Wedding Entertainment Ideas and Tips
The hardest thing for any entertainer at a wedding reception is breaking the ice and getting those first dancers on the floor. No matter how good a band is this sometimes proves tricky during the...
View Article7 New Acts This Week
We’ve added 7 new bands to the site this week. An instrumental jazz and swing ensemble,a Red Hot Chilli Peppers Tribute band,a fantastic world-class classical vocalist,an acoustic band playing acoustic...
View ArticleWedding Venue Requirements
Wedding venue requirements and how that effects your options for entertainment. Are you thinking of having a fantastic rock and pop or funk and soul band at your wedding reception? There are a few...
View ArticleNew Covers Bands Added
We have had a very busy last two weeks what with wedding planning and various other stuff. We have a date now which seems a long way off but I’m sure it’ll get here really quickly! We’ve also booked...
View ArticleTop 10 Vintage Wedding Entertainment of 2013.
Are you looking for vintage styled wedding entertainment? An alternative to the usual wedding entertainment? Something completely unique and never seen before with a vintage twist? The Band Boutique...
View ArticleGreat Gatsby 1920s Themed Wedding Party
With the release of The Great Gatsby in cinemas today, I thought we would have a little celebration here at the band boutique. Being a fan of the book I am really looking forward to seeing Baz Lurhmans...
View ArticleTips on Choosing a Wedding Band
We are sharing our tips on how to pick your wedding band over at the lovely Jessie Loves! Are you struggling to find the perfect band? Do you need help deciding what you like best? Are you confused...
View Article80s Themed Christmas Party Ideas
Stuck for ideas for your Christmas party? To follow on from our 1920’s Gatsby Themed Wedding party blog we have come up with some ideas for an 80s themed Christmas party. Be it a work office do, New...
View ArticleMumford & Sons Style / Festival Wedding Bands
We’ve noticed a massive increase in the amount of festival weddings being booked throughout the UK and Europe. Popularity of bands and acts such as Mumford and Sons, The Lumineers and Avicii have got...
View ArticleWedding Day Entertainment Ideas
Here at The Band Boutique we pride ourselves in offering awesome and unusual entertainment to get your guests up and dancing at an evening wedding reception, but what if you want some music throughout...
View ArticleHow to organise a 1980’s themed Party – Charity event for Clic Sargent
Back in February I headed up a team that organised a charity event to raise money for Clic Sargent children’s cancer charity. We dubbed the event J-Fest, to honour the memory of our friend Jo, who it...
View ArticleBand Spotlight – A Guest Post From ‘Great Scott’
Today we have our first ‘Band Spotlight’ post from one of our favourite bands, Great Scott! The band are unique in that they offer a trio of styles. A rocking 80’s tribute with big hair and awesome...
View ArticleIdeas for planning a Festival Wedding
Music can be an important part of a couples history and memories, and often festivals, whether it be Glastonbury, Bestival or a smaller event like Latitude, can play a big part in that. We are finding...
View ArticleNew Band Boutique Exclusive Bands!
We have been up to some very exciting things here at Band Boutique HQ over the last few months, and we are now really happy to have 2 brand new ‘Band Boutique Exclusive’ bands on our books! We have...
View ArticleLast Minute Wedding Bands Summer 2017
Are you looking for a last minute band for your wedding or party this year? Did the hubby-to-be spring an engagement on you, and you’ve rushed through wedding planning only to find all your favourite...
View ArticleFirst Dance – How To Choose The Song That’s Right For You?
How do you choose a first dance? What if you hate the idea of dancing surrounded by your friends, all eyes on you? Why should you waste time with a slow one if you just want to party? The first dance...
View ArticleA Day In The Life Of A Wedding Band
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a wedding band is like? Do you want to get a better idea of how the entertainment might run on your big day? Well you are in luck, because one of our...
View ArticleHow to weather proof your wedding
It’s like rain… on your wedding day Contrary to Miss Morissette’s famous song, I never did think it was particularly ironic for it to rain on your wedding day. Annoying – yes, ironic – no. But even...
View ArticleAmanda and Jack’s Cambridgeshire Wedding – Featuring The Examples
Today we’ve got our very first ‘real wedding’ featuring our band The Examples and we are super excited! Amanda, an HR Administrator for an online supermarket, and Jack, a horticulturalist, got married...
View Article5 of the most beautiful movie soundtrack songs for wedding ceremonies
Whether it’s for walking down the aisle or during the signing of the register, it’s important that the songs you choose for your ceremony mean something to you. If you and your partner are movie buffs...
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