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Last update: March 2026

Paul Steven Wood is a vocalist and guitarist based in Colchester, Essex. The singer has over 15 years of experience playing weddings and corporate events. Whether it is music for wedding ceremonies or lively receptions, Paul is a great choice if you are looking for a captivating performance for your guests.

Services Offered

Paul is a fully flexible performer, with over 350 songs to choose from, there is something for everyone in his incredibly large repertoire. If your special song isn’t already in his collection he would be more than delighted to learn it and perform it for your day. The soloist plays across a range of genres including pop, rock, and lounge music. Paul Steven Wood is available to travel nationally and internationally to suit your specific needs.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Entertainment

What is included in the wedding package?

Packages can include - Ceremony Drinks Reception Wedding Breakfast Evening Reception/First Dance Live Party Music

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as possible

What style of music do you offer?

Lounge
Rock
Pop

Type of musical group:

Solo

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

2020s Anyone For You (Tiger Lily) - George Ezra As It Was - Harry Styles Forget Me - Lewis Capaldi Green, Green Grass - George Ezra Levitating - Dua Lupa Seventeen Going Under - Sam Fender Stick Season - Noah Kahan 2010s ​ All Of Me - John Legend A Team - Ed Sheeran A Thousand Years - Christina Perri Attention - Charlie Puth Better Half Of Me - Tom Walker Blame It On Me - George Ezra Blinding Lights - The Weeknd Budapest - George Ezra Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheeran Dance Monkey - Tones & I Dear Darlin’ - Olly Murs Do I Wanna Know - Artic Monkeys Don't You Worry Child - Swedish House Mafia Hold Back The River - James Bay Ho Hey - The Lumineers Human - Rag ’N’ Bone Man I Don’t Care - Ed Sheeran I Need A Dollar - Aloe Blacc I Won’t Give Up - Jason Mraz Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars Love Yourself - Justin Bieber Let Her Go - Passenger Marry You - Bruno Mars Memories - Maroon 5 Paradise - George Ezra Perfect - Ed Sheeran Pompeii - Bastille Riptide - Vance Joy Rolling In The Deep - Adele Say You Won’t Let Go - James Arthur Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran Sing - Ed Sheeran Shot Gun - George Ezra Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon Someone New - Hozier Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi Still Into You - Paramore Stitches - Shawn Mendes Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton There's Nothing Holding' Me Back - Shawn Mendes Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker Wake Me Up - Avicii Wasn't Expecting That - Jamie Lawson Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles We Are Young - Fun You Are The Reason - Calum Scott ​ ​ 2000s ​ All About You - McFly Are You Gonna Be My Girl? - Jet Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson Better Together - Jack Johnson Best Of You - Foo Fighters Black & Gold - Sam Sparro Candy - Paolo Nutini Cannonball - Damien Rice Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol Complicated - Avril Lavigne Crazy - Gnarls Barkley Dakota - Stereophonics Dream Catch Me - Newton Faulkner Drops Of Jupiter - Train Everything - Michael Buble Feel - Robbie Williams Fireflies - Owl City Golden Touch - Razorlight Hey Delilah - Plain White T’s Hey Soul Sister - Train How To Save A Life - The Fray Human - The Killers Hush - Kula Shaker I Love It When You Call - The Feeling I’m Yours - Jason Mraz Last Request - Paolo Nutini Little Lion Man - Mumford & Sons Make You Feel My Love - Adele/Bob Dylan Mr Brightside - The Killers Naïve - The Kooks New Shoes - Paolo Nutini One Day Like This - Elbow Red - Daniel Merriweather She Moves In Her Own Way - The Kooks She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5 Somebody Told Me - The Killers Sunday Morning - Maroon 5 The Man Who Can’t Be Moved - The Script The Reason - Hoobastank The Scientist - Coldplay This Is The Life - Amy MacDonald This Love - Maroon 5 Times Like These - Foo Fighters Trouble - Ray LaMontagne Umbrella - Rihanna Use Somebody - Kings Of Leon Valerie - The Zutons Wherever You Will Go - The Calling Yellow - Coldplay You Are The Best Thing - Ray LaMontagne You Give Me Something - James Morrison 1990s ​ Angels - Robbie Williams Babylon - David Gray Back For Good - Take That Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve Breakfast At Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something Champagne Supernova - Oasis Dancing In The Moonlight - Toploader Day We Caught The Train - Ocean Colour Scene Disco 2000 - Pulp Don’t Dream It’s Over - Crowded House Don’t Look Back In Anger - Oasis Good Enough - Dodgy Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Green Day Half The World Away - Oasis I’ll Be There For You - The Rembrandts Iris - Goo Goo Dolls Learn To Fly - Foo Fighters Little By Little - Oasis Lucky Man - The Verve Man! I Feel Like A Woman MMMBop - Hanson Place Your Hands - Reef Rotterdam (Or Anywhere) - The Beautiful South Save Tonight - Eagle-Eye Cherry She’s Electric - Oasis Sit Down - James Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers Walking In Memphis - Marc Cohn Weather With You - Crowded House What’s Up - 4 