Wedding Entertainment Prices in Ireland – FAQs “ People also Ask “

Wedding Entertainment Prices in Ireland – FAQs “ People also Ask “

WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT PRICES IRELAND & WEDDING MUSIC  PRICES

Some Key Questions  “People also Ask “ What Entertainment can you have at a Wedding?

Believe it or not, there are actually ten times during a wedding party that you can have great entertainment on your Wedding Day. Wedding music is your No.1 back up for a fun, engaging, happy day and it acts as your safety net almost like wedding insurance to ensure a smooth flow from ceremony to the venue.

1. Welcoming Act outside the Church or Ceremony venue.
2. Inside the Ceremony.
3. Arrival at the doors to the Reception Venue.
4. Drinks Reception Area inside the venue.
5. Walkabout as guests sit down to their tables.
6. Undercover Acts after the meal.
7. Acts for After Meal ( Main Artist/band)
8. DJ for After the Band.
9. Late-night Bar Trad Session players.
10. 10.The After Party – Day 2 Reception next Afternoon.

Below you will find a detailed chart with a list of Wedding Entertainment you can book with Prices ranges and unique ideas. It’s always a good idea to get advice from Wedding Music Specialists with lots of years experience, as they can provide you with the right advice at the right price based on your Wedding Budget.

Irish Weddings are always very festive and full-on party mode and if you really want to deliver wow-factor ideas on your big day you need to book the right entertainment.

Get it wrong and it can spell disaster.

** Top Tip ** Try to keep some budget available for the drinks reception or for a special after Dinner act. It’s a brilliant idea for keeping your guests in top form before the Band start.

How much does it cost to book a band for an Event?

The Cost or Price for wedding bands can vary greatly depending on a number of key factors that drive the final fees up or down by 30% as the case may be. Budgeting is important and you will find most really good bands in Ireland worth booking do offer packages in the price range averaging from €1,500 right up to 3,000 for top-end solutions.

“See below for the main list of things that can affect a band’s final quote, driving prices up or down by 15% to 30%”.

1. The number of band members, the bigger the band bigger the fees. 
2. Transport costs..ie Fuel + Travel distances to the venue.
3. The number of guests attending..big room  = Big sound system hire, small room  = lower hire costs for Sound.
4. Does the Band supply PA / Sound system? If not, there may be a discount offered.
5. Does Band supply lighting? If not, ask if there might be a discount offered.
6. Accommodation Required? Ask the band if they require hotels, as you might end up having to cover 4 to 6 hotel rooms, so it can get expensive!
7. Do Hot Meals or Drinks have to be provided?

How can I surprise my Wedding Guests?

The best way to Surprise your guests is by booking “Undercover Entertainment” for example “Singing Waiters”. Hidden from plain sight the waiters reveal their fun show at your agreed time during or after the meal to the amazement of the guests. Get the right act for the right moment and you can be assured of delivering a real Wow factor performance. If you do surprise your wedding guests it makes a massive difference to the overall fun and energy levels in the room.

Key advantages of Booking Undercover or Surprise Entertainers are;

• Wow, factor Results  – High Energy in the venue.
• It’s Fun ! = smiling guests  = Happy bride & groom
• Great value – Undercover acts are generally not as expensive as a band.
• Quick and Powerful – Shows or performances are usually quick and fast, they don’t drag on.
• Engaging & Interactive – Surprise acts can involve your guests taking part in the singing so they feel like they have become part of the whole day and event.

See below a list of Surprise Entertainment ideas featuring Price Chart with Budget Range & Direct Links.

** Top Tip **check out the Singing Waiters video sample here below;

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What Types of Surprise Acts can I book for my Wedding?

There are quite a few unique entertainment ideas for Surprise Wedding Acts that you can book for a wedding. Prices for good performers in Ireland usually are quoted anywhere from €500 up to €2,000 depending on the number of actual performers or musicians involved and of course based on the profile of the Artist in the country. The most popular Irish Surprise acts being the Diva Waiters or the Opera Singing Waiters.

Below are the top types of surprise acts with suggested times you can incorporate throughout the wedding day & night.

Singing Waiters;

Perfect for Just after the meal, always gets standing ovations and really top class.

Daft Punk Tribute;

Special VIP guests for your Wedding Day. Bring them on after the band as a surprise near the end of the right.

It’s fun, it’s different and perfect for anyone looking for alternative wedding entertainment ideas.

