were fantastic! So many great compliments from our guests...
Thank you Mark. The band were fantastic! So many great compliments from our guests. The set list was really varied which is exactly what we wanted, and the first dance performance was perfect. Thank you so much for all your help with everything before the wedding. We know where to come next time we or any friends need a band!
Professional musicians who made the whole room come alive...
We booked Groove Addiction to perform at our wedding party in December, and they were nothing short of exceptional. We loved every minute of their sets. Professional musicians who made the whole room come alive - a huge thank you for making the night extra special!
Booked Groove Addiction
You were all amazing, please pass this on to each member of the band
Hi Mark, just wanted to say a massive thank you for playing at both of our events. You were all amazing, please pass this on to each member of the band who played too. Everyone we have spoken to, have all said how professional and great the band were! Thank you for doing the additional final song, that really put the cherry on top of the cake for us! Both singers were absolutely fantastic too. We would definitely consider for the future and would recommend to anyone. Thank you again, Jacob, Sue and Max.
Booked MOJO
The dust has settled a bit and we wanted to reach out again to thank you for playing at our wedding...
Hi Sam and band, The dust has settled a bit and we wanted to reach out again to thank you for playing at our wedding. We can't thank you enough for being so accommodating with the music, and being there all day to entertain the guests. From everyone we've spoken to, they have all said how good the music was throughout the day! If there are any final things you need from us please do let us know, otherwise we hope to see you guys again at another event! Good luck and thank you again! Kris and Lorna.
Booked The Manhattans