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Surrey-based wedding band guaranteed to get the party started! Get in touch today for a quote.
The Winklepickers Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£600
The Winklepickers Details

PA System
Noise Limiter Experience
Learn New Songs
Sound Equipment
Pre-Wedding Consultation
Disco Lighting
Take Requests

Type of Performer(s) or Business

Function Band
Jazz Band
Ensemble / Group

Primary Instrument(s)

Guitar
Male Vocals
Drums
Complete Band
Other Instruments
Piano

Style of Music

Drinks / Cocktails Music
Swing / Jive
Reception Music
Acoustic
Ceremony Music
Funk / 70s / Disco
Soul / Motown / RnB
Pop / Rock
Jazz
The Winklepickers Full Description
By offering options of booking a solo guitarist with vocals for a more relaxed atmosphere through to a lively quintet that will add a spark to your special day, The Winklepickers give you the unique ability to tailor your musical entertainment for your specific needs.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Ben Arthey
My name is Ben Arthey and I have been performing as a professional musician in various bands at weddings for the last 10 years. After taking part in the provision of live musical entertainment at literally hundreds of weddings I decided to put together this band to help you choose and manage the live music for your big day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
Reviews
(27)
(27)
Kim
Happy couple married in January
June 2016
We had some amazing feedback.

Thank you both so much for providing a superb afternoon of music and entertainment - all of our guests loved you guys and we had some amazing feedback. And thanks for pursuing through the rain, then torrential rain and onto the sunshine - just in time for a bit of Mr Marley too. I hope to be able to watch you play again some day soon... Take care and thanks again.

Tom & Alice
Happy couple married in October
June 2016
You were brilliant and did our first dance so well.

You did such a great job and everyone who came said how good you both were. You were brilliant and did our first dance so well.

Steph & Alex
Happy couple married in August
June 2016
You got everyone on the dancefloor and kept them there the whole night!

Thank you SO MUCH for playing at our wedding. We loved your music and were especially impressed with your version of Counting Stars. You were all so friendly and we are so glad we discovered you. You helped make the atmosphere fun yet relaxed and that is exactly what we wanted. Plus you got everyone on the dancefloor and kept them there the whole night! Wishing The Winklepickers the best of luck! All the very best, Steph and Alex

Tom & Holly
Happy couple married in August
June 2016
I particularly liked the saxophone line that formed near the end, classic!

Thanks for everything, you guys were awesome. Everyone has been raving about how good you were. The first dance was brilliant and I particularly liked the saxophone line that formed near the end, classic!

Rebecca
Happy couple married in August
June 2016
Thank you for help making the whole day so special.

We wanted to say how wonderful you all were. Thank you so much. We thought everything about the band was perfect for our night. So many of our guests have commented to us saying they thought you were all excellent. Thank you for help making the whole day so special. We couldn't of wished for a better band to play.

Em & Joe
Happy couple married in July
June 2016
It was great to have such a helpful and happy band

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for making our wedding so much fun! The music was awesome and everyone loved the fun atmosphere the band created. Have recommended you guys to lots of people and will continue to do so!! It was great to have such a helpful and happy band and so I'd like to say a huge thank you! Hope all goes well with the band in the future. Best wishes, Em and Joe

Kate & Luke
Happy couple married in July
June 2016
You guys made the wedding.

You guys made the wedding. Absolutely fantastic. I am only sorry that I did not come and talk to you all earlier but I understand you spoke to luke and some of the family quite a bit. You had heaps of compliments and several people taking down your name. I hope the heat was not too unbearable and I am pleased they finally found you umbrellas. Thank you for the well wishes. Best of luck with everything. Maybe see you at the next wedding!

John & Rebecca
Happy couple married in June
June 2016
On whatever scale, the Winklepickers get top marks!

We hired the Winklepickers for our wedding in June 2014. We could not of been happier with the band. Not only did they put on an amazing show, they were extremely helpful, responsive and adaptable throughout the entire process. The initial information package was very clear regarding logistical requirements and gave us all the information the wedding venue required. In the months leading up to the wedding, the Winklepickers were very helpful anytime we had a question. On our wedding day, we pre-planned a general band play schedule, but with over-running dinner and speeches, that largely was discarded. The Winklepickers were very adaptable to our changing schedule. (They were so adaptable, they even brought the bass outside to the beach to help one of our friends who wanted to do a ukulele song at sunset!) The Winklepickers’ music was fantastic with a great range that all of our guests enjoyed. They also did a great job learning our first dance song. On whatever scale, the Winklepickers get top marks!

Daniel
Happy couple married in June
June 2016
Everyone kept asking for the name of the band so look out for future bookings.

Thanks SO much for everything - you were fantastic both in the lead up and on the night. Everyone kept asking for the name of the band so look out for future bookings. Even my Irish cousin said it was the best wedding band she'd heard - so you may well get a Tipperary booking!

Sophie & Lee
Happy couple married in April
June 2016
The band were absolutely fab

The band were absolutely fab and all my guests had nice things to say about your music. I hope we get to meet again for some other occasion as I know a few friends and family said they would love to book you.

The Winklepickers Location & Contact Details

Address

Guildford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Guildford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25 junction 10

Nearest Train Station

Guildford

Nearest Airport

Heathrow

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

What is your most memorable wedding?

Playing outdoors at a venue in Venice, Italy as the sun goes down behind us.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Quirky, fun, memorable, exciting, professional.

What about your business are you most proud of?

Over 100 10/10 reviews from couples that we have helped to celebrate their big day.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Start early and don't get overwhelmed with the planning.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

A story board of the couple's past set out like a movie synopsis.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Fast email and phone response. Always available to talk about booking and ensure couple are happy with everything.

What makes a romantic first dance?

Slow dance, low lighting, a memorable song to both bride and groom.

What is your number one floor-filler?

Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison.

Which band from the past would you most like to have been part of?

The Beatles