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Last update: May 2025

Lazy Marmalade are a wedding band based out of Shropshire, England. Professional musicians Alex and Jon strive to elevate the atmosphere of cocktail parties and wedding receptions with their spectacular acoustic show. Always impeccably dressed to mark the occasion, these energetic performers are on hand to create an unforgettable party experience for your guests.

Experience

Musical duo Alex and Jon have been playing together in various bands for over 10 years. In 2017, they formed Lazy Marmalade to bring stellar entertainment to private functions and weddings across the UK, and Europe. They play an eclectic mix of the best sing-along anthems and unexpected foot-stompers, and have built up a vast repertoire that includes songs from artists such as - Bruno Mars, The Killers, The Jam, Tina Turner, The Monkees, Whitney Houston, Avicii, Abba, Bryan Adams, Kings of Leon, George Ezra, N-Trance, Cher. You can be sure everyone from Grandma's-to-Grandkids will be moving their lips and shaking their hips.

Services Offered

Lazy Marmalade travel throughout the United Kingdom and abroad for weddings and events. Alex and Jon offer a variety of packages to cater to all scenarios. From Ceremony right through until Last orders, Lazy Marmalade have got your musical needs covered. The band deal directly with couples, ensuring excellent customer care and bespoke tailoring to make sure you get exactly what you need on your big day. This talented twosome are happy to learn a those special requests for the all-important first dance and of course, your live acoustic ceremony. As well as their live show, they also offer a professional DJ service as standard with evening packages. To begin planning the soundtrack to your special day, contact Alex and Jon today via their website.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ
Other

What is included in the wedding package?

We offer a variety of different packages to cover your entire day of live musical entertainment. And, we offer a professional DJ service as standard with all evening packages

How far in advance should I contact you?

It's just the two of us so once the date is gone, it's gone. So, get in touch as early as possible to try and avoid disappointment

What style of music do you offer?

Lounge
Disco
Rock
Latest hits
Pop
Folk
Other

Type of musical group:

DJ
Duet

Size of group:

Small (2 - 3 musicians)

Repertoire:

The biggest sing-along anthems to fill your dance floor and impress everyone! We're not a 'one-style' sort of band, and our live sets aim to entertain, surprise, and importantly, get people dancing!

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

We can learn and perform your first dance for evening performances and can learn up to 3 requests for ceremony performances

What's your experience?

Lazy Marmalade was formed in 2017 but both Alex & Jon have been performing together in various bands for over 10 years!

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

Yes, suitable conditions and access to Power for evening performances

Can you travel?

Yes, uK & Worldwide

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, based on individual quotes

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?

Varies dependant upon which package is booked. Standard set lengths are 2 x 45 min for evening bookings

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

To learn the first dance or ceremony requests we ask for at least 3 months notice

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?

Early set up on evening packages and late finish is available at an additional cost. Get in touch to discuss

What are the forms of payment?

BACS

Served in

Shropshire and West Midlands

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Reviews for Lazy Marmalade

Pip
Pip Sent on 26/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect wedding band!

Lazy Marmalade were a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They reply quickly and are just lovely guys. It was so much fun having them at our wedding, even when the rain was pouring they were flexible with timings and location. Thank you so much!
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Hannah Sent on 18/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Going the extra mile

Firstly, Alex and Jon are incredibly talented singers and musicians, everyone at the wedding commented on how good they were. Their music choices kept the dance floor busy and alive.

My partner secretly requested that the band changed our first dance song. Not only were Alex and Jon accommodating to helping with this surprise, they went the extra mile and surprised us by learning the other song too.

Alex and Jon are really lovely people, professional throughout and all round great guys.

Would definitely recommend to other couples.
Ashleigh
Ashleigh Sent on 03/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly exceptional

Lazy Marmalade were an absolute dream to work with and truly made our wedding unforgettable. From the start, they were incredibly responsive over email, clear with their pricing, and just super easy to communicate with. I don't think I had a response that took more than 30 minutes (not holding them to that turn around, but it was fast!). They created a magical atmosphere during our ceremony, performing a cover song we requested so beautifully. During the party, they read the room perfectly and kept the energy high all night – from little kids to our aunties and uncles, everyone was dancing and having the best time. Even when dinner was delayed and the schedule shifted, they adapted seamlessly, making smart calls on how to get the party going while also checking in just the right amount. They were professional, kind, and truly masters of their craft. They catered to our requests with warmth and enthusiasm – from coordinating an extra ceremony song for our ring bearer pony to supporting our first “line dance” with mics and track, which they even brought back later in the night. We couldn’t have asked for more. Lazy Marmalade were an essential part of our day and we’re so grateful to them.
George
George Sent on 14/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mellor's Wedding May 2025

