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Is it okay to play at my own wedding?

Roger, 26 July, 2023 at 17:25 Posted on Planning 0 10

I'm a musician that plays in a group and gets booking for parties and weddings. It would seem odd to hire another band to play at the reception but I'm getting mixed reactions when I suggest that I get our group to do the entertainment. Would save £1000's Smiley sexy


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Latest activity by Voocccie, 24 October, 2025 at 15:24
  • PhotographybyBillHaddon
    VIP January 3000 Leicestershire
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    I have seen it a few times groom/bride/ a Dad but its not generally all night or all the set that they play as you will have to also be on duty mingling and saying good buy to the older ones who might not be staying or ones with very young kids. What is it you play and could you just do one set and perhaps get someone in to fill in for you.

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  • Sarah
    Rockstar August 2024 West Midlands
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    It’s your wedding so spend it how you want but I think you should be enjoying time with your guests and a day off!


    Maybe a short set and then cover? Best of both worlds then :-)
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  • R
    Genius July 2020 Monmouthshire
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    I've seen a few musician friends play at their own weddings, but not usually for the whole time. You don't want to spend so much time playing that you can't enjoy your wedding day, spend time with your new spouse, speak to guests etc.

    As others have suggested, maybe you could get someone to cover for you for part of the time?

    The same goes for your group - if they are close enough friends that you would be inviting them to your wedding anyway, then they are also going to need some 'time off'. Maybe talk it through with them and see if you can come up with a plan where you play for part of the time only.

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  • PhotographybyBillHaddon
    VIP January 3000 Leicestershire
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    I play the drums for fun -- will that do I could be your photographer and step in- all in one Smiley xd


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  • R
    Genius July 2020 Monmouthshire
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    As a kind of one-man band?!! Now I have an image of you doing something like this, with a string attached to the camera shutter so you can take photos at the same time Smiley xd

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  • PhotographybyBillHaddon
    VIP January 3000 Leicestershire
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    Actually you are not far off the mark because as well as pushing the button on the top I am also a time keeper, weather forecaster, chief fly/wasp, stick remover from veil, and agony aunt when shooting one to one with the couple and we are out of earshot of the guests Smiley laugh .

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  • Sara
    Beginner October 2025 New York
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    I’ve actually seen this work out really well — couples performing with their own band makes the night feel so much more personal. Guests usually love it. Just make sure you balance it with time to enjoy the day yourself. And if you want something light for the downtime later, even a simple driving game can be a fun way to keep the energy going.

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  • Katrin
    Curious June 2025 Monmouthshire
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