Eric Nicolas & One Love Reviews
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Cara Sent on 01/08/2025The Ultimate Wedding Band That Made Our Night Unforgettable"
Eric, Melissa, and the entire One Love crew made our wedding an unforgettable celebration beyond our wildest dreams. Music has always been deeply important to my husband and me, so finding the right band was our number one priority. We didn’t want just any typical wedding band—we wanted something extraordinary. From the moment we connected with Melissa and Eric, it was clear we had found exactly what we were looking for.
Their vibrant energy, unmatched professionalism, and genuine passion for what they do shone through in every interaction. What truly set One Love apart was that Eric and Melissa are not only the masterminds behind the band but also active performers in it. This gave the experience a personal touch, as they brought us into the music, making every moment feel uniquely ours. Their attention to detail and collaborative spirit were exceptional, helping us create a perfectly personalized soundtrack for both our ceremony and reception.
Our guests are still raving about the band. The energy on the dance floor was electric from start to finish—no one wanted the night to end! Many of our friends and family said it was the best wedding band they’ve ever heard, and we couldn’t agree more. The night felt so authentically “us,” and that’s thanks to Eric, Melissa, and the entire One Love team.
Not only did they deliver incredible music, but their advice on the overall flow of the evening was invaluable. Following their guidance ensured the energy stayed high all night long. Months later, we’re still hearing from guests about how special and unforgettable the celebration was.
Eric, Melissa, and the One Love crew, thank you for making our wedding a magical experience we’ll treasure forever. We felt so loved, so celebrated, and had more fun than we could have imagined. We’re already counting down the days until we can gather everyone again to have you play at our next event!
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Katherine Sent on 09/25/2024Amazing!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to the One Love Band!! Your talent and energy truly took our wedding to the next level for us as a couple, as well as all our guests who are still buzzing about the music! Your vocals and instrumentals are amazing! We appreciate your attention to detail in customizing the perfect setlist for the evening, as well as mixing our favorite songs from a variety of genres to offer something for all age ranges of our guests. We cannot thank you enough and look forward to catching more shows in the future!! Highly recommend for all future brides and grooms that want to throw a party for the ages!! -
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Ryan Sent on 05/27/2024The Perfect Soundtrack for Our Wedding
Finding the perfect band for our wedding on May 24th, 2024, at the Liberty Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York, was no easy task. Music is incredibly important to us, and we needed a band that could meet our high standards. From the moment we heard Eric Nicolas & One Love, we knew they were the perfect choice. Their exceptional sound, versatility, and professionalism were evident from the start.
One Love exceeded our expectations by tailoring their performance to our specific requests. We had some unique song choices and special arrangements, and they delivered each one flawlessly. Their ability to accommodate our needs made our wedding day incredibly special and personalized.
Communication with Melissa and Eric was outstanding from the initial booking through to the day of the event. They were responsive, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to ensuring everything was perfect.
One Love provided the ideal soundtrack for each part of our wedding. They played beautiful music for our ceremony, vibrant jazz trio music during the cocktail hour, and energetic tunes for the reception that kept the dance floor packed all night long. Their versatility and musical talent were truly impressive.
Our guests couldn't stop praising One Love. The musicianship, energy, and performance quality were top-notch. The strings, singers, and horns – every member of the band was exceptional.
We couldn’t have asked for a better band for our wedding. One Love made our day unforgettable, and I highly recommend them to anyone in search of an extraordinary musical experience. -
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Maria Sent on 01/02/2024Book them asap!
One Love was fantastic, from their intentional communication throughout the process to preparing our special requests. They created the perfect setting with beautiful ceremony music and working with our friends to coordinate our first dance song and on the "MC" duties, we couldn't recommend them enough!! -
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Alexandra Sent on 12/31/2023Incredible band!
