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Bluewater Kings Band

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
Nicole
Jessica
Shannon
Julia
Maddy

Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!

We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, 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 band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Miranda Lambert, Ray LaMontagne, Prince, Shakira, Chicago and Tony Bennett, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.

Visit our website for upcoming Showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE. You can tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Choose your band size then fully customize your booking with our Add-Ons, including a Cocktail Hour Band, DJ Services, Lighting & Sound services. You’ll benefit from a designated producer to help with planning and promptly answer any questions you may have along the way. We also provide you with your very own band planning page, making the experience a breeze. Reach out to get started!

We also offer Photo & Video services! With Lightwave Event Artists, we provide Photography and Videography services that are fully customizable to your needs and style. We make it easy to capture your most precious moments by matching you with the perfect team based on your event, vision, and budget. Select your base package and choose Add-Ons from there to create a bespoke experience. Get in touch with us for a personal consultation! SPECIAL OFFER! Get 10% OFF on select Photo or Video options when you book with Bluewater Kings Band & Lightwave Event Artists.

Event Lighting Services

Elevate your event with our full range of customizable lighting options for every occasion. We offer room lighting to highlight your venue, cake lights, elegant uplighting, custom gobos with monograms, images, or designs, and stage and band lighting to keep your guests dancing all night long! Visit our website and make an inquiry to learn more.

Features

Woman-owned

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Kaylee & Nicholas's wedding
Kaylee & Nicholas
42 photos
Alexis & Blaize's wedding
Alexis & Blaize
19 photos
Marcus & Marta's wedding
Marcus & Marta
50 photos
Shalyn & Andrew's wedding
Shalyn & Andrew
55 photos
Naidee & Michael's wedding
Naidee & Michael
164 photos
Alison & Bryan's wedding
Alison & Bryan
32 photos

FAQ

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

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
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)?

4 - 6
7+

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

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual MC
Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
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?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

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Reviews of Bluewater Kings Band

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Bluewater Kings Band is highly praised for professionalism, clear communication, and seamless logistics. Reviewers rave about the musicians—especially the horn-driven, full-band setups—that keep the dance floor packed and elevate ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music. They also handle MC duties and special requests smoothly; worth the investment.

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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.

Bluewater Kings Band is highly praised for professionalism, clear communication, and seamless logistics. Reviewers rave about the musicians—especially the horn-driven, full-band setups—that keep the dance floor packed and elevate ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music. They also handle MC duties and special requests smoothly; worth the investment.

Nicole
Nicole Sent on 10/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!


Blue Water Kings were truly incredible and exceeded our expectations with every component of the day. We had countless guests say they were the best band they've seen at a wedding. We had them play at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and they provided the perfect sound track to our day.

Thank you for your guidance, responsiveness, and helpfulness throughout wedding planning.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 06/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

If I had to choose only one vendor for my wedding, it would 110% be Bluewater Kings Band

If I had to choose only one vendor for my wedding, it would 110% be Bluewater Kings Band. They absolutely made our wedding day! From the start, they were extremely organized and communicative. They ensured every little detail was checked and prepared. During the day of, they were so well organized with their set up and so friendly. We had them do our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, and they blew me away at every event. The ceremony pianist played so beautifully and smooth. The cocktail hour trio was so fun and a perfect way for our guests to enjoy music over some drinks. During our dinner service, the band MCed and helped with all the chaos of the night. And last but certainly not least, the reception band (7 piece band) was SO fantastic. I think at one point every single guest was dancing. Curtis was our main contact and our saxophone player. He was one of the best parts of our day. I actually had so many guests complimenting the saxophone player still a few weeks after the wedding. He went the extra mile to ensure we had a fantastic day. Needless to say, I highly recommend Bluewater Kings!
B
Barbara Sent on 05/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Birthday Party Bash

I hired the band to play for my 70th birthday party. They were the best. They played my favorite songs and the dance floor was rocking. It was an absolute pleasure to work with them. We had a seven piece band which included a male and female vocalist. They were awesome. I can’t tell you how many people commented on how great the band was. And, they were. We had about 100 guests. It was well worth the money.
C
Claire Sent on 03/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

BEST wedding band for our New Year's Eve Wedding: The Bluewater Kings

The Bluewater Kings elevated our New Year’s Eve wedding and did exactly what we hoped for—they kept everyone on the dance floor all night. Molly made the entire process seamless. We were able to share lists of songs we wanted and didn’t want played, and the band even learned the specific songs we requested and performed them at the perfect moments.

We’re still getting compliments from family, friends, and even our parents’ friends about how incredible the band was. They brought amazing energy all night, played requests from guests, and made the celebration so much fun for everyone.

When cocktail hour ran a little long and we had to speed up speeches, the band did a fantastic job emceeing and guiding everything along naturally and smoothly. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better dance floor or a better experience on our wedding day.
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 02/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

One of the most seamless vendors we've ever worked with

Taylor Mallory and the team at BWK made our experience SO easy! We're a venue who hired them for an internal event and I can't stress enough how seamless our experience was. Taylor M made sure we had everything we needed leading up to the event, and then Taylor and the rest of the band on-site were incredible! They were completely professional, self-sufficient, and worked SO hard to keep the energy high in our event. We'll recommend BWK to all of our clients moving forward.
Julia
Julia Sent on 01/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Diamond of the Season!

