If you’ve chosen JAM Duo to provide the music for your wedding — thank you. We genuinely value every single booking and understand just how important this day is to you. Below, we’ve outlined what you can expect from us on the day, along with a few helpful notes to support your planning.
Arrival & Setup
We typically arrive around one hour before your ceremony begins. This gives us plenty of time to set up in the ceremony space and be ready to start playing music 15–20 minutes before the ceremony as your guests are seated.
It’s helpful if you or your venue can confirm in advance where you’d like us to set up in the ceremony room. Whilst it is helpful, we do not require access to power, as we bring our own silent, portable power supply.
The Wedding Ceremony
For civil ceremonies, the registrar will sometimes interview the groom in the ceremony space about 30 minutes before the start. We aim to be fully set up before this and will return to play once the room is cleared and your guests begin to arrive.
We will then provide live music for each part of your ceremony, including guest seating, the bridal entrance, signing of the register, and the exit.
Moving to the Drinks Reception — Same Venue
If your drinks reception is in the same venue as your ceremony, we’ll relocate quickly — typically within 5-10 minutes, depending on the venue layout. By the time your confetti shots are done, we’ll be set up and ready to play.
If possible, let us know in advance where you’d like us to set up for the drinks — whether outdoors on the patio or tucked inside near the bar, this helps us plan a smooth transition.
Moving to the Drinks Reception — Different Venue
If your ceremony and drinks reception are at different venues (e.g. a church followed by a wedding venue), we’re happy to travel between them. There may be a small additional fee for relocation, and we’ll do everything we can to arrive and set up ahead of your guests.
If you’re having confetti shots at the ceremony venue, this usually gives us just enough time to stay ahead of your timeline.
Relocating for the Wedding Meal
We’ll typically move to the dining space about 10 minutes before your guests are called in for the meal. If your meal is at a separate venue from the reception, we’ll follow the same process as above. Just let us know your plans in advance so we can coordinate setup.
Performance Timings
- Ceremony: We’ll play for the full ceremony. If the bride arrives more than 30 minutes late, we reserve the right to charge a small additional fee — particularly for ceremony-only bookings.
- Drinks Reception: We perform up to 90 minutes of continuous live music, with no break, ensuring a seamless experience for your guests.
- Wedding Breakfast: We’ll perform from the moment you’re announced into the room until dessert is served, again up to 90 minutes. We typically finish at dessert to avoid disrupting the start of your speeches. If your speeches are before the meal, we will give you the option to extend our booking by up to an hour for a small additional fee.
Flexibility
Every wedding is different. While the above outlines our standard format, we’re always happy to adapt to your plans. Whether you’re doing things traditionally or adding unique personal touches, we’ll work closely with you to make sure the music fits perfectly into your day.