The best acoustic wedding bandfor alternative lovebirds
MELBOURNE | ADELAIDE | BEYOND
Congrats dudes. Out of 7.442 billion weirdos in the world, you found yours!
And you've made a helluva good decision to opt for rockin' live music on your special day. Now let's find out if we're the best wedding band for YOU. There's a fine art to creating a kickass wedding soundtrack that keeps guests entertained and raving about your big day for years to come.
And the key is all about making your wedding unmistakably YOU. You want your guests saying "I loved it! Your wedding was SO YOU!". You want to fill your day with signs of who you are from the very first aisle song to the end-of-the-night-feet-are-killing-oh-my-gosh-that-was-amazing last dance. An independent acoustic duo for alternative weddings If you haven't met us before, we're Sarah (long hair) and Fidel (beard face).
We're waving madly at you :) We're a straight-up, cheese-free, alternative acoustic wedding band. Melbourne and Adelaide are our base cities for weddings, but home is on the road. #totestravelfriendly #letselope! We're independent musicians. Not an agency-created band, not a group of session musos masquerading under the same band name. Just one dude and one lady. Which, technically speaking, makes us an acoustic duo, but don't let our size fool ya... We pack a mighty punch for two little wedding singers / multi-instrumentalists. That means you can have guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, trumpet, harmonica, banjolele, male & female vocals at your wedding. That's a helluva lotta options to make your wedding music totally unique. If you've had a listen and you dig it, here's what we can do for you: What we can do for your wedding:Alternative Ceremony MusicYou can have sweet and quirky versions of your favourite non-mainstream ceremony songs, and we can help you choose them too. You'll usually want a walk-in song (processional), walk-out song (recessional) and if you wanna get your crowd going wild, we highly recommend a singalong song in place of a traditional wedding reading. While we're happy to use our amplification, totally acoustic ceremonies are our specialty.
Acoustic Cocktail MusicBackground music is ideal for cocktail hour canapés. But that doesn't mean it should be yawn-worthy. Lighthearted, upbeat songs set the mood swingin' and keep guests entertained. For a delightfully intimate experience, you can have your cocktail music totally acoustic too - we’ll meander amongst your guests, keep their toes tapping and their spirits high.
Alternative Reception BandWe start your reception entertainment with unboring background music. Then we'll turn things up a notch without tacky dancefloor fillers. We get guests dancing with great entertainment. We can also cover your wedding mc duties, lend you our microphone for speeches, and even bring a full band.
Elopement MusicThanks to Myrtle, our trusty caravan, we travel 'round Australia fully equipped for weddings. If you're opting for an elopement, pop-up wedding or destination wedding, you can take us with you and have a live serenade on top of a mountain, in a cave, on an island, or in the middle of the desert. 
Performing the First Aid Kit song "Emmylou" for Amie & Nick's elopement - @annataylorphotography
We have just one wedding rule - absolutely no crap music.Set us on fire, we still won't play reggae, funk, irish, top 40 or done-to-death covers.
If it's on a mainstream cover band songlist, it's probably going to suck the life out of your wedding. You know the stuff - Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Brown Eyed Girl, Valerie, Dancing Queen, or It's Raining Men, Michael Jackson, John Farnham, Cold Chisel, Daryl Braithwaite, Bruno Mars... You get it. Hopefully this is why you love us. Let's move along. |
FOLK . ALTERNATIVE . PUNK . COUNTRY . INDIE . SWING . JAZZ
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Susan & Shane -
Geelong, VIC
INTIMATE MELBOURNE WEDDING FEATURED ON HELLO MAY
"Who couldn't want a band that plays I Wanna Be Sedated at weddings? We loved how relaxed and casual you both were and how much you fitted in with everyone else (especially Shane's dad), as if you were family. And of course your performance couldn't have been better!" |
Tamika & Cam -
Warnambool, VIC
RUSTIC COUNTRY WEDDING FEATURED ON IVORY TRIBE
“Fidel and Sarah learnt a few songs we specifically requested and they did an amazing job. They were spectacular and had the whole crowd on their feet all night. Laughing, singing, dancing and even ham boning (people ended up with bruises, they were that enthusiastic!)” |
This is how we do itThink you might want us to be your wedding band?
Here's how we see it working... 
#1 - Send us a love letterYou fill in the enquiry form telling us about your awesome wedding plans.
We’ll giggle and swoon over your responses, then invite you on a no-obligation date. We're not your average wedding band. We'd actually like to get to know you. Make sure we can rock your wedding. We'll probably suggest meeting at a wine bar. Do you like wine? Wine is excellent. Fidel thinks beer is great too, but we can debate between wedding chats. If you can't make an in-person date, we'll meet at our virtual wine bar on Skype. 
#2 - Let's go on a dateDuring our first date, you'll tell us your grand plans for your wedding day.
We'll help you brainstorm ideas for your ceremony songs, first dance, etc. We'll get to know each other better, and we'll give you some creative ideas to make your wedding different. We want to bring your dream wedding to life. But we're practical folk too. If you’re planning music that won’t work, we’ll tell it straight to your cute faces and offer solutions. Instead of an impersonal public showcase, you can have your own private acoustic serenade. We bring our instruments and, if you want us to, we'll play your songs so perfectly you'll be close to tears. At the end of our date, if we’re all madly in love, we make it official. We put a big gold star on our calendar with your name on it. 
