A common theme after speaking to the guests at our wedding was how amazing the band was. Our dance floor was packed the entire night because of how much fun Franklin & Alison Music made our reception. I can’t express how much we would recommend that you book this band!! My wife and I have a familiar story to most who had planned a wedding in 2020, but Laraine and the band were very easy to work with through our multiple changing of our wedding date. Planning a wedding is stressful enough as it is, but Laraine made everything about booking the band very easy and stress free. Now, I am a huge music lover, especially Dave Matthews. Laraine and Keith made a unique playlist for us that included some Dave Matthews which made my day! Oh, they also learned our first dance, the father/daughter dance, and mother/son dance. They are truly talented musicians who will do everything to make your day special and unique. Thank you to Laraine, Keith, and the band. You rock!!!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Thanks Bill!! Great wedding.....love that Dave Matthews stuff too
Hope all is well with you both. Please keep in touch
Rob W. Married on 10/08/2022
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Just book them!
We picked Franklin & Alison Wedding Band because they had experience with our venue (Mountain Lakes House in Princeton NJ), but we are confident they would be a great pick for anyone! They worked with us to learn and highlight some of our favorite songs, including an amazing rendition of "Conversations in the Dark" by John Legend. They have a fantastic range, with vocalists that can capture any song and talented musicians. Our guests were complimenting the band all night, and the bartender even booked the band for an upcoming event. This was money well spent, and a part of our wedding we will never forget.
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Hi Rob ! Thank you so much your words !
We really liked the specialty songs we learned for you and Jocelyn , and Conversations in the Dark is a keeper!
Enjoyed working with you very much
Jill R. Married on 10/05/2022
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Franklin & Alison is the best wedding band out there!
This is the best wedding band I have ever heard! Our daughter hired Franklin & Alison music for her wedding based on their reputation and they exceeded all of our greatest expectations! First, they were extremely organized and accommodating and worked with all of us to plan the wedding day schedule, truly listening to what the bride and the groom wanted. They kept us on schedule with planning everything. They looked at our venue space in advance, met with the venue coordinator and took care of all the details. They learned a beautiful and unknown song for my daughter's first dance and sounded better than the original! They played the best music throughout the cocktail hour, dinner and party. Once everyone got on the dance floor there was no stopping them! The music made the wedding!!! The whole band, the singers, guitar players, keyboard, drums, sax player were such professional and talented musicians. I can't believe how lucky we were to have this band and their truly exceptional musicians .
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Victoria Married on 10/01/2022
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AMAZING! The best band!
Laraine, Keith and all of the band members were amazing. Laraine was very professional, understanding and on top of it all. She helped our wedding run smoothly and made it a blast. Keith is an amazing musician and made sure all details were what we wanted. The lead singer was fabulous and so were the rest of the 12 piece band musicians. They made it a night to remember. EVERYONE was up dancing!! I have all amazing things to say. I am recommending them to all of my friends, family and anyone I meet.
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Thank you Victoria, I can’t even describe how
Special it was to be able to play at your wedding.. could not be happier that you had such a good time. Love you , Hunter and your entire family . ❤️❤️
Jeff G. Married on 09/24/2022
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Incredible Music and Experience
Overdue review, but we absolutely loved working with Franklin-Alison! Laraine was so attentive and helpful planning the music and set up of our wedding, and Keith and the band were incredible the day of. Great mix of music, high energy all night, people have been raving about the music for weeks after the party. Would highly, highly recommend!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Thank you Jeff! Loved working with you and Melissa ❤️You chose some great music for tbe wedding . Look forward to seeing pictures
Deborah R. Married on 07/23/2022
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They Danced All Night...
First Laraine was the best to work with! Our venue, while gorgeous, had odd acoustics. She knew what the room could handle and her best musicians for the job. She listened to the bride and groom and made certain to play their songs. I even threw them a curveball at the last minute and they went right along.
I got so many compliments on this band. They had everyone on their feet all night and crying for more when the evening ended! They are real pros.
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Thanks for your kind words Debby ! Such a kind family and we also had a blast at the wedding. Enjoy the rest of the summer
Erica Married on 06/12/2022
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Look no further - this is THE band to book!
Phenomenal band! The energy they brought to our wedding was out of this world. Still getting amazing feedback from our wedding guests. We said we wanted to dance our faces off, and Franklin & Alison Music delivered! Incredible group to work with!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Thank you Erica! You certainly did dance your faces off . And your feet too.....a pleasure to work with you and Conor
Emily S. Married on 06/11/2022
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10/10 performance
FAO is the absolute best! When I was younger, I saw them play at my cousins wedding and knew I needed them to play for my wedding. They put on such a show! Our guests never stopped dancing and are still raving about how awesome they were. Highly recommend them for any event!! Thank you all!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Thanks so much Emilyann. what a fabulous wedding.Hope you and Josh are off to a great start together.....
Michelle Married on 11/05/2021
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Wow! Amazing!
