Chateau Band

If you are considering Chateau Band for your wedding, I can probably give you the best endorsement possible:
Our daughter and her fiancé originally wanted a DJ. We convinced them to have Chateau instead. By the end of their wedding, they completely understood why—and were SO glad we had.
Chateau performed at our daughter Grace and her husband Reid’s wedding at the Detroit Athletic Club on August 8, and I truly cannot imagine the reception without them. They didn't simply provide the music. They created the energy of the entire evening.
We had already seen Chateau perform at the weddings of two daughters of close friends, so we knew how good they were. What we didn't fully appreciate until planning our own daughter's wedding was just how professional and involved Sid and Jennifer would be behind the scenes.
From the beginning, they worked closely with us, Grace and Reid, our wedding planner, and the Detroit Athletic Club team. They helped with song selections, ceremony music, timing, introductions and the overall flow of the evening. Our planner, venue team, photographer and videographer had all worked with Chateau before, and everyone told us the same thing: Sid and Jennifer know exactly what they are doing.
They absolutely do.
Chateau's involvement even extended to the ceremony. For Grace’s processional to “What a Wonderful World,” they provided a beautiful professional recording through their high-end sound system, accompanied live by their saxophonist and our pianist. The result was incredibly full, beautiful and absolutely stunning as Grace walked down the aisle. They coordinated every cue perfectly with our officiant, planner and the DAC, and did the same for the recessional, with their saxophonist joining “Signed, Sealed, Delivered.” It was joyful, celebratory and perfect.
Then came the reception—and this is where Chateau was simply phenomenal.
They nailed the grand entrance. Every name was pronounced correctly, every cue happened at exactly the right moment, and Jennifer knew how to build the excitement before announcing Grace and Reid. By the time the bride and groom entered, the room was electric.
Chateau performed a wonderful live set during dinner, and immediately after Grace and Reid's first dance, the dance floor opened.
It stayed packed the entire night.
That, more than anything, was extremely important to all of us.
Jennifer is not only a fabulous singer; she is an exceptional MC. She has an infectious energy and an instinct for reading a room. She knew when to build excitement, when to let the music take over and how to keep the evening moving naturally.
And if you are considering Chateau, get the horns…All three of them!
The saxophone, trombone and trumpet took the reception to another level. Several times during the night, the horn players came off the stage and right into the middle of the dance floor, playing among our guests. The reaction was incredible. Suddenly it wasn't simply people dancing to a band—it felt like everyone was part of the performance.
Chateau moved seamlessly from classic Motown to all the modern favorites, and three weeks later, when our friends and Grace and Reid’s friends talk about the wedding, most aren't remembering one or two specific songs… They remember the EXPERIENCE.
They remember the packed dance floor…the horns and singers right in the middle of it with everyone…and, most of all, the incredible energy Chateau brought to the room. Three weeks later, my husband and I and Grace & Reid are still hearing from guests about how phenomenal the band was and how much fun they had.
And by the end of the night, Grace and Reid completely understood why we had encouraged them to choose a live band instead of a DJ. They saw firsthand the kind of energy and excitement that live musicians brought to their reception—and they were thrilled we had chosen Chateau.
There is something about watching tremendously talented musicians perform live that simply cannot be duplicated. Chateau fed off the energy of our guests, and our guests fed off theirs. Jennifer, the singers and musicians weren't separated from the party—they became part of it. At different points during the evening, it honestly felt more like an incredible private concert than a wedding reception.
And because Chateau handled the entertainment side of the wedding so professionally, we never had to worry about what was supposed to happen next. They communicated with our planner and the DAC team, understood the timeline, hit their cues and kept everything moving.
That combination is what makes Chateau special:
Extraordinary musicians.
A phenomenal MC.
A packed dance floor.
Incredible energy.
And true professionals behind the scenes.
If you are comparing wedding bands—or debating whether a live band is worth it—I would hire Chateau without hesitation.
They weren't simply one of our vendors. They were one of the reasons the reception was so memorable.
My only regret?
I don't have a second daughter to marry off so we could hire Chateau and do it all over again!
Ten stars. Without question.

