Wedding Singers for Hire Near Me

On average, it costs $300-$400 to book a wedding singer for one hour. The price can vary depending on your location, the number of songs you want them to sing, and their experience level. High-quality wedding singers with years of experience might cost more but are often worth the price for their expertise and professionalism.

The singer’s setup may also affect the cost. Some singers will perform solo with a backing track while others will have live accompaniment like an acoustic guitar or piano. Choose what you think fits best for your special day when setting your budget for wedding music.

Generally speaking, wedding singers can cover multiple musical styles but tend to gravitate toward a few key genres. Popular influences include jazz, soul, R&B, folk, pop, and oldies. When searching for your perfect singer, take note of what genres they offer, and feel free to listen to sample recordings to get a feel for their overall tone.

On GigSalad, you can find wedding singers of all types, including classical singers, opera singers, jazz singers, and contemporary singer-songwriters. If you’re looking for a fuller sound, consider a wedding band or jazz band to provide your wedding entertainment.

For the most part, solo wedding singers will perform without an accompanist or a band. However, if you prefer more instruments and voices in the mix for your celebration, seek out wedding singers that provide their own accompanists rather than trying to outsource another live band to back up your singer.

Most wedding singers will provide all of their own equipment. Be sure to discuss the performance space and location prior to the date in case any special arrangements need to be made. If your wedding venue provides sound equipment such as mics or amplification, let the singer know as they may prefer to use what is provided rather than bringing their own.

The performance length will often depend on what you’re hiring the wedding singer for. For wedding ceremonies, singers typically perform songs for each entrance like grandparents, parents, groom, bridal party, and the bride. They might also sing during the candle lighting or other important moments in the ceremony, and again when the bride and groom exit.

If you book a wedding singer to perform during your cocktail hour and/or reception, they will typically perform in 30-45 minute sets with 5-10 minute breaks in between. You should plan for your wedding performers to take a 5-10 minute break every 30-45 minutes. It can be good to have backup music to play during these lulls.

Wedding singers generally have a vast repertoire of songs to choose from across multiple genres and are willing to curate the setlist to include the ones you want most. Especially for big moments like entrances and first dances.

If there are additional songs not in their repertoire that you'd like included, most wedding singers are willing to learn them. Just make sure you tell them well in advance so they have plenty of time to perfect the performance.