Wow...just wow!!! The Franklin Alison Orchestra brought down the house at our wedding last Friday!! I cannot recommend them enough! Laraine was extremely easy to work with and incredibly sweet. Words cannot describe the amount of excitement and gratitude I felt for this band at our wedding. Live music was a priority for us and planning during COVID was difficult because we were not able to see bands perform live. We booked this band off of their videos, which are great, but there was nothing like their in-person performance. My heart is still so full. They were absolutely, hands-down one of the best bands I have ever seen perform. I still can't get over that they were our band at our wedding. Laraine and FAO, THANK YOU!!! 1000% would recommend.
Christina F. Married on 10/30/2021
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Outstanding!!
I don't even know how to put into words just how AMAZING this band is! They were outstanding and kept the dance floor packed during our entire wedding. Laraine, the band leader, was extremely accommodating and helped us put together the perfect evening. Our guests truly did not want the wedding to end.
Courtney C. Married on 10/02/2021
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You will not want to leave the dance floor all night!
My husband and I have been to a few weddings with Franklin & Alison and we loved them so much we decided to book them for our own! Our wedding was in January 2022 at a tight venue and they worked with us to make it work. They did an amazing job with our first dance songs- some of which they learned just for our wedding!
All of our guests raved about how much they loved the music and that they never left the dance floor! If you are looking for a combination of wedding/dance hits and current music, I highly recommend!
Laura H. Married on 09/30/2021
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Book this band!
We loved having the Franklin-Alison Band for our wedding reception!! Laraine was so super helpful during the planning process. She had great suggestions and always replied right away. She was even able to coordinate a string trio for our ceremony. The song list was amazing and we were able to select the songs and genres of our preference. The band even learned our first dance song from scratch at our request!! The day of our wedding Keith was sure to check in with us and was so genuinely invested in providing us with the best entertainment ever! Our guests, while small in number, all got up to celebrate and dance with us to a great soundtrack for the night. The singers and musicians are amazingly talented and sound like a full blown professional concert. I highly recommend Franklin Alison Music for anyone looking for a great live band! Could not have asked for more!!!
Petrillo.jeanne@Gmail.com Married on 09/25/2021
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Knew exactly what the crowd needed and when!
The dance floor at our event was full almost the entire evening. The instrumentals and vocals were top notch!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Thank you so much Jeanne! It was a distinct pleasure to work with you. Appreciate the kind words! The pictures are great and can't with to see more of them!
Allison Married on 09/11/2021
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Best wedding band ever!!!
We were thrilled with this band! Each individual is an incredibly talent musician, such engaging and energetic personalities. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how great they were. The only downside is now going to other weddings where these guys don’t perform! Highly recommend and shoutout to Laraine for all of your help making sure our experience was perfect.
Lori J. Married on 08/22/2021
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5+++ Stars!
If I could give Franklin & Alison Music 5+++ stars I would. Laraine is the nicest and sweetest person. She is also extremely accommodating. My wedding was originally scheduled for August 2020. After switching our wedding date due to COVID multiple times, Laraine said they were available each and every time. I also remember on the day that was supposed to be our wedding date, Laraine sent us a special email telling us “happy what would have been your anniversary day.” It made my husband and I feel special that our band was thinking about us. I ended up finally getting married in August 2021. My dad made a special request for a song that he sang and did not have the sheet music for. Keith, spent the time to write sheet music and they played it at our wedding. This band is top notch. Everything we asked for, we got. Everything WAS PERFECT. If you are looking for a wedding band that sounds amazing, is accommodating, just the nicest people, please choose Franklin & Alison Music.
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
I love you and your entire family Lori !
It was so wonderful to be able to reschedule with you at every turn , such a tough year but it all worked out . And as they say , Gonza Mishbucha❤️❤️
Mackenzie D. Married on 06/26/2021
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Love Laraine & Keith!
Wonderful experience working with Laraine for planning and Keith on site. Music was incredible and the guests loved them!
Anne D. Married on 06/12/2021
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The Best Wedding Band Ever!!!
I can't say enough good things about this band. In early 2020, Franklin & Alison Music was one of the first vendors we hired for our daughter's wedding. As the 6/12/21 wedding date approached, we were faced with constantly changing Covid restrictions for wedding receptions. With about 8 weeks to go, the restriction called for wedding venues to allow bands, but no dancing! Well, that's a dilemma! We sat down with band manager, Laraine, to talk about how we could best utilize this fabulous group of musicians to entertain our guests during the wedding reception. She suggested a cocktail hour with an acoustic guitarist followed by jazz during dinner. We were still trying to figure out what to do after dinner when, lo and behold, the "no dancing" restriction was lifted. We hired this band because they are one of the best wedding bands around, and we got much more than that. We decided to stick with the acoustic cocktail hour, jazz dinner and ended the night with 2 hours celebrating and kicking up our heels to the fabulous Franklin & Alison Band. Fantastic all around!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Anne ! Thank you so much for your wonderful words ! It was truly a night to remember and everything worked out so perfectly. We will see you around town
Phil L. Married on 05/08/2021
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Amazing Band!