One Love was incredible at our wedding in October, our guests are still raving about them! Melissa and Eric were so communicative in the months leading up to the wedding and helped my fiancé and I with suggestions regarding our music choices and even our timeline! Our first dance, Mother/Son dance and Father/Daughter dance were all in different genres, but the performance of each song was incredible. One Love even took the time to learn songs that were not on their HUGE song list to play songs that had special meanings to our families. Our guests did not stop dancing the whole time. From the beginning to the last song played it was incredible. I cannot recommend One Love Music enough!! -
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Paul Sent on 12/20/2023Exceptional from Start to Finish
We saw One Love at a friend's wedding and we decided that we wouldn't have a band at our wedding if we couldn't get One Love. They were exceptional throughout every step of the process — going above and beyond what I would expect from a vendor. They basically functioned as our defacto wedding planner for a large part of our process; and their expertise (from venue selection, to course timing) was truly invaluable. This is to say nothing of the music, which is untouchable. They don't take breaks, they cover all genres, they crushed our first dance, and were, without question, the biggest hit of the evening. Most importantly, they really seem to be having a great time up there. Incredible energy. Tons of smiles. This is your most important vendor, gang! They make it SO easy!!!! -
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Tori Sent on 12/12/2023Five star exceptional band!
From the moment we first heard One Love in Delaware at a wedding, we knew they had to be part of our special day. Four years later, our dream became a reality!
Our experience with One Love was exceptional, exceeding all expectations. Melissa, Eric, and the entire One Love team displayed outstanding communication, seamlessly incorporating our special requests and ensuring a stress-free planning process. Despite our wedding being on Cape Cod, they traveled from NYC without a hitch.
The ceremony music, New Orleans horn parade, and incredible singers created a magical atmosphere, setting the perfect tone for our day. One Love kept our guests on their feet, delivering an electric and unforgettable dance-party experience. To this day, all our guests can't stop talking about the incredible performance.
In summary, One Love is the epitome of musical excellence, turning our wedding day into an absolute dream. Thank you for the unforgettable memories! -
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Sonja Sent on 12/11/2023Even better than your dreams
Look no further, you have found your wedding band! OneLove was beyond exceptional and an absolute dream to work with. From our very first call, I knew we'd found true partners in bringing our musical vision to life. I heard a lot of brides say something like "don't expect your band to actually play what you want," and this is absolutely NOT the case with OneLove. They completely tailor the experience and the music to your vision, and they executed it to perfection. We had two ceremonies and a reception at the Ocean House in Westerly RI. OneLove provided music for the entire weekend. The ceremonies very different vibes - one Jewish ceremony with traditional music; one secular ceremony with Beatles and Taylor Swift; and the guitar/violin duo for both had everyone in tears. For our wedding party, they were extremely accommodating for some special requests, including a guest singer for our first dance; an acoustic performance; and working with a prerecorded medley for the father-daughter that they faded seamlessly into their own set at the conclusion of the dance, completing my vision for the moment perfectly. What I loved most about working with OneLove is how much they emphasized the flow and mood of the evening. They reacted do dynamically to our guests while never losing sight of our vision. Their singers for each song are chosen for their ability to match the style of iconic hits, so you basically feel like your favorite artist is singing the hits live for you. All of our guests were RAVING about the band afterwards, truly we heard it nonstop. I can't recommend OneLove enough for their consummate professionalism and truly epic performance. -
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Roya Sent on 09/16/2023WOW!!! The wedding music of our dreams!!!
We dreamt of an epic dance party for our wedding and One Love made it happen!!! We had SO much fun dancing to incredible live music with all of our friends and family - they all loved the music and kept telling us so!!! We could have kept dancing all night. Throughout the planning process from the very beginning, One Love worked closely with us to brainstorm our music goals, fine-tune our set list and first dance requests, and then beautifully executed everything!!! In addition to our reception music, One Love organized beautiful acoustic music for our garden ceremony with guitar and violin, coordinated the music timeline with our catering team with incredible detail, and provided so much reassurance for us leading up to and on our wedding day. The raging dance party at the end of our wedding will forever be the best wedding memories for us!!! We truly could not imagine wedding day without this band. THANK YOU for helping us create the perfect wedding, we love you guys!!! -
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Samantha Sent on 09/07/2023The best wedding band EVER!
I couldn't recommend One Love Band more highly...they were INCREDIBLE at our wedding! Melissa and Eric were a dream to work with throughout the whole process, and the full band was so talented, energetic, and fun! We were especially grateful that they learned and played our first dance song exactly like the recording, since we had fairly complex choreography. They learned and played multiple songs just for us, including for parent dances and our ceremony music -- they are so committed to making your wedding entertainment fully personalized and exactly what you envision. Multiple guests at our wedding told us during and after the party that they were the best wedding band they had ever heard/seen! Absolutely book One Love Band if you want to have the fun and memorable wedding of your dreams! -
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Ali F. Sent on 08/20/2023One Love is Phenomenal!
