Wedding Band Gloucester - From South Wales Across the Severn
Gloucester sits across the Severn from our South Wales base - up the A40 from Monmouth or over the bridge from Chepstow. The Gloucester wedding circuit covers the city itself, the Forest of Dean to the west (which borders our own Monmouthshire and Chepstow patches), and the country-house and Cotswold-edge venues out towards Cheltenham and Cirencester.
Gloucester wedding venues
The venues listed above are the rooms we’ve played or that we’d recommend for live entertainment. A few things worth knowing:
- Elmore Court’s Gillyflower is one of the better purpose-built wedding rooms in the wider area - designed with live music in mind, with acoustics that suit a full band.
- The historic-priory and castle venues (Blackfriars Priory, Clearwell Castle) have the rooms with character but also the access constraints that come with listed buildings - confirm equipment routes and parking with the venue early.
- The Forest of Dean venues (Clearwell, The Speech House) are practically next door to our Chepstow and Monmouthshire circuits - a Forest of Dean wedding is the same drive from us as Chepstow itself.
How a Brotherhood wedding day works
Our usual wedding shape: a chilled first set of around 30 minutes with the first dance and any other formal dances landed inside it, then two 50-minute dancefloor sets blended together in our own style. DJ playlists run in the gaps and after we finish. Ceremony and drinks-reception music handled by our acoustic line-ups if you want full-day coverage.
We bring our own PA and lighting and run in-ears, no floor wedges - which matters in a stone-walled priory or castle ballroom where the room itself already does a lot of the acoustic work. The 5-piece Brotherhood is the workhorse lineup; 6-piece adds sax; bigger configurations work in the larger ballrooms like Clearwell Castle.
Travel from South Wales
From our South Wales base, Gloucester is around an hour from Newport - the Forest of Dean venues less than that. We travel for the day. Gloucester weddings often pair with our wider Gloucestershire & Cotswolds, Cheltenham and Bristol catchment.
Book your Gloucester wedding band
Planning a wedding at Elmore Court, Clearwell Castle, Blackfriars Priory or anywhere else in the Gloucester area? Check our availability for your date.
Recommended Wedding Venues
We've performed at many beautiful venues in the area. Here are some of our favourites:
Elmore Court
A truly special venue - this 750-year-old manor house combines historic charm with a modern, relaxed approach. The Gillyflower is a purpose-built space with incredible acoustics designed with live music in mind. The team here genuinely understand entertainment and make setup effortless.
Read our notes on Elmore Court →Hatherley Manor Hotel
A 17th-century manor house with beautiful grounds. The Dorian Suite offers excellent space for a full band with good ceiling height and a proper dance floor. The staff are experienced with weddings and very accommodating with supplier requirements.
Blackfriars Priory
One of the most atmospheric wedding venues in the country - a beautifully restored 13th-century Dominican priory. The acoustics in the historic spaces are remarkable. Requires some care with equipment positioning, but the result is unforgettable.
Stonehouse Court Hotel
An elegant Grade II listed manor with well-proportioned function rooms. The main suite handles a full band comfortably, and there's level access for equipment. The gardens provide a lovely backdrop for drinks receptions while we set up.
Clearwell Castle
A Gothic Revival castle on the edge of the Forest of Dean. The ballroom is genuinely impressive - high ceilings, dramatic architecture, and acoustics that suit live music beautifully. The castle setting creates an unforgettable atmosphere for evening entertainment.
The Speech House Hotel
Set in the heart of the Forest of Dean, this historic verderers' court offers a unique woodland setting. The Ballroom has character and warmth, and works well for bands. A wonderful choice for couples wanting something away from the typical country house circuit.