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Renaissance Orchestra is a professional wedding and events band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Specializing in weddings, galas, and corporate affairs, they have over 20 years of experience fulfilling couples' wedding-day entertainment needs. They are a 10-piece band composed of a group of musicians with decades of experience in the music industry. Featuring four stand-out vocalists and a sizzling horn section, they will go above and beyond to ensure your wedding is the celebration of a lifetime.

Services Offered

Renaissance Orchestra offers several services for each couple's wedding entertainment. From classic rock to country, their musical style is quite versatile and diverse, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. They pride themselves on being able to deliver authentic renditions of everybody's favorite tunes. The most popular package includes music during the cocktail hour and reception. Renaissance Orchestra also provides a continuous dance party that does not play recorded music or take breaks. They can even provide event rentals, including lighting, microphones, and sound systems.

What You'll Love About Renaissance Orchestra

This fantastic band has won several WeddingWire Couple's Choice Awards for their energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to the celebration. They're also noted for their fun guest interactions, ensuring that all of your loved ones have a great time on the big day. Check out the videos in the photo gallery to hear them at work!

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Frequently asked questions

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

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

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

Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

7+

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

Big Band
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Fog Machine
Gobo Projector
Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Renaissance Orchestra

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Renaissance Orchestra is highly praised by multiple reviewers for creating unforgettable and exceptional wedding experiences with their exceptional performances and professionalism. Phaedra and the band are commended for their responsiveness, personalized service, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night, enhancing the overall guest experience. Reviewers highlight the band's talent at adapting to various music styles, maintaining professionalism, and delivering energetic and engaging performances from start to finish. Guests and clients alike appreciate the band's commitment to creating magical and joyous celebrations, making them a highly recommended choice for weddings.

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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.

Renaissance Orchestra is highly praised by multiple reviewers for creating unforgettable and exceptional wedding experiences with their exceptional performances and professionalism. Phaedra and the band are commended for their responsiveness, personalized service, and ability to keep the dance floor packed all night, enhancing the overall guest experience. Reviewers highlight the band's talent at adapting to various music styles, maintaining professionalism, and delivering energetic and engaging performances from start to finish. Guests and clients alike appreciate the band's commitment to creating magical and joyous celebrations, making them a highly recommended choice for weddings.

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Tony Sent on 11/22/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Renaissance was incredible! Everyone at our wedding was on the dance floor the entire time and constantly talked about how much fun they were having. They come highly recommended!
Tyler
Tyler Sent on 07/04/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Renaissance is the most amazing wedding band out there. They made our wedding more magical than we could have imagined, and our guests still haven't stopped raving about how much fun they had. The entire process was seamless and professional and the results were magnificent and flawless. Their repertoire is like nothing else out there and their talent is unparalleled. Our dance floor was packed the whole night, and we could not have been happier with our choice. Just perfect!
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Crystal Sent on 12/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Renaissance Orchestra was amazing! They were full of energy, sounded wonderful, and played the perfect mix of music to appeal to all of the generations of guests. They had all of our guests out on the dance floor the entire night. The venue actually had to request people to sit down so that they could serve dinner! For months after our wedding my husband and I received compliments on how awesome our band was. Also, Phaedra and Leon (the band leader) took the time to get to know my husband's and my musical tastes, and they ended the night on the perfect song for us without us requesting it. Book Renaissance Orchestra, you will not regret it.
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Daniel Sent on 11/30/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The Renaissance Orchestra has performed for our hospital's Charity Ball for the past several years. We have been impressed by their quality, value, professionalism and responsiveness to our special requests. The fact that we have asked them to return for our event year after year is our best recommendation.
Lara
Lara Sent on 12/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding band

Renaissance Orchestra was absolutely amazing for my wedding, in so many ways. My (now) husband and I looked at A LOT of bands before making a decision because we both knew having excellent music would be one of the most important elements of our wedding. We were blown away by the versatility and talent of Renaissance Orchestra. At first we thought 10 pieces was too large of a band size for us and our venue space, but I confirmed that they would fit our stage and it was SO very much worth it to hire them with that many band members. They can play such a wide range of music and genres. They have numerous members who sing, so the songs sounded just like the original artists. Having a band that could play Bruce Springsteen well was really important for us, for example, and they nailed Tenth Avenue Freeze Out (which was 1 of the 3 songs we asked them to learn for us... Which they offer at no extra cost!)!!
Phaedra, the band manager and emcee, is extremely responsive (responds faster than any other vendor I’ve spoken with and she gave me a heads up when she was going on vacation for a few days). She really helped me plan the evening and timing well in coordination with my venue’s day of manager.
We hired them for the reception, cocktail hour and ceremony (piano and flute). They really were amazing and we got so many compliments from our guests who were beyond impressed. They kept our guests on the dance floor throughout the night, even some family members that we wouldn’t have expected to be up and dancing around!
I would 110% recommend them!!! I dream of an opportunity to be at another event that they play at.
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Alicia Sent on 01/10/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Renaissance Orchestra was great. Our guests were dancing all night long. Phaedra was great to work with and totally flexible.
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Andrea Sent on 02/22/2012
5 out of 5 rating
this band is so great! I highly recommend them. they even played a bit longer on the last dance until my groom could be located. the entire party was dancing and all the guests had a great time. Phaedra is great to work with and I appreciated that she is very personable and nice.
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Deirdre Sent on 06/25/2008
5 out of 5 rating
I received so many compliments from my guests on the Renaissance Orchestra. They sounded great, and mixed new and older songs, plus fast and slower songs, perfectly. I couldn't have asked for a better, more professional group of people to work with. They are fabulous!
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User1308699 Sent on 08/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Renaissance Orchestra was everything you would hope a wedding band to be! Phaedra and Leon were amazing to work throughout the planning process so stressing about the band was something we never had to do. The dance floor was packed all night long. They learned our wedding song and a couple other songs for us and they sounded awesome. We were very pleased and our guests loved them. My Maid of Honor is now looking to book them for her wedding.
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Tom F. Sent on 01/31/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Your search is over -- this is the band you want!

Don't spend any more time looking for a band. The Renaissance Orchestra is the most professional, capable, versatile, and fun band you will find.

Renaissance is a tight group that can assemble anything from an excellent jazz trio to a larger group with superb vocals. Phaedra and the others listen to you carefully so that the music is a reflection of your personalities and the tone you want to set at your wedding. She is the consummate professional who ensures that you won't have to worry about your music.

Our wedding was a month ago. Throughout the evening and in the weeks since the wedding we've heard over and over that, "this band is incredible!" Renaissance was my fiancé's suggestion and the band confirmed the wisdom of listening to your wife! Neither we nor our guests could have been happier. Book them and move on to other decisions.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Max Hansen Caterer Max Hansen Caterer Wedding Caterers

Renaissance Orchestra is truly a world class Wedding/Event Band!

Laura Billingham Photography Laura Billingham Photography Wedding Photographers

When clients tell me they've booked The Renaissance Orchestra I get very excited! Why? Because as a photographer, I know I'll have plenty of gorgeous shots of happy wedding guests dancing all night on a packed dance floor. A wedding with The Renaissance Orchestra is guaranteed to be FUN. Your guests will not be able to sit down. I've seen it time & time again. The music is THAT GOOD. The best part? They are completely flexible to suit your individual needs, whether you need a duo up to a full band. Phaedra & Leon Jordan are not just talented musicians, they are also warm & friendly people and a joy to work with. Want an amazing party with an absolutely perfect mix of music played by extremely talented professional musicians? Call The Renaissance Orchestra.

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