We wanted a band that would bring the house down and this band delivered and more. From our first call with Melissa and Eric to set the tone of our wedding to our final song (joining the band on the stage), they were absolutely phenomenal in every single way.
We wanted a party that was full of great dance music and amazing vibes in which our guests would be rocking on the dance floor all night – and they were! Whenever we needed help with a special song, Melissa and Eric were quick and helpful to recommend some great choices.
Not only were Melissa and Eric so easy to work with, helping us craft the perfect set list and tone of our wedding, but also the music and talent of the band was just fabulous. Guests were coming up to me during the wedding asking, “Who is this band? They are the best music I’ve ever heard at a wedding!”
One Love was also amazing during our ceremony, cocktail hour, and hora, and we couldn’t be more grateful to entrust these guys to anchor our wedding – We’ve been to many weddings and One Love was truly the most incredible band. -
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Anne Sent on 06/08/2023Best band of all time
Melissa, Eric, and the group of incredibly talented musicians are off the chart incredible! We were married June 3 and had a blowout dance party at New York Botanical Gardens that was unmatched. We had a full dance floor before dinner that continued for FOUR straight hours. They can play EVERYTHING from Jazz, Ballads, Rock, Country. We asked for special songs played by the string trio for the ceremony and they covered our favorite Billy Joel song for a truly unique and one-of-a-kind recessional. We had several calls leading up to the big day where Melissa and Eric listened to our every desire and matched it. I thought it would be good but they exceed all of my expectations. Our wedding guests all said the same thing: "This band is amazing!" My wedding was the best day of my life and they were very much a reason! -
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Reece Sent on 12/30/2022Amazing Wedding Band!
I cannot say enough great things about this wedding band. We have previously seen them 3 times, and they outperformed each time. They truly made our wedding extra special and they were an absolute pleasure to deal with. 10/10 would recommend. -
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Eric Sent on 11/17/2022Onelove was amazing!
OneLove was FANTASTIC. Not only were they tight and incredibly talented musicians, but the entire experience was flawless. Great music, great people, incredibly easy to work with. Melissa (the band's manager) was very communicative throughout the process, and provided the most comprehensive song list of any band that we spoke to. They were especially receptive to special requests, and made the entire evening personal and special.
My wife and I cannot recommend them enough for your wedding!!!!
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Kate Sent on 07/12/2022Amazing band
We hired One Love for our wedding day. We loved them! The best band around!!! We’ve gotten a lot of requests for their info in the future. Thank you for an awesome night!Eric Nicolas & One Love's reply:
Thank you Kate! It was such an honor to be a part of your beautiful day. We wish you and Mike the best - stay in touch!
Melissa
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Scott Sent on 12/31/2021Hire One Love
There isn't much to add that hasn't already been said on the countless other amazing reviews but yet I feel compelled to leave one to help further convince you to hire One Love for your wedding.
Before my wife and I decided to hire One Love I spoke to several other bands, read every review for One Love, and watched every YouTube video I could find to help with the decision. But what sealed the deal was how my wife and I felt the first time after chatting with Melissa and Eric. They immediately understood what we were looking for and they certainly did execute on their promise!
We had Eric play guitar during the ceremony (all Beatles songs), keyboardist during cocktail hour, and the full 10-piece band for our reception. We received countless compliments both during and after the reception about how great our wedding band was. And we got married at the Culinary Institute where most guests were expecting the food to be the highlight of the wedding, but they couldn't stop raving about the band and how much fun they had.
Not only did the band keep everyone on the dance floor once the night got going but they were also a pleasure to work with and were super responsive and professional. We are so glad to have had them play at our wedding and exceeded any expectations we had going into our wedding weekend (which were pretty high based on all the other positive reviews).
If you want your wedding to be the non-stop dance party you envisioned with your guests super impressed by the great band you hired that can play a wide range of music then you don't need to look any further. Hire One Love and I promise it will be the best decision you've ever made. Well maybe second best after the decision to get married to your future spouse. -
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Jessica Sent on 12/30/2021This band MADE our reception! Book them now!
