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BVTLive Bands

Reception Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Ceremony Music
Music During Breaks
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

BVTLive! is passionate about making your dreams come true through the gift of live music. Based in Philadelphia, BVTLive! is a full-service live entertainment agency, representing luxury bands, DJs, and specialty acts for weddings. Our musicians have performed at the most prestigious venues on the east coast, from Madison Square Garden to The White House. Whether you're looking for a 12-piece dance band or a string quartet, our team offers a selection of wedding bands and ensembles to make your dream wedding a reality.

Services Offered

In addition to our wedding bands and wedding DJs, BVTLive! provides many services to meet all your wedding needs. No matter the wedding activity or location, every band will travel, learn new songs, provide sample music, and have an MC ready.

Most Popular Wedding Package:

  • Live Ceremony Music
  • Cocktail hour
  • Wedding Reception

Additional Add Ons:

  • Rehearsal Dinner Music
  • DJ Availability for after party
  • Next Day brunch music

Other available services include the following:

  • Strings
  • DJ and Live Musician acts
  • Specialty acts
  • Production and Lighting Enhancements
  • Photobooths

BVTLive!’s philosophy is to make clients’ dreams come true by surpassing all expectations, and making your wedding memorable for a lifetime. We have hundreds of 5 star reviews, and have received prestigious awards including The Knot "Best of Weddings", The Knot "Hall of Fame", Wedding Wire's "Couples Choice", "Best of Philly", Best of Delaware", "Best of the Main Line", and "Best of Philadelphia Weddings".

Our bands and performers will play over 1400 events alone this year. It doesn’t matter if your special occasion is a local ceremony or an extravagant city wedding , contact BVTLive! to discuss your wedding needs!

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 27 years in business

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Travis & Aubrey's wedding
Travis & Aubrey
37 photos
Michael & Jamee's wedding
Michael & Jamee
35 photos
Kyle & Erica's wedding
Kyle & Erica
44 photos
Dino & Carolyn's wedding
Dino & Carolyn
36 photos
Peter & Faith's wedding
Peter & Faith
34 photos
Dave & Jeannine's wedding
Dave & Jeannine
39 photos

FAQ

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
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
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Agency

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

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

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

What music services do you provide?

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 BVTLive Bands

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Reviewers rave that BVTLive bands deliver high-energy, professional performances that keep the dance floor packed all night. They tailor playlists, learn special requests, and provide everything from ceremony strings to party sets across genres. Booking and communication were seamless, and clients highly recommend them.

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Reviewers rave that BVTLive bands deliver high-energy, professional performances that keep the dance floor packed all night. They tailor playlists, learn special requests, and provide everything from ceremony strings to party sets across genres. Booking and communication were seamless, and clients highly recommend them.

K
Kevin Sent on 08/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Epic dance party with amazing band

Strangers crushed it for us. They worked with us to customize the entire day from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to the ideal reception dance party. The 11-piece band brought the energy to keep the dance floor packed and singing all night. They can cover a span of genres from Motown to today’s pop hits, and of course classic rock and pop punk. They also played each of our special requests songs perfectly. Our guests had a blast!
Liz
Liz Sent on 07/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Clements-Gallagher Wedding

Our biggest want for our wedding was for it to be a party during which no one left the dance floor — and boy, did Jellyroll bring the party! Our guests still haven't stopped talking about how good the band was and how much fun the dance floor was. Paul and Kurt were so easy to work with. They helped set the program and keep the night on track, learned at least three songs that made our day unique and special to us, and even let one of our incredibly talented friends sing a song with them. Their song list was extensive and spanned all genres and eras, which had all of our guests enjoying the music — young and old. They read the room perfectly and sounded incredible all night. Paul and his bandmates played strings, keys, and guitar during our ceremony and cocktail hour, which made our ceremony all the more special. We could not recommend Jellyroll more!
A
Ali Sent on 07/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Strangers are THE BEST!

The Strangers were absolutely amazing! We truly could not have asked for better entertainment for our wedding day. Rick & Denny were extremely professional and organized. They were wonderful to work with and truly cared about our music preferences and getting to know us as a couple. They got everyone on the dance floor for the whole night! We had SO many compliments from our guests on how fun and amazing the music was!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 05/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would recommend!!

We are so happy we went with the Strangers band from BVT live! We told them we wanted it to feel like we were at one of our favorite jersey shore bars and they totally nailed the vibe and even learned a new song for us that our guests were very impressed by. We truly can't recommend them enough, their professionalism and incredible energy kept us on the dance floor smiling all night!! 10/10!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 05/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Didn't stop partying

We didn’t stop dancing the entire night! We used Back2Life, and they absolutely brought the energy from start to finish—keeping the dance floor packed and the crowd going all night long.

