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Near Broxton · South of Chester

Carden Park Wedding Band

A 1,000-acre estate south of Chester, with the Carden Suite for up to 300, lakeside vows, 197 bedrooms and music until 1am. Room for a proper late party with a 9-piece band.

1,000 acresCountry estate
Up to 300For dinner
197 bedroomsFor your guests
Music to 1amA late finish

About the venue

A country estate for a big wedding

South of Chester near Broxton, Carden Park is a country estate of around 1,000 acres, with its wedding spaces set apart from the hotel's leisure guests.

Ceremonies for up to 300 can be held at the outdoor pavilion or the licensed gazebo by the lake, as well as indoors.

The Carden Suite, with its twinkle-light ceiling, seats up to 300 for dinner, and the Shooting Suite offers a beamed space with its own bar.

With 197 bedrooms, almost all of your guests can stay on the estate, and the music can run until 1am.

Vows by the lake, dancing until 1am.

Why a live band

A late licence and room for everyone

A big suite, a late finish and nearly every guest staying on site. Carden Park is made for a long, lively night.

Room for the band

The Carden Suite has space for the full band and a big dancefloor, even at a very large wedding.

Lakeside vows

Our acoustic singer and guitarist can play your ceremony by the lake or at the pavilion.

Time for the lot

With music until 1am, there is time for two full band sets and our DJ booth after.

Horns on the estate

On a summer afternoon our roaming brass band can play outside while the photos are taken.

Your day, your soundtrack

Your day at Carden Park

Choose the music for each part of your day at Carden Park, from the lakeside to the last dance at 1am.

01 Ceremony

Acoustic Singer and Guitarist

Live music for your walk down the aisle by the lake, at the pavilion or indoors.

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02 Drinks reception

Roaming Brass

Trumpet, trombone and saxes roaming among your guests during drinks.

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03 Wedding breakfast

Background Music

Acoustic sets or a playlist while you eat in the Carden Suite.

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04 Evening

The 9-Piece Band

Soul, Funk, R&B, Motown and Pop with a full horn section in the Carden Suite.

Hear the band
05 The full night

Manned DJ Booth

A manned DJ booth booked with the band, so the music carries on until 1am.

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Meet the band

Nine musicians. One party.

Two lead singers, guitar, bass, keys and drums, with a horn section of trumpet, trombone and sax. Nine musicians, all playing live.

Brass Monkees lead singer performing at a wedding
Vocals
Brass Monkees brass section on stage
Brass section
Brass Monkees female vocalist performing at a wedding
Vocals
Brass Monkees drummer on stage
Rhythm section
PA and lighting included Fully insured No agency fees Wedding Industry Awards 2026 Highly Commended

Questions

Carden Park wedding band FAQs

Can Brass Monkees play at Carden Park?

Yes. We play weddings all over Chester (see our Chester wedding band page). Before the day we speak to the venue team about where the band sets up, timings and their music arrangements.

Can you play our ceremony at Carden Park?

Yes. Our acoustic singer and guitarist can play your entrance, the signing and your exit by the lake, at the pavilion or indoors.

What time does the music finish at Carden Park?

The music can run until 1am, with the bar closing at 12.30am. That leaves time for two full band sets and our DJ booth after.

Do you work with sound limiters?

Yes. We set our levels to suit the room, and our guide to sound limiters at Cheshire wedding venues explains how they work and what to ask.

Do we need to hire a PA or lights?

No. Our own PA and stage lighting are included, and we are fully insured, with documents ready for the venue if they ask.

How much does a wedding band at Carden Park cost?

Our packages start from around £2,000, depending on your date, timings and extras. You book with us directly, so there are no agency fees. Send us your date for a quote.

How far ahead should we book?

Summer Saturdays at big estates like Carden Park often book a year or more ahead, so check our availability as soon as you have your date.

Getting married at Carden Park?

Fill the Carden Suite

Send us your date and we will check availability straight away. You deal with the band directly, with no agency in the middle.

Listen

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