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Chester Zoo Wedding Band
Two Grade II listed venues inside the zoo: The Square for big parties and the Oakfield for smaller weddings. A wedding your guests will never forget, with a 9-piece band to match.
About the venue
A wedding among the animals
Chester Zoo hosts weddings in two Grade II listed buildings at the heart of the zoo, and your guests can explore between the ceremony and the reception.
The Square is the showpiece venue, an extension of the zoo's original 1931 stable block, holding up to 200 in its main space and up to 380 across the whole venue.
The Oakfield is the Victorian mansion the zoo's founder moved into in 1930, restored with wood panelling and historic photos. It takes up to 80 for the day and 120 in the evening.
Photos among the animals, a day out for your guests and a party to finish: it is unlike any other wedding in Chester.
Vows at the zoo, horns in The Square.
Why a live band
A day out and a big night
The Square is built for a big party, and the Oakfield suits a smaller, more intimate wedding.
Room for a party
The Square has space for the full band and a busy dancefloor, even for a very big wedding.
Ceremony music
Our acoustic singer and guitarist can play your ceremony in The Square or the Oakfield.
Guests on a high
After an afternoon exploring the zoo, your guests arrive at the evening ready to dance.
Horns for the photos
Our roaming brass band can play while you have your photos taken around the venue.
Your day, your soundtrack
Your day at Chester Zoo
Choose the music for each part of your day at Chester Zoo, from the ceremony to the last dance.
Acoustic Singer and Guitarist
Live music for your walk down the aisle in The Square or the Oakfield.
More infoRoaming Brass
Trumpet, trombone and saxes roaming among your guests during drinks.
More infoManned DJ Booth
A manned DJ booth booked with the band, so the music carries on to the end.
See packagesMeet 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.
Questions
Chester Zoo wedding band FAQs
Can Brass Monkees play at Chester Zoo?
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.
Will a 9-piece band fit at Chester Zoo?
Yes, The Square has plenty of room for the full band and a dancefloor. The Oakfield is smaller, so ask us about the best set-up for your numbers.
Can you play our ceremony at Chester Zoo?
Yes. Our acoustic singer and guitarist can play your entrance, the signing and your exit in either venue.
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 Chester Zoo 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?
Chester Zoo weddings are popular and summer dates go early, so check our availability as soon as you have your date.
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Send us your date and we will check availability straight away. You deal with the band directly, with no agency in the middle.
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