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Last update: May 2026
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 250 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:
Duet
Solo
Soloist
Size of group:
Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)
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 90 weddings per year, and 75+ 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
Do you have any questions?
Reviews for Dave Colebourn Saxes
Georgia Sent on 31/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely brilliant
Dave played two sets at our wedding lunch yesterday - it was absolutely perfect. From start to finish he was really quick to respond, super organised and able to adapt. He made our day exactly what we hoped it would be. Would absolutely recommend
Liz Sent on 27/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Coggins Wedding 25.05.26
We are very thankful to have booked Dave as our saxophonist for our wedding. It was the hottest day of the year and he did so well to play in the heat!
We were very impressed with his extensive play list, plus we were able to request a song which he performed brilliantly! “Where is my husband!”
Thank you so much Dave for helping to make our day so wonderful, we couldn’t recommend you enough!
Liz & Andy Coggins
We were very impressed with his extensive play list, plus we were able to request a song which he performed brilliantly! “Where is my husband!”
Thank you so much Dave for helping to make our day so wonderful, we couldn’t recommend you enough!
Liz & Andy Coggins
Gwen Sent on 27/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating
So much fun!
Dave has been great to work with from booking him through to performing at my wedding! He worked with us in the planning of the day, and understood exactly what we wanted. We threw a mini festival for our reception, and he was great fun performing with our DJ amongst the crowd. Dave was also the opening act of our festival and began the evening performing in the courtyard as our reception guests arrived - this was great fun! He was so flexible throughout the day due to some factors out of our control ( ☀️ )!! I would highly recommend Dave, he was very professional and great fun at our event!
Emily Sent on 27/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Would 100% Recommend!
Our saxophonist Dave, was absolutely brilliant and added so much to our day. He had everything set up before we arrived and played our entrance song at the venue perfectly, which made the moment feel really special.
During the reception, he was just the right amount of “wow” in the background, creating a great atmosphere while still letting guests mingle and enjoy themselves. The music elevated the whole vibe without ever taking over.
I booked him very late, but he was incredibly flexible and worked with me to make everything run smoothly. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough and would 100% recommend him to anyone considering live music for their wedding.
During the reception, he was just the right amount of “wow” in the background, creating a great atmosphere while still letting guests mingle and enjoy themselves. The music elevated the whole vibe without ever taking over.
I booked him very late, but he was incredibly flexible and worked with me to make everything run smoothly. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough and would 100% recommend him to anyone considering live music for their wedding.
Brittannie Sent on 24/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Party vibes only
We had the most amazing saxophonist at our wedding on 20 March 2026, Dave was absolutely brilliant and such a standout part of the day. From start to finish, his performance brought incredible energy and created such a fun, lively atmosphere. He really knew how to read the room and get everyone involved, people were up dancing, smiling, and fully enjoying themselves. So many of our guests commented on how amazing he was, which says everything. Dave worked seamlessly alongside the DJ and helped elevate the whole evening. The combination of the music and his live saxophone created such a great vibe on the dance floor, and it honestly made the night unforgettable. He was also friendly, professional, and easy to have around, which made everything run smoothly without any stress. We’re so glad we had Dave as part of our wedding, it was one of the highlights of the day, and we would 100% recommend him to anyone looking to add something special and high-energy to their celebration
Samantha Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Mr and Mrs Grant 01.11.2025
Wow , what can we say! Our sax player absolutely made the night at our wedding. From the moment he started playing, he had everyone up on their feet ;creating the perfect atmosphere with a mix of wedding classics and Ibiza-style party tunes that kept the energy sky-high all evening.
He brought such an amazing vibe, fun, cool, and full of life and his performance really took our celebration to the next level. So many of our guests have commented on how unforgettable the music was and how much they loved the sax!
Thank you for getting the party started and keeping it going right until the end. You were the soundtrack to some of our favourite memories and truly made the night one to remember.
– Mr & Mrs Grant
He brought such an amazing vibe, fun, cool, and full of life and his performance really took our celebration to the next level. So many of our guests have commented on how unforgettable the music was and how much they loved the sax!
Thank you for getting the party started and keeping it going right until the end. You were the soundtrack to some of our favourite memories and truly made the night one to remember.
– Mr & Mrs Grant
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.
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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