What a great band that made our wedding so very special! Everyone had a wonderful time dancing and singing along to the music!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Thanks so much Phil. It was a pleasure to work with you and Nicole every step of the way.
Can't wait to see pictures when you get them. Laraine
Jaclyn J. Married on 02/10/2021
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Fantastic to work with!
Franklin & Alison Orchestra played our annual TESU Foundation Gala event for the first time this year. From our initial contact Laraine was enthusiastic, responsive, professional and overall a truly a pleasure to work with. The band executed their roles in our intricate event program and timeline flawlessly, and were very flexible and accommodating to last minute changes. Our guests danced and enjoyed the musical experience they provided. Thanks Laraine and Keith for all you did to make our event a success and for being so great to work with :)
Shannon M. Married on 09/25/2020
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Exceptional
Do not look any further, this is the best band and group of professionals to work with for your special day. Laraine is a pleasure and was understanding and flexible as we had to change our date 3x due to Covid. They organized and provided our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception music. Our guest cannot stop talking about the band and the dance floor was never empty. Laraine took the time to get to know my husband and I and made our event very personal. She is professional, organized, energetic, and so easy to work with. This was literally the least stressful part of my planning due to her hard work and talents. You will not find a better band nor a better point person than Laraine. She really cares and I cannot thank them enough for making our day the best!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Thank you Shannon! You're a doll. Best first dance I've ever seen. You just lit up the room with your twirls. Love you guys. See you the 25th
Michelle G. Married on 03/13/2020
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Freaking amazing! Look no more! Hire them!
I could not be happier with our choice of going with Franklin & Alison Music. They were absolutely amazing, flexible, personable, and completely had it together even when the timeline went a bit crazy at the wedding. People were constantly on the dance floor, the music was amazing, the vocals were completely on point. I would recommend them to everyone hosting a party, event, wedding, reunion, anything. I am so happy we went with them after searching through so many bands that sound like the tin can version of whatever song they're singing. They have such a wide range and learned the songs we asked them to, we will definitely be going to watch them play wherever we can find them so we can keep reliving our big night. Thank you so much to Laraine for being the best! We are so overjoyed you were part of our big day!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Michelle!! Terrific review. Great working with you and Craig
loved your song selections!! see you Withwrsoon soon. or coffee at Market Fair!!
Tanya E. Married on 02/09/2020
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Great wedding band with a personal touch
Franklin Alison Music made my wedding day dreams come true. There was no question that we wanted live music for our winter wedding but we had a hard time finding a band that could make our special ceremony musical performance a reality. I wanted my best friend to sing a queen queen song and needed a band that would rehearse and take care of the arrangement but had a hard time finding a group that could do it all. Then I met Keith and Lorraine from Franklin Alison Music. They took care of all our music and everyone loved it! Easy to work with, eclectic, fun, sweet, energetic and so much more. Highly recommend!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Tanya, thank you so much .
It was very rewarding to do your ceremony and have your friend sing with us as back up. It was beautiful . And the reception rocked ! Happy Anniversary to you and Matt❤️
Anne C. Married on 10/19/2019
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Fun, easy to work with- book them!!
Laraine and Keith were a dream to work with! They had all of our guests on the dance floor throughout the whole night! The sound technician walked around all evening to ensure the sound was up to par and quality. If you want a fun, seamless process then book them ASAP!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Thanks so much Anne! It was wonderful to work with you and Alex!!!!
I hope we dee each other again....and don't forget pictures when you get them!
lol laraine
Jeanette Married on 10/05/2019
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We danced all night!
“OMG Where did you find that band! They were awesome! “ “Did you know that people were even dancing before you got there? “ That’s just some of the feedback we’ve received about the Franklin Alison Band.
So many decisions go into planning the perfect wedding, but the easiest decision was choosing Franklin Alison Music to play at our cocktail hour and reception. From the first conversation we knew we were going to have fun! We wanted a celebration and we wanted to dance.
Although we made suggestions as to the kind of music we wanted, we left it up to Keith and we were not disappointed. The dance floor was always full. They even learned our first dance song which was country. They played everything from Springsteen to Motown to Sweet Caroline. The horns were outstanding and the vocals brought the house down. Laraine had many suggestions for making our evening a success. You can’t go wrong if you book this band!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Could not have been better .. We love you 💕💕💕what a fantastic party.. cone see us soon
In PRINCETON
Madelyn Married on 09/07/2019
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The BEST. Highly Recommend this band!
Such an amazing band! I couldn’t be happier I went with Franklin Alison for my wedding. They are so talented. I’ve gotten so many positive comments from my guests. They communicated with me at often prior to my wedding and the band leader checked in with me many times during my reception to see if I had any requests and to ensure I was happy with everything. I asked for a specific mix up of two versions of the same song for our first dance song and they had no problem making it happen. It was amazing, everything I could have dreamed of. The guitarist for a ceremony did a great job with everything I requested. Highly recommend!!!
Franklin & Alison Music's reply:
Greatly appreciated Madelyn! That first dance really did work out well.....You were great to work with as well!!!
