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Live Band or DJ? What’s the best choice for your wedding?

The right choice of entertainment can turn an average wedding reception into a memorable night for...

From Here Comes The Bride to DJs: the History of Wedding Music

 

What do the latest COVID restrictions mean for my wedding reception?

Written 14-06-2021Updated 18-06-2021 We will update this article as more information is released by...

Guide to getting married during COVID-19

Last updated 22-02-2021

How Not to Do Corporate Entertainment

If you’re planning a corporate event, there are two ways to make it really memorable for all those...

How Not to Do Wedding Entertainment

Your wedding is likely to be one of the most memorable events of your life. It will be months in...

Amazing Soul Wedding Bands & The Vibe You Should Expect

Whether your bent runs towards the more traditional melodies of Motown, or the newer strains of R&B...

6 Game Changing Ideas for Awesome Corporate Entertainment

Talk of corporate events and for most people there are two things that come to mind. Hours of...

11 Unique Wedding Entertainment Ideas & Insider Tips

If you’re looking for ways to make your wedding truly memorable, it’s important not to overlook...

Behind the Scenes with a Live Wedding Band

So, it’s your ‘Big Day’. The ceremony was idyllic. The food incredible. And now your guests are...

What Not to Do When Looking for a Live Wedding Band

Booking a wedding band. How hard can it be? You just need find someone who will rock up, play then...

Wedding DJ Masterclass – How to Get the Best Experience

So, you’re planning your dream wedding. And you’ve decided upon a DJ for your reception...

Bands for Hire – Everything You Should Ask Your Wedding Band

Your choice of entertainment can really influence the flavour of your wedding reception. Whether...

String Quartets for Weddings – The Ultimate Guide

There is something magical about the sound of a string quartet. It somehow combines intimacy with...

The Ultimate Soundtrack for a Valentine’s Wedding

Love is in the air, everywhere I look around

How to Keep Children Entertained at Your Wedding

One of the big decisions you have to make when planning a wedding revolves around children. Do you...

It’s a Nice Day for a White Wedding

Chances are, if you got engaged this Christmas or New Year, you’ll be considering a winter wedding....

6 Things You Shouldn’t Forget if Planning a New Year’s Wedding

We’re nearly there. The countdown has almost begun. The start of a new year is always an exciting...

The Most Romantic Christmas Proposals

That’s it. You’ve made the decision. You are going to ask that question and to hell with the...

The Music to Make Your Christmas

Christmas music is, apparently, one of life’s guilty pleasures. Hardly anyone will admit to it, but...

How to Plan a Christmas Party

I don’t want a lot for Christmas, there is just one thing I need…a right rollicking party!

Motown Wedding: Songs You Need for the Playlist

It’s very nearly 60 years since Motown first found its feet, and yet the music that made the label...

The Ultimate Halloween Party Playlist

Fingers of fog inch their way slowly through your neighbourhood, gradually shrouding street lamps...

15 Girl Power Songs For The Morning of Your Wedding

 

20 Must Play Motown Wedding Songs

 

10 Disney Songs For Your First Dance

 

Most Requested Wedding Songs

 

The Perfect Honeymoon Playlist

 

The Ultimate Summer Wedding Playlist

 

Contemporary Songs For A Modern Wedding

We all love a classic wedding song but they often become classics as they are chosen by a lot of...

The Best First Dance Songs Of All Time

 

5 Ingredients For a Perfect Outdoor Wedding

More couples than ever before are choosing to get married outdoors. We live in a beautiful country...

Ten Most Adventurous Honeymoon Destinations

When the wedding is out of the way you can’t wait to jump on a plane and head off on honeymoon....

Top Ten Most Breathtaking Places to Get Married in the UK

Choosing the perfect venue for your wedding is one the first and biggest decisions you will make as...

Hen Do’s & Don’ts

The Bride’s hen do is one of the most special, memorable and fun days of her life. It’s her last...

25 Best Party Songs

When you are throwing a party you need a killer playlist packed with upbeat hits. A good playlist...

8 Top Tips For Hosting An Easter Party For Family

Easter is the perfect time to get together with friends and family and throw a party. Make it a...

Event Planning Made Easy

Whatever the occasion, be it business or pleasure, formal or casual, a grand affair or an intimate...

7 Reasons To Have A Spring Wedding

There are so many reasons we love spring! After what seems like a never-ending winter, the warmer...

