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  • Smash City

    Smash City is a versatile wedding event entertainer and band based out of San Francisco, California. Playing all kinds...Read more of hits from various decades and today, this band offers a variety of music genres during their set lists. Some of their favorite sounds include the likes of classic rock, jazz,...

  • Rattlesnake Ridge

    Rattlesnake Ridge is a country/classic rock band based out of Wyoming. They play family friendly music for a wide range...Read more of events and celebrations. They bring a rock edge to classic country hits with their musical talents. Along with performing some of your favorite songs from bands like Lynyrd...

  • Decades

    Decades is an in-demand wedding band located in Chico, California. They are a 5-piece band and can play music ranging...Read more from Chuck Berry to Katy Perry. Throughout a single show, they'll swap between several instruments (including saxophone, harmonica, penny whistle, accordion, trumpet to name a few)...

  • Entourage the Band

    Entourage The Band is an experienced and versatile wedding band based out of San Jose, California. This band prides...Read more itself on always delivering a high quality visual and musical production to all types of wedding celebrations. Their wealth of experience across a number of musical genres will...

  • Bluewater Kings Band

    High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor! We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters,...Read more infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Bluewater Kings are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece...

  • Garuda Blue

    Garuda Blue is the fresh, premier, and authentic jazz band of the San Francisco Bay Area. The band is known for its high...Read more quality and original arrangements of jazz classics as well as party music. Composed of some of the finest young up and coming jazz musicians in the Bay Area, Garuda Blue brings...

  • Arch City Lights

    Serving Columbus, Ohio, and the neighboring areas, Arch City Lights is a premier party band providing high energy, fun...Read more live music! Playing a mixture of classic soul, motown, funk and dance hits to today's top 40 and R&B, with Arch City Lights there’s guaranteed to be a packed dance floor all night...

  • Teton Shadow

    Looking for lively and energetic music for your wedding celebration? Look no further than Teton Shadow! This talented...Read more duo, based in Idaho, specializes in acoustic Americana-style music, covering most genres. With a foundation in Americana, Bluegrass, Celtic, Folk, and Western music, Nyk and Diane's...

  • The Riverside All-Stars

    Get ready to dance! The Riverside All-Stars is one of the most fun and versatile wedding bands in the Midwest, playing...Read more hits from all genres and every decade. From classics and Motown to Lizzo and Dua Lipa, we'll keep you on the dance floor all night! On top of our ridiculously fun band, we include...

  • All Star Jukebox

    Based in San Francisco, California, All Star Jukebox is a versatile dance band that plays all styles of music. Featuring...Read more award-winning talent, this sought-after band has been performing at Bay Area weddings and events since 2002. Whether you want an elegant evening reminiscent of Frank Sinatra, or a...

  • Hip Service

    Based in Sacramento, California, Hip Service loves weddings! Soon-to-be brides and grooms know that choosing the right...Read more wedding band is one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make for the big day. Weddings are special. While there may be a band at a club or concert that you absolutely...

  • In the Fields

    In the Fields is a professional wedding and event band based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This wedding and event band...Read more specializes in delivering a fun and lively performance while meeting the preferences and musical styles of the couple of the hour. In the Fields is more than happy to play songs from...

  • Slow Riches Entertainment

    Based in Brooklyn, New York, Slow Riches Entertainment offers their services for your wedding day. This dedicated...Read more company wants to help elevate your celebration with a talented line-up of musicians, photographers, and tech specialists. Founders Mike Slowey and Justin Richey began their musical...

  • The Instant Classics

    The Instant Classics are a professional wedding entertainment group based out of Scottsdale, Arizona. Playing over 200...Read more nights out of the year, this group has gained extensive experience since their beginning. Their repertoire of over 300 songs makes them a very versatile group for nearly any kind of...

  • Purple Honey

    Purple Honey is Rhode Island's Top Hits Cover Band playing songs from the 70's and up! We consist of 7 members including...Read more a excellent horn section and personal engineer. We guarantee to give you a night to remember! We play tunes by Prince, Bruno Mars, Queen, Stevie Wonder, Dua Lipa, and many others...

  • Vybe Society

    Vybe Society features some of the best musicians in the Bay area, who have performed with famous artists such as Lauryn...Read more Hill, Cee Lo Green, Sheila E, Bob Weir and more. Their musicians can play a wide range of instruments, including drums, bass, guitar, piano, saxophone, trumpet, violin, and cello,...

