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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: October 2024

Sarah Widdup is an acoustic guitarist and singer based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, offering services to couples for their weddings and other milestones. If you want to add a touch of live music to your special day, she is the perfect choice. Sarah loves working with nearlyweds and strives to provide a first-class service to every client.

Services Offered

Weddings hold a special place in her heart, and with over 10 years of experience, Sarah is dedicated to making your day truly memorable for you and your guests. Whether you envision soothing background melodies or lively tambourine dancing, she will create the perfect atmosphere and flow for your big day. She is a full-time gigging musician who has performed at places like The Botanist in Leeds and The Potting Shed in Bingley. She has also worked with UEFA Champions League and even performed at the opening of Sunbridgewells in Bradford for Princess Anne. Sarah can play everything from Pop and Country to all the latest hits and will surely have your party rocking all night long.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music

What is included in the wedding package?

I am thrilled to offer you a variety of packages to suit your wedding music needs. I'm here to make your wedding a memorable and joyous occasion. Anything from walking down the aisle to first dance

How far in advance should I contact you?

I am now booking for 2025

What style of music do you offer?

Lounge
Latest hits
Pop
Other (Country)

Type of musical group:

Solo

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

9 to 5 Dolly Parton About Damn Time Lizzo A Thousand Miles Vanessa Carlton Aint nobody Chaka Khan Bad Habits Ed Sheeran Bad moon rising Creedence Clearwater Revival Belive Cher Best Fake Smile James Bay Blame it on the boogie Jackson 5 Bonfire Heart James Blunt Budapest George Ezra Cant help falling in love Elvis Cant stop the feeling Justin Timerlake Country girl Primal Scream Country roads John Denver Creep Radiohead Dakota Stereophonics Dancing in the dark Bruce Springsteen Don’t know why Nora Jones Don’t look back in anger Oasis Don’t Speak No Doubt Don’t stop Believeing Journey Don’t stop me now Queen Empire state of mind Alicia Keys Everybody Backstreet Boys Folsom prison Jonny Cash Footloose Kenny Loggins Friday Im in love The Cure Fluorescent Adolescent Arctic Monkeys Gimme Gimme Gimme ABBA Glad Rags Stereophonics Half the World away Oasis Here comes the sun The Beatles Heven Knows Im Miserable Now The Smiths Higher & Higher Jackie Wilson Ho Hey The Lumineers Hopelessley Devoted Olivia Newton John How long will I love you Ellie Goulding I think we're alone now Tiffany I wanna be like you Louis Prima I wanna dance with somebody Whitney Houston I want you back/ABC Jackson 5 Im Yours Jason Mraz I want to break Free Queen Ironic Alanis Morissette Jolean Dolly Parton Jonny b goode Chuck Berry Kiss me Sixpence none the richer Live Forever Oasis Make you feel my love Adele Mardy Bum Arctic Monkeys Mercy Duffy More than words Extream Mr Brightside The Killers Natural Woman Aretha Franklin Never too much Luther Vandross No diggity Blackstreet Not nineteen forever The Courteeners No woman no cry Bob Marley Only you The flying Pickets Price Tag Jessie J Proud Mary Tina Turner Rather Be Clean Bandit Respect erasure Roar KT Perry Rolling in the deep Adele Seven Nation Army The White Stripes Shut up and Dance Walk the moon Signed sealed delivered Stevie Wonder Simply the best Tina Turner Somebody that I use to know Gotye Song bird Eva Cassidy Stand by me Ben E King Stuck in the middle Stealers Wheel Summer of 69 Bryan Adams Sweet Child o mine Guns n Roses Sweet dreams Eurythmics Sweet Home Alabama Lynyrd Skynyrd Take on Me Ahha Teenage Dirtbag Wheatus Thinking out loud Ed Sheeran Thousand Years Christina Perri Thriller Michaet Jackson Torn Natalie Imbruglia Use Somebody Kings of Leon Valerie Amy Whinehouse Wake me up Avicci We are Family Sister Sledge Whats Up Four none blondes Where ever you will go The calling Wig Wam Bam Sweet You got the love Florence and the Machine You make my dreams come true Hall & Oats

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

Should you wish to personalise your wedding music experience, I charge £50 to learn a song - this can be used for a first dance, walking down the aisle or just something special. But obviously this isn’t a necessity as I know lots of songs!

