Top 8 Bands for 2025 Wedding in Berkshire

Guardians

Guardians are an elec­tri­fy­ing indie and rock par­ty band that guar­an­tee a wed­ding recep­tion to remem­ber. Per­form­ing as either a pow­er trio or quar­tet, they’re mas­ters at cre­at­ing high-ener­gy atmos­pheres that get every­one on their feet.

Known for their raw, rock-dri­ven sound and slick deliv­ery, Guardians have built a rep­u­ta­tion as one of the UK’s lead­ing live acts, trust­ed by major brands like Vir­gin Atlantic, John Lewis, Heineken, and NATO. 

If you’re plan­ning a lav­ish coun­try­side cel­e­bra­tion or a styl­ish black-tie par­ty, Guardians deliv­er unfor­get­table per­for­mances packed with chart-top­ping hits, nos­tal­gic anthems, and dance-floor favourites. Their pro­fes­sion­al­ism and friend­ly ser­vice mean you get not just an incred­i­ble live band, but a stress-free expe­ri­ence from start to finish.

Anthem

Anthem is Hampshire’s ulti­mate lux­u­ry show­band, a musi­cal expe­ri­ence craft­ed over more than a decade for cou­ples who want the very best. Often described as AKA’s big­ger broth­er, Anthem has per­formed at some of the UK’s most pres­ti­gious venues includ­ing Hamp­ton Court Palace, Kew Gar­dens, The Gherkin, and the Roy­al Acad­e­my of Arts. 

With four vocal­ists, a sen­sa­tion­al horn sec­tion, and a pow­er­house ensem­ble behind them, Anthem trans­forms wed­dings into unfor­get­table cel­e­bra­tions. If you’re plan­ning an ele­gant Berk­shire recep­tion or a glam­orous des­ti­na­tion wed­ding, Anthem brings the wow fac­tor and an opu­lent, West End – style per­for­mance that your guests will nev­er forget.

Knot

Knot are the ulti­mate par­ty band, guar­an­teed to get your wed­ding guests on their feet. Their ver­sa­til­i­ty shines through in every per­for­mance, blend­ing upbeat pop hits with rock anthems and vin­tage clas­sics that appeal to all ages. With seam­less har­monies, dynam­ic instru­men­tals, and infec­tious stage pres­ence, Knot cre­ates a buzzing atmos­phere that’s noth­ing short of elec­tric. They’ve per­formed every­where from Hen­ley Regat­ta to Blenheim Palace and Claridge’s Hotel, prov­ing they’re just as at home at lux­u­ry wed­dings as they are at cor­po­rate galas.

If you’re search­ing for a band that can switch from soul­ful sin­ga­longs to floor-fill­ing par­ty tracks with ease, Knot are the per­fect choice for your Berk­shire wed­ding.

Hud­dle

Hud­dle are a bril­liant par­ty band burst­ing with charis­ma and ener­gy, guar­an­teed to keep your dance floor full from start to fin­ish. With both male and female vocals, their per­for­mances are dynam­ic, ver­sa­tile, and end­less­ly entertaining. 

Hud­dle com­bines pro­fes­sion­al­ism with play­ful show­man­ship per­fect for your Berk­shire wed­ding. They’re hap­py to take requests, learn your favourite songs, and make your event tru­ly per­son­al. Whether you’re after a high-ener­gy recep­tion par­ty or styl­ish back­ground vibes ear­li­er in the day, Hud­dle adapts to suit your celebration.

Equipped with a state-of-the-art sound sys­tem and daz­zling par­ty light­ing, they look and sound phe­nom­e­nal at every venue. And if you’d like to take things up a notch, Huddle’s line-up can be expand­ed with addi­tion­al female vocals or a soul­ful sax­o­phone for that extra wow factor.

Berk­shire Wed­ding Band FAQ

Can I see the band live before booking?

This is one of the ques­tions we’re asked most often. Because our bands are pro­fes­sion­al wed­ding and events per­form­ers, the major­i­ty of their shows are at pri­vate func­tions which means it’s rare that you’ll be able to see them live before book­ing. On the occa­sions where a band does have a pub­lic per­for­mance, we’ll always let you know so you can come along.

How much does a live wed­ding band cost in Berkshire?

On aver­age, a Berk­shire wed­ding band in 2025 costs between £1,400 and £2,750 for a local 4‑piece band play­ing up to 2 hours of live music. Small­er groups, like Tremor (from £1,420), are per­fect if you’re after a more com­pact and afford­able option, while large show­bands like Anthem (from £3,895) will be more.

Will the band play our first dance live?

Yes, all our wed­ding bands will hap­pi­ly learn and per­form your first dance live for you. It’s one of the most spe­cial moments of your big day, and our bands love being part of it. We’ll always talk with you in advance about your song choice, as some tracks work bril­liant­ly live, while oth­ers may be bet­ter as a record­ed track. If you’re unde­cid­ed, we can also sug­gest pop­u­lar first dance songs that sound incred­i­ble with a live band.

Do I need to pro­vide a stage?

Not at all. Most bands sim­ply require a flat, sta­ble sur­face to per­form on. If your venue does have a stage, or you choose to hire one, it can real­ly help set the band apart and make them the visu­al cen­tre­piece of your evening reception. 

What do the bands need on the day?

Bands don’t need much from you, but there are a few essen­tials. They’ll need a safe per­for­mance space, some­where near­by to pre­pare and get ready, and access to soft drinks and a hot meal. Many bands trav­el long dis­tances and per­form back-to-back events, so mak­ing sure they’re fuelled and com­fort­able means they’ll be able to give you the very best performance. 

When should I book?

As soon as you’ve cho­sen your band! Wed­ding bands book up quick­ly, espe­cial­ly for peak dates. Fri­days and Sat­ur­days in the sum­mer are often reserved 18 – 24 months in advance, so the ear­li­er you con­firm, the more choice you’ll have. If you’re plan­ning a week­day wed­ding or off-sea­son date, there may be more flex­i­bil­i­ty, but we always rec­om­mend secur­ing your favourite act as ear­ly as pos­si­ble to avoid disappointment.