Do you perform weddings within a 3-hour drive of Weston-super-Mare?

Yes! Missing Cat Trio regularly performs at weddings within a 3-hour radius of Weston-super-Mare, including Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire.

Can you travel to venues outside the South West?

Absolutely. Even if your wedding venue is outside our usual 3-hour coverage, we travel across the UK to perform at weddings.

Do you provide first dance and evening entertainment?

Yes. We provide both first dance performances and high-energy evening sets to make your wedding day unforgettable.

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