When you’re planning a wedding, there’s a million little decisions to make—venue, catering, décor. But one thing you cannot afford to get wrong is your entertainment. That’s where Brendan McCahey Band shines. Here’s why choosing them makes your wedding entertainment one of the easiest and most reliable parts of your planning
Award-Winning & Recognised Talent
1, Brendan McCahey is the winner of The Voice of Ireland (2014), showing off top-tier vocal chops and national recognition.
2, The band has been voted “Best Wedding Band” in 2020 in the RSVP awards.
3, On WeddingsOnline reviews, they consistently earn 5-star ratings for professionalism, flexibility, value, and pleasure to deal with.
Versatility Across Style, Size & Venue
One reason the Brendan McCahey Band is so easy to work with: they adapt to you. They cover a very wide range of music genres — from Jazz, Swing, Motown & Soul through to modern classics, 80s, 90s, Noughties and modern hits.
They also adapt to size and setting:
– You can go for a 3-piece setup or expand to a 5-piece with brass for bigger, more energetic evenings.
– They provide smaller setups when required, perfect for more intimate venues or tighter budgets.
Full, Flexible Package Options
One of the biggest headaches with wedding music is coordinating all the moments: ceremony, drinks reception, meal, evening, first dance, etc. Brendan McCahey Band offers full range, bundled and customisable packages so you don’t have to juggle multiple suppliers. Some of the options include:
Packages and What’s Included
Ceremony + Drinks Reception
Perfect for earlier in the day: music for your ceremony, then live tunes during your drinks reception.
Meal / Mid-Day Entertainment
Soft background or mood-setting music while guests eat, mingle or while the photographer works.
Evening Band + DJ / Sax & DJ
Live band for dance set, then DJ or Sax/ DJ hybrid for late-night party. Keeps the energy up all night.
Day Two & Late Night Options
For weddings that stretch into the next day: solo or band entertainment, relaxed or lively depending on vibe.
New for 2025/26 additions
Ukulele duo/trio (for ceremony, drinks, Day Two); karaoke for late evenings. These newer options mean even more ways to make it yours.
Professional, Reliable, & Stress-Free
What many couples report after hiring Brendan McCahey Band is that everything just works—no stress, no fuss:
– Communication is friendly and clear from the start. They respond promptly to your queries.
-They accommodate special requests: first dance songs, special songs for older / younger guests, adapting the setlist to your tastes.
-They offer full coverage: from ceremony to after party / DJ set so you don’t need to manage separate vendors.
Why That Makes Them the Easiest Band to Work With
Pulling all the above together, here are the ways Brendan McCahey Band simplifies things for the couple:
1.One point of contact for all your entertainment needs reduces coordination overhead.
2.Flexible packages mean you pay for exactly what you need—not extras you won’t use.
3.Genre-versatile and setup-versatile means whether you’ve a big hall or intimate space, or want mellow or energetic, they’ll adapt.
4.Award-winning professionalism gives peace of mind: you’ll arrive on your wedding day knowing the music will be top quality.
5.Prior experience doing weddings all over Ireland (Monaghan, Cavan, Louth, Meath and further). They know how wedding days unfold.
Final Word
If you’re looking for a wedding band that takes the burden off you, delivers an unforgettable experience, and can adjust to your vision (whether big or small, formal or fun), Brendan McCahey Band makes the easiest choice. With a Voice of Ireland winner, decades of experience, flexible packages, and glowing reviews, you’re not just hiring a band — you’re hiring peace of mind and energy for your wedding day.