Wedding Entertainment Planning Advice
Wedding Band Prices in 2025 / 2026
By Dave Bevan
When you’re planning a wedding, few choices have as much impact on the energy of your evening as the band. A great live...
Smart Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding Band
By Dave Bevan
Weddings are unforgettable occasions - but let’s face it, they’re also one of the biggest investments most couple...
Booking A Wedding Band: How To Ensure Everything Runs Smooth...
By Dave Bevan
This quick guide walks you through the key timings, practicalities and behind-the-scenes details that make all the difference...
6 Reasons Why Everyone Should Hire Live Musicians For Their ...
By Rich Hearn
If you want your special day to be extra special, live music is the perfect accompaniment to every magical moment of your wed...
Top 5 Wedding Entertainment Money Saving Tips
By Rich Hearn
At Alive Network we're keen to provide not just the best entertainment for your wedding, but also the best value wedding ente...
Top 10 Wedding First Dances for a Ceilidh or Folk Band to Pl...
By Rich Hearn
The first dance is a personal moment for the bride and groom and often a special song is chosen which holds meaning for the h...
How To Book A Civil Ceremony Or Church Wedding
Details of how to go about arranging a civil ceremony or church wedding with the registry office. What you need to know, and...
Legal formalities for Marriage
By Rich Hearn
All the legal formalities for Marriage including costs, documents required, notice to be given and much more.
Choosing A First Dance & Selecting Songs For Your Wedding
By Rich Hearn
A useful article covering popular, interesting and eclectic suggestions for first dance songs, as well as advice on how to wo...
Choosing Music For A Wedding Reception
By Rich Hearn
Helpful hints and tips to guide you through choosing the right live music for your wedding reception.
Alive Network's Favourite UK Wedding Photographers
Alive Network's UK Wedding Photographers Wedding Industry Spotlight lists our favourite UK wedding photographers based all ov...
What Is A Disco Wedding Band And What Do They Do?
By Rich Hearn
Love to Boogie On Down? Want to be the Dancing Queen at your Chic wedding party, with a band that will Play That Funky Music,...
Top 10 Wedding Reception Songs To Avoid At All Costs
Alex from Alive Network has created a list of songs for you to give to your DJ and/or band. Make it clear that if they play a...
Wedding Entertainment Prices: What Can You Get For Your Mone...
By Rich Hearn
Budgeting for a wedding is one of the trickiest parts to get right. It’s pretty unusual to nail it first time but Alive...














