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56DAZE

5.0 (83)
· Toledo, OH

Located in Toledo, OH, 56DAZE is Ohio and Michigan’s ultimate wedding and event party band! High Energy LIVE Party Music...Read more to Pack Your Dance Floor With "I'm Going to Feel That Tomorrow" Kind Of Fun! 56DAZE is incredibly versatile at providing accurate LIVE renditions of your favorite songs and will...

$4,250
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Bluewater Kings Band

4.9 (473)
· Grand Rapids, MI

High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor! We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters,...Read more infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece...

$5,500
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Diamond Empire Band

4.8 (133)
· Albuquerque, NM

High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor! We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters,...Read more infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Diamond Empire are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece...
MixTape

5.0 (2)
· Cincinnati, OH

MixTape is a band of musicians and solo artists offering their services at weddings and other special events in...Read more Cincinnati, OH, and beyond. Carl G Shepard founded this multi-talented group several years ago when playing throughout the Tr-State area. Carl first picked up a guitar at the age of 15 and...

$3,500
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Hip Service

5.0 (102)
· Napa Valley, CA

Based in Sacramento, California, Hip Service loves weddings! Soon-to-be brides and grooms know that choosing the right...Read more wedding band is one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make for the big day. Weddings are special. While there may be a band at a club or concert that you absolutely...

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Sound Society Band

5.0 (1)
· Houston, TX

Sound Society Band is a team of upscale musicians who provide their services for weddings and other special events in...Read more Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding areas. From the first meeting, their experienced producers will work tirelessly to help you create your envisioned soundtrack for your big day....

$11,000

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Junior's Entertainment Group, Inc.

5.0 (141)
· Naples, FL

3 Unique Live Bands + more for your Wedding Event Worldwide! Junior’s Entertainment Group has provided customized...Read more Amazing entertainment experiences for Weddings, Corporate and other social events in South Florida, Nationally, and Overseas for the past two decades. The Company Entertainment Portfolio...

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Smooth Mood Project

5.0 (26)
· Athens, GR

Smooth Mood Project is a pianist and singing duo located in Piraeus, Greece. Vasia and Yannis are the pair behind this...Read more business, specialising in live performances at premium events for over five years. Their unique, patented portable piano sets them apart from other musicians, offering a range of...

$2,130

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Republic of Music

5.0 (122)
· La Mesa, CA

Based in La Mesa, California, just 15 minutes east of San Diego, Republic of Music is a wedding band that also offers DJ...Read more services. The group delights in sharing their talents with couples and their loved ones on their special occasions. This personable band and their passionate vocalists strive to...

$5,595

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The Instant Classics

5.0 (60)
· Scottsdale, AZ

The Instant Classics are a professional wedding entertainment group based out of Scottsdale, Arizona. Playing over 200...Read more nights out of the year, this group has gained extensive experience since their beginning. Their repertoire of over 300 songs makes them a very versatile group for nearly any kind of...

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Jukebox Productions

5.0 (68)
· Cheyenne, WY

Jukebox Productions is a Band/DJ combo with locations in San Diego, California and Boise Idaho. Serving Idaho, Utah,...Read more Montana, Wyoming and all of Southern California. We are an authentic band, not an agency. The people you see are the people you get. You've imagined your wedding with both a live band...

$6,500

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The JJ's Band

5.0 (89)
· Scottsdale, AZ

The JJ’s Band is an exhilarating wedding band and entertainer from Scottsdale, Arizona. With high-energy music and a...Read more captivating stage presence, this versatile band will take your wedding event to the next level. Playing a variety of music genres, from Disco, Motown, Standards, Classic Rock and...
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Royal Dukes Band

4.9 (240)
· Oklahoma City, OK

High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor! We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters,...Read more infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Royal Dukes are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band...

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Around Town Entertainment

5.0 (209)
· Hartford, CT

Around Town Entertainment is a full entertainment company specializing in live music for all types of events in the New...Read more York metropolitan area. The company offers five wedding bands consisting of professional New York musicians and vocalists, each providing an energetic yet sophisticated...

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Patrick & the LVB

5.0 (12)
· Phoenix, AZ

Patrick & the LVB is a wedding band in Phoenix, Arizona. The band currently holds a residency at Mandalay Bay on the Las...Read more Vegas Strip. They play a wide variety of energetic covers to create a night you'll never forget. Patrick has performed with Bon Jovi, One Republic, Matchbox 20, The Chainsmokers,...

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Clockwork

5.0 (881)
· Burlington, VT

Clockwork is a Boston, Massachusetts-based wedding band that specializes in creating fun entertainment for your...Read more once-in-a-lifetime celebration! Their mission is to keep your guests on the dance floor having the time of their lives all night long. Clockwork is an experienced band, having orchestrated...

