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Written by Mike Ausden
Planning a wedding can be an exciting – but expensive – process, often involving hundreds of guests and large venues. Micro weddings are growing in popularity as couples find an easier way to enjoy their special day without sacrificing too much.
Creative event agency The New Black Studio was tasked with creating a tropical themed gala dinner for 650 people at The London Hilton on Park Lane, and chose our band Upbeat to create the party atmosphere they needed.
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Katy & Cian tied the knot at Brixton East in London and booked soul, pop and funk band Masterblaster to entertain their guests at the reception.
By Mike Ausden
Hannah and Rob were married in Crowhurst and partied the night away with Royal Groove! Find out more about their big day on our blog.
Party Up are the resident band for Supper Freak, an immersive dining event held at The Bloomsbury Ballroom celebrating classic funk and soul music.
Laura & John's big day took place at Tring Park Cricket Club with energetic performances from Party Up to celebrate their wedding in style. Find out more about their big day on our Real Weddings blog.
Gina and Archie tied the knot at St Stephen's in Hampstead, and then moved to The Old Finsbury Town Hall for the party afterwards. They chose Billie C to play for their ceremony and Jon Jones for dinner music. Read on to find out all the details!
Hannah and Jon tied the knot at Gosfield Hall in Essex and booked the beautiful sounds of Luca Dimitri to accompany their drinks reception. Find out more about their big day on our Real Weddings blog.
Cassie gave us the low down on why she chose the unbeatable Party Up for Connect Plus Service's 10th Anniversary party on The River Thames.
Laura and Dean said 'I do' at the lovely Devonshire Terrace in London, and booked The In-Laws to get everyone dancing at the after party. We asked the happy couple for their wedding planning do's and don'ts on our blog.
Elly and Scott tied the knot at Brasted in Norfolk, a secluded countryside location where they danced the night away with incredible pop and rock band, Penfold! In this week's post, Elly gives us the lowdown on their best bits, their advice for other couples and their favourite wedding suppliers.
Rockit visited Resorts World Birmingham to play for The RAC's #OrangeHeroes Awards Ceremony in April, and the night really went off with a bang! Organiser Dan Sparks tells us more.
Emma and Stuart tied the knot at The Wheatsheaf Inn and Cowshed in Wirral last summer and booked The In-Laws for the party afterwards. Emma gives us the scoop on how the day went!
Jess and Simon celebrated their wedding by dancing the night away with Agent Smith at their North Wales venue, Llanrhaeadr Springs.
A sunny summer 60th birthday celebration at Blackstock Country Estate in Sussex with The Merry-Makers Steel Band.
David & Kate booked The Dip Dabs to get everyone dancing at their wedding at Painshill Park in Cobham.
Emma and James danced the night away with Party Up after their wedding at Holland Park's iconic Orangery.
Laura and Peter planned a fun and relaxed wedding, celebrating at The Midland Hotel with Agent Smith! Find out their favourite part of the day on our blog.
Olivia and Paul chose to party with Party Up after their relaxed, beachy wedding in Studland, Dorset. Olivia told us all about her big day, plus her top tips for wedding planning!
Tania & Joe got married at a place close to their hearts in Sussex. A marquee wedding at Falmer Pond, accompanied by Blue Juice!
Masterblaster had everyone dancing all night long at Axnoller West Farm in Dorset for Kate and Alex's New Years Eve wedding! Here's what the Father of the Bride had to say about the big day.
Party Up were Vicky and Dave's dream wedding band for their big day at Copinger Hall in Suffolk. Find out more about their big day here!
Amanda and Kevin booked 3-piece band Rockit for their wedding reception at The Harte & Garter in Windsor and were thrilled with the band's performance. Read on to find out what more about their day!
Rachael & Jake held their relaxed, romantic wedding at Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa in Chester and chose Agent Smith for their evening entertainment. Now they're looking for an excuse to book them again! Read on for more details on their big day.
Roz & Oli held their village fete style wedding at Keston Village Hall in Kent, and chose The Sweet & Lowdown for their evening entertainment! Read on to find out more about their other incredible suppliers.
Party Up were the band of choice for Nick and Victoria's wedding at London's Town Hall Hotel, and they've been recommending them ever since! Read on to find out what else Victoria had to say about their special day.
Emily & Tom raved about The Confidential's performance at their traditional wedding at Clock Barn, Hampshire. Find out more on our blog!
Agent Smith impressed Haris and Rosie and their guests at their English and Asian fusion wedding at Lains Barn, Oxford. Find out more about their big day here!
From learning your first dance to providing a DJ service, there's often more to a wedding band than meets the ear. Whether you've already booked your live wedding music or are still looking, here's how you can get the most out of your band and create an entirely bespoke live music experience.
Downtown Underground impressed Will and Andrea on their big day at Kingston Bagpuize House in Oxfordshire. Here are all the details of their wedding day!
Paul & Laura hired Agent Smith to entertain their guests at their autumnal wedding in November and were thrilled with their performance. Here's what they had to say about their big day!
