Q Branch Archive for August, 2014
Wedding Music = EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
The Evening Party
This is where your imagination can run and run! This is possibly the biggest event of your lives. The one time you have all your family and friends that you love in the one room with you at the same time – to help you celebrate your new lives together and to help you celebrate the start of your journey together.
With that in mind – choose your evening entertainment wisely! The band is the next biggest thing on view next to your wedding dress, flowers, wedding reception and car. Your guests will be at the wedding venue for some 6 -8 hours and will want to be fed, watered and entertained! Entertain them! Enthrall them! Wow them! Don’t settle for anything less than the ULTIMATE WEDDING AND PARTY BAND!
Although you and your new partner may absolutely love hard core jazz or house music or be a huge Michael Buble fan – the type of music won’t appeal to all of your guests and may result in many guests leaving early as it’s just not something they want to listen to all evening. You don’t want to go to all the expense of a wedding to find your guests starting to leave at 9:30/10:00pm – you want to keep them there all night long!
You need to pick a party covers band that know how to entertain and involve every generation and really get your party started. You want a packed dance floor full of your family and friends busting out some serious moves and shapes! You need songs they can relate to – songs that reflect the story of their lives as well as yours – lyrics they know and love and a party band that can play dance floor classics all night long.
If budget is no option and you really have to have that James Bond Tribute Band playing to add theme and atmosphere earlier in the evening then book a themed/tribute band – but make sure that they can also play some party covers later on. Doctor Chocolate would recommend The Name Is Band – Bond Tribute Band – they play over an hour of James Bond Themes early in the evening followed by THE BEST party set around and come with their own DJ at no extra charge! Alternatively just book a James Bond Tribute Band for the wedding reception to entertain your guests with a cabaret style performance and book THE ULTIMATE WEDDING BAND for the evenings entertainment
If you can’t afford two bands and you just want one band that will entertain your guests for the entire evening and keep them on the dance floor and at the venue all evening then make sure you get the best band on the circuit!
Doctor Chocolate are a fantastic party covers band and we are experienced at celebrations where there is a mix in age groups and musical tastes. The key is bringing everyone together to have a great night and help you celebrate one of the biggest nights of your lives! Don’t take our word for it – check out our 100% LIVE videos on the website – filmed and recorded in front of a live audience – no studio recording, no studio filming. 100% LIVE
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Wedding Music – First Dances
Wedding music is such a personal choice and many couples don’t know where to start.
Working in the wedding industry we are often asked by couples “Do we have to have a first dance? What should we choose? Can you play our first dance for us?”
The First Dance
This is definitely a song choice that is super-personal. It needs to be a song that you both love and that means something to you. Perhaps the song that was playing when you first met, had your first date, came on the radio when you were driving somewhere special, was your holiday song or is just something a little different or it has lyrics in that just touch the very heart of you and sums up your relationship perfectly.
Remember you have to do your first dance in front of all of your guests so pick a song that you are comfortable with.
If you can dance a little or are accomplished dancers and you want to enhance the first dance with a choreographed routine there are dancing lessons available for couples who want some help and guidance. These dance lessons are quite popular and can be taught on a one to one basis or as part of a group. However, they can also be quite difficult for people who really do have two left feet – if this is you then the thought of dancing may fill you with dread..
If this sounds like you, then don’t risk it – the steps may be too much to remember if you feel under pressure. It’s your wedding day and its supposed to be hugely enjoyable so don’t put obstacles in your way to make it more difficult! You don’t HAVE to have a first dance – if it really is something you don’t want to do then don’t do it! Lots of couples choose not to have a first dance.
But, if you feel you HAVE to have a dance, choose a song where you can hold your partner close, shuffle from side to side expertly and encourage your guests to join you on the dance-floor as soon as possible. Pre-warn your best man, bridesmaids, relatives to join you as soon as possible when the song starts.
If you can dance – pick something where you can bust out some moves and impress everyone with your dance prowess! Take some extra dance classes. Swing dancing is a popular dance choice and there are clubs and classes all over the UK. You can start anytime and it’s something you can continue to do together after your wedding!
Here are a few first dance suggestions but remember to choose one that you BOTH love. Maybe spend a couple of romantic evenings playing through your CD collections to find a song that you both agree sums you up perfectly. You’ll have lots of fun at the same time and get to know about each other even more.