Non Blondes Wonderwall - Oasis You Got A Friend In Me - Randy Newman ​ ​ 1980s ​ All Night Long - Lionel Richie A Little Respect - Erasure Ain’t Nobody - Chaka Khan Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen Dancing In The Dark - Bruce Springsteen Dancing On The Ceiling - Lionel Richie Don’t Stop Believing - Journey Don’t You Want Me - The Human League Englishman In New York - Sting Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac Faith - George Michael Fast Car - Tracy Chapman Free Falling - Tom Petty Friday, I’m In Love - The Cure Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper Going Underground - The Jam Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers Happy Hour - The Housemartins How Will I Know - Whitney Houston Livin’ On A Prayer - Bon Jovi I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers I’m Still Standing - Elton John It Must Be Love - Madness I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For - U2 I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston I Want To Break Free - Queen Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson Never Going To Give You Up - Rick Astley Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship Only You - Yazoo Red Light Spells Danger - Billy Ocean Red Red Wine - UB40 Somewhere In My Heart - Aztec Camera Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams Take On Me - A-Ha Tainted Love - Soft Cell The Best - Tina Turner The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson Town Called Malice - The Jam Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper True Colours - Cyndi Lauper What’s Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off - Jermaine Stewart With Or Without You - U2 You Can’t Hurry Love - Phil Collins You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Hall & Oates 1970s ​ Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers American Pie - Don McLean Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell Bring It On Home - Sam Cooke Come And Get Your Love - Redbone Dancing Queen - Abba Don’t Leave Me This Way - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes Don’t Stop - Fleetwood Mac Don’t Stop Me Now - Queen Dreams - Fleetwood Mac Drift Away - Dobie Gray Easy - Commodores English Rose - The Jam Escape (The Piña Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes Ever Fallen In Love - The Buzzcocks Father And Son - Yusuf/Cat Stevens Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac Heart Of Gold - Neil Young How Deep Is Your Love - Bee Gees Hotel California - The Eagles I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash I’m Into Something Good - Herman’s Hermits I Only Wanna Be With You - Bay City Rollers Isn’t She Lovely? - Stevie Wonder Is This Love? - Bob Marley I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor Jolene - Dolly Parton Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel Layla - Eric Clapton Lean On Me - Bill Withers Let’s Stay Together - Al Green Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) - Edison Lighthouse Lovely Day - Bill Withers Love Is In The Air - John Paul Young Love Really Hurts Without You - Billy Ocean Maggie May - Rod Stewart Message In A Bottle - The Police Mr Blue Sky - ELO Never Let Her Slip Away - Andrew Gold Piano Man - Billy Joel She’s Always A Woman - Billy Joel Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours - Stevie Wonder Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver The Joker - Steve Miller Band Three Little Birds - Bob Marley Wild World - Cat Stevens ​Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Station Your Song - Elton John You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing 1960s ​ Blackbird - The Beatles Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations Can’t Buy Me Love - The Beatles Can't Help Falling In Love With You - Elvis Presley Daydream Believer - The Monkees Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra Happy Together - The Turtles Handbags & Gladrags - Mike d’Abo Hard Day's Night - The Beatles Hey Jude - The Beatles Hi Ho Silver Lining - Jeff Beck I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) - The Four Tops I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli I Feel Fine - The Beatles I’m A Believer - The Monkees I Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry Mrs Robinson - Simon and Garfunkel My Girl - The Temptations Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding Something - The Beatles Stand By Me - Ben E. King Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond Tambourine Man - Bob Dylan That’ll Be The Day - Buddy Holly & The Crickets That’s Life - Frank Sinatra Tracks Of My Tears - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Waterloo Sunset - The Kinks We Can Work It Out - The Beatles What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong Wonderful World - Sam Cooke Yesterday - The Beatles Your Love Is Lifting Me Higher and Higher - Jackie Wilson ​ ​ Christmas ​ All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms Last Christmas - Wham! Let It Snow - Dean Martin Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Andy Williams Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin’ Stevens Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee Rockin’ Robin - Jackson 5 Santa Claus is Coming To Town - Bing Crosby Walking In A Winter Wonderland - Dean Martin White Christmas - Bing Crosby

