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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
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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.
Kristina & Mike
Happy couple married in August
June 2016
The double bass is superb and the lead singers voice is exceptional
We booked The Winklepickers as a duo for an early evening slot in our festival style wedding & they didn't disappoint. Ben was very good to deal with from the outset & made us very comfortable in the choice we made. The double bass is superb and the lead singers voice is exceptional - many of the guests commented to me about it. Next time I'll have to see the full band line up! Thanks again for help make wedstock a day for us to remember. Krissy & Mike :)
Joe
Happy couple married in September
June 2016
We loved every minute of it.
Me and the 'wife' would like to say thanks so much, we were so pleased with the entertainment you supplied. I'm pretty sure all the guests had a great time too. You will certainly get our recommendations and hope the drive home was ok and you didn't get home too late. Thanks again Ben, we loved every minute of it.
Jonathan & Penny
Happy couple married in September
June 2016
We had endless feedback from our guests on how good they sounded
The Winklepickers gave an outstanding performance at our engagement party and were instrumental in creating the great atmosphere enjoyed by all. Their professionalism was displayed throughout and we had endless feedback from our guests on how good they sounded. Everyone was impressed by them. They compliment each other perfectly and we have of course requested them to play at our wedding later this year!
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!
Hanna
Happy couple married in April
June 2016
So many guests have been asking where we found you so you have made a great impression.
Ben and the team. Thank you so much for last night. The band were brilliant and the guests really enjoyed it. So many guests have been asking where we found you so you have made a great impression. Thanks again.
Dave Lotz
Happy couple married in November
June 2016
I couldn't have asked for a better band!!
Sorry it has taken so long to reply, things were a little hectic after the wedding as you can imagine! I just wanted to say a huge thanks to you, you guys were amazing!! You definitely made the day for us, I couldn't have asked for a better band!! It was really good to see you again, and I hope our paths do cross again in the near future. Well, thanks again for your performance, if there is anything I can do to spread the word about how amazing The Winklepickers are please let me know, I would recommend you guys in a heartbeat!!
Katherine
Happy couple married in August
June 2016
They quickly got people up and dancing and they made the party for us.
We really want to thank the Winklepickers for being such a great band for our wedding on 3rd August. They are truly excellent musicians and performers. The lead singer can really sing and each member of the band has real talent. They quickly got people up and dancing and they made the party for us. They also managed to appeal to all of the different generations and they mainly played well known, feel good songs which everyone liked (they also weren't too cheesy, however!). The first dance song we requested (Faith no more, This Guy's in Love with You) was a fantastic cover. The Winklepickers were great to deal with, from the first e-mail, always responding quickly to queries. They turned up on the day exactly when they said they would to set up and they were helpful, friendly, organised and flexible throughout the evening. Thanks again guys!
Ann
Happy couple married in July
June 2016
Thank you so much, you guys were fab!!!
Thank you so much, you guys were fab!!! We all had a great time and your band was just what I wanted for the night. Daniel felt so at home playing with you it's lovely to see his confidence growing. I will definitely be recommending you to my friends . We carried on the celebrations today, so I'm ready for an early night tonight! Wish you guys all the best, keep up the great music! Thanks again!
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.
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