Moon River – Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight – Tony Bennett
All Of Me Loves All Of You – John Legend
Use Somebody – Kings Of Leon
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
1000 years – Christina Perry
Falling In Love with You Again – Imelda May
Better Together – Jack Johnson
For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
Doctor Chocolate are often asked if we can play the first dance. Of course we can do this but we do have to make a charge. The charge covers the purchase of the music for the band and cost of the rehearsal venue. We want to make sure that we do an excellent job of playing your first dance so we would need to have a full band rehearsal to run it a few times before we perform it at your wedding. Please let us know at the time of booking if you want us to play your first dance.
Alternatively we would recommend downloading your first dance to our ipod. We can introduce your first dance, call your guests to attention so that they are ready for your grand entrance and wait for the song to play. We would remain on stage whilst the song was playing through the ipod and, as soon as the song ends, we would begin our first set immediately and get the party started!
Contact Doctor Chocolate if you want an awesome party covers band for your wedding.
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Wedding Music – Wedding Receptions
Wedding music is such a personal choice and many couples don’t know where to start.
Working in the wedding industry we are often asked by couples “What music do we choose for the wedding reception whilst guests are being wined and dined?”
Well, music is a personal choice but its also an extremely important part of any celebration. Let’s start with choosing the style of music for the wedding reception.
The Wedding Reception
Whether you choose a formal or informal wedding reception, music can add so much to the atmosphere of any celebrations. However, it is also budget dependent.
If money is no object then you can have the full works and really go to town with lots of entertainment options for wedding music.
Suggestions for wedding music: If you are having a drinks reception you may want to have a steel band playing to add a party atmosphere, get your guests toe-tapping and prepared for the evening ahead. Alternatively why not have a 3/4 piece jazz band playing or a small swing band playing hits from the 40’s/50’s era and a singer crooning. A harpist is always a popular choice and many can play both classical and popular music so something for everyone. An acoustic guitarist would work well too – especially if they can add vocals.
Doctor Chocolate are a 9-piece band but if you book the band for your wedding evening entertainment then we can also perform for a wedding drinks reception or wedding reception too in a smaller formal of 4/5 people. The music played would be easy-listening: songs that you can recognise and know well – popular hits such as Close To You, Cry Me A River, Ebb Tide, Stardust, Cheek to Cheek, Get Happy, Besame Mucho, My Funny Valentine to name but a few – any songs from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s with an easy listening theme to it. Contact Doctor Chocolate and see the options we have available. 80% of our work comes via recommendation – if you haven’t heard the band then see our website for 22 videos that are 100% FULLY LIVE!
Of course if money is no object then why not consider a James Bond Themed Tribute Band for your Wedding Reception. The Name Is Band – Bond Tribute Band is a Bond Themed Tribute Band and an ideal band to perform through a wedding reception or dinner dance. Playing all the James Bond Themes they can also perform a party set later in the evening and come with a DJ as standard. To find out more about this awesome band please visit their website.
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Wedding Music – Exit Music
Wedding music is such a personal choice and many couples don’t know where to start. The music played as you both leave the wedding venue is the first song you walk back up the aisle to as an officially married couple.
Working in the wedding industry Doctor Chocolate are often asked by couples What music do we choose as our wedding exit music after the ceremony?
Well, music is a personal choice but its also an extremely important part of any celebration.
If you are getting married in a church – you’ll need to choose your exit music. You can choose classical wedding music for your exit theme or pick a song that means something to you – perhaps a song that was playing when you first met (as long as it’s also suitable for playing in a church! Something like Smack My Bitch Down probably won’t be suitable!).
If you are having a civil ceremony – then you have a wider choice of songs to play for your entrance, recessional and exit music – but you can’t have anything played that has a religious side to it – so no hymns or similar.
Once you have exchanged vows and signed the register – it’s time for you to leave as an official wedding couple!
Here are a wedding music exit suggestions:
Signed, Sealed Delivered I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder
For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
Now That We’ve Found Love – Heavy D & The Boys
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
From This Moment On – Shania Twaine
Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Lion King
You can choose anything that means something to both of you, that is vibrant and lively or soft and serene so you can hop, skip and jump out of the venue, or glide with composure. Just be sure to pick something that you BOTH like! Listen to the lyrics – do they mean something to you both (the lyrics in For Once In My Life are meaningful)! Are they heartfelt and pull at the heartstrings? Are they jokingly applicable to your wicked sense of humour such as Always Look on The Bright Side of Life?
