Why 2026 Brides Are Booking Their Wedding Entertainment Now (and What They’re Choosing)
If you’re planning your 2026 wedding (or even early 2027) you’re probably already noticed a few things.
- Venues are getting booked up faster than ever, and
- The suppliers you actually want are already halfway filled for next year.
And wedding entertainment? That’s one of the first things couples are locking in right now, because it completely shapes the energy of your day.
As a team who performs at 300+ weddings and events every year, we’re already seeing a huge demand in 2026 for our singing waiters. So if you’re wondering whether you should be booking now… here’s the honest answer.
Yes. Absolutely. And here’s why.
The best wedding entertainment suppliers get booked 18-24 months in advance
This isn’t a sales line, it’s just the reality of the wedding industry since 2022. I even had to book my own wedding 2.5 years ahead of time to guarantee our date!
Couples aren’t waiting until the last minute anymore. They’re securing their “non negotiables” early, and wedding entertainment has officially become one of those.
Especially if you’re looking at venues like:
These venues tend to attract couples who plan ahead, and know exactly what they want, and want suppliers who match that level of quality.
2026 is already shaping up to be one of the busiest wedding years since 2019.
We’re already receiving enquiries for:
* spring 2026
* peak summer 2026
* and a surprising number of autumn/winter weddings (which are rising massively)
The couples booking now aren’t waiting because they know:
If you want specific performers, specific songs, or a specific moment in your day… you have to get in early.
Live entertainment is replacing the “traditional wedding timeline”.
One of the biggest shifts for 2026 weddings? Couples want the day to flow. No awkward gaps, no “everyone sits around after the meal waiting for something to happen”. And that’s why live entertainment, especially surprise entertainment, is exploding right now.
It creates that moment in your day where the atmosphere changes instantly and your guests are fully involved. Everyone forgets their phone because they’re too busy singing! The dance floor opens earlier and your evening party starts hours sooner.
It’s not just “wedding entertainment” anymore, it’s a transition moment that lifts the entire day.
2026 brides want something the guests haven’t already seen
Candy carts, sparklers, photo booths… your guests have seen it all. But a room full of people who think they’re being served dessert, only for the “waiters” to suddenly burst into West End level vocals? That still surprised every single person in the room. Every time.
Daytime entertainment is becoming essential. We hear it constantly “ We booked the evening DJ, but everyone said the best part of the wedding was the undercover waiters during the day”.
Daytime entertainment is now one of the biggest 2026 trends because
* everyone is still in the room
* everyone is sober enough to enjoy it
* everyone witnesses the surprise
* it blends the meal and evening seamlessly
* it creates shared memories across all your guests
And if you’re having a winter wedding?
It brightens the whole day and stops the post-meal lull.
2026 will be the year of personalised entertainment
Couples booking now are choosing entertainment that reflects them as a couple. With our surprise singers performance we can tailor our performances to suit you.
Think:
* “our song” as the reveal moment
* a personalised serenade
* surprise dedications
* tailored playlists
* surprise performances for your other half
* choreography to match the energy of the group
* custom entrance moments
2026 brides aren’t just booking entertainment, they’re designing a moment!
So… should you be booking now?
If your wedding is in 2026 or 2027, the simple answer is:
Yes. The earlier you book, the more control you have over the performers, the songs, and the experience.
Our diaries for 2026 are already filling, especially peak Saturdays, autumn/winter dates, and bank holidays.
If you want West-End trained performers, tailored song choices, and an atmosphere your guests won’t shut up about, the sooner you get in touch, the easier it is to plan something genuinely unforgettable.
Planning a 2026 or 2027 wedding? We’d love to be a part of it. Whether you’re having a rustic barn wedding, a grand country house moment, or a romantic winter celebration, we can help you create that moment your guests talk about long after the last dance.
Venue: Hanbury Barns (preferred suppliers)
Photographer: Abigail May Photography