Ultimate Valentines Day Playlist

 

Killer Workout Playlist

If you have started on a new fitness regime or are just looking for a new killer workout playlist,...

Ultimate Christmas Wedding Playlist

Christmas is such a magical time of year, filled with love and laughter, snuggling in front of open...

How to Throw an Amazing New Years Eve Party on a Budget

Staying in and partying at home with friends is officially the new going out. Forget spending half...

Make Your Reception Entrance Epic With These Top Songs

The feelings you get when you enter your wedding reception are second only to the moment you enter...

Go Out With A Bang: The Best Finale Songs For Your Wedding

 

Earcandy Review – Soul Fresh

We’ve got loads of interesting clips over on the Earcandy YouTube channel so make sure you head...

Earcandy Review – Motown Gold

Make sure you head over to the Earcandy YouTube channel for hundreds of reviews and act videos. The...

Motown Gold: Wedding Music for the Soul

 

Fun & Upbeat First Dance Songs

If you’re not a fan of awkwardly swaying on the spot and would rather see your guests singing,...

Earcandy Review – The Somebodys

If you haven’t visited the Earcandy YouTube channel yet, it’s definitely worth a look. You can find...

Top Ten Most Inappropriate Wedding Songs

Choosing wedding music can be tricky business, there is a lot to consider – What are yours and your...

Wedding Band On A Budget

Weddings can be one of life’s biggest expenses, the dress, the venue, the food, the favours, the...

The Perfect Wedding Party Playlist

After the excitement of a wedding, the photographs and the meal, everyone just wants to get to the...

Brides Guide to the Harp

When deciding on the music for your special day the harp is something you’ll probably consider. The...

Top 10 Wedding Photography Blunders

 

15 Wedding Planning Tricks and Tips

Planning your wedding can be an overwhelming experience. There is so much to do, from ordering the...

How to Avoid Ruining a Wedding

Have you been invited to a wedding? Don’t be the person that breaks etiquette and cause a hassle....

Why a Destination Wedding is a Great Idea

The best way to break free from the responsibilities of your big day is to get married abroad. The...

Tips for Handling Engagement Overwhelm

Once you’ve decided on a date for your wedding, you may start to feel a bit of engagement overwhelm...

Cutting back on your wedding budget

When you’re planning your wedding, it’s easy to get carried away with all the details and adding in...

Being beautiful for your big day

While you may have booked your appointment with your hair and makeup stylists for your big day...

10 tips for wedding guests

As a guest, wedding etiquette is important to make sure that you leave the right impression on the...

7 date night tips for after the wedding

Dating is how you got to know each other in the first place, so it makes sense to carry on the...

5 questions for selecting your wedding theme

Creating the right wedding theme that reflects both you and your partners own individual...

What to wear to a wedding

A wedding is a special occasion, however; depending on the venue, theme and the guests, you might...

The cold feet checklist

Every girl dreams of finding her perfect man and the proceeding wedding day that will happen in the...

The Motown experience

With Atlantic records rise to fame in the fifties off the back of the demise of swing music and the...

It don’t mean a thing

As the catchy tune fills the air, our hips begin to sway from side to side and our feet tap to the...

Indie Rock – Past to present

Humble beginnings Over the course of the last fifty years, Indie Rock has transformed and...

Pop through the Ages

Over the later decades of the twentieth century, Pop has been used to describe whatever music was...

The Evolution of the DJ

DJ’s are more than just people that play records, they are musicians that have a gift for selecting...

A Soulful Journey

The foundation of many contemporary modern music genres comes from Soul Music. Soul emerged in the...

The History of the Harp

The world’s oldest known stringed instrument is the harp. Harps were the popular stringed...

Bridgerton, a new chapter for String Quartets & wedding entertainment

Considered to be the purest form of music, the string quartet consists of four string instruments,...

Acoustic Origins

Acoustic music is practised, performed and loved by millions all around the globe. With most rock, ...

Overseas honeymoon travel tips

Almost everyone dreams of a honeymoon in a tropical paradise, or a cultural city abroad, taking...

7 Valentine’s day wedding ideas

Having you wedding on Valentine’s day just sounds beautiful, doesn’t it? It’s a day of celebrating...

Are wedding planners worth it?

Great question isn’t it? Weddings can end up costing a fortune and stretch budgets till they burst,...

4 winter wedding tips from expert planners

While most couples opt for the traditional summer wedding, there’s something simply pure and...

4 reasons to hire a professional wedding photographer

There are a few special occasions in your lifetime that you will want to remember forever....