Whatever your song – it’s the first music to be played in your married life together and whenever you hear it again it will certainly put a smile on your face!
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Doctor Chocolate are a 9-piece live band who are extremely experienced at performing for weddings and celebrations. Visit our website and view 22 videos that were recorded 100% FULLY LIVE at a charity event in 2013. No miming. No studio recording or filming – this is the band at a live venue performing infront of an interactive and fabulous audience.
Wedding Music – Recessional and Signing of the Register
Wedding music is such a personal choice and many couples don’t know where to start.
Working in the wedding industry Doctor Chocolate are often asked by couples What music do we choose for the wedding recessional part of the ceremony? Do we need a wedding music playlist? I want music for my wedding but need some wedding entertainment ideas? I want to choose the best wedding music but don’t know where to start?
Well, music is a personal choice but its also an extremely important part of any celebration.
Choosing the music for your guests to listen to whilst you are signing the register.
Normally in a Church this music can be played by the organist who will choose various classical pieces to play. However, if you want something a little different you can request songs for the organist to play at this time. Alternatively, you can hire a singer to perform some laid back easy listening songs -perhaps something more traditional like Ave Maria. Remember this is a time when your guests are sitting and milling about waiting for you to come back into the room so they can take photographs and cheer at the new Mr & Mrs so the music needs to be rousing and celebratory.
If you’ve seen Love Actually – you’ll see musicians dotted around the ceremony who jump up and play music immediately. This is great – but not always practical as the sound will sound thin. Why not have a small band performing at this time but set up in the one area – they can also play your entrance song, recessional songs and your exit song so you may not need an organist at all – especially if the band can also play your hymns too. The added advantage of having a band and vocalist to sing the hymns is that your guests will be able to follow them! They band may be able to change the key of the hymn too – as not everyone can sing soprano!
If you are having a civil ceremony then it is likely you will remain in the same room whilst you sign the register – so pick songs that mean something to you too.
Here are some suggestions
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Eva Cassidy
Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Lion King
Moon River – Frank Sinatra
Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra
I’m in the Mood For Love – Andy Williams
Any old classics would be fantastic at this time and appeal to the mixed age range of your guests.
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Wedding Music – Entrance Music
Wedding music is such a personal choice and many couples don’t know where to start.
Working in the wedding industry Doctor Chocolate are often asked by couples What music do we choose for the wedding ceremony? Do we need a wedding music playlist? I want music for my wedding but need some wedding entertainment ideas? I want to choose the best wedding music but don’t know where to start?
Well, music is a personal choice but its also an extremely important part of any celebration. Let’s start with choosing the music for the Ceremony itself.
If you are having a Church of England ceremony in a church then you’ll need to choose entrance music for the bride, hymns to sing during the service, music for signing the register and exit music.
You can choose classical wedding music for your entry/exit or pick a song that means something to you – perhaps a song that was playing when you first met (as long as it’s also suitable for playing in a church! Something like Smack My Bitch Down probably won’t be suitable!
You will need to choose hymns though – so pick hymns that are popular if you can. There’s nothing worse than choosing a hymn with a melody that nobody knows – they won’t sing along and the Vicar may feel a little vulnerable singing on their own!
Choose a entrance song that is beautiful, serene and gentle – this is the arrival of the bride after all. Be clear in your choice when you relay the song to the organist – if you want the theme tune for Robin Hood – stress that you want “Everything I do” by Bryan Adams not THE theme tune for the 50’s TV show – believe us – we’ve heard this one played before! You don’t want the bride galloping down the aisle to the wrong song!
If you are having a civil reception – then you have a wider choice of songs to play for your ceremony, but you can’t have anything played that has a religious side to it – so you can’t choose any hymns or similar.
Here are a few suggestions for entrance music – a few classical and a few modern:
They Long To Be Close To You – Carpenters
Songbird – Eva Cassidy
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Bella’s Lullaby – Twilight
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes The Bride) – Wagner
Clare de Lune – Claude Debussy
Canon in D
Nocturne – Chopin
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Wedding Music
Wedding music is such a personal choice and many couples don’t know where to start.
Working in the wedding industry we are often asked by couples What music do we choose for the wedding ceremony? Do we need a wedding music playlist? I want music for my wedding but need some wedding entertainment ideas? I want to choose the best wedding music but don’t know where to start?
