Selecting music for what could arguably be the single most important event of your lifetime is never easy. Whether it is a DJ playing popular radio tunes or an organist accompanying the entrance of the bride, most wedding coordinators agree that music can define the entire atmosphere, intimacy and mood for your wedding.
Of course, living in a metropolitan city lends itself well to a large number of Boston area wedding music possibilities. There are so many local bands and DJ services in the Boston area—too many to list here—from which to choose. Read on for some Boston wedding music tips and band/DJ suggestions to help you answer the question: Whom should we hire for music?
Right off the bat, you can narrow your choices by selecting a band or DJ. Then you must factor in your music preferences and how they reflect you as a couple. There are many options. You might consider a symphony at the ceremony, along with a DJ, or a rock, jazz, swing band, and maybe bag pipes, or a combo of each at the reception. What do you like best?
Here is a short list of local Boston wedding bands and DJ’s you may want to consider:
- World Premier Band – One of Boston’s favorites, but pricey, incorporates musicians with endless imaginations seeding music from the 90s and today with funk, dance originals and R & B songs. Check out their schedule at www.worldpremierband.com or call band management at 877-897-2263 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 877-897-2263 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Other Boston musicians and Boston area wedding bands listed include:
- Guilty Pleasures: Motown and soul music.
- Find the Sugarfoot and the Brass Kickin Horns: A funk rock band.
- Airtight: Songs from 40s to today.
- Brandy: Has played at more than 3,000 weddings. Mostly plays cover songs.
- Celebrations: Consists of Boston musicians that have played with such greats as Bruce Springstein and Diana Ross.
- Chicken Slacks: Pure soul music.
The above bands are all listed under Boston Event Works online. For ease of selecting a Boston wedding band or Boston-based DJ, Boston Event Works is a great local resource. Boston Event Works at www.bostoneventworks.com lists an extensive database of wedding entertainment, traveling acts, and college performers in Boston. You can even hear songs played from the band, view their song list, and find their contact information. Boston Event Works will also provide you with a customized list of acts that fit you best. For more information, call Boston Event Works 781-395-1732 or visit them online.
Similarly to Boston Event Works, there is also The Hank Agency, 617-628-0400, www.hankagency.com worth checking out.
Another outstanding New England resource for selecting Boston wedding music is VOWbids out of Worcester, MA. Once you’ve chosen several area musicians, DJ’s or bands, go to www.vowsbids.com where each vendor will compete with a price bid for your business. VOWbids actually saves you a few bucks.
Boston wedding music DJ’s include:
-A Sound Choice DJ Services, 617 909-4700, 5starevents.com.
-5 Star Events DJ, 508 747-4407, abettersound.com.
-DJ Raffi Professional Music Productions, 617-923-9116, draffi.com.
-Anthony Pic Entertainment, 617-913-0707, anthonypic.com
Lastly, whomever you hire, make sure they assist you in creating a song list, and choosing your first dance song and songs for the Mother/Father dances. A few simple personal questions for your Boston band or DJ may help you find the perfect Boston wedding music at a budget price.
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