Weddings are a specialty of Black Knights Entertainment.
With most of the band and the office staff having tied the knot themselves we
understand what it is you need from a wedding band and any other music during
your wedding day!
You need a band that is professional in their approach, reliable, energetic and
above all, entertaining. With the diverse age group of a wedding celebration, a
broad mix of music is required to entertain everyone but not to dwell on one
particular genre or type of music.
As you will see from our song list
here
we offer a selection of music suitable to just about every age group or
function, and with 4 lead vocalists, there is an impressive vocal stamp on every
song.
Black Knights Entertainment also offers pre-dinner music (e.g. piano), church
music and DJs which may be combined with your live entertainment or booked
separately to fit with your plans.
Your First Dance
Your
first dance is an important choice. If at all possible we would like to perform
it live for you – even if it is not currently in our repertoire. However, if you
would prefer it played on CD we will facilitate.
If you would like us to listen to your song with a view to performing it, we
would need the CD at least 8 weeks before your wedding. This is to facilitate
rehearsals and requests from other couples.
Alan, we would like to thank you so
much for everything you have done for us on our
wedding day. You were fantastic! We really
appreciate it.
Thanks again,
Kevin & Katy
Hi Alan, Thanks for a fantastic
night on Saturday. Everyone was raving about the
band and DJ.
Many thanks,
David & Amanda
Hi Alan.. we had a great time at
the wedding the music you provided was fantastic,
everyone really enjoyed the it, and are still going
on about how good you and the band were!!! It was
brilliant!!
Thank’s a
million, Catriona & Garreth
Thank you so much for making our
day so special. Everyone is still talking about the
music. The Black Knights were brilliant! I hope you
made it home ok.
Thanks again,
Paula & Jason
Suggestions for Your First Dance:
”The look of love” Dusty Springfield, “Everything” Michael Buble,
“Fields of Gold” Sting, ”Everything i do “Bryan Adams, “Heaven”Bryan
Adams/Dj Sammy, “All i want is you”U2 “Amazed” Lone star, “Groovy
kind of Love” Phil Collins, “Wonderful Tonight “Eric Clapton, ” I
Swear “All4One, “Better” Tom Baxter, “Just the way you are” Billy
Joel, “Have i told you lately that i love you” Van Morrison “Endless
Love” Lionel Richie & Diana Ross, ” You’re Still the One “Shania
Twain, “I Knew I Loved You before I Met You” Savage Garden.
If you have a song you would prefer, just ask us - we’ll perform it
for you!
On the Night
The
band play for 3 hours which includes a 20 minute break while your
guests are served tea/coffee and finger food. We will liase with the
DJ (whether booked through us or you) to ensure a seamless
transition.
Our approach to any performance where dancing is involved, is to
provide continuous sets of music for about 20-30 minutes to ensure
everyone stays on the floor. As the set builds you will find that
while some guests may wish to sit for a few moments they will be
quickly replaced by others who are just getting started. A short
slow set will then follow to let everyone catch their breath!
Couples are usually curious as to how the timeline works at a
wedding reception. As an example, under normal circumstances where
music stops at 2am (most hotels request that music finishes at this
time), the band would play from 9pm – Midnight (3 hours) and the DJ
then playing until 2am (2 hours).
At this point, you may not be sure of the exact times of your
wedding so we will finalise this with you closer to the time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about The Black Knights and our other services.
The Black Knights is a 4-Piece band
featuring keyboards, guitar, drums and a female
vocalist. All four band members sing so there is
good variety during the night in terms of songs and
singers. Plus there is great vocal harmony in every
song!
How can I be sure that the group of
musicians I hire will be the same musicians who will
perform at my wedding/event?
The Black Knights is a “set” group,
which means every member in our band will be the
same every time. We do not employ freelance
musicians. In the event of illness a substitute of
equal ability will be employed but this is an
extremely rare occurrence.
What is the band’s dress code?
The typical dress code for the band
is as you see in the photos; black dress or black
suit, white shirt and white tie. This attire will
look very elegant at any event, including black tie.
The ages of our guests will vary
considerably. Can your band play all types of music?
The versatility of The Black Knights
is such that our musicians can authentically perform
a wide variety of music ranging from waltz’s, jazz,
country, pop and rock. Our song list is extensive
and includes music from every era. Have a look here.
Will the band learn a special song?
If you provide four weeks notice,
and a CD or MP3 of your song, we will perform it for
you on the night. If for any reason we think that we
cannot do justice to your song, we will discuss this
with you and arrange for it to be performed on CD,
but we will do our utmost to accommodate your
special request.
How do we make a booking?
To book The Black Knights just call
or email us to check our availability and if your
date is available we will ask you for a security
deposit. You will then be issued with a booking
confirmation. After that we will be in contact with
you over the months prior to your event to finalise
any special requests you may have.
Corporate Events
Add
the professional touch to your event!
Professional in their approach, reliable, energetic and above all,
entertaining, The Black Knights Dance Band will compliment the
elegance you intend for your event!
For Corporate Events the fee includes set-up and sound-checks prior
to your guests arrival. This ensures that there will be no
distraction during dinner or speeches and your guests will be
impressed as soon as they enter the room!
With a broad mix of music, everyone will be entertained. Even those
who don’t dance will find the performance and musicianship
impressive.
As you will see from our song list here we offer a very tasteful
selection of music and with 4 lead vocalists, there is an impressive
vocal stamp on every song.
Black Knights Entertainment also offers pre-dinner music (e.g.
piano) and DJs which may be combined with your live entertainment or
booked separately to fit with your plans.
Special Requests
Perhaps you need a microphone for presentations or speeches, or a PA
system to play audio or video. Or music during the arrival/drinks
reception. Just mention any requests to us and we will help in any
way we can.
For more information on planning and booking your music at The Black Knight please contact
Alan 086 824 5167.