Wedding Reception music
Steel band for weddings
The unique sound of steel drums will create a wonderful uplifting feeling and put a smile on all faces as a prerequisite for perfect photography. If your search is for wedding music in London, Hertfordshire, Surrey, etc, this band covers all areas and has an impeccable record.
With over 10 years experience of wedding music, Big Sand has become one of the more experienced steel bands for weddings. If you are thinking of treating your son, daughter or best friend to some steel band music at their wedding, you can book this steel drum band with full confidence that it is an excellent alternative to classical music or Jazz for the champagne reception. The acoustic sound with 3 players is the popular choice. This option has worked successfully as wedding reception music and occasionally as the main wedding band when the sound is perfect for the scale of the event. Wedding venues are listed below and Big Sand has performed at all the venues mentioned.
Wedding venues
Woburn Abbey
Coq d'Argent
The Belfry
Lains Barn
Maiden's Barn
Tythe Barn
Cherwell Boathouse
Belvoir Castle
Clearwell Castle
Cooling Castle
Farnham Castle
Knepp Castle
Athenaeum Club
The Garrick Club
The Elvetham
Queens Eyot
Great Fosters
Chelsea Physic Garden
The Roof Gardens
Chewton Glen
Antsey Hall
Brocket Hall
Down Hall
Dumbleton Hall
Gibson Hall
Longstowe Hall
Newland Hall
Orsett Hall
Frensham Heights
The Hempel
Barnett Hill
Millennium Hotel (Mayfair)
Cannizaro House
Home House
Ickworth House
Knebworth House
Rhinefield House
Le Manoir
Celtic Manor
Cowley Manor
Stockbrook Manor
Ponsbourne Park
Syon Park
Braxted Park
Crondon Park
Loseley Park
Buxted Park
Hartham Park
Hunton Park
Orwell Park
Painshill Park
Pennyhill Park
Blenheim Palace
Penshurst Place
Pinewood Studio
Sheraton Skyline
Middle Temple
Music for weddings. As your guests arrive from the ceremony, they will hear the inspiring and uplifting sounds of a real Caribbean steel band creating the perfect ambience to start your wedding celebrations. You will feel enlightened as you look at the jubilant response from all your friends, family, photographers and waiters with sparkling champagne for your guests. The acoustic sound will be pitched at just the right level by 3 fabulous musicians who will be well presented to complement the look and feel of the occasion.
The steel band will perform a suitable mix of well known melodies with calypso rhythms, plus traditional Caribbean songs that will make you feel like you are already on honeymoon. If the reception is at an indoor venue, the 3 players will not require too much space and the acoustic sound will work wonderfully. For this reason the steel band is also hired as wedding reception music during the colder months of the year, simply to create the same uplifting and inspiring atmosphere. Grey skies change to blue when the steel band starts to play!
You can send an enquiry now from the contact page to check availability and cost, but first, there is a special interactive DEMO that you can enjoy and share with your event organisers.
The wedding season starts very early and key dates get filled very quickly. As a result, many couples have their wedding reception during the week just to secure a particular venue. Big Sand can be hired for wedding reception music on any day and is prepared to travel for weddings abroad.
The booking procedure for wedding receptions is concise and has worked successfully because of its simplicity. You can hire the steel drum band up to 12 months in advance. Once the booking is made, the band will attend and ensure that you receive a first class service.
Weddings receptions in London. This is our busiest area for wedding reception music and booking enquiries need to be made as soon as possible during the peak season. Below is a list of recent brides and you can read more about the service in our Blog which includes a list of our top 10 wedding venues.
Sarah Crockford - Wedding in London at the Sheraton Skyline.
Gwendoline Gaffi - Wedding in London at the Roof Garden Kensington.
Sarah Jane Marshall - Wedding in London at the Physic Garden, Chelsea.
Emma Tyson - Wedding in London at Coq D Argent.
Reeta Kunapalasingam - Wedding at Great Fosters, a fantastic venue on the outskirts of London.
Sally Rogers - Wedding at Great Fosters.
Leanne Hosier - Wedding in Watford at Hunton Park.
Below you will find useful information on wedding reception music plus free help with wedding planning, tips and ideas.
Wedding services in London. There are hundreds of hotels in London which regularly host weddings with live music. You will also find many historic places of interest to stage a wedding in London. It is a capital which has 4 world heritage sites and 2 cities, the City of Westminster and the City of London. On closer inspection, you will be delighted by the variety of fantastic wedding options which are available in London to plan your dream wedding. London is rich in culture and this will give you tremendous inspiration and ideas for your wedding music, wedding reception and lots of options to base your wedding theme. You can easily be overwhelmed by the number of alternative wedding ideas at your disposal if you have a good budget.
From the Sheraton Skyline in West London to the Gherkin, you will find great venues for wedding receptions. You can follow the foot steps of royalty and get married at Westminster Abbey or St Paul's Cathedral in London or raise a toast at your champagne reception overlooking the Thames at Tower Bridge. If you are looking for a London venue to host a small wedding reception with 50 to 60 guests, there are many function suites at hotels which offer special packages. For a larger wedding reception, you can expect to find grand hotels in London and other venues like Kew Gardens, Syon Park or Hampton Court which can seat over 400 guests.