Well, music is a personal choice but its also an extremely important part of any celebration.
The Wedding Ceremony – Church or Civil
If you are having a Church wedding ceremony then you’ll need to choose entrance music for the bride, hymns to sing during the service, music for signing the register and exit music.
ENTRY MUSIC
You can choose classical wedding music for your entry/exit or pick a song that means something to you – perhaps a song that was playing when you first met – as long as it’s also suitable for playing in a church!
You’ll need an organist to play the hymns for your service but the rest of the music can be played by a small band, solo vocalist with backing tracks, harpist or why not opt for an acoustic guitarist who would sound fantastic in a church acoustic.
You will need to choose hymns though – so pick hymns that are popular if you can. There’s nothing worse than choosing a hymn with a melody that nobody knows – they won’t sing along and the Vicar may feel a little vulnerable singing on their own!
Choose a entrance song that is beautiful, serene and gentle – this is the arrival of the bride after all. Be clear in your choice when you relay the song to the organist – if you want the theme tune for Robin Hood – stress that you want “Everything I do” by Bryan Adams not THE theme tune for the 50’s TV show – believe us – we’ve heard this one played before! You don’t want the bride galloping down the aisle to the wrong song!
If you are having a civil reception – then you have a wider choice of songs to play for your entrance, recessional and exit music – but you can’t have anything played that has a religious side to it – so no hymns or similar.
Here are a few suggestions for entrance music – a few classical and a few modern:
They Long To Be Close To You – Carpenters
Songbird – Eva Cassidy
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Bella’s Lullaby – Twilight
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes The Bride) – Wagner
Clare de Lune – Claude Debussy
Canon in D
Nocturne – Chopin
You’ll need music for signing of the Register too. Something classical, emotive, wonderful lyrics and reflective music. If you are in a church then perhaps choose something classical or have a vocalist singing Ave Maria. If you are having a civil ceremony then you are likely to remain in the same room whilst you sign the register – so choose something romantic that sums the pair of you up.
After signing of the register it’s time to leave the venue as a married couple. This will be your first song you hear after the official side of the ceremony so pick something that is lively, fun and has amazing lyrics.
Here are a few exit suggestions:
Signed, Sealed Delivered I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder
Now That We’ve Found Love – Heavy D & The Boys
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
From This Moment On – Shania Twaine
Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Lion King
After the formalities are over it’s time for the Wedding Reception.
Lots of wedding entertainment ideas here! Perhaps a steel band in the garden for a drinks reception, or a jazz trio, easy listening band? A harpist is always popular or for something a little different a brass quintet! There’s also singing waiters which seem to be a popular addition these days – choose wisely though – there are some that should really stick to waiting on tables rather than singing! Go by recommendation or ask to see videos of them in action to make sure you hire the best ones!
Although Doctor Chocolate are a 9piece band we can also provide music for your wedding reception earlier in the day if required by scaling down to a 3/4 piece playing easy listening and soft jazz classics such as Fly Me To The Moon, Zing Went the Strings, Autumn Leaves, My Funny Valentine, Besame Mucho, Dream a Little Dream and lots of other hits by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Andy Williams and all the other great crooners!Lots of ideas here for reception music.
The Evening Party
This is where your imagination can run and run! You need to pick your evening entertainment based on your guests! You may both absolutely love hard core Jazz, House Music, A Michael Buble tribute etc. These are great for adding atmosphere to the evening and be exactly what you as a couple are totally into and you’ll love it! Remember however that you are inviting guests along to the evening to celebrate with you and they will be of mixed age groups. Remember also that not all your guests will also love extreme jazz – not everyone will be into hard house music – and a Michael Buble tribute may be excellent but you can’t dance along to it! If your guests are not entertained or if they have their ears bashed with hard core jazz or house music – you’ll find they will start to leave the wedding venue early. If budget is no option then book a tribute for part of the evening and get a live band in playing covers for the remainder of the evening.
If budget is a problem and you can’t afford to have lots of different entertainment – then we would recommend going for a party covers band who will play music that your whole wedding party will enjoy, dance and get involved with. They will know the songs played, they can sing and dance along, they will have a great night dancing no matter what age group they are and most importantly everyone will have a brilliant evening.
Doctor Chocolate are a fantastic party covers band and we are experienced at celebrations where there is a mix in age groups and musical tastes. The key is bringing everyone together to have a great night and help you celebrate one of the biggest nights of your lives!
