Author Archives: Paul_Wolfe

How About Something Different For Your Wedding Part 2?

Yesterday I posted a ‘something different’ as an idea for your wedding – a really bold and untraditional entrance to the church. Here’s an equally bold and equally untraditional first dance at a wedding.  Enjoy: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tjX89RCf

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How About Something Different For your Wedding?

You’ve probably seen this – it’s gone ‘viral’ on the old Interwebz. But if you haven’t – then watch it, it’s short, and it’s funny and cool and will make you smile.  And if you want to do something different … Continue reading

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The 3 Things A Live Band Will Need To Perform Outside (at a wedding, corporate function, charity ball etc)

Occasionally Carte Blanche get asked if they can play outside. If this is something that you are thinking of for your wedding, corporate party, charity ball or event, most professional live bands will insist on the following three conditions being … Continue reading

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Should I Book A DJ AS WELL As A Live Band For My Wedding?

This is a question Carte Blanche get asked frequently enough to not only add it to our list of Frequently Asked Questions, but also to to expand it out and provide more detail. So the question is: Should You Book … Continue reading

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How Long Does It Take A Live Band To Set Up At A Wedding

As your big day approaches there are a number of logistical questions that you’ll want answering so that you can sort out the timetable of your wedding. One of the questions that Carte Blanche often get asked – and it … Continue reading

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5 Songs We Guarantee NOT To Play At Your Wedding (Unless You Want To Pay Extra)

The last thing you want the live band at your wedding to do is to serve up a cheese feast to your audience.  As well as our repertoire list of songs we do play at weddings, we also have a … Continue reading

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The One Budget Saving Tip Not Recommended For Marquee Weddings

Weddings are expensive, right.  There’s the brides’ dress, the band, the bridesmaid’s dresses, the cake, the catering, the booze, the car from the church to the reception and so on. If you’re having a wedding in a marquee then you … Continue reading

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Live Band Testimonial For Carte Blanche

Carte Blanche aren’t just a live band for weddings. One of the Christmas Parties we played at in December was for Unilever at their London offices.  Here’s what Michella Appadoo, events co-ordinator of Unilver had to say: A quick note … Continue reading

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How Much Does A Live Band For A Wedding Cost?

So you’ve decided you going to get married (and congratulations on that!), and – even better – you’ve decided that the only way to end your big day is with a big reception.  And that you need a great live … Continue reading

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The 5 Factors That Affect How Much A Live Band Will Charge For Weddings

You’ve decided to get married.  And you’ve decided to book a live band to play at your wedding.  And now you’re going through the process of selecting a live band by asking your friends, using Google etc. Before you get … Continue reading

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