#3 - Behind the scenesWe’ll be working away like busy bees.
We pre-test performance gear and schedule special rehearsals just for you. We obsess over your wedding songs, jazzify your first dance song or folkify your processional. We work out custom sets of non-mainstream live music & non-cheesy ipod playlists for break times. Call us pedantic, but we plan backups of everything. We prepare for wedding disasters so you don’t have to. Know what db restrictions your venue has? Don't worry, we're on it. Noise limiters, tech setup, load in times and public liability.. We sort out all the time-consuming laundry you shouldn't have to worry about. 
#4 - On your wedding dayHere’s where all the hard work comes together for you.
We dress snazzy and set up with a smile. And we're always ready on time. We sweeten your ceremony, jazz up your canapés and swing your reception. You'll experience the most delightful wedding entertainment you could imagine. If you’ve asked us to, we’ll be your wedding mc too. We keep your party rockin' and your guests happy and we do it all without breaking into cold chisel. And grandma can leave her earplugs at home. When it’s all over, we pack up discreetly. Fidel will chat to your tipsy uncle and fend off fourth-encore requests. Then we reload everything and disappear into the darkness like magic. voila!
Do we sound like your kind of wedding band?Practical things you may not know about us
Charlotte Malina,
bridesmaid extraordinaire -
Brunswick, VIC
“In the lead up to my dear brothers wedding I adopted the role of bridal secretary and had the pleasure of relaying a few phone calls between the bride and Fidel who felt like an old friend rather than hired entertainment. The warm fuzzy glow only grew on the day when they brought the moon the sun and the stars into the tiny barn where the ceremony was held. An all in sing along left the entire congregation feeling like they were in a movie and I mean... that's the dream” The Fidel & Sarah Awesome Package Includes:
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There are over 121,197 weddings in Australia every year. Which is mental.
We limit our bookings so we can put real heart into each one. And we only work on one wedding at a time. No double-booking and no generic filler music. Making your day perfectly YOU means custom songs, personal touches and genuine connection. We don't just phone it in. And that's why we don't have set packages. Your wedding won't be like anybody else's. Let us take the time to quote you on exactly what works for your day. We have a fancy quote system that takes into account how long you want us for (e.g. just ceremony or full day), where you want us to travel to, what equipment you need, all that fun stuff. You can hire us for ceremony only or for full day live music for ceremony + canapes + reception. |
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Our wedding bookings tend to fall between $2200-10,000.
We take bookings from 1-10 hours in length. No hidden costs, your quote will include everything from PA equipment to extra musicians & travel. We want your wedding to stand out. We love fun, quirky, non-mainstream weddings. And we're in it with you right from the planning stages. If our other couples are anything to go by, we'll be catching up for celebratory drinks long after the day. How 'bout we just chat like humans and figure out the best live music options for your awesome wedding? |
Call us anytime with questions and freakouts.
You'll have our personal mobile number, our skype and our email.
We’ve been through our fair share of weddings,
we’d be happy to hold your hand and ease your troubled mind.
You'll have our personal mobile number, our skype and our email.
We’ve been through our fair share of weddings,
we’d be happy to hold your hand and ease your troubled mind.
Nicole & Michael, Melbourne VIC
"Fidel and Sarah were the perfect addition to our wedding. They started the day off as a fantastic acoustic for our outdoor ceremony and upsized to a lively 5-piece band for the reception. Fidel and Sarah designed a well thought-out set list for the different stages of the reception that ensured people could converse during dinner service and get up and boogie later in the night when it was time to party. Fidel was also excellent as an MC, putting in personal touches to make sure the night was tailored to our personalities. On top of all of this Fidel and Sarah also took the time to learn our first dance song and the father-daughter dance song (which was partially in Italian). We received multiple comments during the night from guests telling us how much they enjoyed the band and music. We feel very lucky that Sarah and Fidel (and band) were part of our wedding. " 
Charis White, Marriage Celebrant, Northcote VIC
"When you meet two of the cutest people in the wedding industry, something magical happens. These two musicians are perhaps the nicest, sweetest and most talented people I know." |
Rachelle & Laurie, Rockhampton QLD
"Fidel & Sarah played at our wedding and it really was the icing on the cake. Everything was so easy to organise in the lead up to the wedding, thanks to F & S it really just took care of itself. A great atmosphere was created by F & S with a lovely little acoustic set by the fire place over drinks before the reception. The music was enjoyed by everyone, even those pesky relatives who don't move from the neck up were tapping their toes. I saw people dance who I never knew had the coordination to do so! You guys couldn't have done better, I'm just hoping they legalise bigamy so I can do the whole thing again!" 
​Stacie Ng , Event manager, Krimpers ​Melbourne CBD
"During the rehearsal, Fidel and Sara were soo attentive to the needs of the couple that I mistook them for being members of the family. First impression check. On the wedding day itself, they were absolutely independent as they managed their set up with the stealth of ninjas. Teamwork check. It was during their performance that I realised the magic that beautiful music can bring to your special occasion. Using their talent, effortlessly bringing the crowd to their feet. Joy and celebration enveloping all corners of the space." |
