Wedding entertainment and Guide
We understand that the right wedding entertainment music can be a great addition to your day and also a little confusing with so many different options available to you. Our guide below shows you what you will need music wise for different parts of your ceremony along side our usually requested music selections. We can do other music on request. Along side the variety of quartets that are available for you with links to there individual pages.
Although based in the United Kingdom we do travel for events and weddings outside of the UK.
There is a list of suppliers that we have worked with in the past that we highly recommend.
What to do now?
If you are interested in live music for your day send us an email via the 'Get a quote' or musicwithreeds@hotmail.co.uk with the following information.
Where and when your wedding is?
What music you would like for each section of the ceremony even if you are unsure do contact us?
What ensemble you are interested in - or if you are unsure we can talk through the best option for you.
Most packages are ceremony music and 1 hours background music normally for your meal or 2 45 mins - 1 hour sets but are happy to talk about your needs for your big day.
Before your ceremony
Normally you will need three pieces of music. Our most demanded are:-
Air on a G string - Bach
All You Need is Love - Beatles
Minuet and Trio – Boccherini
Traumerei - Schumann
Canon - Pachelbel
Spring - Vivaldi
Brides entrance walking down the aisle
You only need one
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel
Ave Maria - both Gounod and Schubert**
Canon - Pachelbel
Minuet and Trio - Boccherini
Songbird - Eva Cassidy
Wedding Marches - both Wagner and Mendelssohn
Signing and Exit Music
For signing the register you will need up to 3 pieces.
For exiting normally only 1
Brandenburgh Concerto No. 3 - Bach
Canon - Pachelbel
Music for Royal Fireworks - Handel
Spring - Vivaldi
Pavane - Faure
Pie Jesu**
Salut d'amour – Elgar
Sinfonia - Bach
Spring - Vivaldi
All You Need is Love
Bittersweet Symphony
If you have any questions or would like an exact quote please contact us and we will get back to you usually with in 24 hours.
Silvio Quartet

Silvio gives a very clear and crisp classical sound, while at the same time has the versatility for all other musical styles. Currently our most popular group especially with brides wishing for Pachelbels Cannon or Wedding March by Wagner (Here comes the bride) to walk down the aisle.
Vivo Sax Quartet

If you are after a church organ effect and is great for music such as Bach's Air on a G string and Albanoni's Adagio or a hymn.
Cinqo Wind Quintet

Our 5 piece woodwind quintet is great for a big sound and is ideal if you are after any of the wedding marches for your big day.
Welcome and Drinks receptions
Reception music can be an ideal way to entertain your wedding guests while you are having pictures taken, signing of the register.
Along side the ceremony music most use us for background music before a meal/during drinks receptions, background music to your main meal.
In addition to ceremony music all of the above ensembles are suitable for reception music, playing in all musical styles and can normally do requests given enough notice.
If however you know you would like background jazz music then M 'w' R Jazzers or River City Stompers would be a great option. Playing a selection of music from the 1920s onwards they arn't over powering so your guests can still talk to each other with out difficulty while still being entertained.
Evening Entertainment
Gatsby and the Pole Cats are a great option for themed evening entertainment. Avalible from 5 - 8 piece bands they are great to get your guests buzzing with tunes from the 1920s onwards with much more avalible on request.
Recommended Suppliers
All the suppliers below from wedding venues, photographers, printers ete have worked with us in the past and we found them very professional and would personally recommend as we are confident they will endevour to deliver the perfect wedding day for you.
Aspen photographic
We are a family business, established for over 10 years and we specialise in wedding photography. We don't just take pictures we tell a story by capturing the laughter, tears and joy that make your day so special.
The Ferry House Inn
A great venue on the Isle of Sheppy in Kent, the staff are great and we always enjoy playing here with its great out side and inside space.
Click on the picture or the link below to go directly to their website.
Vikkilea Event Planner
We can decorate venues for any occasion, we hire out chair covers, centrepieces, table linen, and we also specialise in balloon displays and so much more!
Click on the picture or the link below to go directly to their website.
Kent Wedding and Trade Fayres
My name is Sue Clarke and I am an events coordinator based in Kent. For many years I have had a keen interest in organising events such as birthday parties, engagement parties, hen nights, corporate events, Trade Fayres and wedding Fayres and have had amazing fun doing what I love, being creative and building great working relationships with all the amazing people I meet.
My back ground is Administration, Interior Design, Art & Design, First Line Management, and self taught web design. I combine all my knowledge, experiences and talents into creating amazing and professional events.
http://www.kentweddingfayres.com