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

Absolutely, with as much notice as possible

What's your experience?

15 years playing weddings, corporate events, bars and restaurants. I play around 200 events a year

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

Yes, access to 2 13 amp wall sockets

Can you travel?

Yes, all of the United Kingdom

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, calculated from my base in Colchester, Essex

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

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

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

Drinks receptions and wedding breakfasts are usually 2x60 minute sets, but I will always be flexible. Parties are usually 3x45 minute, depending on the clients requirements

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

30-45 minute set up

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

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

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

To be negotiated with client

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer only

Served in

Essex and Suffolk

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Reviews for Paul Steven Wood

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Amy Sent on 01/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book Paul!

Paul was absolutely incredible from start to finish. He played a playlist of songs we had picked out from the songlist on his website and learned the specific songs we requested perfectly—they sounded amazing and meant so much to us. Our family and guests are still talking about how good he was. Paul brought such a great atmosphere to the day and was a genuinely fantastic addition to our ceremony and celebrations. We couldn’t have asked for better live music and would strongly recommend him to anyone considering live music for their ceremony, drinks reception, or reception. Truly brilliant.
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So Happy we found Paul

Paul was absolutely incredible. We wasn’t going to have a singer originally, I made a decision that I had to have one with not much time to go and we was recommended Paul, and my god am I glad we did! He was amazing. He listened to everything that I wanted and brought some absolute vibes on the day! He sang my aisle song perfectly and I couldn’t have dreamed of anything more perfect. Thank you so much Paul it was a pleasure to have you with us on our special day xxx
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

Paul was fantastic from start to finish
He met our budget and worked with us from the word go.
He learnt our wedding song and played it beautifully for the aisle walk.
We had Paul perform from guest arrivals all the way through to the end of the wedding breakfast and he was exactly what we wanted - Relaxing, romantic, and fun. So many guests since have commented how much they enjoyed listening to him.
Thank you so much and I would recommend anyone to use Paul for any special event and most importantly there big day! Jenny and Craig
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 23/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

Paul recently performed for our wedding and he was absolutely amazing. So many of our guests came up to us to tell us how good he was and how much they enjoyed his music. Paul was super flexible and really made our wedding day just perfect! We really are so glad we found Paul and chose him for our day!
Lee
Lee Sent on 16/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Music from an Amazing Person

We found Paul online and after looking at his website and song reels enquired and swiftly booked. Communication was fantastic and his list of songs is extensive. He is so friendly and professional and his music and entertainment is really really fantastic. We booked Paul to play acoustic whilst our guests arrived for drinks reception and photographs at our wedding and he was just brilliant. Thanks so much for all you work and in contributing and making our day even better. Laura and Lee.
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Emily Sent on 24/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant!

Absolutely loved having Paul at our wedding, we were debating having live entertainment but so glad we did. He put up with some guests singing over him during the dinner and just genuinely enjoying themselves. We didn’t give him much direction of what we wanted but he definitely set the vibe for us!
Thank you so much!!
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Meg Sent on 15/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect edition to our wedding!