One Love Music is unbelievably talented, extremely professional and organized, and working with them took an entire weight off our shoulders when it came to running the reception time line and keeping the energy going the whole night. First of all, they sound amazing. The vocalists are next level, and every member of the band sounds phenomenal. My husband is Puerto Rican and it was really important to us to find an amazing band that was going to keep everyone on the dance floor all night, including his extended family. We wanted to surprise his mom by finding a bilingual band who would be able to play salsa and sing his Mother-Son dance in Spanish. One Love already had all the salsa standards in their back pocket, but they learned a very special song just for the MOG dance and it was an extremely emotional moment that could not have happened without their help. One Love learned songs for our special moment, for first dances, parent dances, last song and were very helpful with helping us set up a schedule for the reception. They know what they are talking about and it was such a relief having them interface with the venue to keep our entire evening on track. One Love had amazing ideas for our event schedule to make sure the energy kept going the whole night and they made sure to play all our must-plays. They sound absolutely amazing, we received so many compliments about this band and could not imagine having such a fun reception with any other vendor. If you are on the fence, contact them! You will not regret this vendor!! -
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Chris Sent on 10/15/2021OneLove is the band of all bands!
We are writing this review to make sure any couple who has a chance to work with One Love, chooses to hire them for their wedding! One Love, specifically band lead Eric and Band Manager Melissa, helped us navigate our twice postponed wedding during COVID.
One Love’s performance was unbelievable at our wedding on July 17th 2021 at the Watch Hill Chapel and Ocean House. To say One Love blew the roof off would be an understatement. We asked for a party and One Love delivered a party!
We asked for One Love to make a lasting impact on our wedding guests by playing a mix of party hits, impactful ballads, and get everyone dancing. One Love fully accomplished this. We heard from so many wedding guests that our band was by far the best band anyone has ever heard before!
Eric and Melissa listened to our song requests, played all three of our first dance wedding songs (since we had over 2 years to second guess our song!), and had a killer opening set. We knew One Love would crush our entrance song and first dance song but the “Soul Man” song right after was incredible. We, along with many guests, were drenched before we even sat down for the appetizer. We loved how One Love involved our bridal party in an original way as well. The band sang “I Will Always Love You” during dinner and made our guests feel as if they were watching a show (& got a standing ovation from everyone)!
One Love's ability to play so many different genres, including Country and Latin, for so many different generations is incredible and got even people who do not dance onto the dance floor. Eric and Melissa even worked with the groom who surprised the bride playing the saxophone with the band during the reception.
We also have to give credit to the singer and trumpet player who performed during our catholic ceremony. The trumpet solo playing “Edelweiss” while the bride walked down the aisle was a moment and the singer singing “Ave Maria” was incredibly moving. Guests mentioned afterwards how incredible the music was during the ceremony, and we couldn’t agree more!
We cannot wait to hire OneLove for future party’s and events! Hire OneLove and you will be fully supported throughout the planning process and can have confidence your wedding music will be a hit!
Thank you Eric, Melissa, and One Love!
Cheers,
Christopher & Megan
P.S. Stop your band search now and choose OneLove - you will not regret it! If you have to, choose your wedding date around OneLove's availability! -
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Juliet Sent on 07/19/2021The BEST band!
One Love performed at our wedding this past May and we could not be more thankful for such an amazing band and group of people! The process leading up to the wedding was extremely organized and communication was always flowing (even with a rescheduled pandemic wedding!). They got to know us as a couple and the music we were interested in dancing to all night. They are truly professionals and we knew we could trust them with making the evening exactly what we wanted!
From the ceremony music, cocktail hour and the reception - each group played amazing songs. And you can tell they all really love playing good music together. One Love really knew how to read the room and play music based on the flow of the night and how many people were on the dance floor. Because of this, I don't think anyone wanted to get off the dance floor all night! Over a month later and people are still raving about our band. And we can't wait to party with you again in July at the next family wedding!
