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Bialek's Music

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
Allison
Tom
Camille
Tessy
Alexandra

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

Bialek's Music has been the life of the party for 45 years in the Washington Metropolitan area. From Bands to DJ's, Soloists to Ensembles, we've got what it takes to make your event the talk of the town! We even have photo booths and uplighting to complete your experience. No matter what you need to make your event special, we've got you covered!

Each year, Bialek's Music books over 2,000 weddings and other functions, throughout Maryland, Virginia & Washington, D.C. In addition, we have affiliations with 20 other agencies from the east coast to the mid-west. All acts can be viewed on our website, bialeksmusic.com, for client convenience.

  • Washingtonian Magazine #1 Talent Agency for 24 years in a row
  • Wedding Wire Couple's Choice Award (2009-2025)
  • The Knot Best Of Weddings Award (2006-2025)
  • NACE DC Chapter Sponsor of the Year (2019)

Features

Woman-owned

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Ken & Valen's wedding
Ken & Valen
63 photos
Dexter & Stephenie's wedding
Dexter & Stephenie
23 photos
Dennis & Joanna's wedding
Dennis & Joanna
34 photos
Ryan & Casey's wedding
Ryan & Casey
30 photos

FAQ

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$700

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

What music genres do you specialize in?

Christian
Club
Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Karaoke
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

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

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

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco Ball
Flat Screen
Microphones
Photobooth
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
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 Bialek's Music

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Bialek’s Music is highly recommended for weddings, offering responsive, professional booking and a wide range of talented bands, DJs, and string players. Reviewers praise energetic performances that keep dance floors packed and personalized song selections for ceremonies and receptions. Booking is easy and affordable with great sound and lighting, though a few noted minor communication hiccups.

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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.

Bialek’s Music is highly recommended for weddings, offering responsive, professional booking and a wide range of talented bands, DJs, and string players. Reviewers praise energetic performances that keep dance floors packed and personalized song selections for ceremonies and receptions. Booking is easy and affordable with great sound and lighting, though a few noted minor communication hiccups.

Allison
Allison Sent on 09/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Danced the Night Away

3 years ago, prior to my now husband and I dating, we attended a friends wedding where the DJ was awesome. As soon as we were engaged, we KNEW we needed to hire that DJ. We asked our friends and they pointed us to Bialeks - specifically DJ Brian Weber. He had us give playlists to him as a reference (we gave him must plays, dinner music, and general inspiration), and he absolutely crushed it on our wedding day. He played songs all the way through (no mixing which was important to us), and kept the party hopping - the dance floor was packed all night. Everyone from our friends (mid-20s) and our parents + their friends + family (50s-70s) all loved the music. DJ Brian made our wedding day so special, accommodated our requests, and blew us away with the music.
Tom
Tom Sent on 04/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our daughters wedding

We worked with Bialek to arrange a band for our daughter's wedding at the Army Navy Club. They were great to work with. Lots of choices and we selected District Groove. We couldn't be happier, they were fantastic from start to finish. Wide range of music, infectious energy, great voices and dance moves that kept the party going right up until the end of the night. We highly recommend them.
Camille
Camille Sent on 01/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Joe Was Fantastic!

DJ Joe did an incredible job at our wedding! He was easy to work with during the planning phase and helped us keep our friends and family on the dance floor all night. We really wanted to make sure there was a good mix of older and newer music so all our guests could enjoy, and he blended eras and genres perfectly.
C
Caroline Sent on 10/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Vibe, Great Energy, and a Full Dance Floor!

We worked with Bialek’s Music for our wedding and had such a great experience! We hired DJ Elliot, and the dance floor was packed all night long. He was professional, easy to work with, and really took the time to get to know our style. We met with him a few times before the big day to make sure the vibe was exactly what we wanted, and he totally nailed it.

One of our favorite parts was when Elliot created a custom mix for the Father/Daughter dance — it started slow and then transitioned into a fun, coordinated routine that everyone loved! Everything went perfectly, and we’d absolutely recommend Bialek’s Music and DJ Elliot to anyone looking for a fun, seamless wedding experience.
Tessy
Tessy Sent on 10/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Bialek's Music Review (DJ A SONIC)

DJ A Sonic (Austell) was our DJ at our daughter's wedding. We had an awesome experience. Austell did an outstanding job at our event - high energy, great selection of songs, got the crowd entertained and engaged until the end.. Thank you Austell.. You are the best!
We also had a wonderful experience with Robin Shaikun. Robin was quick to respond to our questions and was great to work with. Thank you Robin for recommending Austell to us and for all the help. Highly recommend Bialek Music for all of your entertainment needs.
T
Tyler Sent on 10/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

They provided a beautiful soundtrack for our special day!

First off, our guitarist, Eric Waters, who played for our ceremony and cocktail hour was incredibly friendly and talented at his craft. He played beautifully as the wedding party and my bride to be walked down the aisle.

During the ceremony, DJ Mike Harris absolutely killed it! His soundtrack had people dancing the entire night. The dance floor was never empty. He even took to the time to meet with us before the wedding to make sure he was completely on board with our musical taste. We really appreciated his attention to detail and his skill in seamlessly transitioning between songs.

Bialeks clearly knows how to pick great artists and we would definitely use their services again should we need music for a party!
L
Leigh Sent on 09/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Top tier talent

Bialek’s Music did an excellent job providing me and my husband with a great guitarist, Tyler, for our wedding reception. Tyler was communicative and professional from the start, and played a great set! One of our guests specifically told us how talented he thought Tyler was as a musician!

Robin at Bialek’s Music was also really helpful to work with. When our original guitarist had to drop out due to a health issue, she very quickly found us Tyler, for which we were so grateful!
Alexandra
Alexandra Sent on 09/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best part of our wedding!

We cannot say enough good things about Capital Effect, they were one of the absolute best parts of our wedding! From the very start, they set the perfect tone with beautiful acoustic music for our ceremony, seamlessly carried the energy through cocktail hour, and then completely brought the house down during our reception. The dance floor was packed all night, and our friends and family were blown away, we kept getting asked throughout the night (and even days afterward) how we found such an incredible band. They’re talented, professional, and just so much fun. Truly unforgettable, we’d recommend Capital Effect to anyone looking to take their wedding to the next level!
Kathleen
Kathleen Sent on 09/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dj Theo - wedding reception

We had an amazing experience with DJ Theo on our wedding day! He did such a great job setting the reception area with beautiful lighting all around, which created the perfect atmosphere. The music was exactly what we wanted and requested, and he kept the energy flowing the whole night. He was very kind, professional, and easy to work with from start to finish. We’re so grateful he was part of our special day—highly recommend!
S
Stephen Sent on 09/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Jazz

Mosaic Jazz played at our five hour rehearsal dinner & after party in Washington DC. They we’re the best and we’d do it all exactly the same if we had another similar event.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Ray Bialek
Ray Bialek
CEO

Professional Network & Endorsements

Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles Hotel Weddings

Ray Bialek and his team are excellent to deal with. They are very professional and always try to accommodate our guests requests. They offer a variety of entertainment needs for all occasions. You can rely on their services to enhance any of your special events.

By Jacqui Photography By Jacqui Photography Wedding Photographers

Always an amazing party when Bialek's team is rocking out. There is a variety of musicians for every taste and budget. Really a great team!

Exclusive Waterfront Estate Exclusive Waterfront Estate Mansion Weddings

Ray and Robin are the best! They take care of my clients every event they attend. They always send the best musicians in the field and just what the client is looking for in entertainment. Thanks guys for your dedicated service and for making me look like a rock star!!

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