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Girl Meets Boy is a fun and energetic band out of southwest Florida specializing in weddings and private events. The core group of the band (4 pieces) consists of male and female vocals, guitar, bass/keys, drums, and saxophone. Our song list is ever-growing and already extends from the classic oldies of the 50's and 60's right up to today's newest hits.

Girl Meets Boy has carved out a special niche by offering a wide variety of packages to fit any occasion, while keeping the size of the band at 4-6 performers. This is advantageous for 2 reasons: It allows us to utilize smaller spaces in more intimate venues and offers a live variety band in a more budget-friendly way.

On top of that, GMB offers DJ services at no additional cost within each live music package. This helps to accommodate any musical needs of the client and to compliment our already wide base of live music. With Girl Meets Boy you can choose a solo guitarist, pianist, or both for your ceremony and cocktail hour, and then have the luxury of a full band or DJ waiting for you at your reception. This kind of all-inclusive packaging removes the stress of having to hire multiple vendors with varying prices to handle the most important musical sections of the evening.

On top of what GMB has to offer musically, we pride ourselves on executing one of the single most important things that can make or break any wedding, and that is MCing your entire reception from start to finish. Whether it's coordinating the ceremony music for you to walk to, or introducing the wedding party into the room, as the band leader I know how to make you and your guests feel comfortable and have fun so that everything you've worked so hard to plan for that day can be enjoyed without worrying about a thing.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our profile and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.

- Derek

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Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

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

Acoustic
Classic Rock
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Liability Insurance

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Girl Meets Boy

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Andrew Sent on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Boy meets girl DJ - phenomenal

We had a great experience with Derek and Heather. Everything was perfectly executed and Derek was on point all night and was super professional and easy to communicate/work with. He completely understood what were looking for but also make helpful suggestions along the way to streamline the night and keep things flowing.
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Nicolle Sent on 12/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Heather and Derek made my weddding amazing!!! We met before hand which I hear is pretty rare :-) we went over a lot of stuff but they were also super flexible with all of my crazy bride last minute changes! They were patient, kind professional and charismatic. I felt like I have known them my whole life! They not only did my ceremony but they played live at my cocktail hour and DJed the reception. everybody was just raving about how wonderful they were! They even worked with my officiant so we could have a surprise song to play at a specific moment during the ceremony and it was awesome! Thank you guys so much... you deserve all the praise and then some!
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Theresa Sent on 03/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn't be happier that we booked Derek and Heather for our wedding! They totally made our wedding perfect. The dance floor was completely packed for the entire reception. They played our ceremony and cocktail hour and then we used the full band for the reception (5 piece). Once we told them our general vision for the wedding, we totally trusted them and they knew exactly what to do. They were so extremely accommodating and fun to work with. They learned our first dance and even let our musician brother in law play a special song with them. All of our guests have been raving about how great they were. Best decision we made for our wedding was booking them!!
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Ann Sent on 03/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Don't even hesitate...forget any other options. Derek and Heather are going to do whatever it takes to make your wedding party phenomenal. From the ceremony, through cocktails and the reception, they did not disappoint! Professional, accommodating, great to work with and downright AWESOME! Oh...and don't hesitate to add a sax! Truly made the party a HUGE success! Thank you Girl Meets Boy! We want an encore!
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Anna Sent on 01/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you want live music AND a DJ - JUST HIRE GMB ALREADY! I had very little requests in music for Derek and Heather, a few of them were actually songs I wanted them to learn to play at my wedding (4 to be exact) the rest I just trusted in their judgement as musicians and entertainers. I was SO IMPRESSED by how they delivered each music requests with passion and everyone loved them all night! A lot of people came up to me and told me they loved all my music requests and I just smiled - because I told Derek and Heather to "Do what they do best". I had live music during my ceremony (They sang 3 songs for our ceremony that I requested and they sang our first dance song as well) and they played live music throughout my entire extended cocktail hour (90 minutes). They were amazing MC's and really kept my guests' and my own considerations in mind when selecting music to play. I am SO GLAD I hired GMB for my music and I would recommend them to everyone!
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User2343310 Sent on 09/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
GMB4 played our wedding and made the night even more perfect than we could have imagined!!!! Derek, Heather and their bandmates are phenomenal!!!! They are SO talanted and that is just the start!! Derek organized and made my timeline for the entire evening, they learned every song I requested and played it live, they were flexible and attentive and they had our dance floor PACKED from the very first song!!! We would recommend GMB for any occasion, you will NOT be disappointed!!! Thank you GMB4!!!
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Eric Sent on 05/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Boy meets girl rocked the house. They are great people to work with. Their vocals, instrumentals, and dj'ing made our wedding perfect.
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Clay Sent on 05/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Derek and the band are awesome! He MC'd the reception and the band rocked the house. They are excellent musicians and singers. They go with the flow well and are perfect for weddings. Derek played and sang during our ceremony and was flawless.
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Ashley Sent on 04/01/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I have been watching this band play for years so obviously when it was my own wedding I had to have them play! They are always the best! You have to pick boy meets girl!
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Kristin Sent on 03/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
When my husband and I got engaged, we knew that we wanted to hire Derek and Heather for our wedding. Since it was a second marriage for both of us, we had a smaller wedding ceremony and the reception was held at our home. We hired Derek as a solo guitarist (Heather was already booked). Derek played for our ceremony and our reception. Leading up to our wedding, Derek was extremely responsive via e-mail, text and phone and he even came to our house to meet with us the week before the wedding. Derek not only provided song suggestions but he also offered to learn songs he didn't know. In addition, Derek helped coordinate the small details and was willing to act as an MC to keep our party going.

I was somewhat concerned about having live music in our backyard but Derek did an amazing job at keeping our guests entertained - he even interacted with our guests and took song choices from them which everyone loved. We had so many compliments from our guests about how awesome he was!

My husband and I have been watching Derek and Heather play for many years and they are incredibly talented. They are an infectious couple and you would be lucky to have them for your special day. LOOK NO FURTHER - Derek and Heather are the best! I wish I could give them more than 5 stars!

Thank you Derek and Heather for making our wedding perfect!

Kristin and Brian
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Foreman Productions, Inc Foreman Productions, Inc Wedding Bands

This is a fantastic act. Talented professional musicians. Girl Meets Boy is a pleasure to work with in every respect and has continuously pleased our clients without exception.

Luminaire Foto Luminaire Foto Wedding Photographers

Simply amazing and you can't go wrong hiring Girl Meets Boy! It's hard to find a band that will work harder on your wedding day.

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