If you are getting married in London at short notice, this can easily be arranged at any licensed venue. In central London you can find within walking distance, your wedding dress, wedding ring, the best wedding shoes and a great wedding stylist. In some department stores you will find everything including wedding gifts, wedding cake, wedding favours, wedding flowers, wedding presents, wedding invitations and ideas for a complete wedding makeover. From wedding ideas, wedding themes or wedding presents, you will have absolutely no problem in finding lots of information. If you need general wedding advice or tips on hosting a successful wedding reception, you can request this after making a booking for the steel band or simply follow the band on Twitter. Big Sand has attended hundreds of wedding events and knows the key factors which make all the difference for a successful wedding reception. Also, if you need to evaluate some of your wedding ideas or looking for wedding entertainment ideas, wedding songs, wedding reception songs, or an overview on wedding reception music you can also discuss this in your enquiry. You may also find information on our links page for other wedding services like wedding photographer, wedding DJ, wedding dresses, wedding shop, wedding cards, wedding decorations and some of the best wedding planners. You can also copy and paste some of this information to formulate your wedding checklist or visit a wedding forum for further suggestions.
Wedding music, Essex. This year the steel band has covered many weddings in the Essex county at venues such as The Fennes, Five Lakes Hotel, De Rougemont Manor, Le Talbooth, Layer Marney Tower and Newland Hall.
Other Wedding Services include post wedding parties and wedding anniversaries. The steel drum band is often invited back to perform for next day brunch, this is usually just for a few hours and Big Sand offers a special rate for clients that hire the band for both services. In addition, many couples get married in exotic locations and hire the steel band to recreate the magical Caribbean atmosphere. These wedding parties are much more vibrant and the 5 piece steel band is a popular choice for this type of wedding reception music. In each situation, the band takes great care to ensure that the music is fit for the purpose and this is one of the main reasons why wedding planners rely on Big Sand's experience in this sector.
For clients who are planning a dream wedding on a grandiose scale, the steel band is happy to work with your stylist and planners to enhance your wedding theme. If you are a celebrity or VIP, there are a number of visually stunning options which can take your wedding reception onto another level. Creativity, is an art and always speaks volumes about a person's attention to detail. With the right budget, a Caribbean steel band can be transformed into an amazing musical attraction within the parameters of your theme. This takes the concept of wedding reception music beyond the predictable and into a stratosphere where other brides can only dream. Should you wish to consider these options for your wedding reception, you will need to submit a full brief as part of your enquiry. You can also arrange for your wedding planner to contact us directly.
Destination weddings. If you are planning a destination wedding, you can easily arrange to have a real Caribbean steel band performing for you. There is a special promo on destination weddings in our recent blog post. Just think about it for a minute and imagine the band there at the event and the guests reacting to your special surprise. This treat will help to create the most memorable day of your life and all your friends will be tweeting about it for many weeks after the event.
The wedding music sector is highly competitive for wedding reception music, wedding bands, etc and only the finest steel bands are hired by the top venues to provide wedding music. Big Sand has become very popular by initially performing wedding reception music in London and developing a substantial client base. The steel band was then invited to perform at weddings in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Kent, Essex and many wedding venues across the UK. Now the band has excellent relations with some of the top wedding venues that hire Big Sand to provide wedding reception music for their clients. The wedding images below are from previous wedding receptions. You can also view the band's gallery and the Flickr website.
"Better than any steel band we heard in the Caribbean." J. Page from Northampton.
Wedding music, Oxfordshire. Big Sand's second home for entertainment is in the Oxfordshire county. The steel band has also provided wedding reception music at many of the best wedding venues around the Oxfordshire countryside and knows it very well. These wedding venues include: Blenheim Palace, Eynsham Hall, The Springs Hotel, Le Manoir and Lains Barn.
Wedding Music, Hertfordshire. This steel band is also very popular in Hertfordshire as the band is based in Watford. Big Sand has provided wedding reception music at wedding venues such as Hunton Park, Brocket Hall, Fanhams Hall Hotel, Knebworth House, The Priory in Little Wymondley, The Priory Hitchin and The Noke Thistle, St Albans.
Selecting your wedding music requires excellent preparation as there is a plethora of wedding bands and wedding reception music to choose from. Your choice of wedding music makes a big statement. It also connects the underlying theme and inspires all the guests. To decide on the best music for your reception, you need to imagine the entire sequence from the arrival of guests, the music starting, the waiters serving chilled champagne, your friends and family all happy and smiling as they enjoy inspiring music.
Big Sand also understands the huge effort and planning which goes into preparing a wedding reception and provides a simple service. The aim is always to provide entertainment with character. The space required is minimal and there are no electrics or PA to worry about, which means that the steel band can be staged in the best location for great presentation. Some clients hire the full 5 piece steel band for their wedding reception music. The idea being to have a more vibrant party sound. Again, the choice of a steel band has proven to be an excellent alternative to more traditional wedding music.
As mentioned, you can also hire the steel band for wedding receptions at indoor venues throughout the year. The music will be pitched at the right level to create the perfect ambience. Many older venues have fantastic acoustics which complements the steel band sound. This was evident in a recent recording by a professional video crew from Wedding Films TV. They filmed the band for a wedding at Rhinefield House, which is a 19th century building and the acoustics were superb for the steel drum band.