Hiring Wedding Bands In Berkshire:
What You Need To Know

You’re busy planning your big day, having already decided to host your wedding in the fantastic county of Berkshire, and there’s plenty left to organise. You’ve looked around lots of venues, found the perfect location, and booked the ceremony. So what’s next? The evening is at the top of most happy couples’ list, and is an important part of the day. Friends that couldn’t be with you for the ceremony join you to celebrate your new marriage, so it’s important to get it right! Hiring the right wedding band can make all the difference, but who should you choose? There are plenty of Berkshire wedding bands to choose from, but you deserve only the best. That’s where we, The Dukes, come in!

We’re known as one of the best wedding bands in the UK, and have played some of our favourite weddings in Berkshire – the brides and grooms here certainly know how to have a good time.

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What makes a good wedding band?

There are lots of bands across Berkshire that seem similar to us, playing at weddings, functions and parties across the county. They rock up with their instruments, play some well-known tunes to get the party going and everyone up on their feet. However, we think we’re a little bit special. We take the time to get to know you, and combine our fantastic knowledge of music and what makes a good wedding party to ensure that your guests are up dancing until the very end!

When you hire The Dukes for your Berkshire wedding, you don’t just get your standard wedding band. We perform throughout the UK, and have experience of playing with some of the top UK bands, such as Keane, The Kaiser Chiefs and Biffy Clyro. We know how to create the perfect atmosphere, and have an extensive repertoire of songs from all the decades – grandparents and teenagers alike will love our music! From Will Smith to The Rolling Stones, nothing is out of our reach. If you need any more convincing, check out our testimonials to find out what some of our brides and grooms thought of our performance – there are lots of them to convince you that we’re the best wedding band Berkshire has to offer!

When you read our testimonials, you’ll notice that professionalism is a recurring theme. We take our job very seriously. We might play at hundreds of weddings, but that doesn’t make yours any less important. We know how much it means to you for everything to run smoothly, and you can rely on us to do whatever it takes to give you the perfect end to what we hope has been a magical day for all involved. We’re organised, do exactly what we say we will, and we’ll work with you to give you the best night of your lives.

We love playing at weddings, but it’s not just the brides and grooms that enjoy working with us. Over the years, we’ve built up solid relationships with many of the top wedding venues in Berkshire – and they love to see us at their weddings, too! They know that we’re always ready to put on a good show, without any fussing or faffing. We’ve played at loads of Berkshire wedding venues, including the stunning Lillibrooke Manor, the picturesque Berystede Hotel, the charming Reading Moathouse, and unique Windlesham Club. No venue is too big or too small, and we can adjust our performance to suit all manner of venues, from intimate, historical buildings to huge marquees. We use our knowledge of the acoustics offered by different venues to ensure that we sound great for you and your guests.

I'm a wedding photographer and I saw these guys at a wedding I was working at two years ago. I kept their card as they were the best band I had seen in all the years I had been working and they were the ones I definitely wanted for my own wedding! -Pete
Thanks for polishing off what was the best day of our lives. We've had so many compliments about you guys from our guests. Thanks so much you guys were great. -Pete & Daisy

Want to hire us?

Do we sound like the kind of band you want to see at your Berkshire wedding? To find out whether we’re available for your big day, use the handy calendar to the right of this page, or, for more information, use the contact details to get in touch with our team. We’re always available for a no obligation chat, to discuss your requirements and help you to find out if we’re the band for you.

Our standard service is our most popular, and provides you with cost-effective entertainment for your wedding. We’ll always be on time and ready to play by 7:30pm, and our performance can either include a live version of your first dance (if there’s something suitable in our repertoire), or we can DJ the song if preferred – it’s your special day, so you decide! We then play two hour-long sets of live music, with a DJ set in between. If you book within 7 days of receiving a quote, we’ll even chuck in the DJ service for free! We provide all of the equipment, from the PA to the lighting, and can accommodate audiences of up to 500 people. We also provide a range of upgrade services if you’re looking for something different - so don’t be afraid to ask us!

What do you need to provide for a top Berkshire wedding band?

We don’t ask for much from you in return, as we provide all of our own equipment – from the instruments, PA system and any agreed extras. We prefer to play on a stage, so it’s better if you can provide us one – it adds to the atmosphere and keeps the dance floor free for... well, dancing! The last thing you want is for your guests to be worrying about bumping into us while we play.

We also need a separate room from the main party to relax between sets and recharge, so if you are able to set us aside a comfortable room where we can get ourselves in the zone, store our belongings and refuel, it will ensure that you get the best possible performance from us! Entertaining is also very demanding, so any soft drinks and food will always be more than appreciated! We know that you’ll be busy looking after your guests, so it’s recommended that you give the important task of greeting us to a trusted member of your wedding party. They’ll love it, as it makes them feel important! We also need a member of staff to be available at the venue to tell us where stuff goes, and provide us with important technical information to make sure it all runs smoothly.

Venues can be strict on time limits, so we’ll always run to time. Live music restrictions mean that most sets must end at midnight, so this is usually our finish time. However, if the venue allows, we’re happy to extend our set beyond this – just ask! We’ll charge a small, additional fee for this upgrade.

Just a quick message to say a massive thank you for the fantastic entertainment you provided at our wedding on the 24th May. Everyone had such a good time and jolly good jig, especially me - I was left with a hole in my dress and two very dirty feet! We couldn't have asked for a better night, so thank you so much. -Joe & Nic
The Dukes were everything we hoped for our Wedding party; professional, approachable, good fun and great performers. The booking process was simple and the band were helpful and flexible on the day. Our guests had a great time and we are so pleased we chose you to play - thank you! -Mary
The Dukes performed at our wedding and all we can say is if you are thinking of booking a band, then book the Dukes...Nearly a month later, people are still saying how good they were!!! Thanks ever so much -Michael

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How to book us for your special day

If you want us to play, don’t delay - book us now! It’s never too soon to secure your spot, and early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Fill in your details on the form available on our website to find out whether we’re available for your wedding date. When you find a date to suit you, hit the button that says “Make an Enquiry”. Fill in all the necessary details, and submit! This will be sent to our agent at Alive Network, our booking partners, who will get back to you straight away to discuss your booking. If you prefer to talk on the phone, then just give them a call on 0845 108 5500 anytime during office hours. They’re awesome, and will get us booked in to make your day even more special!

Why should you book through Alive Network?

We love our booking agent, Alive Network, because they know all about wedding entertainment. They have fantastic customer service that we can’t provide as we’re busy making everyone’s Berkshire weddings rock! They offer personalised advice from staff who know all about Berkshire wedding venues and bands, a personal coordinator to discuss things with whenever you need to, emergency cover throughout the year, comprehensive contracts which we sign to provide peace of mind, and fantastic payment options – you won’t have to worry about payment on your happy day.

What are you waiting for? If you want your Berkshire wedding to have the best entertainment around, give Alive Network a call now! We can’t wait to meet you and your guests. Let’s dance!

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