


Wedding Ideas and FAQ's
The Ultimate Band Guide To Your Wedding
Your Evening Reception
This is where the party really gets rocking! The Manytones can provide a multitude of styles and live performance options - either as genre specific shows - or as a combination of all. We also offer all of our clients an optional DJ Service meaning that all of your evenings entertainment can be kept in one place. Combined with a daytime package - you can have one top notch supplier take care of everything for you safe in the knowledge that your dance floor will be rocking.
We can provide the following services at The Manytones:
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Soul and Motown
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Dance Music
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Pop, R&B and Charts
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Swing and Jazz
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Mixed Combination of Genres
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DJ Service and SAX DJ
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Band from 4 to 10 Piece
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Male and Female Vocals
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Dual Vocal Option
We know booking a band can be a daunting experience. After all - we don't do it very often. Our aim at The Manytones is to make the whole process as stress free as possible. In response to the many questions we face from enquiry stage through to the booking process we've set out to pre-empt your thoughts and provide as many answers as possible in our Band Guide below. We've included explanations of all the technicalities and boring stuff - as well as some inspirational ideas and suggestions for your Wedding based on thousands of hours performance experience.
Ideas for Your Drinks Reception
We can provide music and entertainment as guests mingle, or during the meal and before the speeches. Normally available as 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 30 minute performances.
We can provide the following services at The Manytones:
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Swing Singers
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Pianists
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Jazz Duo, Trio or Quartet
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Wedding Guitarists
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Wedding Sax
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Piano/Vocal Duo
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Piano/Sax Duo
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Guitar/Vocals
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Live Lounge Style Band with Singer
All of our options can perform Jazz/Classical or Pop Music - or a combination of all. These options can add a real ambience to your Wedding Breakfast and can be the perfect prelude to the evenings entertainment. Discounts are available on daytime options if our band is booked for the evening ceremony. See our Packages for further details.
The Big Day - Timings, Schedule and Important Information
Everything you could possibly want to know regarding the Band Setup Process, Space Requirements, Legal Documents, The Booking Process, Set Times, Playlists and much more besides!
Music on Arrival
We can provide music during you ceremony, as the bride arrives, signing of the register and walking back down the isle
45 mins
We can provide a harpist, pianist, or vocalist who can sing or play the songs most special to you.

Ceremony
Music for Atmosphere
Whilst your guests relax after the ceremony and chat before the wedding breakfast.
60 mins or 2 x 45 mins
Swing or Jazz? Vocalist? Piano and Sax - we can provide instrumental and vocal options in a multitude of genres and styles.

Drinks Reception

Background and Ambient
Keeping the atmosphere going during the meal
60 mins or 2 x 45 mins
Swing or Jazz? Vocalist? Piano and Sax - we can provide instrumental and vocal options in a multitude of genres and styles. We can also provide use of the PA for speeches
Wedding Breakfast
Wedding Q&A's and Our Best Tips!
Choosing a First Dance
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Decide whether you want it performed live by the band - or DJ'd and let the band know in plenty of time so it can be learned/arranged
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Don't let the worry of performing a first dance stress you out and spoil the moment! Remember you are surrounded by people that love you and are so happy for you both
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Remember - whilst it is a tradition - it is not mandatory to perform a first dance - so if it really causes you anxiety - you don't HAVE TO do it!
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All that matters is that you both enjoy yourself!
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If you are struggling to select a song - think of any you remember from when you both got together, or maybe when you first met?
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Can you find any common ground in a genre, even if not necessarily the same song choice?
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Get your friends and family (audience) involved - bring them onto the dancefloor if you do not want to be the centre of attention - you can ask the singer, or DJ to do this for you.
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Make sure the genre of music chosen for your first dance matches the theme of your wedding, or the band's style. (The Manytones can perform multiple styles and genres)
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Enjoy the moment!