Lazy Marmalade are the ultimate wedding band. We hired Alex and Jonny to play during our ceremony, for our welcome drinks and to start the party in the evening and they didn't miss a beat! The booking process was seamless and professional which gave us full confidence that they would deliver on the big day, and they surpassed all of our expectations! Would fully recommend to others :)
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Rebecca Sent on 01/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect duo!! Don’t delay in booking them ❤️

10/10 recommend the boys from Lazy Marmalade!!
We first heard of them through some friends of ours who had them booked for their wedding. They were playing at our local pub a few weeks later and we went along to see what they were all about and if we thought they could fit in with our day. One song in and we knew we needed to book them!
They were one of the first suppliers we booked as we would have hated to miss out.

The communication from the guys has been nothing but perfect, from quick replies to emails and queries to the really handy info pack they email over once booked which literally answers everything!

They are professional but also very personable. Whenever we have seen them perform in between booking and our wedding, they have always come over for a chat. On our wedding day, they arrived on time, looked the part and our guests loved them! Even at our wedding when their last set had ended they stopped to chat for a bit before leaving.
Lovely chilled music during our drinks reception and then I don’t think our dancefloor was empty when they were on in the evening!
The performance of our first dance song was incredible, we weren’t sure what to expect as the song is usually quite fast but they performed it so perfectly, I can’t wait to watch it back on our video!

We cannot recommend them enough!
See you at your next gig!!

Mr and Mrs Rumbles xx
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Charlotte Sent on 01/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just blummin’ fantastic

We are absolutely blown away by the boys and everything they brought to our special day. We have had the privilege of going to see some live performances and we were confident that they would be a great fit for us and our guests- however, we could not have anticipated how completely perfect they were.
From start to finish Alex and Jon have been exceptional. They provided us with clear communication and offered logistical solutions to support our planning and (most importantly for us) we were absolutely able to trust them with making decisions - they were totally able to read the crowd and adapt their set list and performance to suit their audience and keep the party going.
We couldn’t have been happier to have them join us for the day. Thank you, both!
C
Claire Sent on 29/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best band!

Our Videographer recommended Lazy Marmalade and as soon as we heard them we loved them. They are super friendly and helpful and great to have around. They really made the night! There was never an empty dance floor and all our guests said how amazing they were. We also saw them in the build up to the wedding at one of their gigs and it was a great night with family so that is definitely worth doing too. Thank you so much Jon & Alex. Mr & Mrs Parr x
Jack
Jack Sent on 07/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutley Flawless

Lazy Marmalade, Alex and Jon, where can I even begin start,

My wife and i got engaged in 2022 and had been planning this fairly big wedding to take place on 03/05/2025, I said to my wife the only involvement i wanted was the band.

I'd been searching social media and what not trying to pick out a band, I came across Lazy Marmalade on TikTok and was obsessed, I booked them for my wedding.

I paid the deposit in 2022 and received the information needed, Jon and Alex got back in touch at the start of 2025 and we settled up and discussed the final bits and bobs, now jon and Alex couldn't of made this any easier for me, they learnt songs that wasn't available on their playlist, they were straight back with emails and info.

On the night before my wedding i sent a bit of a jokey email explaining i felt like I was going to meet two celebs (well they were to me as id been watching them on a screen for nearly 3 years) they replied "don't be too starstruck when you see us" i loved the banter between these guys and myself.

The big day - 03/05/2025

Jon and Alex are truly impeccable, great lads who put a lovely post up about us both, so down to earth and thoroughly nice gents.

Things couldn't of gone any smoother on music wise, they both have great voices, unbelievable playlist's and interacted brilliantly with my two year old son (who was trying to grab the guitar during Alex playing it.

Lads I know you said it was a pleasure to play our wedding but it truly was a pleasure to have you guys play at our wedding and I couldn't of thought of any other band that would've got the dance floor bouncing like you two did.

Absolutely flawless, I want to do it all over again. I'll see you again soon boys, you have earned a customer for life in myself.