Paul was professional, positive, and patient from start to finish. He always answered our questions promptly and made sure we were happy with the timings of the day.

We asked Paul to learn a really complicated song for our first dance and he took on the challenge with a giant smile- he sang it brilliantly!

The whole evening went so smoothly, and Paul was a massive part of that. Our guests loved him, they were shy to begin with but Paul played some bangers and soon they were on the dance floor.

Thank you so much for making our day so special Paul!

(Finally, as an added bonus, we asked Paul to draw in our guestbook- it turns out he's a real artist! :D)
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Danielle Sent on 13/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic wedding/event singer

Paul sang at our wedding and was fantastic. In the lead-up to the wedding day he was very helpful and friendly and learnt a song that we requested. Everyone enjoyed the music and it was definitely a highlight of our reception. So glad we booked him.
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Warren Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent for weddings

Paul was easy to work with and had excellent communication through out. We were really please with him for the evening entertainment at our wedding. He got everyone up and dancing and multiple people commented on how good he was. Would recommend
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Lyndsey Sent on 04/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wow, the perfect mood set throughout our day!

Where to start, Paul was the star of the day he sang us in and out of our church ceremony perfectly and even took the time to learn 3 new songs for us in such a short space of time- which he delivered seamlessly. It was the exact vibe I wanted and all my guests commented how amazing he was.

His voice is lovely and the music choices we just left to him for the reception and he created the perfect ambience for our barn style wedding. He was so nice to work with and came back with responses quickly and was very accommodating with all my questions!

I would highly recommend his service and if I could do my day all over again I would choose him without question!

Thank you Paul!

Lyndsey & Ben xx
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Stewart Sent on 05/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A class act!

We decided for our wedding reception that we wanted an acoustic singer who wasn't just good, but exceptional.

Having seen Paul's video demos on his website we could tell immediately that he was a class act, exuding talent, charisma and friendliness.....and what a voice!

On the day, Paul exceeded expectations. He was punctual, professional and delivered a quality and diverse playlist over many hours, encouraging guests to singalong, who in turn demanded (and were treated to) an encore.

We highly recommend Paul if youre looking for an acoustic singer who isnt just there to provide background noise....but an extra special touch to your function.
Owen
Owen Sent on 30/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! 5*

We had the pleasure of having Paul Wood as our wedding acoustic musician, and we couldn't be happier with our choice. From the beginning, Paul's communication was excellent, ensuring every detail was perfectly in place. On the day, he arrived promptly and dressed smartly, adding an extra touch of class to our event.

Paul's music is a very talented and our guests were absolutely delighted. He played a wide range of genres and covered songs from various decades, making sure there was something for everyone to enjoy.

We received countless compliments from our guests about Paul's performance. He truly helped create the perfect atmosphere for our special day. If you're looking for a talented and professional musician for your event, we highly recommend Paul Wood.

Thank you,
The Boyce's
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Melanie Sent on 20/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't recommend Paul enough!

Paul sang at our wedding and was fantastic! We knew we wanted him before we even thought about booking other things and he did not disappoint; Paul sang our chosen songs for the ceremony perfectly and then did a great job during the drinks reception of setting the tone for what turned out to be a fantastic day and evening, it was great to hear all the comments from our guests on how brilliant he was, I would 100% recommend him for any special occasion, thank you Paul!
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Ella Sent on 19/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding - 22.07.23

We booked Paul fairly last minute due to our original singer cancelling and Paul was extremely accommodating. We got married on the 22nd of July which turned out to be the wettest Saturday in July and Paul was more than happy to do what he could to make it happen! He sung our isle song, first dance and father/daughter dance (two of these were songs he learnt for us) as well as some songs to get the party going! He stayed to entertain even though everything was manic and he had another gig to go to! Everyone thought he was great and Paul is one of the suppliers we still get asked about today, by friends and family. Would highly recommend, such a lovely person to work with too!
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 19/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding reception acoustic set

We asked Paul to perform our first dance and an afternoon acoustic set at our wedding. Paul provided a professional service, playing our first dance beautifully and adapting his afternoon set to our guests. We couldn't have been more pleased
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