Wedding blog
Don’t wait for too long to book your live wedding entertainment
January 15, 2012 Wedding blog
A great number of couples get engaged around Christmas and new year as well as scores of proposals on Valentines day. Many of these couples want to get married within the year and find themselves fran
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Hiring a wedding band from abroad – Useful information
January 22, 2012 Wedding blog
OK, if your searching the web in India, the USA, Mexico, China or anywhere else in the world looking for a British band to fly out and entertain you at your wedding read on…You are probably
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Having a Christmas wedding? Get planning now
July 30, 2013 Wedding blog
If you have decided that a summer wedding is not for you and you are splashing out on a Christmas wedding instead, then you are best advised to start planning your entertainment now. Because of all th
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Top tips when hiring a wedding band
May 2, 2013 Wedding blog
When hiring we wedding band you probably have lots of questions you want to ask them. No questions are silly and so here are a few tips on what you may want to ask a prospective party band.–D
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Time may be running short to book a quality live band this summer
March 19, 2013 Wedding blog
If you have started planning your entertainment late then you may be quite worried that the best bands will have already been booked up. That may be true for some acts but this year has been one of th
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What to expect from a quality function band you’ll find on this website
April 21, 2013 Wedding blog
When you want to hire a live band, you are not only looking for quality music but a number of other qualities that we hope you will find when sourcing a band from our function bands listing pages. Her
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UK Tribute bands available worldwide
September 20, 2013 Wedding blog
Tribute bands available to hireAs part of our International Live Music Agency here at TUKWB we are representing a wide variety of tribute bands and artists. Many of these bands come complete with liv
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A few wedding jokes for you to enjoy
September 7, 2011 Wedding blog
A little light humour to give you a break from the planning of your wedding. These jokes have been taken from various sources on the internet. In no way do these jokes reflect our views on marriage :)
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The wedding day in the eyes of an 11 year old girl
September 27, 2011 Wedding blog
I asked this website if I could write about what kids like and don’t like about weddings. I am 11 years old and I have been lucky enough to have been to quite a few weddings. When I was 5, I was
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Advice for all party bands
November 4, 2013 Wedding blog
Key advice for function bands to enhance their bookingsIt is quite simple really, but a lot of the obvious things that result in an increase in bookings are too often overlooked. Making it easy for a
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Brides against breast cancer
February 10, 2014 Wedding blog
One of our favourite wedding websites.With so many couples coming to our site for no nonsense wedding advice we regularly scout the internet for other quality websites that you might be interested in
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What should I be looking for in a wedding venue?
October 10, 2011 Wedding blog
There are a vast range of venues to choose from when deciding on where to have your wedding. You may think about going abroad for a small and intimate event with just a few friends and family or you m
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How Does Top UK Wedding Bands Work?
September 6, 2016 Wedding blog
Welcome to Top UK Wedding Bands, home to the very best selection of bands available for weddings in the UK today.For Wedding CouplesCouples can browse bands directly from the home page or click thro
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Broaden your search for your wedding entertainment
January 31, 2013 Wedding blog
So, you are looking for a wedding band in say Oxford? Naturally, you’ll begin your search by going to google and typing in “Oxford Wedding Band”. You’ll find a number of function bands and pos
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Site upgrades and new cloud hosting!
July 27, 2015 Wedding blog
Recently we have put in place even more upgrades to Top UK Wedding Bands.The most exciting change is that we have moved our web site into the “cloud”. This basically means that if one of
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Top UK Wedding Bands – Upgraded Hosting
August 1, 2017 Wedding blog
From the start of August 2017 we are pleased to announce we have once again upgraded our hosting. Recently a few members have pointed out problems with uploading large files and occasionally the site
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What to say and what not to say on your wedding day if a function band disappoint you
June 4, 2013 Wedding blog
There are many reasons why you may end up a little disappointed with a band that you hire. If you have paid peanuts then expect to be hiring monkeys and for things not to go exactly as planned. Howeve
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A short guide for brides
May 23, 2012 Wedding blog
Having seen hundreds of weddings here is a 10 step guide to ensure you enjoy your wedding day.Remember your wedding day is primarily about you and your new husband. Not your parents or in-laws.Y
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Stay relaxed when things don’t fit your wedding schedule
April 16, 2013 Wedding blog
Occasionally you come across a wedding that actually runs to the planned schedule but more often than not there are unforeseen delays. Your wedding day running to time depends very much on the people
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When cheap is not cheerful. Good bands come at a price
January 29, 2013 Wedding blog
Naturally you’ll be looking for a bargain when hunting around for wedding bands but you are best advised to not send out blanket emails looking for the cheapest quote and booking based on this. Find
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Finding a live party band for your new years party or wedding
October 29, 2013 Wedding blog
Booking a band for your new years eve partyAlthough this website is dedicated to top quality live wedding bands, it doesn’t take a genius to realise that these acts are also available for corporate
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What makes a great wedding band?
June 20, 2013 Wedding blog
Below is a simple check list of some of the main factors that makes a quality function band. You should expect all wedding bands on this site to meet most of these criteria.– Excellent communic
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When a live music agent is good, they are great
November 22, 2012 Wedding blog
If you decide to book a live band through an agent it is important to make sure that you use a trustworthy company. Function Junction, for example, have a very good reputation for providing excellen
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What music should we have for our first dance?
