Having a vintage-themed big day and looking for some vintage wedding entertainment ideas? We’ve rounded up some of our most popular acts that are frequently booked for vintage weddings to help provide you with some inspiration for keeping your dance floor full and your daytime entertainment on point! Whether you’re looking for a flapper-style 20s band, some laid back jazz or even a spectacular 50s rock ‘n’ roll performance, you’ll find the vintage wedding entertainment you’re looking for right here!
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1. Rock ‘N’ Roll Vintage Wedding Entertainment
For a rip-roaring 50s and 60s-style extravanganza, you’ll need a top-quality rock ‘n’ roll band, and that’s exactly what the following are! Equipped with Les Paul-style guitars, vintage-look mics and authentic outfits, these exciting ensembles are the perfect vintage wedding entertainment if you want a dance floor full of happy guests rocking out to some of the biggest tunes of all time – as well as some vintage takes on modern tunes!
The Fat Cats
If you want to twist and shout the night away to impeccable vocals, irresistible floor filling tunes and unrivalled showmanship from your band, The Fat Cats are the band for you. One of the best function bands on the circuit, the members have toured with the likes of Elton John, Taylor Swift and Jools Holland. Their repertoire is mostly rock ‘n’ roll standards but they also throw in some modern tunes for good measure. Their fiery live shows are packed with sensational vocals, electrifying guitar riffs and infectious rhythms all tied together by dazzling sax and trumpet, so make sure you bring your dancing shoes!
Jumpin Joe And The Dominoes
If you love a bit of boogie-woogie and rock ‘n’ roll, you’ll love Jumpin Joe and The Dominoes! Their infectious mix of authentically-performed 50s and 60s classics combine perfectly with their vintage takes on modern songs for a performance guests of all ages will love. If you want an instant talking point for your wedding reception, you’d be hard-pushed to beat these guys!
The Brogues
With a vast repertoire that spans everything from the 50s all the way up to the modern day, The Brogues will bring that vintage feel and appearance to your wedding reception without losing the more recent tunes your guests will still want to dance to. Available as a 2-piece all the way up to 5 musicians, you can tailor the size of the band to suit the time of day you want them to play as well!
How Do I Hire A Rock ‘n’ Roll Wedding Band?
If Rock ‘n’ Roll is the style of vintage wedding entertainment you’re after, head over to our website using the link below to view our full range of spectacular rock ‘n’ roll bands!
2. Jazz And Swing Style Vintage Wedding Entertainment
If you want your wedding to have a classy and sophisticated feel, you’ll love the following vintage wedding entertainment ideas! From prohibition style groups to glammed-up Hollywood-style ensembles, these stunning jazz bands will perform not just the good old jazz standards, but will also put a fun, quirky twist on modern songs for a bit of variety!
Chateau Grey
Oozing glamour and style, Chateau Grey are some of the UK’s finest jazz musicians. Able to blend in seamlessly for an elegant cocktail hour or take centre stage for a Postmodern Jukebox-style dance fest, you guests will be left cheering for an encore once it’s all over!
Bellini Jazz Band
This vintage jazz quintet effortlessly conjure prohibition and Great Gatsby vibes as they take you on a journey back to the roaring 20s. With their flapper-style outfits and sultry vocals, upright bass, trumpet and clarinet, Bellini Jazz Band are the must-have addition to your vintage wedding!
Gatsby Unplugged
Gatsby Unplugged are a roaming band, which means that although they can perform as a static band like in their video, they can also perform acoustically, without amplification, giving them the ability to roam among your guests and give intimate performances to small groups. This creates such a wonderful atmosphere and works brilliantly at outdoor drinks receptions!
3. Instrumental Vintage Wedding Entertainment
Perhaps you’re looking for an instrumental act to blend into the background like at a jazz bar? In that case, these acts will be right up your street. With no singer (unless you want one), these jazz duos and trios complement a classy cocktail hour perfectly and are a great choice of vintage wedding entertainment!
Night And Day
Performing all the great jazz standards, bossa nova and swing tunes with flair and finesse, it’s no wonder Night and Day are so popular. Having performed at Ronnie Scott’s, the London Jazz Festival, The Jazz Café and the Savoy Hotel among many other prestigious venues, this duo are the real deal and will drench your reception in sophistication. If you want to add a singer and create a stunning centrepiece for your celebration, go ahead!
The Darcy Gents
Hiring this debonair jazz trio is a stylish way to bring a luxurious feel to your wedding drinks reception. Consisting of tenor sax, guitar/piano and double bass, these skilled musicians will play your guests through a smooth selection of jazz, bossa nova, blues and latin pieces. The Darcy Gents are available as a full band if you choose to add drums and a vocalist, so build up the line-up to suit your special day.
Swing Time Trio
Swing Time Trio are a charismatic threesome on tenor sax, drums and bass (or double bass if you prefer) whose charming renditions of both old-school jazz and swing versions of modern tracks will delight your guests at your drinks reception. With a versatile line-up, you can add a female singer, keys and acoustic guitar or book a duo instead, depending on your needs.
How To Find More Jazz Bands And Ensembles
Click the link below to discover the best wedding jazz bands and ensembles in the business! The quality and variety on offer is superb.
4. How About A Magician?
Magic has been a popular form of entertainment for hundreds of years and hiring a magician is an extremely popular way of keeping guests entertained at vintage weddings. Magicians are pretty flexible with what they wear and will be more than happy to wear something that fits in with your vintage theme. Choose to have them amaze your guests during your drinks reception, or have them visit tables at your wedding breakfast and leave everyone astounded.
5. Caricaturists – The Perfect Vintage Wedding Entertainment!
What could be more fun than providing your guests with the opportunity to have a giggle at a hilarious picture of themselves that they can then take home as a memento of your big day? Like magicians, caricaturists fit in perfectly into any vintage wedding theme and are a fantastic way of keeping everyone entertained throughout the day.
How Do I Book My Vintage Wedding Entertainment?
The booking process is easy and quick! Once you’ve chosen an act you love, simply fill in the enquiry form on their profile with the date of your wedding and we’ll get back to you ASAP. If you’d prefer to speak to one of our friendly advisers, give us a bell on 0800 53 00 35. We’re available every day!
