As one of the busiest and most popular wedding singers on the circuit, we decided to interview James Franklyn for his experiences and knowledge of performing at weddings!
Hopefully a helpful insinght to couples planning on booking live entertainment for their wedding!
1. How long have you been singing at weddings, James?
I have been singing at weddings now for over 22 years.
2. What styles of music do you cover?
My main genre is soul and motown, but I cover swing, pop, rock,classical,jazz,and I always like to
add a classic current track, eg, cee lo green ,forget you, bruno mars ,just the way you are , black
eyed peas , I gotta feelin, and my own renedition of lady ga ga,s pokerface ,which has become
infamous on the wedding circuit.
3. What makes a top wedding singer?
To be a top wedding singer you have to be passionate about singing and making someone`s day
special . It is all about what the wedding couple require from you as an artiste. Every wedding is
unique and different, you need to have the talent and experience where you can look at an
audience and know exactly what is going to work and adapt to get the party in full swing. Weeks
before the wedding, I liaise with the bride and groom. I encourage them to ask questions and try
to have all aspects covered before the big day. By planning ahead and getting everything right
there and then, you are definitely helping things run smoothly and this in turn makes the
live entertainment a complete success on the day.
I am naturally a friendly and approachable guy and I know how to treat a bride and
groom and their guests and to personalize their special day and make it perfect!
4. Do you offer various wedding packages?
Yes I offer lots of different packages, and if any of my packages do not suit the clients needs, I can
tailor them to suit ,no problem. I offer my silver package which consists of 2 x 45 minute live sets
day or night. My most popular package is my gold package, which consists of 2 x 45 minute
live sets and a disco till 1 am.
Another very popular package is my platinum package, which consists of 1 x 60 minute wedding
breakfast set , this can be chilled or upbeat, 2 x 45 minute live sets and a disco till 1am.
My top package is my diamond package which is the same as the platinum but with the additional
Personal touch where I sing live at the ceremony itself. Performing specially chosen songs live as
the couple walk down the aisle and sign the register works lovely.
5. What`s the furthest you have travelled to perform at a wedding?
I travel to perform at weddings all over the UK from Scotland to Cornwall. This year I have been
booked In July to perform at a wedding in Italy, which I am really looking forward to!
6. Will you learn that special first dance song for a couple?
Yes, definitely. The first dance is the most important dance of the night,I will sing any
song that is requested for the first dance , I take it as an honour being asked to sing the first dance.
7. What`s the most popular first dance song you get asked for?
In my experience, the three most popular are amazed by lonestar , these arms of mine by otis
redding and you are so beautiful, joe cocker ,
8. What advice would you give to any couples thinking of booking a singer or band?
Firstly, book ahead, I already have quite a few dates in my diary for 2012. Always do your research
when booking your wedding singer, read the testimonials from other bride & grooms. Book with a
reputable company. If you use an agency, make sure they are members of the agents` association
9. Interesting most infamous fact about you?
I was originally signed to the stock, aitken and waterman record label. I did a lot of backing vocals
on some very famous recordings for artistes including rick astley, kylie, brother beyond and others
10. Most embarrassing moment whilst performing at a wedding?
I have never really had a truly embarrasing moment to be honest, but I did mistake the brides new
husband as her dad once, as he was 20 something years older than her! I got away with it and it
turned out to be one of my best weddings to date!
For further information on James Franklyn please visit http://www.celebrityweddingsinger.co.uk/
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