What's your experience?

Weddings hold a special place in my heart, and with over 10 years of experience, I am dedicated to making your day truly memorable for you and your guests. Whether you envision soothing background melodies or lively tambourine dancing, I am here to create the perfect atmosphere and flow for your big day

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, anywhere as long as travel is covered

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, for venues located more than 1 hour away, a nominal travel charge will apply

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

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

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

A typical set is 2 hrs. Flexibility is key to ensuring your day runs smoothly. Times can be changed around - 2hrs could be split into three 40 min sets. The choice is yours

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

At least 30 minutes set up time is required

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per hour

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

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

It would be cash payment or transfer before the extra time would commence

What are the forms of payment?

Cash or bank transfer
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Reviews for Sarah Widdup

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Jake
Jake S. Sent on 17/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding singer!

I had the pleasure of having Sarah Widdup as our wedding singer, and I honestly can't recommend her highly enough! From the moment she started singing, her voice captivated everyone in the room. Sarah has an incredible talent, and her ability to choose and perform songs with such passion and grace truly made our wedding day unforgettable.

What stood out to me the most was her flexibility. We had a few special song requests, and Sarah not only accommodated them but also added her own touch to make each one feel personal and meaningful. She was more than happy to tailor the music to our taste, while still incorporating her own unique style, which made the evening feel even more magical.

Sarah's professionalism was also top-notch. She arrived well-prepared, communicated clearly and promptly, and was just an absolute joy to work with from start to finish. Her presence lit up the reception, and she was equally perfect during the evening celebration, creating a warm, fun atmosphere. Her energy and warmth were contagious, and I could tell that every guest was enjoying themselves just as much as we were.

If you're looking for a wedding singer who is not only incredibly talented but also professional, flexible, and a joy to work with, Sarah Widdup is the one to choose - and wait until you see the Instagram reel she creates! She's a true gem and a huge part of what made our day so special!
Katharine
Katharine S. Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Superb! Ceremony music

We had Sarah to play before our ceremony and during and she was absolutely amazing, so many of our guests asked for her details for events they have.
Sarah sang during our register signing and we also wanted our guests to sing in our ceremony and Sarah for them all to join in with a great rendition of I can’t take my eyes of you.
Can’t recommend enough.
Paige
Paige L. Sent on 22/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Manor Farm Wedding - AMAZING

Great singer, check. Great songs, check. Inclusive, interactive, fun and entertaining, check check check!

Sarah sang at our wedding last week and we were blown away and so grateful for her. She sang for our ceremony and then did an amazing 2 hour set in the afternoon for our guests, bringing life to the afternoon!

Sarah is such a talented singer and performer, and on top of that includes the audience with interactive challenges and quiz questions. We loved every moment and are so so grateful we chose you!

And if you think it cant get any better, it can, Sarah is a lovely person who will work with you to select your song choices to suit your vibe. We’ve made another friend in Sarah and we hope to see her soon.

Paige & Craig | The Durrants
Sue
Sue B. Sent on 09/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Sensational Singer

We saw Sarah at Falcon Manor at a wedding Fair and she played our song to dance to and after chatting realised we lived nearby and knew mutual friends. She was playing a gig in BAILDON not long after, which went down a storm, and even though my wedding entertainment was planned I really wanted her to be part of it. She played early before the ceilegh whilst everyone was eating. She is very good at reading the room, working out what’s needed and a very good people person. She sounds wonderful and can sing anything really well. All our guests commented how great she was- it was a crazy hot day but her professionalism meant she got everyone up dancing -which was a tough call! If you are considering Sarah I really don’t think you could be disappointed-she is fabulous! I will definitely be booking her again for future events.
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Jodie C. Sent on 22/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Magical, perfect, Sarah is so talented !

THANK YOU for playing such an important part in our wedding last Friday. You are so talented , so professional, and just really really lovely ! Having you sing and play at our wedding was such a nice touch to have ! Everyone loved you
THANK YOU ❤️❤️
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Sarah B. Sent on 14/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!!