We had such a great experience working with BVT, and everything was seamless from start to finish. The band was incredible, engaging, and truly made our wedding unforgettable.

We would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing wedding band!
Meghan
Meghan Sent on 02/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Elevation!

I cannot say enough great things about our experience with Elevation Band through BVT Live. From the moment we booked them our experience was great!
B
Beth Sent on 02/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book them!

Strangers were amazing!! We saw them at a showcase at The Ardmore Music Hall (which was such a fun date night!). They were within budget and so easy to work with. We met with Denny and Rick a few weeks before the wedding to talk everything over. Our one request was to keep the dance floor packed. And they exceeded our expectations! Our dance floor was packed with all different age groups all night long! We got so many compliments on them from so many of our guests too. They were 10/10 and would highly recommend!!
Kailyn
Kailyn Sent on 02/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

phenomenal!

Elevation was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our October 10th, 2025 wedding. From the very first song, their energy was unmatched and the dance floor was packed all night long. They knew exactly how to read the crowd and kept the momentum going without missing a beat.

They even helped organize a family tradition dance to the Hawaii Five-O theme, which was such a fun and memorable highlight of the night. Our guests are still talking about it.

The band was professional, polished, and incredibly talented, and they made our reception feel like a true celebration from start to finish. If you want a wedding band that brings nonstop energy and keeps your guests dancing, Elevation is the band to book!!
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 02/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Elevation NYE Wedding

From start to finish, working with the team at BVTLive! and Elevation was pure joy. Everyone we worked with, from Justin in sales to the bandleader Lea, was attentive, responsive, and committed to delivering a great experience for us and our guests. By the time we first heard Elevation perform at the Ardmore Music Hall showcase, we had already listened to 12 other bands that weekend. Before Elevation even finished their first song, we knew we had to book them for our NYE wedding—their musicianship is unmatched. Their readiness to personalize our selections made for an incredibly meaningful experience. Their energy and talent kept the dance floor packed past midnight. We will recommend BVTLive! and Elevation to anyone seeking polished, professional, and party-ready entertainment for their event.
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 01/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The b e s t

If you are even thinking about booking JellyRoll for your wedding or event, stop thinking and DO IT. JellyRoll performed at our wedding on December 20, 2025, and they didn’t just play music—they absolutely blew the roof off the place.

From the very first song, the energy was electric. The dance floor was packed all night, and every single guest—young, old, and everyone in between—was on their feet. JellyRoll has that rare talent of reading the room perfectly, seamlessly mixing crowd-pleasing classics with modern hits and keeping the momentum going nonstop. There was never a dull moment.

What truly sets JellyRoll apart is their professionalism and presence. They were polished, engaging, and genuinely invested in making our night unforgettable. It felt less like a band “doing a job” and more like a group of insanely talented musicians celebrating with us. The vocals were powerful, the musicianship was top-tier, and the sound was flawless.

Weeks later, people are still talking about how incredible our band was—and that says everything. JellyRoll didn’t just meet expectations; they exceeded them in every possible way. They turned our wedding into an unforgettable, high-energy celebration that felt straight out of a movie.

Hands down, one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. JellyRoll is elite, unforgettable, and worth every single penny. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Awards

1,219
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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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
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Team

Kurt Titchenell
Kurt Titchenell
President & Founder
Nils Mossblad
Nils Mossblad
Director of Marketing/ Executive Event Specialist
Paul Sottile
Paul Sottile
Director of Sales
Bill McCue
Bill McCue
Vice President of Business Development
Justin Titchenell
Justin Titchenell
Marketing Assistant/ Event Specialist
Ashley Paul
Ashley Paul
Office Manager and Graphic Designer
Jillian Clark
Jillian Clark
Marketing Coordinator
Jackie Marshall
Jackie Marshall
Marketing Director

Professional Network & Endorsements

Campli Photography Campli Photography Wedding Photographers

As a photographer you get to hear lots of wedding musicians. But we chose BVT Live when it was time for a wedding in our own family. And that's all you need to say about that! Excellent all the way- 5 Stars

Mendenhall Inn Mendenhall Inn Hotel Weddings

Working with many entertainment companies, BVTLive! stands out as one of the best! Everyone in the office is extremely professional and easy to work with. The bands are top-notch and can't be beat! Our staff always looks forward to a wedding when a band from BVTLive! is playing.

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