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Ariel Music and Events is a full-service entertainment company based in Hoboken, New Jersey that delivers show-stopping live music and DJs for a variety of events. With over 35 years of experience and superb service, they have received the well-earned reputation for consistent talent and creativity.

Services Offered
Ariel Music and Events is proud to exclusively represent Ariel Dance Band and Heartbeat dance band, two award-winning bands that are known for their high energy performances and unmatched versatility. They offer exceptional talent and personalized service, paying close attention to all of your event details so that they can properly assist you in planning your wedding. Their long term relationships with top event industry professionals can help you navigate the design and execution of your party, letting you choose from a wide range of lighting, videography and event planning services that reflect your vision.

Services include:

  • Specialty lighting equipment
  • Vibrant lighting and draping
  • LED uplighting
  • Pin spots
  • Creative intelligent lighting
  • Custom monograms
  • Video production and professional wedding videography
  • High-definition cameras
  • Destination event planning services
  • Instrumental string arrangements
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$8,000 - $11,000

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$7,000 - $10,000

Which of the following are included in the price?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$9,503

Which of the following are included in the package?

Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Big Band
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Disco Ball
Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Ariel Music & Events

4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
211 Reviews
99% recommend it
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Heartbeat Dance Band and Ariel Music & Events are both highly recommended wedding bands. Reviewers praised Heartbeat for their exceptional service, energetic performances, and talented musicians. They were described as organized, professional, and responsive throughout the planning process. Ariel Music & Events also received high praise for their performance, personalized song selection, and professionalism. Liz, the manager, was highlighted as helpful, easy to work with, and accommodating. Both bands created a lively and memorable atmosphere on the dance floor and exceeded the expectations of the reviewers.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Heartbeat Dance Band and Ariel Music & Events are both highly recommended wedding bands. Reviewers praised Heartbeat for their exceptional service, energetic performances, and talented musicians. They were described as organized, professional, and responsive throughout the planning process. Ariel Music & Events also received high praise for their performance, personalized song selection, and professionalism. Liz, the manager, was highlighted as helpful, easy to work with, and accommodating. Both bands created a lively and memorable atmosphere on the dance floor and exceeded the expectations of the reviewers.

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Rebeccs A. Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

outstanding!

This band is super talented and was a big hit at our wedding!
Liz was very organized and communicative throughout the the process from ceremony, cocktail hour and reception!
The band was super lively with the crowd and had amazing energy! I loved when the band came to the dance floor and danced with the guests! It made the whole experience so lively and personable!
The band had a nice mix of music so all ages had an amazing time!
Everyone one was dancing!
I highly recommend!!!!!!
Emma
Emma R. Sent on 11/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Ariel Music&Events

I recently got married at Westchester NY, and had an AMAZING experienced with the Ariel band from "Ariel Music&Events". If you are looking for a professional, experienced, and exciting band for your wedding, then I will highly recommend this band with no hesitation! The band manager Liz listened to our needs and requests at beginning, and she always made herself available either through phone calls, text messages, or zoom meetings. She even provided us with 12 pages long song lists that her band was able to perform in live, which made it super easy for us to choose from. In addition, Liz does not charge extra when I requested to play specific songs that were not from her list. She genuinely just wants to make my wedding day as special as it could be, not to rip me off with any reason to add additional cost to the bill. I truly felt how much she cared and wanted to do her best to make us happy. The MC Ashley was also a doll. She was nice and easy to work with when I asked her to go over the reception procedures with me. When the big day came, I was truly blown away! From the piano and violin solos during the ceremony and cocktail hours, to the whole 10 piece band performing live during the entire reception, every single moment was perfect! The music flew perfectly based on the timeline of the day and we had an absolute blast dancing and celebrating with our family and friends. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank the whole team from Ariel Music&Event because you guys helped to make my dreams came true and I will never forget that day!!!
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Melissa D. Sent on 11/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Night Ever!

After booking our wedding date with our church and venue, the next most important thing on our list was the band. After attending several weddings that Ariel played at, we were SO happy to learn that they would be available for our own wedding! Our wedding guests LOVED the band and everyone was up and dancing the entire night! The responsiveness from Liz was super important for a stressed-out bride, and the band was fun and interactive the entire reception. They played all of our song requests, were responsible for ensuring that all of the important aspects of the reception ran smoothly, and they even took photos of us to share after our big day! HIGHLY recommend booking Ariel for your next event!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Real Weddings

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Michael & Katie
21 photos · 10/12/2014

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I have known and worked with the Ariel Entertainment for over 15 years and each and every time is a true pleasure. The owners, Elizabeth and Lenny are caring, genuine individuals who want nothing more that to please their clients. As musicians and vocalists their talent is unsurpassed, as business people they are fair and honest. Working with the professionals who make up Ariel Entertainment allow me to focus on my bride and her family because I know that the music is in good hands with them.

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