Wedding Bands in East of England

Barn conversions and marquees on farmland are a big part of the wedding scene in the East of England, and both can be great for live music. Timber barns often have a lively acoustic, which helps a band fill the space, though it can also mean the venue sets a strict volume limit to keep sound from carrying across open countryside.

Questions to ask the venue

• Is there a sound limiter, and at what level does it cut the power?
• What time must amplified music finish?
• Is the electricity supply suitable for a full band, or is a generator needed for a marquee?

Questions to ask the band

Find out how many musicians will perform, how long each set lasts and how many sets they play. Many bands offer two or three evening sets, sometimes with an acoustic set earlier in the day. Ask what space they need, how long set-up takes and whether they can provide music during breaks.

Travel times across Norfolk and Suffolk can be longer than expected on rural roads, especially near the coast in summer, so a band should plan to arrive in good time. Hertfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire couples have a wide choice of bands within reach. Book once your venue is confirmed, particularly for summer Saturdays.