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Last update: July 2025

Dave Colebourn has been playing the sax for fifteen years and provides sublime accompaniment to any part of your wedding day, right from accompanying you down the aisle to the heights of the afterparty!

He always puts boundless energy into his performances, and his greatest strength is how easily that energy infects the audiences that he plays to. All this is delivered by a calm, friendly professional with an eye for detail and your perfect atmosphere as his top priority!

Previous couples have cited the great choices of music, easy-going and prompt communication, and, of course, emphatic sax playing as highlights of their experience with Dave. He boasts a repertoire of over 200 songs (songlist available on request). He will always offer to learn some of your favourites, too, particularly for the big moments of your wedding, such as your ceremony, breakfast entrance or first dance. Any and all quotes from Dave will also include:

  • A compact, discreet wireless microphone, equally suitable for dancing with your guests at a party or creating a poignant reception ambience.
  • A battery-powered, plug-free PA system. Suitable for most outdoor spaces or rooms up to a capacity of around 100.
  • PAT-tested equipment and Public liability insurance included.

Dave Colebourn Saxes is a talented wedding musician based in Bristol City, Bristol.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
Other (I can be a one man party machine for your celebration! I offer a playlist service with a larger PA system for anyone wanting to forego the expense of a DJ at their party)

What is included in the wedding package?

All of my packages include: Two bespoke song requests, plus your complete choice of any of the music on my songlist. A playlist service during my break. My PA system, battery powered if required

How far in advance should I contact you?

I'm more than happy to be contacted at any stage of your wedding planning, all the way from deciding on an itinerary to a last-minute inclusion to brighten a reception or meal

What style of music do you offer?

Lounge
Disco
Jazz
Rock
Pop
Other (Soul, motown, funk, hip-hop, RnB, House, Deep House, Garage)

Type of musical group:

Soloist

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

Please do request a copy of my songlist if you've not already seen it! I have a mesmerising array of music, all the way from poignant ballads and smooth jazz up to modern pop, house and ibiza hits

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Yes, absolutely! All packages come with at least two bespoke requests from outside my songlist

What's your experience?

14 years playing the saxophone, roughly 100 weddings in the last two years, and 30+ reviews of which all are 5 stars! I'm extremely proud of my journey so far, and I'd love you to be a part of it

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

Can you travel?

Yes, south England and Wales

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, i tend to travel free of charge for up to 10 miles, then a charge of £0.25/mile thereafter

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

I offer a huge range of performance lengths, all the way from a brief one hour show to a full day of entertainment

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

I can usually learn your two bespoke song requests within a week. Once arrived, I'll need no more than 30 minutes to set up

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

I typically charge £120 for the first hour of impromptu extensions to my performances, then £10 less for each subsequent hour

What are the forms of payment?

Deposit by bank transfer (preferred) or PayPal. Final balance by bank transfer, cash in hand or PayPal
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Reviews for Dave Colebourn Saxes

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Vicky Sent on 07/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We are so glad we booked Dave!

Dave is not only a fabulous Sax player, he is a really lovely person.
I wanted a Sax player to play during our wedding reception drinks, which was a couple of hours. We booked Dave, and I'm so glad we did.
Communication before the event was very good. He responded to all our questions, and checked in with us a couple of times in the run up to the event.
We picked some songs from Dave's extensive repertoire to give him an idea of what we wanted, and asked him to learn a couple of songs for us. He played the songs we asked for, and absolutely nailed the vibe we were going for.
On a busy wedding day, I made sure I had time to spend listening, and having a little dance, to his music. It was a real highlight of the day for us, and I would book again in a heartbeat.
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Expensiveblueconfetti825 Sent on 06/05/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Hen party!

Dave travelled from Bristol to stoke one evening for my hen party. My maid of honour arranged it all after I gave her Dave’s info as he is going to be playing at our wedding. He even stayed an did an extra set for us as he was so good. The vibe was amazing and he did so many different songs/ genres that suited everybody. Thank you so much and cannot wait to see you perform on the big day in June
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Rhys Sent on 23/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible performance

Outstanding performance by Dave at our wedding party, it was an honour to have such a talented musician play live music for us, every single guest commented on his performance - Amazing, incredible, marvelous and every other positive adjective you can think of! My wife was over the moon, it has been her dream to have live sax at the wedding, genuinely the highlight of the whole evening. Dave worked so well with the DJ (who he had never worked with before) and his communication has been excellent right from the very start. I hope I can find an excuse to book Dave again!
Amelia
Amelia Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amelia and Phil’s wedding

Dave was exactly what I was looking for in the form of amazing talent and someone who could bring the vibes to the wedding day, which he did so with ease.

Dave happily listened to my ideas and went with the flow, even though I changed my mind about 4 times!

He was professional, knew exactly what he needed to do and where he needed to be and I could not fault him in anyway.

100% recommend.

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Jessica Sent on 01/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect backdrop with some quality music!

Dave is an outstanding performer who has exceeded our expectations! Since the wedding we have received only the most wonderful feedback of how amazing Dave was and how the music just created the most incredible atmosphere to enhance what was already a truly perfect day!
Would 100% recommend and will no doubt have Dave to play for us again in the near future!
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Tanya Sent on 29/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Reception

Dave did two sets at our evening wedding party, worked very well with the DJ, got everybody dancing!
Great musician, fun, professional, lovely guy & everyone love him!
Would highly recommend for any event!! ❤️
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Sophie Sent on 20/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing evening!

I have now booked Dave twice, to play with DJ Nigel Grace, and he always puts on an incredible show. The audience always loves him, he will go above and beyond and gets involved interacting with the crowd. I'll 100% be booking him again. He's so talented and knows what the people want!
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