The First Dance
This is definitely one that is super-personal. It needs to be a song that you both love, that means something to you both. Perhaps the song that was playing when you first met, had your first date, came on the radio when you had a special evening, was your holiday song or is just something a little different or it has lyrics in that just touch the very heart of you and sums up your relationship perfectly. Remember you also have to dance to it in front of your guests so pick a song that you are comfortable with. If you can’t dance – pick a song where you just have to shuffle together and hold each other, encourage your guests to join you on the dance floor after the first 20 bars of the song. If you can dance – pick something where you can bust out some moves and impress everyone with your dance prowess!
Moon River – Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight – Tony Bennett
All Of Me Loves All Of You – John Legend
Use Somebody – Kings Of Leon
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
1000 years – Christina Perry
Falling In Love with You Again – Imelda May
Better Together – Jack Johnson
For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
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DJ V Wedding Band
Should you hire a live band or should you book a DJ for your event?
Well it’s all down to personal taste.
But, as with everything in life, there are good and bad DJ’s and there are good and bad bands out there! Of course there are also BRILLIANT bands out there and Doctor Chocolate are one of them!
How do you choose what is right for your event?
BUDGET
Although hiring a live band can cost more – it is definitely worth the investment! A solo performer (usually playing/singing along to backing tracks) can cost anything from £300 plus – we’ve worked with some who charge £850! A live band can be anywhere between £500 – £4000. The cost of the band will depend on the size, how many band members they have, if they have their own equipment or need to hire it in, and how experienced they are. A band just starting out will be cheaper as they haven’t built a reputation and may not be reliable – their experience may be performing in pubs. Doctor Chocolate are not expensive by any means – we work really hard to keep our costs to the absolute minimum so we can pass the savings back to you – but we are not cheap either so you won’t be able to book the band for £500! There are 10 members of the band in Doctor Chocolate (9 musicians and 1 sound engineer). Remember – you may think it’s expensive to hire a professional – but wait until you hire an amateur! This may be the only time you have a spectacular event in your lifetime – make sure you book the right entertainment.
A Great DJ can cost between £500-£1200 for the evening – again depending on the quality of equipment they bring, lighting and how good they are! Other DJs can cost between £150-£300. Please go and see them in advance to make sure they suit your event – and remember you get what you pay for!
Contact Doctor Chocolate to find out how much we will cost you for your event. We will ask you some questions so that we can give you a full and inclusive quote: What date do you want? What time do you want the band to arrive and finish? Where are your having your event? Do you want an early set up or a late finish? From this we can give you a fully inclusive quote. We promise you will be pleasantly surprised as we are excellent value for a 9 piece band and sound engineer – making 10 people in total. Each and every member of the band are enthusiastic and experienced. Our only aim is to provide the best entertainment for your event. In addition we are fully self contained – with our own pa, lighting, pat tested equipment and public liability insurance as standard!
SONG CHOICE
If you want your guests to be able to request songs to be played all night long – then go for a DJ. They will have (hopefully) thousands of songs available on their laptop that they can play for you.
If however you want a live band that can appeal to every generation that attends your wedding, you want the WOW factor, want a band that has a set list that is tried and tested and updated regularly so only the best music from the 1960’s to present day chart numbers are played by a skilled and experienced live band – then go for a live band every time. You can’t beat it for atmosphere and interaction. Doctor Chocolate are the perfect party band for any occasion.
A band can perform any number of songs but be wary of bands that only have a playlist of about 30 numbers on their entire set list. They may not be able to adapt to different crowds and musical tastes. But also be very wary of bands who have list after list after list of songs on their website – can they really play them all? More importantly, can they really play them all well or will it sound like a rehearsal band on the night as they try to cram in as many songs as you’ve requested into the set?
Doctor Chocolate have an extensive list of songs in our set that work well for weddings, corporate events, charity fundraisers etc. Our sets are changed and rehearsed regularly to keep them fresh and new and to ensure that the songs are always played as close to the original – but with a Choccie twist! However, band members choose the numbers in the set. From experience we know what songs work well and what songs don’t work so well for mixed audiences and celebrations. Depending on the event and the type of crowd attending – we will change our sets accordingly. Be assured the sets will be rocking and the dance floor jammed!