3 ideas for an all-white wedding

One of the most traditional and effective wedding colour themes is white. A white wedding is a...

Grooming the groom

Even the most rugged, manly man needs a good skincare routine. In today’s modern society, it’s even...

4 tips to make your wedding makeup last all day

Wintertime landscapes are filled with romance and intimacy. When we think of the winter,...

10 amazing winter wedding trends for 2017

The romance fills the air as the snowflakes fall down softly all around you. Doesn’t that sound...

7 entertainment ideas for your winter wedding

The summertime seems to hold the monopoly on wedding dates for the year, however, tying the knot in...

6 of the best wedding venues in Liverpool

Congratulations! The date is set and it is time to arrange the particulars of your ceremony and...

10 entertainment ideas for your Christmas event

It’s December already, where did the year go? In the start of the festive season and the run-up to...

6 of the best wedding caterers in Liverpool

Getting married in Liverpool? Have you and your wedding planner looked at your catering options...

5 ideas to keep kids entertained at a wedding

Your wedding day is the most important day of your life. You have invited all your closest family...

Most popular music for civil wedding ceremonies

In planning your wedding reception, your choice of music sets the tone of the day or evenings...

Choosing music for your wedding reception

Your wedding reception needs to be as special as your ceremony. It’s where your friends and family...

20 Tips for a wonderful winter wedding experience

Winter weddings are wonderful; they have a special theme to them that makes them intimate and...

5 of the best wedding caterers in Manchester

Are you getting married in Manchester? We don’t blame you, it’s a magical city that is rich in...

5 Bands for your New Years celebrations

Can you believe it’s nearly the end of 2016? There’re only two months left in the year and before...

5 Unique wedding venues in Birmingham

Congratulations on your engagement! We wish you nothing but the best life has to offer you. But...

4 Lush wedding florists in Birmingham

Congratulations on your engagement! We are sure you are busy planning your big day and with that...

5 ideas to make your winter wedding magical

Winter weddings are magical affairs. Everything about the winter season has a more intimate feel to...

Top 5 wedding destinations that will wow your guests

When it comes to wow factor, nothing beats a wedding abroad. Tropical paradises all over the world...

5 wedding concierge services in Birmingham

A good wedding concierge service helps you out on your big day. Getting ready for a wedding can be...

Wedding proposal myths busted

‘Will you marry me?’ these words are spoken hundreds of times around the globe each day. With every...

5 Wedding concierge services to use for your wedding

When it comes time to planning your wedding, you may find yourself worked up into a tizzy, not...

5 Styles of music to choose for your wedding entertainment

Congratulations! You have popped the question, she has accepted and you are getting married! The...

5 of the best wedding caterers in Cambridge

Congratulations on your engagement! We are sure you are excited to start your new life together as...

5 of the best wedding car services in London

It’s almost here! Your big day is just around the corner and your wedding is planned to be perfect....

Jazz or pop music for your function?

The evening of your function is fast approaching and it’s time to make the entertainment selection...

How to plan the perfect wedding BBQ

Congratulations on your engagement! We are sure you are excited to start your new life together as...

5 of the best historic wedding venues in the UK

Congratulations to both of you on your recent engagement! We are sure you are thrilled to start...

5 of the best coastal wedding venues in the UK

A great idea, if you live in the UK, is to have a wedding at the coast, so that’s why we put...

4 Party Ideas to cater for everyone

Parties come in many different shapes and sizes, from an engagement celebration to a birthday...

Unique and Unusual wedding music

Congratulations! Your big day is nearly upon you and it’s time to plan the wedding reception. The...

The Ultimate wedding entertainment checklist

Congratulations! Your big day is set and we are sure everyone in the families are as excited as you...

Hiring a band abroad

So you have found yourself across borders and you have a huge event that’s been planned and you...

Choosing The Perfect Cover Band For Your Event

If you are looking for a band to book, it means that you probably have planned an event that has...

5 of the best wedding venues in Cambridge

So the big day is upon you and you have begun to plan for what is soon to be the most important day...

7 of the best wedding entertainment ideas

So the big day is on its way! Congratulations to both of you on your new life together. We are not...

5 of the best party venues for bridesmaids in the UK

The bridesmaids are the bride-to-be’s most important support structure, it’s important you all...

10 Tips to the perfect wedding Etiquette

When it comes to handling all the affairs around your big day, registries, invitations and the...