Barb Mallires

Can't say enough about this band! Great musician, great communication! Dance floor was full the entire night!

We were absolutely thrilled to have The Chateau Band apart of our wedding day! From the very beginning Sid and Jennifer were so lovely to work with; they even hung in there with us during 3 wedding date postponements during Covid.
They were so classy, accommodating, organized, kind and made us feel so special on our wedding day. Their talent is unbeatable and every song they played was an absolute hit; from their vocals, instruments, song options, stage presence we were SO impressed and our guests were incredibly entertained. The song options are amazing, they offer a wide variety and will cover what you are looking for. We also loved the MC component (Jennifer) which really made the flow of the wedding phenomenal. Thank you for everything Chateau Band! We love you!

The Chateau Band was the first vendor we booked for our wedding on 06/19/21, and knew we would be booking them long before we chose a date for our wedding. They really treated us like family and were so easy to work with! Their song list is INCREDIBLE and they were happy to help us figure out the timeline of our reception. Booking them was really like booking a band and reception coordinator all in one: Jennifer made sure all of the details were in place before our reception began! They were our DJ during our ceremony, playing music while our friends/family walked down and up the aisle, during our cocktail hour, and our band during reception. Due to COVID, we were forced to move our wedding from a venue to my parent's backyard, and the Chateau Band was so wonderful to work with and incredibly flexible as we had to iron out details four months before our wedding. My husband and I would recommend them to absolutely anyone looking for a wedding band! We got so many compliments on them throughout the night- they really made our wedding day special!!

Can’t say enough about how incredible Chateau was! The dance floor was packed the entire time, they engaged with the guests and they were the absolute highlight of the wedding! Our friends and family still rave about them to this day! Best decision we made and we will be booking them for any future events!!!

We hiared Chateau Band for our daughter's wedding. Best decision ever! They are phenominal to work with and all 200 guests danced all night long. They are fabulous singers and so worth every penny, AND we are hiring them again in 2021! Vicky

For me, our music and entertainment was one of the most important pieces while planning our wedding. We read several reviews and listened to other bands. We attended a wedding shortly after our engagement which is where we were introduced to Chateau. I knew right away that they were going to be the perfect fit for us.
Not only is the band unbelievably talented and energetic, but Sid and Jennifer truly do a wonderful job at making sure your reception flows exactly the way you want it to. We did not have a wedding planner and I felt that Jennifer filled and nailed this role. From helping develop a timeline to executing it day of, she alleviated so much of the stress and our entire wedding party loved working with her.
The band plays a wide range of music and will accommodate any special requests. The dance floor was filled the entire night which is exactly what we wanted. It has now been over 3 weeks and we still have friends, family and coworkers talking about how much fun they had at our wedding. We owe so much of this to Sid, Jennifer and the gifted members of Chateau. Thank you for making our day magical! xoxo

The Chateau Band made our entire wedding! From the very beginning Sid and Jennifer made the entire process completely seamless and effortless as we planned our wedding from out of state. The MC service they provided was second to none and we cannot say enough about the band itself and the wonderful music they played. Almost all of our 250 guests made it a point to speak with my wife and I to rave about the band. Our party would not have been nearly as enjoyable or lasted as late into the evening without the sounds of The Chateau Band. Every song they played was a hit and most of them were arguably better than the original versions! The band totally rocked the entire evening and were the absolute cornerstone of our entire wedding! It’s difficult to properly express the gratitude and appreciation we have for The Chateau Band!

hateau was my wedding band this past August & as usual they were amazing!! I have seen them numerous times at other events/weddings- They never disappoint! Chateau always keeps the crowd excited with so many unique voices and talent. Jennifer is an excellent party hostess and Sid is very easy to work with an accommodating! I could not recommend them more!

We had Chateau for our wedding on 12/31/18 at the Detroit Athletic Club. We can not recommend them enough! From the early planning process, all the way to the day of the event, Sid and Jennifer were professional, responsive, and amazing to work with! The band had the dance floor packed all night, and our guests are still raving about how much fun they had. Music is one of the most important vendors, and you will not go wrong hiring Chateau for your big day!