ATMOSPHERE
There are some good DJs and we’ve come across some awful DJs. Your DJ should be able to get the crowd going and be interactive and clear when they speak – not mumble into the microphone or be really cheesey! They need to build the atmosphere for your event. Playing record after record is easy but you need them to be able to talk to your guests and encourage them if needed. In addition, make sure their equipment is good enough for the size of your venue.
Doctor Chocolate are excellent at interacting with any crowd and different generations. We know how important the atmosphere can be and our dance-floors are always jammed with guests from the moment we start until the moment we end! Doctor Chocolate bring along our PA system and lighting. Our sound is clear and full – our PA system is top of the range. If you have a larger venue – mention it at the time of booking as we can extend our PA system and hire in some more to ensure the equipment is exactly right for the venue.
Doctor Chocolate interact with your guests. It’s not us on stage and your guests on the dance floor. We have one common aim! We want your event to be THE BEST night! So we interact with your guests, we talk to them and involve them in what we are doing. That way, everyone has an amazing evening.
EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE
If you go for a DJ choose one who has experience! Try to avoid any that don’t bring along a PA system but require you to hire one in, and avoid any that don’t have their own lighting systems – you’ll have to hire these in addition. Get referrals if you can from previous clients.
The same applies to hiring a live band. Choose a band that is experienced in the type of event you are organising. Having the wrong type of band perform at your event can be disastrous. You may love to have a Michael Buble tribute or James Bond Tribute Band. This is great and can add atmosphere to your event but make sure that they also offer a party set as well as your guests will want some variety and want to party later in the evening! We can certainly recommend The Name Is Band – Bond Tribute Band – perfect for James Bond Themed parties and events – performing an hour set of Bond themes and a fantastic party set later in the evening.
Doctor Chocolate have over 25 years experience at performing for all types of events. In all that time we have NEVER let a client down – ever! Our reputation is excellent and over 80% of our work comes through recommendation or people who have seen/heard us before.
To be honest – NOTHING can compare to a live band that is experienced, fun, interactive, sound great, look great and appeal to every generation attending your event! LIVE MUSIC RULES!
Clevedon Hall
Doctor Chocolate played for a lovely wedding in June 2014 at Clevedon Hall. This is a beautiful venue in the South West of England and perfectly suited to wedding celebrations.
Doctor Chocolate have performed in this venue on many occasions for weddings, dinner dances, corporate events and celebrations of all kinds. Playing in the main hall at Clevedon Hall means the band van can just pull up directly outside and access is easy – we were set up and sound checked in no time at all! Normally Doctor Chocolate set up for a wedding reception/evening party at the bottom of the stairs in the main hall. With two rooms at the rear of the stage area it means the band have somewhere to store empty boxes from the equipment as well as have somewhere to change and wait before we go on for the first set.
In February 2010 the magnificent Clevedon Hall was, for the first time in its 150-year history, opened for private events. It is considered among the top venues in the south west region. It is constructed in Mendip and other local stones with some impressive carvings and pierced-stone ballustrading. It has Dutch gables, a very large orangery and conservatory. It also has a 19th Century French tower. The grounds are luscious with many different varieties of shrubs and trees and some (often playful) wildlife, including red deer, pheasants, foxes, squirrels and ducks. There’s also a resident heron which spends much of its time gazing into the lake hoping to catch lunch. Charles Hill, who owned the Albion Shipyard in Bristol, bought the Hall in 1877 as a family home, and promptly changed its name to Clevedon Hall.
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Woodlands Castle
Doctor Chocolate played at Woodlands Castle in March for a wedding.
This venue is fantastic and rather beautiful for weddings. The evening celebrations took place in the marquee and the staff here were so polite and helpful!
Woodlands Castle is a privately owned wedding venue in Taunton, situated in 12 acres of private grounds surrounded by woodland making the house a secluded haven; yet just minutes from Taunton town centre and sit on junction 25 of the M5, providing a central meeting point between Exeter and Bristol. Woodlands Castle is an eco-friendly green venue, with a stringent recycling policy, energy saving lightbulbs, we try to be as paperless as possible in our booking procedures and we source everything we use from local providers cutting down on carbon emissions.
The venue also has a noise limiter installed as they back onto residential housing. For a 9-piece band this could have proved to be a difficult evening but Doctor Chocolate has invested in a fantastic PA system that is clear and doesn’t have to be ear-piercingly loud! We also have a fantastic sound engineer who was able to twist and twiddle knobs on the mixing desk all night to keep us within the limits that were set!