Why you should consider the Lake District for your wedding.

When it comes to finding the perfect wedding venue for your big day there are so many options to...

Should I book a sound engineer?

If you are booking a live music act as your entertainment for a special event, we think they should...

7 Steps to the perfect British Summer Wedding

When it comes to tying the knot, it comes as no surprise that everyone in the UK prefers a summer...

How to have a vegetarian wedding and catering for vegan guests

Vegetarian eating isn’t just a choice. For some, it’s part of their religion or culture, while for...

Introducing King of Swingers & Soul Fresh

Overview It is with great pleasure here at Earcandy to announce that we have 2 new acts on our...

The Morning of Your Wedding

The morning of your wedding day is the day everything becomes a little too real. Remember when you...

Essentials for every DIY bride

A wedding project is a big task, in fact, most people decide to hire some outside help to ensure...

Top 10 Tips for the Perfect British Summer Wedding

Summer has traditionally been the favourite time of the year to have a wedding. With warm weather...

The Earcandy guide to booking a band you haven’t seen live

Here at the Earcandy HQ, we asked a ton of questions regarding booking bands and which band would...

The earcandy Guide to the Perfect Cambridge Wedding

Having your wedding in Cambridge can be a memorable experience if you’re able to arrange things...

5 of the Best Wedding Venues in London

If you’ve decided you want to spend your magical wedding day in the magnificent city of London,...

10 Reasons Why Live Music Makes a Difference

When planning out the entertainment for your special day, many people come to a crossroad trying to...

The earcandy guide to the perfect Bristol wedding

Bristol is a fantastic place to hold a wedding. Its maritime history is extensive, and its known...

The earcandy ultimate honeymoon guide

The wedding is over, the guests have gone (or are going) home, and all that’s left is the...

Planning your wedding in the cloud

Technology is starting to catch up with everything, including weddings. Did you know that...

How to plan the perfect armed forces party

Military-themed parties occur for a number of reasons, from a soldier getting married to someone...

The earcandy guide to the perfect Welsh wedding

If you’re getting married in Wales, or thinking of it, then you’re well aware of the beauty that...

11 reasons why London is the perfect Christmas party venue

It’s party time, and London is the perfect place to host a Christmas party. Not sure why? Well,...

The earcandy guide to UK wedding planners

Wedding planners are the secret weapons of couples everywhere. They look after every aspect of the...

Kick-starting your wedding planning

You’ve just asked your spouse-to-be for their hand in marriage, and you’ve decided on a...

The earcandy guide to a perfect Cornish wedding

Getting married in Cornwall is a magical experience and we can help you make it perfect. Between...

Save the date: November 25, 2015, will be a night to remember.

Join earcandy’s special acts at a great venue, Under the Bridge in Chelsea, for a presentation of...

10 Steps to planning the perfect office Christmas party.

 

The earcandy Christmas party planner

So you’ve been asked by the boss to create the best Christmas function or end of year party ever...

Live Band Ideas for your Christmas Party

Few forms of entertainment are as popular for a holiday party than a live band. It is difficult to...

Want to get the most out of your wedding photos? Here’s a few tips to help.

 

My Unique Band

We all know that in order to make your day special, loads of things have to be personal to the...

The earcandy guide to winter wedding trends

Getting married is a magical time in your life, and one that requires pulling out all the stops to...

First song dance ideas from earcandy

This is it, this is the pièce de résistance of the wedding. It’s the first dance as a married...

Combining your wedding photography and entertainment

Planning Planning one’s wedding is a big deal, because it’s a big day. It is a unique moment to...

Locking in your wedding budget

You’re getting hitched?  

The earcandy guide to a London wedding

London: a diverse, ancient world-class city with a little something for everyone. Whether you want...

The earcandy guide to the perfect British wedding

Britain has a lot to offer the bride: unique treats, a history stretching back thousands of years,...

Top 10 tips for taking your wedding dress abroad

If you’re having your wedding overseas, you’ve probably worried about how you’re going to get your...

The earcandy guide to UK waterside wedding venues

There’s something especially romantic about a waterside wedding. Perhaps it’s the calming nature of...

The earcandy guide to outside festivities

When the weather outside is perfect and friends are all joined around the barbeque and someone’s...

The earcandy guide to choosing a UK wedding venue

A wedding without a venue is like song without melody, there is nothing to bring it into existence....

The earcandy guide to a Surrey wedding

Considering having your big day in Surrey county England? You’ve made a fantastic choice and there...