Jon & Natasha chose The Treehouse Restaurant in Alnwick Gardens, Northumberland for their wedding day, and Agent Smith for their evening entertainment. Here's what they had to say about their uniquely themed day.
Val hired Party Up for the second year in a row for the Sky Christmas Party at The Gem Bar in London and loved them even more than ever! Here are the photos of their evening.
Kate and Tom booked The Confidentials for their small traditional wedding at Park House Hotel in West Sussex and had an amazing time! Find out all the details here on our blog.
Agent Smith were the band of choice for Paul and Danielle's laid back, rustic wedding at Browsholme Hall and The Tithe Barn in Lancashire. See their favourite photos and get all the details of their big day on our blog!
The Mod Cons were the finishing touch to Kirsty and Nick's wedding day at The Departure Lounge Cafe in Alton. They were the perfect choice to suit their shabby chic/60s Mod inspired day!
Laura and Tom wanted to create a real party atmosphere for their wedding at Southend Barns in Chichister and chose The Confidentials to help them achieve it! Here are all the details about their wedding day.
Chloe and Dave hired Blue Juice for their rustic wedding at Southend Barns and were thrilled with their performance! Read on to find out more about their big day.
Whether you're dreaming of a beautiful barn wedding or an elegant country house setting with sweeping lawns, you'll find it on this list!
Here are our favourite wedding venues in Yorkshire and Humberside. From stadiums to stately homes, barns and castles, there's something for everyone on this list!
Kelly and Andrew were blown away by Agent Smith's performance at their Super Hero themed wedding at The Best Western Premier Mount Pleasant Hotel in Doncaster.
Calling all guitarists! Without a great sound, your dazzling technique and mastery of repertoire mean nothing. Cover band guitarists in particular are often required to radically change their sound from song to song. Don from Millennium Bug unravels the mystery of great guitar tone.
String ensembles can be the perfect addition to a stylish, classy wedding. Check out our top 5 reasons to hire one for your big day!
Chris and Anna hired The London Brass Collective to entertain guests at their Christmas wedding at Chenies Manor in Buckinghamshire, and they loved the festive atmosphere the band created!
If you haven't chosen your first dance song yet, check out our top 10 most requested songs of the last year for some inspiration.
Catherine and Dan held their Christmas wedding at London's Blueprint Café in December. They hired Get Carter for their evening entertainment and were thrilled with the results!
From rambling seaside houses to architecturally imposing manors, here's our pick of the best wedding venues in the South West of England.
Laura and Stuart's held their winter wonderland-themed wedding at Pendrell Hall in Staffs back in December. They hired a mariachi band to surprise guests during the wedding breakfast, while fantastic Cheshire based band The Misfits packed the dance-floor in the evening.
Faye and Matthew had a unique black and white themed wedding at Novotel Stevenage, with rock and pop wedding band Rockit keeping the guests on their feet for an awesome celebration.
Dan and Katie had a vibrant and elegant wedding at The Granary Estates Barn in Suffolk. The Fandangos created an amazing atmosphere with their party set, and had the guests up and dancing for hours.
Nick and Angela's beautiful Derbyshire wedding was followed by a relaxed, joyful celebration at a rustic country pub. Banzai brought their vibrant performance and kept the guests on their dancing feet all night!
It's not just function bands who play covers; our favourite artists do too! Here are 10 songs which were bigger hits than the original.
Jamie celebrated his 40th birthday at high altitude with a meal for friends and family at the Shangri-La Hotel, The Shard. He booked London harpist Marie S to provide background music in a variety of styles including Thai and Scottish music.
Amy & Matt's woodland themed wedding was a magical celebration, with lots of dancing to the incredible Jack Rabbits!
Danielle and Richard's beautiful London wedding paired The Onyx String Trio with DJ Craig for an elegant day and a proper party!
Anna and Andy's stunning wedding in New York was followed by a vibrant NYC themed reception back in the UK at 53 Degrees North in Halifax where Agent Smith set the party off with a bang.
These songs may seem like ideal slow dances or floor fillers, but the meaning behind these hits may not be appropriate for your wedding day!
Suzanne Lehrer threw a fun and relaxed party at Cecil Sharp House for son Alexander's Bar Mitzvah. Function Central's very own Hava Tequila played klezmer music and jazz for dancing, conga lines and the traditional chair dance!
Looking to add a little musical cheer to your office Christmas party or wedding? With less than 6 weeks to go, it’s time to book the band, hire the venue, and fill the dance floor. Here are 7 live music ideas to get you started.
Sabrina & Simon's stunning wedding at Braxted Park country house estate had a vintage English theme with Marie's elegant harp and flute duo. It then transformed into a vibrant Asian wonderland for the evening,
Romantic country houses to rugby stadiums, and barns to breweries, the North West has a plethora of unusual wedding venues, here's our pick of some of the most unique.
Anthony and Fiona had a beautiful, celebratory Cheshire wedding, with 170 guests dancing all night to The Different Lights.
Guests at Paul and Sue's relaxed, elegant wedding in Wales were treated to an evening of mind-blowing music by The Misfits!