Thank you so much for making the day unforgettable.

Jack & Becca ♥️
Ellie
Ellie Sent on 04/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just two great blokes making great music!

Jon and Alex did a pre-ceremony and drinks reception set at our wedding in April 2025. I’d been looking for live musicians for daytime entertainment for a while but hadn’t seen ‘the one’ that I wanted to book. I accidentally came across Lazy Marmalade whilst scrolling aimlessly through my very weddingy FYP on Instagram and they were performing one of my husband’s favourite songs. Perfect! The guys were super responsive, flexible with the times I wanted to book them for and just generally giving good vibes. I’m a bit gutted I didn’t get to enjoy more of their sets myself (photos etc. dragged us away from the entertainment as to be expected) but I have had countless compliments from our guests who really enjoyed their music. I would wholeheartedly recommend to anybody who asked!

Love from the Murphys ❤️
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Chloe Sent on 03/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal from start to finish!

Where do we start?!
Phenomenal from start to finish. We booked lazy marmalade about 2 years ago and it was the best thing we did for our wedding. We booked the all day package and it ran incredibly smoothly. Communication before the day was brilliant, we were kept up to date with lots of things, they changed some timings to be accommodating to us and our venue. They arrived in plenty of time, set up and soundchecked before the ceremony, they played the ceremony and we could already tell it was going to be a great day!
Drinks reception was lovely and chilled, they sang a range of songs acoustically which fit our vibe well.
For the evening, we had a blast. They tailored the music choices to how the guests were feeling and it worked really well. The dancefloor was full and it was great that they played our first dance, and even learnt a song for us which was absolutely mint!
Alex and Jon played some Queen songs in the DJ sets and our nephews (9 and 6 years old) took to the floor and sang (with epic air guitar) for a solid 15 minutes. Alex and Jon kept playing queen songs for them and it was a truly beautiful moment that will live as a memory for years to come.
Thank you both!
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Tom Sent on 23/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect band for a perfect day just book them !!

From the second we spoke to Jon and Alex we knew we were in good hands. Everything on our special day was made perfect by these absolute gentleman. The music was outstanding and enjoyed by ourselves and all our guests.( even people who do not normally dance could not resist the dance floor)
If you are looking for an extremely talented band look no further. If you can book them ( I’m sure they are really busy) I would you won’t regret it, we certainly didn’t it was the icing on the cake to a perfect day 😁
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Declan Sent on 28/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing energy

Firstly, I’m a wedding photographer. So I see countless bands and musical acts on a weekly so I feel very qualified to make this review.

LM are incredible. The most lovely, talented humans you’ll ever meet. They’re top of my recommended entertainment I provide to couples because I know I can count on them to provide professional chaos at every wedding! Don’t even think twice, book these guys and have the best day!
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Thomas Sent on 26/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Duo

We recently had Lazy Marmalade play the full day (and night) at our wedding and we are so glad we did!

Alex and Jon were great to communicate with (even almost two years before the big day when we booked them). Everything was super easy to sort out and we never felt stressed out by the process.

The guys were excellent and were happy to play all of the songs we requested (although we did just let them get on with it mostly because they definitely know what they’re doing)!

Come our wedding day we knew we were in safe hands and that made our day that little less stressful. Alex and Jon moved around the venue with no fuss and added so much to our day. We will never forget them singing Rebekah down the aisle - definitely made that moment even more emotional than what it already was.

We had so many positive comments from our guests which reinforced our own opinions. If you’re looking for a band that has it all then look no further than Lazy Marmalade.

Thanks so much!
Rebekah and Tom
Katie
Katie Sent on 03/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible!

We had Lazy Marmalade perform for our wedding reception on 2nd November and they were absolutely amazing! They were amazing through the booking process, super quick at replying to all our questions and on the day they performed both the father daughter dance, and our first dance live for us - even personalising the first dance! They even re-performed one of my favourite songs when I missed it due to some impromptu photos! They had people on the dance floor all night long and everybody loved them. Cannot recommend these guys enough, absolutely amazing!
K
Kimberley Sent on 24/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

What can we say?!

10/10 over and over!! Alex and Jon were incredible from start to finish, it was like having friends play on the day and I couldn’t wait to say hello. We had so many compliments - I want to attend a wedding where they are playing so I can be on the other side! Don’t hesitate and book them now!!!
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