If you are looking for a band to transform your wedding into the social event of the year, look no further than the Bluewater Kings Band. While we aimed for an incredible reception, they turned our night into a ball that would make Lady Whistledown herself blush.

The horn section was nothing short of legendary—they brought an energy that was impossible to ignore. Every song was played with flawless precision and an effortless style that kept the dance floor packed from start to finish. What truly touched our hearts, however, was their setlist. They selected songs that felt personal to so many of our guests, making every single person in the room feel seen, loved, and included. We truly could not have imagined a better day. They didn’t just play a gig; they made our wedding the 'Ball of the Season!
Maddy
Maddy Sent on 12/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best money you will spend for your special day.

Best wedding band ever- you cannot go wrong. I chose BWK after hearing them play at a couple friends' weddings- me and my now husband realized that our favorite 3 weddings we had been to together had one thing in common: Bluewater Kings Band. Booking them was an easy process and then pretty hands off until closer to the actual date, which was really nice because you have so many things to think about in the interim. I was nervous about the phone call with Shai a couple of weeks out, because I felt really behind when it came to music and selections, but Shai made me feel totally at ease and jotted down notes of my vague likes and dislikes and reassured me she would take it from there. As I made important dance song selections, she was really easy to email with and I even asked if they could cut out the middle of a song for me and splice it together for my DJed first dance song and they made it happen. Bluewater Kings made our wedding what it was and it was pretty perfect. From the beginning by playing some music as guests walked in to find their seat, the MCing, Djing our first dance songs, to each and every song choice on the dance floor: they just nail it and set the tone for your event. They bring the energy and it is impossible for your guests to not be up dancing. They listened to our likes and dislikes and performed a better set list than I could have ever come up with myself. The icing on the cake was when they played a Taylor Swift song from her new album that I told them I liked as an idea for my "vibe", never expecting to hear it played by my wedding band just 1 month after its release, but it just shows you how they pay attention to things and want to make your night special for you. They customize every wedding for the bride and groom and their personal music preferences and tie it together with their expertise in what gets people up and moving. At the end of the night, I was on stage with my new husband and all the band members singing my heart out. Bluewater Kings Band is EVERYTHING and more. Thank you, thank you, thank you Shai and crew for making my wedding so amazing, truly.
Mary
Mary Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Rocked the Wedding!

What an incredible band! From start to finish, my husband and I felt completely taken care of. Our journey began with an amazing introductory call with Molly, who was kind, knowledgeable, and helped us make the best choices based on our vision and budget.
Molly guided us seamlessly through the months leading up to the wedding, and on the big day her team was absolutely fantastic. Bob, the sound engineer, was gracious and skilled—our venue had a tricky setup, but he mixed everything perfectly. Guests could enjoy comfortable conversations during dinner with background music and then fully experience the live band without feeling overwhelmed.
As a singer, I even got to join the band for a surprise song! They were so welcoming and made the moment unforgettable. A month later, we’re still getting compliments about the incredible musicians. They’re budget-friendly, professional, and truly elevate any wedding.
Thank you, Bluewater Kings Band, for making our day unforgettable!
Charlie & Graci
Charlie G. Sent on 12/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Ultimate Party Starters

"That was the most unbelievable wedding band I have ever heard,"
"My favorite thing was easily the band,"
"Who was your wedding band? We want them for OUR wedding,"

Okay, no joke, this is just a sampling of the incredible feedback we got during and after our wedding this past November. From start to finish working with our producer (Jessica) was a breeze. The logistics were handled seamlessly by their technicians - who were also kind enough to let us use their speakers for a portion of our reception.

And then there's the band.

Un. believe. able.

We actually cut back on our catering budget in order to ensure we could have the full 9 piece experience and we are so glad we did. The horns added SO MUCH but even without that you would have been blown away. The pure musicianship and vocal talent on display was incredible. We especially loved Lauren (apologies if I misspelled your name, Lauren!) who was this tiny powerhouse that lit the whole room on fire with her vocals.

They took all our requests that we made in the lead-up and they learned a few custom songs just for us and knocked them out of the park. Plus they were honest - there was one song we really wanted which featured a ton of electronic sounds and they cautioned us that it might not sound great - and I really appreciated that candor.

Listen, cut the catering budget - wedding food can either be familiar or forgettable - so go with Chipotle and book this band - you won't regret it.
A
Alex Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Drake Hotel Wedding

The band absolutely CRUSHED it and had people on the dance floor the whole night during the reception and after party! We were complimented the whole evening on the band’s performance and was truly a highlight of our wedding.

Molly was amazing to work with through the whole planning process the last year! She was prompt, courteous and professional!

Highly recommend to kick your party into high gear!!
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