Star Wars Robots;

What a perfect “ Fun “way to surprise your groom or partner. Everyone loves Star Wars so why not have a stormtrooper guard of honour at the Ceremony as you leave or as “Greeting Hosts” as guests arrive at the wedding venue.

Magicians;

A really good top-end “ Close up” Magician is a perfect way to surprise your wedding guests at the drinks reception. They are the perfect “ Walkabout” Act as they can move around each table with magic tricks that are close up and personal. It’s fun and makes people laugh so you generate a great positive feeling in the room before everyone has to sit down again for the meal & speeches.

Prices in Ireland for really good magicians go from €500 – €950.   

Drummers;

A quartet of Celtic Drummers is the best way to shock your guests if you want to make a massive surprise entrance into the room. Perfect just before you sit down for the meal. Prices for a wedding in Ireland, generally go from €800 – €1,200 plus depending on Travel and profile. 

** Top Tip ** Book an undercover act or Surprise act to go with the theme of the wedding for example;

Tribute DJ’s – Daft Punk Tribute- Music Festival theme

Singing Waiters – Opera Singing Waiters for a classical style wedding.

Star Wars Robots -Space theme wedding

What are the best Links to Book Surprise Acts for a Wedding?

www.operasingingwaiters.ie

www.audionetworks.ie

www.singingwaitersireland.ie

www.silentdiscoireland.ie

www.daftpunktribute.ie

www.robotnetworks.ie

How Can I Make My Wedding Fun?

Sometimes we all get caught up in the moment without thinking about the word “fun”. Happy smiling Laughing Guests make for a Happy Wedding. Remember it’s a very long day so you need to keep energy levels up. A top tip to keep guests entertained throughout the day or evening with wedding acts that carry an element of Fun or Comedy.

Any money spent here you won’t be a regret.

“Search for unique wedding entertainment ideas that can all work at different stages of the day or night”.

Check out this  Chart & list below-detailing Advantages plus the best times to use entertainers at a Wedding party.

11 Entertainment ideas that bring fun to your Wedding Party.

• Silent Headphone Disco – Perfect fun for the end of the night, no noise issues and very interactive dancing.
• Stormtrooper Robots for hire..A fun way to greet guests to the wedding venue on arrival and you are guaranteed every guest will ask for a selfie, it’s different, it’s fun and definitely unique, so make your wedding stand out from the everyone else.
• Father TED Comedy Table Quiz..It gets everyone involved perfect before the meal or During,
• Sing for your Supper – Interactive and every funny, just after the main meal.
• Undercover Acts – Watch the guests faces as the entertainers reveal themselves and their show.
• Singing Waiters- The Ultimate fun Entertainment for Weddings and Corporate Events at the drinks reception or meal.
• Walkabout Musicians – Creates a happy mood around the drinks reception or main room as they target individual tables bringing some magic or music.
• Tribute Show – Just like the real thing? Leave them guessing…was it the real band or DJ  Check out these two amazing artists www.daftpunktribute.ie or ( U2 Tribute) Rattle & Hum..Is Bono in the house?
• Close up Magicians – Really good close up magic is amazing to watch live and is always full of fun.
• Celtic Drummers – Men in Kilts Drumming is always a winner!
• Big Brass Bands – Fun, Loud and invigorating!

** Top Tip ** Always try to allocate some entertainment budget for Entertainers as guests arrive at the venue or Just after the main meal. Entertainment that’s fun and engaging is money well spent. It always gets everyone in high spirits before the main band or after speeches when you need a lift..

How do you entertain a guest at a small wedding?

A great way to entertain guests at a small wedding is to book entertainment that is up-close & personal. If you are having an intimate wedding and keeping numbers under 50 guests you can entertain your guests with some great wedding music and wedding entertainment ideas from €350 – €1,500 upwards.

“ A great idea for small weddings is to Book Singing Waiters or a Trio of  Walkabout Entertainers to involve your guests “ ( www.irishweddingbands.ie May 2020 )

Key advantages of Entertainers at Small Weddings are that you can;

• Do more with less budget, ranging from €350 to €950
• It’s up close & personal.
• No one feels left out – Walkabout Entertainers can get around to everyone.
• Change the mood up or Down very easily in the room, from fun comedy to slow jazz to uptempo party music if you want to relax and talk at your table.

** Top Tip ** Book a Solo Singing waiter, Latin Trio or Close up Magician for a small wedding and you can change the whole atmosphere of the Room

How much does wedding music cost?

