Music/band for a wedding

[Welshbeef]

Looking for suggestions.

I have no idea how much they should cost - so far had 1 quote from the a jazz/swing band who play at the Reading Festival they say you can do 3 sets of 40 mins or 2 of 1 hr and the cost is £1200.

Id like to spend a lot less than that but am not sure.

Help.

Style of music love swing but also love 80's power ballads so even a small group in Berks would be great.

[chevy-stu]

Not very swing or 80's power ballad orientated, but check out my profile to see if it's up your alley.

[Garett]

Decent function bands usually charge around £500 around here, they'll generally play a mix of classic and modern rock

[chevy-stu]

Garett said:

Decent function bands usually charge around £500 around here, they'll generally play a mix of classic and modern rock

That's pub/club money... £1200 is about right for a private function for a decent pro band..

[catmartin]

Make sure you go to the band themselves and not via an agent's website as the fee will be knocked up. But yes expect to pay about a grand for 1h30mins set.

[Bill Carr]

Welshbeef - I've sent you a PM.

[Stamp]

Check out good friends of mine. Way cheaper but way better.
http://www.darwinswish.co.uk/

[timbob]

As has been said - £500 is Saturday night pub band money. £1000 is what you're looking at for a good quality professional function band.

My band goes out for anywhere up to £1500 depending on the venue. We've done 4 weddings in the last month and a half ranging from £800 (mates rates, and a local gig) up to £1200 for a gig 200 miles away at full rates.