One Love truly nailed it!Eric Nicolas & One Love's reply:
Thank you Juliet! What a joy it was to perform for you and your guests, it was such a beautiful evening. Can't wait to party with you again at your sister-in-law's wedding this weekend! -
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Michael Sent on 03/23/2021Excellent Experience
Interacting with One Love was easy from start to finish and they were helpful throughout the whole process. Melissa was very responsive and Eric and his band played great music. We had a small wedding as a result of COVID-19 and there were some uncertain times throughout the planning. They sent us a detailed song list and they kept the party lively and fun and played the right songs at the right times and was suited to the reception, creating many great memories we will never forget.Eric Nicolas & One Love's reply:
Thank you Michael! We had such a great time at your wedding, it was a honor to be a part of it. Stay in touch with us!
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Irish Sent on 10/26/2020Excellent experience
The One Love experience from start to finish was top notch. We had a small wedding as a result of COVID-19 and there were some uncertain times throughout the planning. Eric and Melissa make a great team and they were nothing but understanding and helpful throughout the whole process. They helped us navigate the changing state regulations and took what had the potential to be an extreme disappointment, and made it the most incredible day of our lives. Eric is a master at selecting songs that perfectly suited us as a couple and our guests. Words cannot describe the atmosphere created by the musicians. Their violinist, Katya, has a sound second to none and coupled with Eric on the guitar really made our ceremony special. The music was perfectly suited to the type of reception that we had. An excellent mix of Brazilian jazz and familiar hits. During a time when dancing was against the rules, One Love managed to get all of our guests to “dance in their seats” creating a memory we will never forget. We are looking forward to next year when we get to party with One Love again for our full reception.
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Laine Sent on 10/20/2020Best Wedding Band Ever!
One Love Music is amazing! They were awesome to work with and made our daughter's wedding with everyone on the dance floor all night long! They have a huge selection of music to choose from and played from cocktail hour to the very end of
the wedding reception - no breaks! We can't say enough of how talented and dedicated One Love Music is - book them right now!Eric Nicolas & One Love's reply:
Thank you Laine! It was so much fun to be a part of L&W's wedding celebration. Thank you for welcoming us to your beautiful home. (Well, actually your dogs welcomed us...!) Stay in touch! -
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Jenna Sent on 08/21/2020The BEST band
Eric, Melissa and the whole team are absolutely incredible and you should not hesitate to book them!
We first encountered Eric Nicolas & One Love at our best friends' wedding - after seeing them that night we knew we needed to have them at our wedding and as soon as we were engaged and picked our venue we contracted them. From the very first conversation it was clear that Melissa and Eric were the best of the best - truly consultative and extremely knowledgeable.
Unfortunately, our wedding was impacted due to COVID, and Melissa and Eric could not have been more flexible and empathetic. They even went so far as to check in with us on what would have been our original wedding date, just to see how we were doing.
We were lucky enough to have a scaled down version of the band at our micro wedding in July and it was the best decision we made. We were nervous that with only 15 guests dancing could be awkward, but the band kept the energy going all night and every single guest commented on how amazing they were. We had many conversations leading up to the wedding to talk about safety, run of show and song choices - all leading to a totally stress free and wonderful night. Melissa stayed on top of timing and when we needed to make a small pivot she made it easy and seamless.
We feel so fortunate to have had them at our micro-wedding and very much look forward to having the full band at our reception in the future!Eric Nicolas & One Love's reply:
Thank you Jenna! We had so much fun at your small-but-mighty wedding, it was so beautiful and joyous in its intimacy. Wishing you and Brian all the best - stay in touch with us! -
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Tracy Sent on 08/29/2019We love onelove!
We had such a blast with One Love, and had SO many guests tell us that our band made the night. WE AGREE! They rocked out - playing classics, top 40, and a few under-the-radar favorites (including our wedding song / first dance, which they learned for the occasion!). Plus they were so easy and fun to work with for the months leading up. Their ideas were awesome, and they even met with our friends to practice our ceremony song (our friends were singing) in advance at an east village bar. Truly, couldn't have asked for a better band!Eric Nicolas & One Love's reply:
Thank you Tracy! We had so much fun with you and all of your fabulous friends - beautiful ceremony, off-the-chain party, great requests, unforgettable speeches (the bear!!)
All of our love to you and Tyler - hope we'll see you again! xoxo Melissa
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