Wedding Music costs or prices can generally go from €350 to €2,500 depending on a number of different things such as the profile of the Entertainer and the number of musicians in the band. Most weddings take place on a Friday or Saturday acts in high demand usually only have 30 to 40 available dates for a whole year so their diaries get full pretty quickly.

The band – Average Spend was €2,257 as the Irish Independent Revealed: How much you can expect to pay for your wedding https://www.independent.ie/style/fashion/revealed-how-much-you-can-expect-to-pay-for-your-wedding-37821558.html

Top Tip ** If you like someone try to book them straight away so that you don’t lose availability. The best acts have full diaries and can fill out up to two years in advance and after Covid-19 many bands now have double or triple the bookings for 2021. ( www.irishweddingbands.ie )

Check below for the General ballpark price chart to offer you a guide on what wedding music can cost in Ireland.

** Top Tip ** For Wedding Band & DJ packages try budget €2,000 to €3,000 to get the really top acts in Ireland.

How much should you pay for a wedding band in Ireland?

In Ireland, 80% of bands that perform at weddings would be priced between €1,500 and €2,500 + Travel for a Two-hour performance. Mid-priced bands are usually €2,000 – €2,500 and those at the higher end of the price scale with the highest-profile are usually €2,500 to €3,000. Prices go up and down quite a bit depending on the size of a Band. The price of the Main Wedding Band for the evening is always a key question and one that needs to be factored in immediately once you have secured your date from the venue & church or ceremony.

“ 80% of really good Wedding Bands are priced at €2,000 to €2,500”

( May 2020 ) Ref www.IrishWeddingBands.ie

** Top Tip ** Never delay in booking the band you like… or you risk losing availability.

What’s included in the Price of an Irish Wedding Band?

In Ireland, most wedding bands will always quote you for their full two-hour performance with a small break alongside prices that include Travel costs like fuel, tolls charges, Sound Systems and some lighting in their quote.

** Top Tip ** Make sure to always ask the band for a quote that includes 1). Early Set up, 2). Sound & lighting 3). All Travel Costs.

Who pays for music at the wedding?

99 % of the time the bride and groom are left having to pay for all their own wedding entertainment. Here is a big saving suggestion as an alternative idea for you to help you pay for the wedding music that you can share with your friends and family. In place of your wedding list ask everyone to make a donation for the wedding music. The estimated Wedding & Honeymoon market in Ireland is worth €777million.

** Top-Tip ** Invite your friends & family to chip in for your wedding entertainment via a reputable Wedding Entertainment Agency and you can personally save €2,000 to €3,000.

The Recent survey with the Irish Independent newspaper reported “ Irish individuals typically give between €100 – €200 as a wedding gift. You will find this is a perfect option to save everyone having to spend time searching and purchasing wedding presents, plus at the same time you get exactly what you need! Your Wedding Music all paid for in one go, it’s a massive budget saving for any young couple and definitely worth proposing.

joe.ie had a recent survey that revealed the average cost of an Irish wedding and the average gift given by guests

Referenced from; https://www.joe.ie/life-style/average-cost-irish-wedding-625921

What are the Best Value Wedding Bands in Ireland?

Finding out and searching for the Best Value Wedding bands in Ireland can be quite a task and undertaking. There are some amazing prices in Ireland for Wedding Bands when we compare prices globally. Check out the chart below which compares average wedding band prices globally.

See the reference chart below where we highlight best Value Wedding Bands in Ireland currently booking;

Two great places to book Bands in Ireland are www.irishweddingbands.ie or www.audionetworks.ie

** Top Tip ** Save 10% to 15% and Always ask if the band offers a package deal on ( Band & Wedding DJ) and also if there is a discount for mid-week weddings.

How does COVID 19 affect my Wedding?

There were 21,053 weddings in Ireland in 2018 so 2021 could be a bumper year with all the changes due to COVID 19. As a result, there are a lot of questions about Wedding Entertainment and Wedding Music Due to all the rescheduling. A lot of the best Wedding bands could be booked out so it’s super important to move quickly if you like a wedding act and tie-down your date.

Hello Magazine had this to say on How coronavirus could affect your wedding day ; 

https://www.hellomagazine.com/brides/2020022785492/coronavirus-wedding-dresses-shortage-china/

Recent CSO Statistics released their report on 10th April that there were 21,053 Marriages in Ireland for the year 2018.  ( reference CSO Stats – www.cso.ie )

** Top Tip ** “ Book with a reputable Wedding Agency and ask if you can carry your deposit forward if the date keeps changing, due to COVID-19 so you don’t lose out.