About The Wedding Singer

James Barlow (The Wedding Singer)

is based in Staffordshire and offers live music and disco packages specifically devised for wedding receptions.

James, aged 28, is a professional singer & DJ who has performed at weddings throughout England, Scotland and Wales specialising specifically in complete, tailored wedding music packages. James is also available to provide music for Gay Wedding and same sex Civil Partnerships.

Last year, in 2008, James performed at more than 70 wedding receptions and Civil Partnership celebrations.

James has been singing at weddings since the age of 16 and built up a solid reputation as one of the country's most respected wedding singers performing at many of the country's top venues such as:

Blenheim Palace, Woburn Abbey, Haigh Hall & Lumley Castle

as well as almost 300 other manors, halls, statley homes, castles and in every well-known hotel chain in the UK. (Full list here).

James can most commonly be found entertaining in: Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Lancashire, Merseyside, Yorkshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire & Gloucestershire.

James is entirely web-based and The Wedding Singer service enables a hassle-free, largely online booking process designed to fit in with the hectic lives of the modern-day bride and groom. Solely web-promotion also helps to keep costs down and as you will see from our pricing, a full evening - wedding singer and DJ package costs little more than many stand-alone mobile DJs.

James Barlow - the wedding singer!

What with the rollercoaster that was the big day, I never had a chance to say goodnight to you on Friday, nor to say a big thank you for such a great service.

The entire evening's entertainment was flawless, and your live performances were brilliant and memorable. Everybody we managed to speak to was as impressed with you as we were. We're really glad that we found you and will have no hesitation in passing your name on to friends and family in the future.

Once again, a great big thanks for everything,

Gareth & Sarah Reynolds
Married at Caverswall Castle, Stoke on Trent on 24th May 2009



The Live Music


James Barlow - the wedding singer!

In his live music sets

The Wedding Singer travels through four decades of some of the best and most well-known pop, rock, disco and soul songs of all time. His main aim is to make sure every guest has a great wedding party and dances until they drop!

Also, James can provide you with perfect ambient background music as you and your guests dine - the best in jazz, swing, easy listening and love songs.

The concentration on live vocals in his live music sets means that James can achieve the best sound possible. A live band run the risk of sounding poor unless every member is a 100% competent player. Their sound is also less versatile as many live instruments such as brass and drums are unable to play at quieter volumes. Full bands also need a larger and more complex PA system which is both difficult and time consuming to set up and, if configured incorrectly, can sound poor and ruin your special evening.

James' use of backing tracks means that he can concentrate on getting his vocal sound as perfect as possible. His backing tracks are of the highest digital quality and feature real musicians playing real instruments - they are note perfect every time! He can accurately recreate your favourite songs at a fraction of the cost of a live band.

Book The Wedding Singer

and you can get live music and an, integrated, professional disco set-up

for as little as £475!

See our Pricing page for full price details.

James has access to an array of top quality sound equipment which will be specifically tailored to the size and nature of your reception. He is especially suitable for small to medium-sized receptions of up to about 250 guests. James' set-up is simple, yet effective and can be completely erected within about an hour. It delivers a crystal clear, natural sound which is the envy of many of his working rivals. This coupled with an extensive lighting rig, containing both stage and effects lighting, helps to bring your reception to life providing you and all of your guests a superb, unforgettable show!


Both Simon and I just wanted to drop you a line to say a huge thank you to you! Everyone was raving about you and thought that you were brilliant! The atmosphere was fantastic and they especially loved your live performances.

Once again, a big thank you, I know that you had a long way to travel, it was really appreciated

Simon & Victoria Calcutt
Married at Ardington House, Wantage. Oxfordshire on 25th April 2009



 The Disco


The disco

, manned by James, accompanies his live singing sets. It features an extensive song library enabling requests both on and before your day. You are welcome to send James any song requests to make sure that some of your favourite music is played during your day.

