Afternoon atmosphere
Background music creates the right mood while guests relax, mingle and photographs take place.
Drinks reception to midnight · Southampton & Hampshire
From the first welcome to the final song. One joined-up day.
Live saxophone, afternoon music, speech support, hosting and your evening wedding DJ — planned together and provided by one person.
Drinks reception onwardsTwo 30-minute sax setsEvening DJ to midnight
A smoother wedding day
Fewer handovers. One person who understands the full plan.
The afternoon and evening often involve several separate moments: guests arriving after the ceremony, drinks and photographs, speeches, the room changing over, the first dance and finally the party. When the music and hosting are split between several suppliers, each transition needs another conversation and another handover.
This package keeps those parts connected. I arrive for the drinks reception, provide the afternoon soundtrack and live saxophone, support speeches and announcements, then carry the same plan through into the evening DJ set.
Live saxophone
Two 30-minute live sets add a genuine performance highlight during the drinks reception or afternoon.
Speeches and hosting
A wireless microphone, clear announcements and calm coordination help key moments run smoothly.
Evening wedding DJ
The same person carries the plan into your first dance and evening party, normally through to midnight.
Afternoon & Evening Entertainment
From drinks reception to midnight for £1,295.
A joined-up service for couples who want the afternoon atmosphere, speeches and evening celebration planned together.
Check AvailabilityIncluded
- Arrival for the drinks reception
- Background music through the afternoon
- Two 30-minute live saxophone sets
- Wireless microphone for speeches
- Hosting and key announcements
- Planning meeting and timeline support
- First-dance planning and smooth coordination on the night
- Evening wedding DJ, normally through to midnight
- Professional sound, lighting and backup planning
15% booking feeBalance four weeks beforeExtra time £150/hour
How the day can flow
A flexible plan built around your actual timings.
Drinks reception
Background music welcomes guests while photographs, drinks and conversations take place.
Live sax and speeches
The sax sets are placed where they add the most value, with microphone support and announcements for speeches.
Evening transition
I coordinate the move into the evening, introduce key moments and prepare the room for the first dance.
Dancefloor
The day flows into a full wedding DJ set shaped around your music and the energy of your guests.
One plan from afternoon to evening
Less supplier coordination for you, and a more consistent experience for your guests.
The same music planning, timings and communication continue throughout the day. There is no need to explain the schedule again to a new evening supplier or hope that separate entertainment bookings fit together naturally.
The plan remains flexible because weddings rarely run exactly to the minute. If photographs take longer, speeches move or guests are enjoying a particular moment, the entertainment can respond without losing sight of the rest of the day.
Looking for evening DJ and sax only? Compare the £995 package →Southampton, Hampshire and surrounding counties
Available for weddings where the wider service makes sense.
I am based in Southampton and cover weddings throughout Hampshire, including Winchester, Romsey, the New Forest, Eastleigh, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.
For this fuller package I also travel across Surrey, Sussex and Dorset. Send your venue and timings with the enquiry and I will confirm travel and access as part of the quote.
Based in Southampton and available for weddings across Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex and Dorset.
Frequently asked questions
Useful details about the afternoon and evening package.
What time do you arrive?
Arrival is planned around your drinks reception and the venue’s access arrangements, with enough time to prepare before guests need the service.
Is ceremony music included?
No. The £1,295 package begins with the drinks reception rather than the ceremony. Ceremony coverage can be discussed separately later if the service expands.
What happens during the afternoon?
Background music, two live saxophone sets, microphone support for speeches and hosting or key announcements are included.
Does the package continue into the evening?
Yes. The same service continues into the evening wedding DJ performance, normally through to midnight.
Can the timings change on the day?
Yes. The plan is prepared in advance but kept flexible enough to respond when photographs, food or speeches run differently from the original schedule.
Can we choose the music?
Yes. We discuss the atmosphere you want for the afternoon, suitable saxophone music and your evening favourites, must-plays and do-not-plays.
Kind words
The aim is a day that feels looked after — and a night people remember.
He just got us. The music, the vibe, the humour — it all felt personal and perfectly timed. Amazing!
Becca & Sam Basingstoke
Everyone had a great time. Thank you for making our evening magical!
Emma & Josh Southampton
Afternoon & Evening Wedding Entertainment
Would one joined-up plan make your day easier?
Send your date, venue and a few quick details and I’ll reply personally.