Olivia and Andy's exquisite wedding at Bradbourne Hall in Kent was a feast for the eyes and ears. The Sweet & Lowdown entertained guests during the afternoon drinks reception, and got them dancing for hours that evening.
Exceptional party and wedding band playing everything from vintage 1950s rock’n’roll to cutting edge pop, indie and R&B. High profile clients include BT, Mini Cooper and Microsoft!
There's no better excuse for throwing a party than Oktoberfest, a sixteen-day marathon of celebratory beer-swigging and joyous music-making!
Hudson rocked the night at Terri & Tom's family-oriented wedding at Tilston Memorial Hall. Terri tells us all about it here!
Midnight Blue played a wide range of jazz standards and quirky pop covers that delighted the guests of Millie and Sheahan's wedding at the glorious Baylis House in Berkshire!
Millennium Bug's daytime acoustic set followed by their rocking evening performance kept guests entertained throughout the whole day at Ash and Bart's laid back outdoor wedding at the Black Swan in Surrey!
A quick rundown of our most popular wedding bands in 2015 – as chosen by the hundreds of brides and grooms who have booked their live music with Function Central this summer.
Karen hired London party band Rockit to help celebrate her 50th birthday in a marquee in her garden. The theme was "festival fun", with face-painting, funky lighting and magic!
Searching for the perfect wedding venue in the West Midlands? Here are seven of our favourite, from Gothic mansion to rustic barn, all perfect for live music and celebration!
Victoria and Paul's wedding was a beautiful hand-made affair, with purple and pansies. The Ventures got the guests rocking out, and the bride couldn't stop dancing!
Lucy & Stevie's northern festive wedding at Lancaster House Hotel was brought to life by Agent Smith who got all the guests up and dancing like crazy!
Stylish soirée or bohemian banquet, this advice will ensure your guests are fed mouthwatering music, whatever the occasion.
Sarah & Simon's elegant wedding at Lillibrooke Manor culminated in an epic night of dancing with party band All Night Long!
A young music student fresh from weekly guitar lesson said to his mother, “When I grow up, I want to be a jazz musician.” She replied, “Don’t be silly, you can’t do both!” Is mother always right, or is it possible to grow up and make a living playing jazz? Dan from The Blue Notes investigates!
Downtown Underground brought their funk and soul stylings to James and Ruth's elegant rustic wedding at Whirlowbrook Hall, keeping the dancefloor full all night.
The grandeur of The British Library was the backdrop for The London Book Festival Awards to which guitarist Andres provided elegant accompaniment.
Nicola and Martin's elegant wedding in The Peak District started with a horse and carriage ride, and ended with a roof-raising set by ever popular North West wedding band Hudson!
Looking for your perfect South East wedding venue? From a Tudor mansion to a converted oast house, here are 12 of our favourite venues for live music and celebrations!
The sun is out, the temperature is finally rising and it's time to start planning your summer garden party! Steel bands bring a fun, carnival atmosphere to outdoor events, they're also weather-proof and electricity-free!
Stuart & Nicky's elegant ceremony was followed by a lively evening of food, drink and dancing to The Wild Nights Duo at their favourite restaurant.
With its soft tone and versatile nature, the classical guitar is a cost-effective way of adding elegance to your wedding ceremony, and a light, upbeat atmosphere during your drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
We've provided live music for literally thousands of wedding reception parties over the last eight years and we've picked up some wisdom along the way – here are our tips for choosing the right venue, booking the best live music available and putting on the wedding party of the century!
Anna & Peter had a beautiful rustic with a hint of a festival vibe with The 12th Street Swingers as the perfect accompaniment.
Are you thinking of studying music at university, a conservatoire or a contemporary music school? If so, you might be curious to know where the musicians on our books honed their skills. Here's a rundown of some of the most popular places to study music in the UK amongst our acts.
New year, new demo? We've sussed out a selection of the best recording and rehearsal studios in London and the South East.
Robin & Hannah had an intimate ceremony by the sea, followed by a stunning celebration at Athelhampton House with log fires and floor-filling anthems by Brighton-based soul, funk and pop band Blue Juice!
Philippa and John had an elegant wedding day at enchanting Eltham Palace with The In-Laws bringing the party spirit.
Funky Mojito played at Hazel and Dave's classy and cool DIY wedding in London.
Michelle and Matt had a classic lace-themed wedding in Chester. Hudson, our most in-demand 3-piece band in the North West, got the party going and Michelle and her bridesmaids rocked out with their guitars!
From elaborate Art Nouveau to industrial East London spaces. Farms to floating venues. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Booking a band for a premium event this Christmas? Check out our blue-chip boutique featuring Function Central’s Top 7 Corporate Event Bands of 2014.
Stunning lakeside Armathwaite Hall was the backdrop for The Sonics' energetic set at Kathryn and Matt's vintage-inspired wedding.
Ring out the bells! With so many great acts to choose from in Manchester and the North West, we’ve got your office Christmas party sorted.
Matthew and Andrea had a classic and pretty wedding in Southport where The Different Lights got the party started.
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