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The Dapper Gents have been performing at weddings for over a decade, paying meticulous attention to every detail of each event. Although we've done this many times, our goal is to make your wedding the best party ever for you and your guests. Let us handle the acoustic music for your ceremony and cocktail hour, followed by a full band dance party with DJ breaks, so you can sit back, relax, and thoroughly enjoy your special day. Simply fill out the Google Form below, and we'll provide you with a customized quote!

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Frequently asked questions

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

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

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

Acoustic
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Motown
Orchestra
Pop
Punk Rock
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

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
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of The Dapper Gents

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The Dapper Gents are highly recommended for weddings, delivering professional, flexible service with a unique folk-rock/acoustic vibe. They learned requested songs, provided elegant ceremony and cocktail music, DJed a lively reception, and kept guests of all ages dancing. Responsive, organized, and stress-free to work with.

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The Dapper Gents are highly recommended for weddings, delivering professional, flexible service with a unique folk-rock/acoustic vibe. They learned requested songs, provided elegant ceremony and cocktail music, DJed a lively reception, and kept guests of all ages dancing. Responsive, organized, and stress-free to work with.

Anna
Anna Sent on 07/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Band!

The wedding band was one of the most important aspects of our wedding for me and the Dapper Gents delivered! I was looking for less of a typical "wedding band" and their folk-rock style was absolutely perfect. Jacob was so easy to work with and our guests absolutely loved them too! They set the perfect tone for our wedding and we cannot recommend them enough!
Jill
Jill Sent on 12/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing addition!

Jacob and Danny's acoustic set was so perfect for our ceremony and cocktail hour! It added a touch of fun class with modern songs mixed in (think Bridgerton vibes ;)). They are wonderful to work with, too!
P
Paul Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Band!

Every guest at our wedding was blown away by The Dapper Gents’ performance. Multiple people made it a point to tell us they were the best wedding band they’ve seen, and that it was like being at a concert. The band was able to play all of our specific songs for all of our dances and are incredibly easy to work with. Would recommend for any wedding, any venue!
Katie
Katie Sent on 11/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band ever!!!

The Dapper Gents were the absolute perfect live band for our wedding. Jake especially is super awesome to work with and has so much experience with the industry that it was completely stress free for us. Our wedding was at a camp on Sebago Lake and The Dapper Gents fit our music vibe to a T. And they DELIVERED. From setting up, ceremony, cocktail hour, to reception everything was so so smooth. Our guests were so impressed with their talent and we spent the entire night dancing. We also highly recommend seeing them live as we discovered them first seeing them live at Bull Feeney’s in Portland. You will no regrets booking this band!!
J
Jade Sent on 10/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best decisions

We couldn’t be happier with The Dapper Gents for our wedding! From the very beginning, their professionalism was evident, and they truly went above and beyond to make our special day unforgettable.

During the cocktail hour, the band played a beautiful selection of music that perfectly set the tone—elegant yet playful, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests. It was the ideal backdrop as everyone mingled on the lawn of the 1812 Farm (Bristol, ME) and chatted and celebrated.

For the ceremony, they learned the specific songs we requested. The song, played on the cello, was so beautiful.

Once it was time to dance, the DJ from The Dapper Gents expertly curated a playlist (that we got to have a voice in the selection) that got everyone on the floor and kept the energy high all night long.

The talent and dedication of The Dapper Gents made our wedding truly special. We’re so grateful for their amazing work. If you’re looking for a fun and professional group to elevate your event, look no further than The Dapper Gents!
Tyler
Tyler Sent on 10/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10 out of 10 will recommend!!

So thankful for the Dapper Gents being part of our big day! They played the hits at our reception in Camden, Maine and they had all of our friends and family on the dance floor. Very professional through the whole process with quick email replies and very receptive to our vision and requests. Highly recommend the Dapper Gents for any event!
J
Jade Sent on 07/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book them--You won't be disappointed!!

Choosing the Dapper Gents for our wedding music was one of the best decisions we made. They were extremely professional. They set up the mics for the wedding and a microphone for a short reading. The music during the ceremony and the music for the cocktail hour were both highlights. And, perhaps most importantly, they kept all of us on the dance floor (entertaining guests of all ages). Book them now! We chose the package of live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour and then DJ for the rest of the night. I love how many packages they offer. I cannot say enough good things about them.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 06/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing music for all parts of our day!

My fiancé and I got married at a barn venue in Dayton, Maine on 5/18 and had the Dapper Gents for our ceremony, reception and cocktail hour. We saw them in Portland and loved them right away. They were timely and responsive leading up to the wedding and carefully considered our requests. They also set up a sound system and music stand for my grandma who officiated. Their ceremony acoustic music was beautiful and the cocktail hour music was wonderful in the background. They were able to dj some special requests for first dance/ parent dances then had all our guests dancing for the reception. They really struck a balance between playing our favorites and going with what the crowd was loving- we had guests from 5 to 75 dancing all night! We cannot recommend the Gents enough, they made our reception so fun and memorable.
Jane
Jane Sent on 02/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dynamite, adaptable band. Perfect for our NYE celebration!

The Dapper Gents were the perfect selection for our NYE wedding!! Jake was professional and incredibly easy to work with. The band blended good jams, romantic cello, dancing, and New Year’s Eve perfectly and even went above and beyond to adapt a Hamilton song for a surprise Matron of Honor musical toast! Folks were dancing all night!
Shana
Shana Sent on 02/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Band

Jacob and his fellow musicians did a wonderful job performing for our wedding in rural Maine. Their live music was a great touch to our intimate setting. We would recommend them to any couples on the search!!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
DJ Marc Entertainment DJ Marc Entertainment Wedding DJs

The Dapper Gents are absolutely an amazing band, Located in Portland, Maine. If you're looking for a band for your wedding/event I highly recommend hiring them, you will not regret it! Yourself and your guest will have so much fun!

jill hoyle photography jill hoyle photography Wedding Photographers

Love working with this band, I don't have enough good things to say about their talent and energy!

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