Fun wedding Favours

To make sure your wedding day becomes the special and unique day that it is, what better way than...

Say hello to your own personal wedding planner.

Here at earcandy we love to form collaborations that we feel may benefit our customers in some way,...

Bespoke butlers for your wedding

The butlers and planners from Rosset Bespoke provide impeccably, elegant service for events and...

Handmade gifts for your wedding

Getting a gift for a wedding takes a lot of reflection until you find the perfect one.  This all...

The earcandy Guide to choosing a UK Wedding Caterer

There are so many options for today’s modern wedding and your choice of caterer is among them....

The earcandy Guide to choosing a UK Florist

There are several fundamental elements to building a great wedding. An event that will properly...

The Different Types of Wedding Photographers

Wedding Photography can be expensive, and is often the third most pricey wedding day expense,...

Hot wedding entertainment trends

There is some real excitement emerging from wedding trends in 2015 with a longer reception, more...

The earcandy guide to a Kent wedding

Since ancient times the land around the county of Kent has played a pivotal role in the history of...

Pros and Cons of an outdoor wedding

Determining which venue to choose for your wedding and reception is the single most important...

Wedding Fireworks: 5 Things to Remember

Personalising your weddings with fireworks is very popular. It isn’t any wonder when you consider...

The earcandy guide to a London wedding

For the ultimate wedding with style nothing beats a classic London Wedding. One of the world’s most...

A roundup of the British wedding awards 2015

Recognizing the finest in UK Weddings today, the British Wedding awards has forged another list of...

The earcandy guide to a hen and stag night

One of the most popular wedding traditions revolves around the pre-celebration just before the...

Hiring a function band without going mad

Planning a corporate function, wedding or other event? Do you need just the right musical act to...

A Surrey Wedding

Here at earcandy we love local and we try as much as possible to support local businesses where...

Top 10 Eco Friendly Wedding Ideas

If you are planning a wedding and cringing at the idea of all those disposable decorations and...

A Berkshire Wedding

Here at earcandy we love local and we try as much as possible to support locals businesses where...

The UK’s Hottest Wedding Trends for 2015

Most women have been dreaming of the perfect wedding day since they were little girls. You likely...

10 Reasons to hire an entertainment agency in 2015

earcandy we like to think that 2015 will be the year of entertainment, given the trends we have...

10 Reasons why you should hire a professional DJ

Weddings are expensive. Unless you are marvelously wealthy, you probably have a budget that you are...

Top 10 Wedding reception songs that you need to avoid

One of the most amusing parts of planning a wedding is creating your playlist for the DJ. As you...

10 Fun Wedding Ideas

You’re getting married and want the wedding to be a fantastic time for everyone. You want it to be...

Christmas Party and Winter Entertainment

When the sleigh bells start to jingle and the mistletoe elicits warm kisses by the fireplace where...

Flowers and Favours

Soft, gentle and romantic flowers are perfect for a summer wedding. Peonies, stocks and lillies...

Wedding entertainment planning made simple

You have the venue for the ceremony and reception picked out and booked, you have your wedding gown...

Wedding Customs Cultures Myths Traditions

To the world you are one person But to me, you are the world. ~ Author Unknown ~  

Simply the best wedding entertainment ideas

Come live with me, and be my love, And we will some new pleasures prove Of golden sands, and...

Wedding Bells Ringing

Love is not just looking at each other, it’s looking in the same direction. ~ Antoine de...

The ultimate wedding planning guide

Good plans shape good decisions. That’s why good planning helps to make elusive dreams come true.

Wedding Entertainment and Band Guide

You have the venue for the ceremony and reception picked out and booked, you have your wedding gown...

Your guide to a fabulous destination wedding

Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow. ― Anita Desai   One of the most important...

Your wedding day is here…..

We have the greatest pre-nuptial agreement in the world.  It’s called love. ~Gene Perret Aside...

Wedding Catering : What you need to know

After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations. Oscar Wilde In the midst...

Wedding Party Time!

Going so soon? I wouldn’t hear of it. Why my little party’s just beginning. Wicked Witch of the...

Wedding Photography. Smile. Camera. Action

It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter. Alfred Stieglitz   Follow...

Impress your Boss. Book the perfect live entertainment

More wine for me, pour me some more! The most important thing you can do when choosing a live...

Wedding Theme Inspiration

A little theme inspiration…   A fun and popular new tradition with weddings is to create a theme...