September 6, 2011 Wedding blog
People spend a lot of time planning their first dance. Since you are reading this blog post then you’ll also probably be taking it very seriously. It’s important for you both to be comfortable w
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Under New Ownership
March 28, 2014 Wedding blog
As of 26th March 2014 Top UK Wedding Bands is now managed by LastMinuteMusicians.com Ltd.We would like to pass our sincere thanks on to Mark Hussey for his superb handling of the website up to this p
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Book your function band now to guarantee you get the best band
January 27, 2014 Wedding blog
Early booking is essentialYou’re now planning your spring or summer wedding and it is time to get your wedding entertainment sourced while the good function bands are still available. After the Chr
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Your wedding schedule planned out to perfection
September 4, 2011 Wedding blog
You’ll do well by simply starting off with a list of all the things your hoping to get through on your wedding day. Begin with the ceremony through to the pre-dinner drinks, the reception and dinner
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What’s going to happen on my boyfriends stag do?
September 9, 2011 Wedding blog
Fear not. It is, for many girls however a real worry but the reality is that he is marrying you because he is in love with you and won’t be up to much naughtiness at all . Of course, boys will b
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Christmas proposal for 2013 / 2014? Book your party band early
January 5, 2013 Wedding blog
Happy new year particularly to those of you who were lucky enough to get engaged over the festive period. If you are planning a quick marriage in 2013 then make sure that booking your entertainment is
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Flora Special Occasion
August 28, 2012 Wedding blog
“Flora Special Occasion specialists in Wedding Flowers & Decorations can transform your Wedding venue into a beautiful, romantic setting. With years of experience in decorating venues in the Ber
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Amazing Ideas for Wedding Themes
November 29, 2011 Wedding blog
Once you decide to get married, the next thing that you would need to think about would be the theme of your wedding. There are endless possibilities when it comes to wedding themes and you and your p
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A rather special jazz trio for your wedding reception
April 17, 2013 Wedding blog
Ever thought of adding an extra special touch of light jazz entertainment to your wedding day? Although not on our listings we have come across a superb UK based jazz trio that’s worth making contac
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Why this site should be your first and last stop for finding a band anywhere in the UK
October 29, 2013 Wedding blog
Live bands in every county across the UKIt really doesn’t matter what county or region your are looking for wedding bands in, North West, South East or Central England, this website lists party ban
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10 First Dance Songs to Completely Avoid
June 28, 2018 Wedding blog
So you’ve said your vows, exchanged rings, filled up on food and now comes the long awaited first dance. Ah, that ever memorable dance, the perfect photo opportunity and the moment all your wedding
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Useful links for gay couples getting hitched
October 29, 2011 Wedding blog
Because of the increasing number of gay couples getting hitched we’ve listed and rated a few gay friendly websites as a useful resource for you. This information obviously is of limited use if
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Meeting with the priest before your wedding
September 7, 2011 Wedding blog
So you have decided to get married in a church and you visit your local priest to discuss the matter. You’ll likely want to ask him a number of questions and because many of us are a little shy
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DJ or Band at your wedding?…How to make the decision
April 28, 2013 Wedding blog
OK, well lets be honest this is quite simple. The answer is ‘Band’. If you have space for a band and a reasonable budget for the entertainment then there is no contest. No DJ can generate the atmo
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Trust your live function band to play the most suitable music
April 7, 2013 Wedding blog
When running a successful function band you dread the moment the bride decides she is going to decide on your set list. If you are one of these brides do bare in mind that the musicians you have selec
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Wedding Insurance and Entertainment
November 14, 2011 Wedding blog
One of the most memorable parts of any wedding is the entertainment, so it’s important that you get it right. If you’re booking a wedding entertainer, such as a DJ or band, it’s useful t
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Capture your Yorkshire wedding with ‘Dunelm Video’
December 11, 2012 Wedding blog
When you have been to all that trouble to plan your Yorkshire wedding carefully by booking a great band, arranging splendid catering and taken care of all those tens of other things you have had to do
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Companies wishing to advertise on this site to the wedding community
November 4, 2013 Wedding blog
Wedding promotion – We are offering some very special opportunities to advertise to the wedding community. To read up on or take us up on an offer read our advertise with us page or send us an e
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Should we have our wedding at home?
September 5, 2011 Wedding blog
Some of the very nicest weddings are in the homes of the just married couple, their parents or that of a close friend. If you are lucky enough to benefit from a lovely garden a spacious dining area an
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Featured wedding service ‘Sitting Pretty‘
August 30, 2012 Wedding blog
“Here at Sitting Pretty, we pride ourselves in being the South West’s premier chair cover specialists and can transform your venue, providing that extra wow factor for you and your guests.
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Wedding entertainment ideas
September 22, 2011 Wedding blog
You may have already read our advice on booking a live band from the homepage menu. The page has been quite a success and we’ve been told several times of how useful this has been to those couples p
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Top UK Wedding Bands is now Secure!
January 20, 2017 Wedding blog
In a recent blog post Google announced that it would like to see all web sites use https security for a whole variety of reasons.Going secure means that information sent to and from our web site is e
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