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Great Family Artists

5.0 (124)
· Greater New York City Metro, NY

Great Family Artists is THE hottest boutique entertainment company based in Denver, CO and New York, NY. The GFA...Read more collective was founded by veteran touring musicians, session players, and performers Jordan Linit and Jonathan Huvard. No two couples are alike, GFA creates unreal performances fitted to...

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Emerald Empire Band

4.9 (454)
· Hilton Head, SC

High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor! We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters,...Read more infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Emerald Empire are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece...

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Smash City

5.0 (6)
· Fremont, CA

Smash City is a versatile wedding event entertainer and band based out of San Francisco, California. Playing all kinds...Read more of hits from various decades and today, this band offers a variety of music genres during their set lists. Some of their favorite sounds include the likes of classic rock, jazz,...
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The Proper Way

5.0 (22)
· Cheyenne, WY

The Proper Way is a wedding and event band based in Ogden, Utah. This Americana trio provides multi-instrumentalist...Read more music for wedding days, with piano, guitar, banjo, ukulele, and mandolin, among other instruments. Whatever your musical desires are for your special day, The Proper Way can perform a...

$2,500

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Vybe Society

5.0 (79)
· Napa Valley, CA

Vybe Society features some of the best musicians in the Bay area, who have performed with famous artists such as Lauryn...Read more Hill, Cee Lo Green, Sheila E, Bob Weir and more. Their musicians can play a wide range of instruments, including drums, bass, guitar, piano, saxophone, trumpet, violin, and cello,...

$7,500
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After 8 Band

5.0 (36)
· Baton Rouge, LA

After 8 Band is a wedding band based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The group has over 10 years of experience creating...Read more energetic dance floors and long-lasting memories with newlyweds and their loved ones on their special days. Featuring dynamic singers, a blazing horn trio, and a groovy rhythm section,...

$5,900

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Bachelor Boys Band

4.9 (848)
· Lancaster, PA

High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor! We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters,...Read more infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bachelor Boys are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece...

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Crossing Midnight Entertainment

5.0 (157)
· Hicksville, NY

Operating out of Hicksville, New York, Crossing Midnight Entertainment provides live music to couples looking to add an...Read more extra level of vibrancy and energy to their wedding celebration. The company consists of a number of bands - Crossing Midnight, Sunrise, and After Dark, as well as DJs, emcees, and...

$10,000

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Wedding Music Bands

Whether you envision a small ensemble as your wedding guests dine, or a large, lively band to provide the soundtrack as you dance the night away, the wedding music you choose is an important element of your Big Day. While musical tastes vary, we can all agree that there’s nothing quite like music to set the desired mood at an event.

Couples have two major options: hiring a wedding DJ or finding the perfect live wedding music band to anchor the celebration. Along with playing any requested tunes and providing essential entertainment, a DJ or wedding music band leader also ensures that your event moves smoothly and fluidly from one amazing moment to the next.

If you decide to go with live music, selecting the right band is crucial. Here are some things to consider when picking your wedding music band.

Choosing the Best Wedding Music Bands

Although your wedding venue may have a list of musicians that they work with, you may not be limited to the names on it. Check the contract to see if you can bring in outside musicians. Also, be familiar with any noise restrictions at the venue, or the need for extra power supplies or any other equipment for your band. Keep in mind that a band will likely take up more space than a DJ, so make sure there are ample accommodations. As with other elements of wedding planning, the more information you have available about your wedding music band in advance, the more smoothly your actual event will run.

Couples should be aware that wedding live bands tend to be more expensive than a DJ – but this is a good area to splurge. A live band provides a rich sound and is a memorable option for your reception. Before booking, ask any potential bands if they are performing at any public events in the near future. If so, you can see them in person and decide if they fit your style. Otherwise, ask for some videos of past performances. After searching around, reading reviews and possibly seeing potential wedding bands perform, you'll be ready to make your selection.

Selecting Songs for Your Wedding Music Band

Before your event, we recommend giving your chosen wedding music band two specific song lists. One should be songs and musical genres you absolutely want to hear, along with when you want to hear them (such as processional, recessional, first dance and mother-son/ father-daughter dance). The other list should be songs and musical categories you don’t want them to play.

Give some thought to your guests in attendance. While nobody is disputing that it's your special day, you also want your friends, family and loved ones to have a good time. You might add some classic songs and/or fast and slow songs to encourage everyone to dance.

WeddingWire offers plenty of resources for finding the right wedding live band to suit your musical desires. Don't forget to check online reviews for advice from couples who have previously hired your band. Start your search and find the live wedding music to complete your celebration!

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