Welcome to our collection of advice articles - real, experience-led advice from professional musicians.
These pieces aren’t about trends or lists - just honest insight into what makes a wedding or event feel unforgettable.
Band Line-Ups for Weddings and Events
Your choice of band line-up can completely shape the atmosphere of your wedding or event. From intimate acoustic trios to full five-piece energy, each setup creates its own kind of magic.
Wedding Timings and Overruns
Almost every wedding runs late - and that’s completely normal. Here’s our honest advice on how wedding timings really work, what to do if things run behind, and how professionals like us adapt to keep the evening flowing naturally.
Choosing Playlists for Different Parts of the Day
The right playlist gives your wedding or event its rhythm — from relaxed daytime moments to a full evening dancefloor. It’s not about the songs themselves, but the flow and feeling they create.
Having a Band for the Drinks Reception
Live music for a wedding drinks reception can completely shape the atmosphere - calm, conversational, and full of warmth. From our experience performing both fully acoustic and lightly amplified sets, here’s how to know when it’s worth adding live music and when a playlist is all you need.
How to Choose a Wedding Band: Honest Advice from the Professionals
A great wedding band doesn’t just play music — they create the atmosphere that shapes your entire evening. Here’s what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to find a band that truly connects with your guests.
Why You Should Make Sure the Bar Is in the Same Room as the Wedding Band
The best wedding parties happen when everyone’s in one room. Here’s why keeping the bar and the band together matters more than you think - and how that simple decision shapes the entire atmosphere of your night.
The Time Between the Wedding Breakfast and the First Dance
That quiet hour between the wedding breakfast and first dance isn’t wasted time — it’s one of the most relaxed, social moments of your day. Here’s how to make the most of it (without over-planning), based on Fairvue Music’s experience performing at hundreds of weddings across the UK.
Picking Your First Dance Song
Choosing your first dance song is more about emotion than popularity. From our perspective as live musicians, we’ve seen how tempo, tone, and meaning all shape that moment. Here’s how to find a song that feels right — and how Fairvue Music helps make it sound perfect on the night.
 
                        