  • Dave Macklin Band

    The Dave Macklin Band is a premier wedding band based in Boston, Massachusetts, serving New England and beyond. Founded...Read more over a decade ago by Dave Macklin, this experienced band offers high-energy and funky tunes for weddings and events. They are passionate about music and endeavor to bring their...

  • The Freshmakers

    The Freshmakers are a high-energy wedding event band based out of San Francisco, California. They provide entertainment...Read more services across Lake Tahoe, Central Valley, Napa Valley, and The Bay Area. This band will create a customized setlist for your wedding event, and they are well-versed in nostalgic...

  • Jukebox Productions

    Jukebox Productions is a Band/DJ combo with locations in San Diego, California and Boise Idaho. Serving Idaho, Utah,...Read more Montana, Wyoming and all of Southern California. We are an authentic band, not an agency. The people you see are the people you get. You've imagined your wedding with both a live band...

  • Manhattan City Music

    Based in New York City, Manhattan City Music provides the finest music and entertainment to make your big wedding day...Read more memorable. They are entirely focused on making your big day the perfect balance of fun and elegant. If you're looking for high-quality entertainment at an affordable price, Manhattan...

  • Not Your Average Party Band

    Not Your Average Party Band's is a wedding band located in Dunwoody, Georgia. They put on a high-energy show, and their...Read more commitment to customer satisfaction has made them the new phenomenon of Southeastern’s music scene, from community concerts to bar gigs to corporate events to weddings! With...

  • True Blue Brass Band

    From the heart and soul of New Orleans, second lining in the streets, and serenading from the rooftops, True Blue Brass...Read more Band always brings the high notes!We would love to be part of your celebration of life, wedding, birthday, bachelor/bachelorette, or corporate event.Looking to add extra flair? We...

  • Hipshot Band, LLC

    The Hipshot Band is known for energizing crowds everywhere and really getting the dance party started! The New England...Read more based, Hipshot Band offers a diverse repertoire of music. Hipshot Band is fronted by tremendous talents, both male and female vocalist in an addition to an array of well-seasoned...

  • Jason Kendall Productions

    Jason Kendall Productions is a professional wedding entertainment service based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Hilton...Read more Island Island, South Carolina. These accomplished performers will keep your guests entertained all night long. The company's owner, Jason, has over 15 years of experience...

Wedding Music Bands

Whether you envision a small ensemble as your wedding guests dine, or a large, lively band to provide the soundtrack as you dance the night away, the wedding music you choose is an important element of your Big Day. While musical tastes vary, we can all agree that there’s nothing quite like music to set the desired mood at an event.

Couples have two major options: hiring a wedding DJ or finding the perfect live wedding music band to anchor the celebration. Along with playing any requested tunes and providing essential entertainment, a DJ or wedding music band leader also ensures that your event moves smoothly and fluidly from one amazing moment to the next.

If you decide to go with live music, selecting the right band is crucial. Here are some things to consider when picking your wedding music band.

Choosing the Best Wedding Music Bands

Although your wedding venue may have a list of musicians that they work with, you may not be limited to the names on it. Check the contract to see if you can bring in outside musicians. Also, be familiar with any noise restrictions at the venue, or the need for extra power supplies or any other equipment for your band. Keep in mind that a band will likely take up more space than a DJ, so make sure there are ample accommodations. As with other elements of wedding planning, the more information you have available about your wedding music band in advance, the more smoothly your actual event will run.

Couples should be aware that wedding live bands tend to be more expensive than a DJ – but this is a good area to splurge. A live band provides a rich sound and is a memorable option for your reception. Before booking, ask any potential bands if they are performing at any public events in the near future. If so, you can see them in person and decide if they fit your style. Otherwise, ask for some videos of past performances. After searching around, reading reviews and possibly seeing potential wedding bands perform, you'll be ready to make your selection.

Selecting Songs for Your Wedding Music Band

Before your event, we recommend giving your chosen wedding music band two specific song lists. One should be songs and musical genres you absolutely want to hear, along with when you want to hear them (such as processional, recessional, first dance and mother-son/ father-daughter dance). The other list should be songs and musical categories you don’t want them to play.

Give some thought to your guests in attendance. While nobody is disputing that it's your special day, you also want your friends, family and loved ones to have a good time. You might add some classic songs and/or fast and slow songs to encourage everyone to dance.

WeddingWire offers plenty of resources for finding the right wedding live band to suit your musical desires. Don't forget to check online reviews for advice from couples who have previously hired your band. Start your search and find the live wedding music to complete your celebration!

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