How to choose a wedding singer: ceremony, drinks and evening
Updated 2026-10-14
A solo singer can cover the ceremony, the drinks reception, the wedding breakfast and the evening. Here is how to decide what you need and what to check before you book.
Decide which parts of the day you need
Ceremony: an aisle song, signing of the register and an exit song. Check that your venue or registrar allows live music.
Drinks reception and wedding breakfast: background acoustic sets, usually at a lower volume.
Evening: party sets, often with backing tracks, plus a DJ playlist between sets.
Set lengths and timings
Many acts list set options such as 2 × 45 minutes or 1 × 60 minutes. You’ll see these on the act page under Quick facts. Ask what happens between sets and whether the singer provides a playlist or DJ cover.
Watch, then read
Watch a recent live video rather than a studio recording, so you hear the real sound. Then read reviews from people who actually booked. On Find the Act, reviews can only come from people who enquired through us.
Prices
GigXchange’s April 2026 UK median for a solo wedding act is £367, with most bookings between £305 and £560. Prices rise with extra slots, travel and peak dates.
FAQs
Can one singer do the ceremony and the evening?
Often, yes. Many solo singers offer packages covering several parts of the day. Ask the agency what is included.
Do wedding singers bring their own PA?
Most professional singers do. Confirm this, along with any venue sound limiter, before you book.