We had Sarah sing for our August wedding during canapes and then after the reception for an hour.
She was absolutely amazing. Really set the scene as created a great atmosphere singing outside as guests arrived. All guests commented on how brillian she was.
She even learned songs for us if we wanted specific ones! A true professional. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much for making our day so special!
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Lizzy O. Sent on 06/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect atmosphere- highly recommend

We met Sarah at a wedding fair and knew pretty quickly that her chilled and friendly vibe was just what we wanted at our wedding. She perfectly set the tone to the beginning of the celebrations weaving beautiful music through our guest arrival, ceremony and drinks reception. She was so professional and friendly, she even learnt a song for me to walk down the aisle too!! I must have said to my husband ‘Sarah is amazing, the best money we have spent’ at least 10 times that day.
Thank you so much Sarah for helping to make our day so perfect.
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Nick G. Sent on 15/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant from start to finish!

Sarah recently played our wedding. She's an amazing musician who can cater for the whole day. Aside from her talent, shes just a lovely person who you can just relax around. We would highly recommend her, so get her booked, you won't be disappointed.
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Caroline N. Sent on 28/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing performer and such a lovely lady

Sarah is one of the nicest people I’ve met. She is so friendly and welcoming.
Her voice is amazing and she can adapt to any genre of songs. Our guests loved her and asked for songs she hasn’t done before and she smashed it!
Thank you for making our day so special .
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Alan B. Sent on 22/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, couldn’t be better!

Sarah performed at our wedding between the ceremony and meals, and then again before our DJ kicked things off. She was amazing, great music and really helped set the tone for our wedding. She was friendly and professional and went above and beyond. So many guests said how perfect an addition she was. Highly recommended!
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Alison W. Sent on 02/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable

Absolutely fantastic, so glad we chose Sarah to sing at our wedding, such a lovely touch and made our day even more special
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Emma N. Sent on 13/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended, Sarah is the best!

Sarah is absolutely incredible, since first seeing her performing in a local pub we were hooked.

She travelled our story with us from dating, being an integral part of the proposal, us stalking her slightly and attending as many gigs as possible, to us having the honour of her performing at our wedding. Sarah serenaded me down the aisle, entertained our day guests in an intimate setting and she performed and amazed our guests at the evening reception.

Not only this, we worked with Sarah so my step daughter could perform with her for a few songs at our evening reception, I have goosebumps whilst writing this because it made the day even more special and it is a beautiful memory I will treasure forever.

Sarah’s style is so unique, she reads the room and people and adapts her performances perfectly.

We’ve been to gigs where there have been a handful of people in a small venue, ones where there are hundreds of people and everything in between. Each set performed is tailored to the setting and the type of crowd, she knows exactly how to interact with her audience and can judge who is willing to join in and have a bit of a laugh and who just wants to sit quietly tapping their foot and minding their own business.

The different genres of music, the decades & the artists Sarah covers are vast, there is something for everyone.

I’m a particular fan of some of her mash-ups! Very clever, well thought out and no matter how many times I’ve heard them I still have a massive smile and join in.

I would recommend Sarah for your wedding or event, get her booked early!
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Andy N. Sent on 13/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible proposal

We always talked about if we were to get married we would want Sarah to perform, that got me thinking how perfect it would be to have Sarah help me with a proposal with a difference at our special place.

From contacting Sarah, she couldn’t have been more helpful. From learning our “special song” to rearranging her diary to suit my timings, Sarah ensured the plans exceeded my expectations. We even incorporated a round of Sarah’s gold-star game into the proposal.

Sarah helped me complete the occasion by supplying the Prosecco (so the element of surprise could be maintained) and took photos and videos to capture the special moment.

Not sure if having Sarah there ensured the “Yes” but it certainly helped!!! Can’t recommend Sarah highly enough.
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Hayley R. Sent on 29/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A highlight of the day

Sarah performed during our drinks reception at our wedding and she was INCREDIBLE! She took the lead with music choices and played the room perfectly. She wasn’t even fazed by the endless wasp attacks!

We booked her whilst at a friend’s wedding and a friend booked her at ours… That tells you everything you need to know.

Thankyou for saving our song until you knew we could enjoy the moment and dance.
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Ellis Sent on 29/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Sarah is lovely

Sarah is professional thoughtful and just lovely. She listened to what we wanted and was able to offer suggestions. She made our beautiful day even more special. Thank you Sarah
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