
First Dance Songs: Choosing Yours and Having It Sung Live
How to choose a first dance song and have it performed live by your wedding singer or band, with classic and modern ideas and tips on timin…
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York is one of the most popular wedding destinations in the North, with historic city-centre venues, riverside hotels and country estates in the surrounding Vale of York. We book wedding singers for York weddings every season.
York is an easy run along the A64 for acts based across Yorkshire.
Many York venues are in historic or listed buildings. That brings real character, but also practical considerations:
When you enquire, tell us the venue and we will check these details with the singer.
Outside the city, estates and country hotels offer space for outdoor ceremonies and marquee receptions. For outdoor ceremonies, singers need cover and a safe power supply. For marquees, check power and flooring.
City-centre ceremonies are often earlier in the day, with receptions continuing at the same venue or a short walk away. Build in time for your singer to move between rooms or venues, and agree when the room will be free for set-up. Share the timeline with your singer two weeks before the day.
Often, yes. Mention the song when you enquire and we will check with the artist. The more notice, the better.
Yes. Many of our singers are experienced at working within the constraints of historic buildings.
Yes. We book singers for venues across the Vale of York and North Yorkshire.
Fees depend on the act, date, travel and set length, so we quote each event individually. Send an enquiry with your date and venue and we’ll come back with a tailored price – there’s no obligation.

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