Why do some wedding musicians cost so much more than others? Wedding budgeting is confusing enough; the enormous range in pricing doesn't help! No matter how big or small your budget is, you want to make sure you’re getting good value for money. In this helpful guide, I demystify the costs to help you decide how much to spend.

There are many different line-ups and types of musicians you could choose from to perform at your wedding. You might be wondering how to decide! Here are 10 questions to ask yourself before making your choice.

Most couples want to include music in their wedding in one way or another. Whilst venue staff can easily press play on a sound system for you, recorded music will never create the same effect as a live performance. Here are some reasons why live music can make all the difference to your day.

I can’t stress enough how important it is to have a properly written contract with all your wedding suppliers! My contracts are more thorough than most. That’s one of the benefits of using a music agency to book your wedding musicians. I have an extra duty of care to look after both you and the musicians. All the things listed below are in my contracts, and in my opinion, should be in ALL wedding music contracts…

Outdoor wedding ceremonies have been popular ever since they were first allowed in England in 1994. Especially in the summer months when the British weather is a little more predictable! Live music is the perfect way to create a beautiful atmosphere at your wedding ceremony. Outdoor wedding ceremonies are no exception. It will make your hairs stand on end at all the right moments and help to cement those special memories that stay with you for a lifetime. But there are a few things you need to bear in mind if you’re hoping to book live music for an outdoor wedding ceremony…

It’s the question I get asked the most. Whether you’re having a church wedding, a civil ceremony, or a celebrant-led ceremony, there are specific points where you need music!

There’s not usually much wiggle room for added extras in a legal ceremony in England, as your ceremony needs to fit within the standard time frame. But even though these legal ceremonies are a little inflexible, you can still personalise them with your music choices. Here are my recommendations for must-have music in a traditional English wedding ceremony…

I’m biased, of course, but my answer: live jazz music! There’s nothing cooler than listening to the sharp sounds of a jazz trio as you sip on a glass of champagne. Jazz is perfect for an elegant, sophisticated wedding. It’s brilliant for a grand hotel or country house wedding reception, bringing an element of tradition yet without feeling too formal. Here are all the brilliant ways you can use jazz music for a truly sophisticated wedding: