Metropolitan Players Reviews
Reviews
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Jenna Sent on 02/08/2024Fantastic band!
The Met Players were amazing! We got married on 1/27/24 and we could not have been happier! Elizabeth ensured we were well taken care of and the band knew all the songs
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Amanda Sent on 01/16/2024One of the best vendors
The Metropolitan Players were honestly one of our favorite vendors to work with for our wedding!! They were so incredibly professional and personable from day one. They even sent us a handwritten note after we booked them. Elizabeth, our coordinator, was with us every step of the way to help us make sure we had the best night of our lives. They were accommodating, flexible, and SO TALENTED!! My husband and I had so many people come up to us throughout the night to tell us how AWESOME our band was! Despite having a snowstorm on our wedding day, they were willing to work with us to make our day incredible. The Met Players had everyone up and dancing, and we are SO thankful we chose them for our special day! -
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Ava L. Sent on 12/30/2023
Best band out there hands down
There is absolutely NO better band than the Metropolitan Players. In fact, just look no further. My sister-in-law is a professional singer and found this band (she has very high expectations for what she was looking for). When I got married a year later, there was no question that we would be using them for our wedding we well. The band is so so good and the organization leading up to the big day is exceptional. They really strive to ensure they get the music right based on your interests. We ended up getting a 12 piece band and two violinists and celloists for the ceremony. The music during the ceremony was magical, and the music during the reception had everyone on the dance floor. I can't speak any more highly of them, and how fantastic they are! Thank you again for rocking our wedding! -
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Rachel Sent on 09/24/2023Incredibly talented and fun band!
We are so happy we hired the Met Players! From the moment we first emailed them, we could sense their excitement for us and passion for what they do. They were incredibly communicative over email and very organized in terms of planning for our wedding day. We had a lot of specific requests and they accommodated every single one flawlessly (for example, we asked for some piano instrumental versions of Lord of the Rings songs to play before the ceremony and gave very specific timing instructions for songs to walk down the aisle to).
The band completely understood the vibe we were going for which was a fun and lively dance floor, and the dance floor was truly packed all night. They helped us have an amazing hora, kept timelines on track by announcing speeches and parent dances, and ended their set with a great performance of Don't Stop Believin.
I highly recommend the Met Players for a band that's truly excited, fun, and talented! We hadn't seen them live before we booked, but based on reviews and word of mouth we felt comfortable booking anyway and from the first email we got from our event coordinator I knew we made the right choice. We loved them, and so did our guests because we got many, many compliments! -
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Jane Sent on 09/04/2023Amazing band! Everyone was so talented
We had such a great experience with the Metropolitan Players. Our guests are still talking about how great our band was! They had everyone up and dancing for most of the night, and learned favorites like Barbie Girl, Dancing On My Own, and Danza Kuduro just for us. We weren't even sure if Danza Kuduro was a reasonable request - the singer would have to speak Spanish - but they totally delivered. So much fun. The list of songs they already know is really extensive and we loved that they were willing to learn a bunch of songs for us. Some of the bands we looked at capped custom requests at 2 songs, maybe 3. The Met Players didn't set a cap, though I'm sure there is one at some point. We didn't reach a limit and we got everything we hoped for. Also, Barbie Girl was a late add - the Barbie movie blew up and we thought it would be fun to add it to the mix. They learned it 2 weeks before the wedding. I wouldn't necessarily suggest putting requests in on such short notice, of course. I'm sure they appreciate having more time :) Their communication in the planning process was also awesome. Very thorough, friendly, and responsive. -
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Danielle Sent on 07/23/2023Dancing all night long
I am ecstatic to share my experience working with The Metropolitan Players. Having witnessed their riveting performances at several weddings before, I was already certain of their talent. However, their performance and incredible professionalism during our own wedding exceeded even my highest expectations. Engaging with The Met Players as vendors was an absolute delight. Their extreme organization, quick responses, and meticulous attention to detail left no room for doubt or concern. They were not merely another vendor; they were collaborative partners who were invested in making our wedding day a resounding success.
One thing that stood out was their dedication to understanding and executing our specific requests. Their attention to detail was remarkable and assured us that our event was as important to them as it was to us. Working with them was a breeze, a stress-free experience that I genuinely appreciated amidst the hustle and bustle of wedding planning. When it came to the big day, The Met Players truly came alive. They absolutely crushed it, lighting up our wedding with their infectious energy and exceptional sound. Their performance was seamless, fun, and so incredibly engaging that they had all our guests on the dance floor in no time. The energy and joy they injected into the crowd were palpable and truly set the mood for a celebration we will always remember.
The Met Players were a dream to work with. Their level of professionalism, combined with their musical prowess and their undeniable passion for what they do, made our day extra special. If you're looking for a band that will deliver an unforgettable performance and contribute to making your wedding day flawless, I wholeheartedly recommend The Met Players. They are undoubtedly worth every penny, and I guarantee they will make your day just as special as they made ours. -
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Natalie Sent on 07/19/2023The wedding band of our dreams!
I am absolutely blown away by The Metropolitan Players. From the very beginning, my husband and I felt cared for, appreciated, and genuinely excited about the process. The coordinator that we were assigned, Mandy, was also our sound engineer and all-around go-to person on the day of the wedding. Mandy is friendly, professional, and patient. We had so many questions for her to make sure everything would go smoothly, and all of our requests were met with care. As a musician myself, the seamless logistics of the day (especially when it comes to sound), were very important to me. Every step of the way, Mandy answered e-mails, questions, hopped on Zoom calls with us. We were truly in the best hands and we felt like everything would be taken care of on the day-of. When there are a million things going on on the day of your wedding, you just have to put your faith and trust in the vendors. And I felt more than comfortable doing this with The Metropolitan Players.
Now, on to the band. Oh... my... GOODNESS, they totally blew our socks off! Our setup included everything - the four vocalists, the horns, drums, bass, keyboards, etc. The band knocked it out of the park. They satisfied all of our requests and exceeded our expectations, both musically and energetically. Singers and instrumentalists were coming out into the audience. Arrangements were tight. Singing was powerful and on-point. They made our guests, and us, feel like rockstars. Our guests made sure to let us know afterwards that the band was one of the best features of the night. We went for a more vintage vibe with a lot of funk, soul, and R&B. The Metropolitan Players DELIVERED.
If you are looking to have live music at your wedding, it certainly enhances the experience and makes it more than memorable. And The Metropolitan Players is your go-to band for your wedding, given their professionalism, high level of musicianship, efficiency, and just overall kindness and friendliness. Who doesn't want to work with people who are upbeat and pleasant? I would highly recommend this band to any and all of my friends getting married.
So full of gratitude for The Metropolitan Players for playing such an important role in our special day. I could not be happier with the experience and I honestly wish I could relive it all over again.
Thank you, Metropolitan Players! You all ROCK! -
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Colleen Sent on 11/11/2022
Kept everyone dancing all night!
Entertainment for your big day is one area you should not sacrifice. I saw the Met Players at a wedding 7 years ago and continued to compare every other wedding since then. When it was our time to book a band, I went right to the Met Players. Everyone was raving about the band. “Fantastic!” was the buzz word of the night. They had our guests moving and smiling the entire time. One couple said, “we’ve never danced so much at a wedding in our lives, including our own.”
Starting from the initial inquiry with Erin, we knew were in good hands. Eventually communication was handed off to Mandy and she was very attentive. She answered all my questions, helped navigate the timeline and where our special request songs should be played. The night of our wedding, no issues at all. Wish we could have kept the night going! -
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Jen B. Sent on 10/03/2022Book the met players!
I wish I had the option to give more stars because 5 simply doesn’t cut it for the Met Players!!!!! 100% the BEST decision we made for our wedding! We got married on 9/9/22 and our guests are STILL talking about the band and saying it’s the best wedding entertainment they have ever experienced! The Met Players bring the energy, start the party and keep the dance floor packed all night long! They can customize anything you need and will make your wedding feel so personalized and unique! If I have any wedding advice for brides to be— it’s to book the Met Players, you will not be disappointed, I promise!! -
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Kayla Sent on 08/23/2022Hire the Met Players!
The Metropolitan Players made our wedding!!! They were so easy to work with and everyone in the band was amazing!!! Our guests spent the whole night on the dance floor! -
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Lauren Sent on 02/23/2022Thank you, Met Players!
We are so thrilled that we found the Met Players for our wedding. They were recommended to me by a friend of mine in the wedding music industry, and we are very, very satisfied with our decision to work with them.
We contacted and booked the Met Players shortly before the pandemic reached the east coast - We are so thankful for their generosity and flexibility during the postponement and rescheduling process, and for their commitment to safety. We worked with Erin and Mandy in the planning stages, and they were both so kind and professional - truly above and beyond. We trusted them completely with the details and knew we were in very good hands.
The Met Players offer a fantastic value. Our band learned a bunch of new songs for us, they were able to be flexible with our varying musical needs throughout the event, and they delivered both gorgeous music and stellar management (big shoutout to Jaclyn, our day-of coordinator!). We love music (and love to dance), and this amazing band kept the party going for four beautiful hours. Our guests loved them, we loved them, and I hope to find myself at a Met Players wedding again soon!
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Jessica Sent on 12/01/2021The BEST band!!
I don't even know where to start, there are so many wonderful things we want to say about the Met players! I had seen them play at my best friend's wedding and LOVED them but my now-wife never saw them in person before we hired them. With a little trust and faith in me, she was on board! It was not hard to get on board when Erin and Drew run such an AMAZING business. From the moment I started emailing with Erin, I knew she was my person. She had every detail figured out, timelines done early, ideas left and right. She was there with us through the entire process, including a COVID postponement. She made sure we got everything worked out during such a stressful time. Her enthusiasm and true love for what she does was so apparent and when our band played, you could feel it! Everyone raved about our band! They were AMAZING! We had a 10 person band--they played all of the classics and learned some of our favorite songs just for us (Paramore was a hit!). They also had music playing the whole night. Even when some members took a break, others kept playing. Our friends and family were on the dance floor the entire night! I literally can't recommend them enough! I am sad to think that our day is behind us but we have the most amazing memories (and videos) to remind us of what a wonderful day we had! Thank you so much to the Met Players for making our day so special, we love you :) -
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Meghan Sent on 12/01/2021The BEST Wedding Band & People
Hiring the Metropolitan Players was one of the best decisions we made while wedding planning. It was clear from social media and videos that they were an excellent band, but what really made Met Players stand out was how incredible they were to work with from the second we reached out to them to our wedding night!! Erin was so amazing to work with and by far the nicest and most accommodating vendor I have ever worked with! They truly go above and beyond to make sure the day is everything you want it to be and understand how integral the band is in the execution of a wedding. They were INCREDIBLE!! People are still raving about the music and how fun they were. I could go on for days. Do not hesitate to hire them for your wedding!! -
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Randy Sent on 10/12/2021Fantastic band!
Metropolitan Players did a fantastic job at my daughter’s wedding. They played a wide variety of songs and nailed every song they played. They played almost 4 hours with only 1 very short break. A lot of the attendees told me how much they liked the band. Excellent job! -
Kelsey Sent on 10/11/2021
The Most Epic Dance Party
Wow! We booked the Metropolitan Players for our destination wedding in upstate New York, so we weren't able to see them in person before our wedding day. WOW! They were even better than our wildest dreams. Hands down the best band we have ever seen and all of our guests won't stop saying the same. They were so professional, so organized, listened and fed off the crowd, learned all of our requests flawlessly, and kept the dance floor packed all night long. The band was so important to us since we wanted a fun party and we got the most epic dance party! Will be dreaming about this night forever. Thank you Metropolitan Players for being one of our favorite parts of our very best day! We never wanted the night to end!!! -
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Stephanie Sent on 09/07/2021
The perfect wedding band!
The Metropolitan Players are the first thing that people talk about when they reminisce about our wedding. Not only did they play every song we requested perfectly, they blew us away with their rendition of our first dance song, which we were so nervous to dance to in front of all our guests. As soon as we heard them start playing, all our nerves faded away. It was that kind of wedding were everyone danced the entire night, and that was made entirely possible by the Met Players. By the end of the night, the dancefloor was so packed that the floor was shaking! They were so helpful throughout the wedding planning process as well. Erin provided feedback on the timeline of the reception, and was so helpful when we had to reschedule due to Covid. This made us even more sure about our choice to hire them as the band for our wedding, despite never hearing them play live before booking. They exceeded our expectations, and helped make our wedding so memorable. -
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Meghan Sent on 04/27/2021
Flexibility, compassion and care for their clients
When we first heard about The Metropolitan Players, we knew instantly that they were the band for us. As a bride with a very active musical background, good quality, live music was an important part of our special day. Originally we booked a 180-person wedding with a 10 piece band for our wedding in September of 2020- then the pandemic hit.
Erin Coles, one of the co-founders treated us with the utmost care and compassion during one of the most difficult years to plan a wedding. As our plans changed drastically, she and her staff were incredibly responsive, answered all of our questions with patience and was incredibly flexible in adjusting to our needs. Due to us booking the band prior to the pandemic and already having put a deposit down, we were worried about being able to continue to pay for their services. However, The Metropolitan Players provides a few flexible options for payment plans and were flexible in moving our contract and deposit to our future reception date that we had to reschedule. Erin is a huge part of why we decided to continue to keep our contract with The Metropolitan Players when we do our reception in 2023 because we know from her work with us that the service they provide is phenomenal.
We had a small elopement ceremony in February and Drew Coles, Erin’s husband and co-founder played us down the aisle live, over zoom and was able to work with our staff onsite to mix the sound remotely so that it sounded like the piano was in the room with us. We were floored by how easy and fun they were to work with and can not recommend them enough! -
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Melissa Sent on 11/05/2020Incredibly Talented Both On and Off the Stage!
I have had the pleasure of seeing The Metropolitan Players play at my sister’s and best friend’s wedding, so I knew we had to have them play at our wedding as well. They are not only incredibly talented in their ability to perform, but also in their capabilities behind the scenes. Erin and Drew are phenomenal as they guide you through the best package for your wedding and are there to help you pick the right songs for your special moments. The pandemic presented an array of challenges and Erin made herself available even after hours to talk through suggestions and solutions. I am so grateful for her professionalism, knowledge and patience. However, the hardest part of it all was choosing between the artists. They are all so amazing and truly gifted. Our performers made the night and we are still talking about how talented they were-in fact all our guests commented on how exceptional The Met Players were. And although we had to downsize from our original 9-piece band, the cocktail hour and reception never felt without. It was a pleasure working with Erin, Drew and the entire band and we highly recommend them. Thank you again for making our night truly magical! -
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Corinne Sent on 10/19/2020Best Wedding Band!
Working with Erin and Drew at the Metropolitan Players was an absolute dream. Due to covid we were unsure if there was even going to be a wedding and if there was what it would look like. They made us feel at ease about everything and worked with us to celebrate from our original guest list of 230 people down to 60 people. We changed everything on them one month out and they were so responsive and accommodating. We also were not sure how the day was going to play out (if there was going to be dancing, etc.) so we asked them to start small just a simple cocktail dinner style music and if it came down to people wanting to dance then they could go ahead with some upbeat/dancing style music. Well they read the room perfectly and pretty much immediately changed the cocktail style music to actual wedding music for dancing and it worked out great. We could not be happier with how the night turned out and how much fun we had despite changing all of our original plans. We cannot thank The Met Players enough for making the unique experience way less stressful and way more fun! We would 10/10 recommend them to anyone. Thanks Met Players for an awesome night celebrating! -
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John Sent on 09/18/2020Incredible Jams!
Our wedding was perfect - we spent the whole time on the dance floor and the band killed it! Everyone says that your wedding night is a blur, but we will always remember Met Players and the incredible music.
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Lauren Sent on 09/18/2020Truly a JOY to work with the Met Players!
For us, the music was one of the most important aspects of our wedding day and The Metropolitan Players totally exceeded our expectations. They were so wonderful to work with - quickly responding to questions, communicating a reasonable timeline and helping us throughout each step. My aunt is a singer and we asked if she could sing our first dance song with the band and Met Players were SO accommodating and wonderful. They have a massive catalogue of songs but also were excited to learn some new ones that were meaningful to us (I think about 7-10!!). Erin is such a sweetheart and we highly, highly recommend Met Players!! -
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Stephen Sent on 09/10/2020Best band ever
We can't tell you how awesome The Met Players are! From the very beginning of our experience with them (2 years from our wedding date!), Erin was nothing less than accommodating and helpful. Prior to our wedding, Erin and the band were easy to contact and super responsive. Towards the wedding, they were 100% on top of it, and at the wedding - WOWZA! Our entire 350+ person wedding was on the dance floor the entire time! People are still telling us how awesome, enthusiastic, and into it The Met Players were. We couldn't be any more pleased with the band - we would highly recommend! -
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Kelli Sent on 06/29/2020The Met Players Are Your Best Choice!
The Met Players are guaranteed to make your wedding the most memorable day of your life. After Josh and I got married all our guests could talk about was how amazing our band was. They got EVERYONE out on the dance floor and it felt like we were at a personal concert. The Met Players were so organized and helped us customize the music choices to exactly what we wanted to hear. The musicians are extraordinarily talented and interacted with our crowd to keep the energy up the whole night. So many of my friends and family members plan to call them for their weddings because of how wonderful they were at ours. Having a great wedding band really makes or breaks your wedding and I would hands down recommend the Met Players as your best choice! -
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Sarah Sent on 11/26/2019Metropolitan Players were shining stars!
The Met Players were the shining stars of our wedding!! From the moment we contacted them, Erin was prompt, friendly, and always willing to answer all of our questions. When we asked for a bluegrass-inspired cocktail hour and a slow-to-fast version of September with personalized lyrics, the Met Players said yes without hesitation (and with tons of enthusiasm). To this day, our friends and family reminisce about our epic last song (Fat Bottomed Girls by Queen that the Met Players learned for our wedding) and our mother-daughter dance, where we sang Shania Twain. These moments would not have been possible without the Met Players' thoughtful attention-to-detail and dedication to making our wedding night an unforgettable, magical night. -
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Christine Sent on 11/19/2019Our dance floor was PACKED
The Metropolitan Players made our wedding reception feel like the party of the century! Erin and her team are so easy to work with and helped us work out all the details effortlessly. We've received so many compliments about how fun our reception was...all thanks to the Metropolitan Players! -
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Lauren Sent on 10/30/2019HIRE THIS BAND if you want an amazing wedding day!
This band is the main reason our wedding was the perfect celebration! The music, the timeline, and the flow of the entire evening was great.
The band sound amazing and our wedding guests kept complimenting us throughout the night about how great everything sounded. The band members are truly talented musicians who know how to keep a party going!
Erin did a fantastic job not only during the wedding, but leading up to the day. We had a lot of special requests and a lot of opinions about music and she listened to everything we had to say and tailored the evening to be exactly how we envisioned it.
The band also played very specific music (chosen by us) for our ceremony and they even collaborated with the groomsmen, who played trumpet with them after only a 5 minute rehearsal! Erin can make anything happen to make the couple happy on their special day!
I cannot recommend this band enough and am SO happy they were able to be such a huge part of our special day.
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Chris Sent on 10/30/2019
Simply the Best!
"This the best wedding band I've ever heard!" This was the comment we heard over and over from numerous guests. The music was high energy and very dance-able. The band did an excellent job of reading the crowd and selected songs that kept the party alive throughout the night! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! -
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Meggie Sent on 10/21/2019Best band ever
What is there to say? If you are lucky enough to have the Metropolitan Players play at your wedding, do not hesitate to book them! They are truly the best wedding band I have ever seen, and I am SO HAPPY that we were able to have them at our wedding. If you want people to dance all night, you will NOT be disappointed!
Erin was so sweet and helpful from the start, and she was super accommodating of all our requests! We asked them to learn several additional songs for our wedding, and they absolutely nailed every single one.
People were on the dance floor almost nonstop, from before dinner at 630 until the encore at 11pm, and everyone had the most amazing time. We were all simply blown away, and I would recommend the Metropolitan Players to anyone who is getting married in the area!! Wish we could do it all over again! -
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Andrea Sent on 10/05/2019Best wedding band we could have imagined!
Choosing The Met Players for your wedding music should be one of the easiest decisions you make -- search no further, you won’t regret it! They were INCREDIBLE to work with from the early planning stages months before our big day all the way through to the end of our wedding night.
They executed flawlessly and we received so many compliments from guests about how impressed they were with the band! Throughout reception, the Met Players read the room really well to play the perfect mix of songs (including a couple special requests they learned just for us) and nailed the timing throughout the night. We also loved the piano and bass duo that set the ambience at our ceremony and cocktail hour, and Met Players made the process of adding these musicians in as part of the package super easy.
We researched and interviewed several bands while we were considering our options. We were immediately impressed when we spoke with Erin, the cofounder of Met Players. She is friendly, professional, and super responsive, while extremely detail oriented. We were a little lost when it came to selecting music for our ceremony and she provided incredibly helpful guidance and suggestions. She and Alex, the coordinator present on our wedding day, were a pleasure to work with every step of the way and were so organized that they completely eliminated any stress from this part of our planning process.
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Greg Sent on 09/22/2019Amazing Wedding Band
Erin, Drew and all of Met Players were incredible. It is a rare thing to find a wedding band that sounds great and appears to have fun playing together with everyone and it was one of the biggest things we were looking for in a band. Erin was great at answering all of our questions, and there were a lot, and extremely responsive via email. We have heard nothing but amazing things from all of our guests about the band. -
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Dara Sent on 06/02/2019Best Wedding Band - NY/NJ
Metropolitan Players was absolutely amazing for our wedding this past April in NJ. Right from the start of the planning stages, Erin and Drew worked with us to design our perfect “band”, incorporating brass and woodwinds as requested by my parents , as well as letting us rank the female and male vocalists. We were able to attend a showcase night to sample the tunes, before we signed the contract where we could meet with Erin and Drew and several of the band members .
And I can confirm that the big day could not have been any better. From the ceremony music which was a combination of pop hit instrumental and traditional classical to the cocktail hour background music to the amazing 10 piece band we had- Met Players made our day! They had all generations up and dancing and the dance floor full of positive vibes and energy up until the last song at Midnight. And I can tell you that they learned our 1st dance song - Love Someone by Lukas Graham - and It was just as good as the original.
Everyone kept telling us how much they loved our band — We wish we could have a redo - It went by way too fast! -
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Jenna Sent on 03/13/2019Don't think twice - hire them right now!
Our wedding goal was for our guests to wake up the following morning and say "Holy moly, what a great wedding!" We wanted them to be exhausted from dancing all night long and man was that mission accomplished with the help of The Met Players.
Erin and Drew treat your wedding like it's their own -- every detail is perfectly handled. They're true professionals, who somehow also manage to treat you like you're a part of their extended family. They love what they do and it comes through in your wedding.
I was blown away by their thoughtfulness and willingness to learn special songs that my husband and I wanted to hear throughout our wedding. And based on our suggestions, they built a playlist of songs that felt true to us as a couple and ensured our wedding was a huge dance party!
Hire them ASAP! -
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Nicole Sent on 01/13/2019Metropolitan Players was the best part of our wedding!
When I think back to our wedding day, I always go straight to the music. I'll cut to the chase, Metropolitan Players is an incredible band and everyone should hire them. They made our reception what it was, and everyone could not stop raving about the music (including all of our snobby hipster music afficianado friends).
Let's start from the beginning -- after doing a ton of research, we found Metropolitan Players, and watched their videos. We thought, ok these guys are awesome but they probably won't sound as good in person, right? We then went to their showcase and had a blast -- my husband and I looked at each other and basically said we have to hire them, they were so good! We were already crossing our fingers that we would get specific members of the band that we saw live.
Next, we had the pleasure of working with Erin. Erin is professional, responsive, trustworthy, and just so nice. She always thought ahead for us when we were stressed out wedding planning, and had recommendations for everything. She just got our vibe, and promised us classic rock, soulful R&B, 90s pop medleys, and a killer horah. She helped us pick out parent-dance songs and ceremony songs when we were getting stuck.
On the big day, we could not have asked for a better wedding band. We had Yaevin, Dani, Jeff, and Bryan as our four vocalists, and they were each incredible. I will never forget how I felt when the guitar player started playing a beautiful acoustic version of La Vie en Rose when I walked down the aisle. I'll also never forget seeing all 170 people on the dance floor dancing to Brown Eyed Girl, or when Yaevin (omg, she is to die for) killed Aretha Franklin's Respect, or the insane horah Met Players did for our giant Jewish family. I'll similarly never forget the truly awesome cover of Despacito that had my teenage cousins AND my grandpa boogie-ing on the dance floor. Finally, I'll never forget the amazing rendition of Billy Joel's New York State of Mind that they played for our last song (cue huge circle of best friends drunkenly singing Billy Joel). I really wish I could replay our wedding day, and Metropolitan Players is a huge part of that. (I'd gladly take going to another wedding that they're playing at!!) Seriously, you will not find a more fun, professional, talented, and sweet band for your wedding. -
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Sarah Sent on 01/12/2019The best best best band ever!
The Met Players are 100% the best band you will hear! Hands down. We got married in October on Long Island and people are still complimenting our band. It felt like you were at a concert the whole night! All the singers and musicians were so talent and worked so well together! Everyone was dancing and singing the entire time. At the end of the night, our guest started chanting "one more, one more" because they were loving the band so much! What wedding has a legitimate encore?!
In addition to the band being so incredible the day of our wedding, they were amazing leading up to the wedding. Erin and her team are extremely well-organized and know what it takes for a wedding to run smoothly. For example, they have a "wedding day" planning sheet that they have you fill out a few months before your big day. This was really helpful for us when thinking about specifics, such as entrance songs, order of events, etc. We also had multiple calls before the wedding and Erin even called our venue to check-in with them on logistics. Erin is so wonderful and we feel so thankful to have worked with her! Even our wedding coordinator told me that this is one of the best bands she has ever worked with!
Another strength of the band is their ability to learn new songs. They sung a beautiful rendition of a Guys and Dolls song for my father-daughter dance.
The Met Players are also VERY reasonably priced, especially for New York. There is absolutely nothing I could say that would be negative or even a critique. We strongly recommend the Met Players and know you will have the wedding of your dreams if you hire them! -
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Chris Sent on 10/31/2018
The Highlight of the Night!!
As one of our wedding guests said to me weeks after the big day, "I don't know where you found your wedding band or how much you spent on them, but they were worth every penny." She was right, and you'd be FOOLISH not to book this group IMMEDIATELY. You won't regret it. Less than 24 hours after I sent a note to the Metropolitan Players inquiring about their availability and what they offer, Erin wrote me back and we had several months of back and forth where she answered my every question, helped me understand the contract, made arrangements to accommodate an unusual venue, and put my mind at ease. The professionalism and quality of their operation made hiring Erin and her team worth the $$ and the extra fee to have them travel several hours upstate for our big day, but their talent and enthusiasm for getting everyone on the dance floor at our wedding has given us memories we'll have forever. From getting the bride's dad up on the hay loft of a barn where he was air drumming to having another professional musician who was a guest gushing the entire night, the Metropolitan Players is the best and easiest decision you'll make when it comes to planning your wedding. They even learned several new songs for us and were able to adjust last minute when the venue didn't have exactly what they needed for the cocktail hour. I can't speak highly enough - so stop looking around and just book them already! -
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Joe Sent on 10/29/2017My wife and I were looking for an exceptional band for our wedding reception. In our opinion if you book a bad band, it'll ruin the whole night. After hearing many samples online, we came across The Metropolitan Players. We didn't get to hear them live, but I could tell based from the video clips on their website that they would be our best option. We contacted Erin, one of the band's agents, and she quickly responded. Over the next few weeks, Erin answered all of our questions thoroughly via email. She provided all the info that we needed, and she even offered to meet with us at our venue in advance to make sure the band had enough space to set up. This meeting put our minds at ease.
Our wedding reception took place on the second floor of The Metropolitan Building in Long Island City, NY. The band was flexible in that we were able to book them for a 4 hour reception only, and we were not obligated to book them for the ceremony and cocktail hour (although you have that option). We played all music before the reception from a laptop, and Erin and the band were kind enough to let us plug into their sound system to play iTunes up until the reception. They even let our officiant use their wireless microphone.
The band was efficient and professional all night. They nailed every song. The setlist and pacing was fantastic. And in particular, they learned our first dance song, Misty by Ella Fitzgerald, and performed it FLAWLESSLY. The dance floor was full all night. Nobody wanted the reception to end. They even played two encores after everyone begged them to keep going. All anyone could talk about the next day was how good the band was. The Metropolitan Players were INCREDIBLE, and they were the best money we spent on our wedding, hands down. I would highly recommend them to any couple looking to make their guests talk about their wedding for years to come. -
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Katie Sent on 10/15/2017It is with SUCH pleasure that I’m finally sitting down to write a review for the Met Players. I wish I had written it much sooner, but today is our one-year anniversary, and I thought it would be fitting to share my wonderful experience while Scott and I reflect on our special day one year ago!
Let me begin by saying: This band is INCREDIBLE. I had the luck of hearing them prior to our wedding: When Scott and I got engaged, my first thought was “We NEED to book the Met Players.” This band has it all: They’re a young, incredible group of talented, dedicated musicians who can sing and play ANYTHING. They can sound just like your favorite artists AND/OR put a new spin on some of your favorite hits to liven up the party, and really give their performance that live feel that makes wedding bands such a great option. We still have friends and guests telling us “Your wedding band was absolutely amazing!” The Met Players were a hit with every age group at our wedding and that is hard to come by. In addition, I am a professional musician and singer and so was about half of our guest list, and everyone agreed that their talent was off the charts. Not an off note all night.
Let me also just talk about Erin Coles for a minute. Having known Erin for many years now, I can tell you that there is no one better to help you plan and manage the many events that will take place within the course of your wedding day. Erin (and her husband Drew) are two of the most professional, trustworthy people you’ll meet (with a great sense of humor to boot!) Erin was so communicative and responsive and made sure every detail was in place so that the introductions and order of the entire evening would go smoothly. Not one aspect was overlooked.
This band is worth EVERY penny. If music and dancing and overall fun is important to you: Book this group. I’m serious. You won’t regret it. I am so thankful to Erin, Drew, and to the Met Players for making our special day the amazing party that is was<3 -
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