The disco sections of the evening will feature a mixture of some of the best music from the last 40 years and James happy dipping into any genre - 60's, 70's, Motown, Soul, 80's, 90's, Rock, Indie upto the latest Chart, Dance and RnB. The Wedding Singer philosophy is simple; get as many people on the dance floor as possible and he is proud of his ability to know what tracks to play, and when to play them, to get as many people dancing as possible.

Weddings

are unique as functions in that their guests can be aged anywhere from 0 to 100! James has the advantage of having more wedding experience than most DJ's because of his total specialisation in this wedding field.

The Wedding Singer's disco

utilises top quality sound and lighting components which includes a £4000 HK Audio sound system and incorporates the latest DMX scanner and LED lighting technology to keep the dance floor busy all night long.

Employing The Wedding Singer disco as a part of your wedding music package saves the hassle of hiring and dealing with a separate wedding DJ and means only one set of equipment at your reception making James' set-up especially suitable for small to medium-sized venues.

James Barlow - the wedding singer!

Thank you for doing such a wonderful job at our wedding. We were so impressed. We had a fantastic time and your performance rounded off a perfect day.

The music was exactly what we wanted and you judged the tone of our reception really well. We also appreciated the minor details like arriving in plenty of time and setting up without anyone even noticing. Nothing was too much trouble, you communicated brilliantly and got people dancing. You were very personable and extremely professional at the same time and we couldn't have asked any more.

We were able to relax and just enjoy the entertainment from someone who is clearly the best in the business. Highly recommended!

Jon & Hannah Oakes
Married at Great Fosters Hotel, Egham. Surry on 6th April 2009



Book The Wedding Singer!


  • James is a Wedding Specialist


    Many wedding singers, musicians and bands taking wedding bookings are often not familiar with their workings and importance. James is a wedding specialist. He is 100% dedicated to providing music for weddings. He performed at more than 70 wedding parties in 2007 and is an expert in knowing exactly what is required.

  • James is a Professional


    This word gets used incorrectly all the time, especially in the entertainment business. James' full time job is as a wedding singer - singing and DJ-ing at wedding receptions, he has no other 'day job' enabling him to spend sufficient time preparing for your big day.

  • Personal Playlist Service


    The Wedding Singer offers a personal playlist service enabling you to pick some of your favourite music to be played during your evening. You are able to send James as many or as few of your favourite tracks / artists / genres to be included during the DJ sets of your day. You are even welcome to send through any guests' requests prior to the day to be included in James' set.

  • Free CD Demos


    Upon filling out an online enquiry form and receiving a quotation via e-mail you will be sent a free CD demo with a selection of tracks sung by The Wedding Singer so you can make an informed decision on booking.

  • Client References


    On the feedback page you will find a selection of the recent feedback

    The Wedding Singer

    has received from past clients. James has a number of previous customers who are happy to chat to potential clients and answer any questions they may have about any aspect of The Wedding Singer service.

  • You Book Direct


    By booking direct you can save between £50-£175. Unlike most musicians James handles his own administration meaning you deal directly with the person providing your wedding music, not a confusing agency middleman.

  • Punctual and Reliable


    James' vehicle is regularly serviced and has full AA breakdown recovery. It is also equipped with the latest satellite navigation equipment, meaning The Wedding Singer team will arrive on the doorstep of your venue in one piece and with time to spare!

  • Friendly and Efficient Communication


    James and

    The Wedding Singer

    team out your exact requirements and try their very best to meet them. We are always on hand to settle any queries by phone or e-mail.

  • Safety is Paramount


    All James' equipment is fully electrically safe.
    All appliances are subjected to regular portable appliance testing (PAT) and James has Public Liability insurance cover.
    Certificates are available on request at no extra charge.
James Barlow - the wedding singer!

James Barlow - the wedding singer!

James Barlow - the wedding singer!

I just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU for making my day extra special. It was a perfect day in everyway.

The music and singing was fantastic, thank you.

All the best, take care.

Rebecca & Brian Woods
Married at The Barcelo Oxford Hotel on 14th February 2009



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