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A talented and dynamic wedding band based in Portland, Maine, The Waiters have over 20 years of experience delivering amazing music service. With high energy and excitement, they provide music from the beginning to the end of your special day.

Services Offered
With six members of the band, each adds a unique voice for the overall success of your wedding day music. Performing a variety of genres including blues, classic rock, dance, funk, gospel, jazz, oldies and swing, you are sure to find the right music to fit your style. Couples have the options of choosing from the Premiere, Classic or Jazz Trio wedding package as they plan your music for your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and/or rehearsal dinner. Services include:

  • Instrumentals
  • Learning new songs
  • MC
  • Music during breaks
  • Sample music
  • Vocals
  • Willing to travel
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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
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

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
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

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?

Blues
Classic Rock
Dance
Funk
Gospel
Jazz
Motown
Oldies
Pop
R&B / Soul
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
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of The Waiters

Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 08/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Ewald Wedding

Very fun band. Made our wedding very memorable. Would highly recommend.
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Derek Sent on 06/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The heartbeat of our wedding reception

The Waiters did a phenomenal job playing both our cocktail hour (jazz trio) and the reception (full band). They were fantastic to work with, their repertoire is vast, their sound is terrific, and they kept the party going late into the night. They even let me sit in with them for one song. Everyone was commenting on how great the band was—I'd recommend them to anyone looking.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 08/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Waiters are Amazing!

We loved working with the Waiters for our 20th High School Reunion. The value that they provide was unmatched and they are very easy to work with. Bernie and the band are very talented and made our event super special. They even got most of us on the dance floor! I highly recommend them for your wedding or event.
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Melissa Sent on 08/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Begos Wedding!

The Waiters were phenomenal for our wedding from start to finish! They kept our crowd dancing and played songs that everyone loves to dance and sing to. They were super accommodating and easily accessible by phone call, text or email at any given time. We can’t thank them enough for the amazing time we had, and would highly recommend The Waiters for any event!
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Tom W. Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best band in Maine. Period.

Bernie was great to deal with and everyone wanted to know where I found the amazing band. Def a highlight of our celebration and just so easy to work with. True professionals and hands down the best live band in Maine!
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Molly Sent on 06/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience with The Waiters! 10/10

We got married last weekend at my family’s home in Maine. Bernie was amazing to work with since day 1. He was so helpful explaining the process and helping us walk through details. We created a playlist with some songs we liked and he and the band matched it perfectly. They were all so amazing to work with, not to mention they are AWESOME! Everyone was on the dance floor all night. The band was interacting with the crowd and got everyone going. I would 100% recommend The Waiters to anyone! I can’t wait to plan our next event and have them come perform! Thank you, Bernie and The Waiters! You made our wedding day!
Kate
Kate Sent on 11/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't Have Been Happier

The Waiters were one of our wedding highlights! The music was great. They added our first dance request to their list of songs for the evening. We couldn't have been happier with our choice of having the Waiters at our wedding.
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 11/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band

When Stephanie and I decided to go with a band for our wedding we knew we wanted someone that we were excited to work with. Bernie was super wonderful, had questions answered quickly, and made sure we felt comfortable going into our wedding day with everything figured out. The Waiters are an all in one wedding band. Arthur helped us figure out which songs we were going to use for the ceremony and played them on the keyboard. He even had a microphone ready for our officiate. During the cocktail hour they had a three-piece jazz ensemble. The view of a mountain surrounding us, sunny fall day, great food, friends and jazz music we couldn’t have asked for it to be a more perfect moment. As cocktail hour came to an end the band was set up and ready to go inside the barn. Rachael was great, she came out to ask a few questions and made sure to stick to a timeline we hand discussed. We loved having a lead female vocalist and she was amazing. From start to finish The Waiters did not disappoint. If you are looking for a perfect wedding band, The Waiters are it.
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Mallory Sent on 12/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I have been listening to The Waiters for a few years now and once I got engaged I knew I had to contact Bernie right away! I couldn't have chosen a better band to play at our Maine wedding in August. Bernie was professional and very responsive to any questions that we had. My husband and I were most impressed with the band going out of their way to learn a song they had not played before (for the first dance), we were extremely thrilled with the outcome! Thank you to The Waiters for going above and beyond on our wedding day, we couldn't have chose a better band!
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Jacqueline Sent on 10/26/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about The Waiters! They are spectacular!!! All night long guests kept coming up to me asking who they were, where they are from, and if I can give them their number so they can book them for their event. Their music caters to all ages! They were the highlight of my wedding for sure! I had been so worried about getting the music right so my grandparents would be happy & also the younger crowd want to dance. They nailed it!!! Bernie & the band were so wonderful to work with. They learned our favorite song and were willing to do whatever it took to make our day perfect! They could not be nicer. I went to high school with Rachel and she blows me away every time I hear her sing! PLEASE do yourself a favor and book these guys ASAP! You will NOT regret it! I can't wait to have another party & have them play again! Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for making our day so amazing and rocking the music!
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