This big band orchestra with a vocalist is a wedding band built for receptions that want live music from the first toast to the last dance. The package starts at $8,000 per event and can cover ceremony music, cocktail hour music and reception music, with an MC, lighting and a sound system included in the wedding reception music package.
The price shown is the vendor's published starting price; the final quote is confirmed with the vendor based on your date, guest count and details. This price covers one event on a single day. The vendor has not published how many hours it includes, so the exact time is confirmed in your quote before you book.
Why Hosts Choose a Big Band
A big band brings a full, warm sound that a
This big band orchestra with a vocalist is a wedding band built for receptions that want live music from the first toast to the last dance. The package starts at $8,000 per event and can cover ceremony music, cocktail hour music and reception music, with an MC, lighting and a sound system included in the wedding reception music package.
The price shown is the vendor's published starting price; the final quote is confirmed with the vendor based on your date, guest count and details. This price covers one event on a single day. The vendor has not published how many hours it includes, so the exact time is confirmed in your quote before you book.
Why Hosts Choose a Big Band
A big band brings a full, warm sound that a small group or a playlist cannot match. Horns, rhythm section and a lead vocalist fill a ballroom or a garden with swing, jazz standards and dance favorites, and the energy of live players keeps guests on the floor. It is a strong fit for hosts who want a classic, celebratory feel at their reception.
The band is five-star rated by past clients and has also performed at a film festival gala celebrating women in film. That kind of stage experience matters at a wedding, where the band needs to read the room, keep the schedule moving and handle key moments such as the grand entrance, the first dance and the cake cutting.
What the Music Package Includes
- Ceremony music
- Cocktail hour music
- Reception music
- Music during breaks
- MC services
- Lighting
- Sound and PA system
- Learning new songs
- Sample performances
- Travel expenses
Pricing
The big band starts at $8,000 per event. The final figure depends on your date, the parts of the day you want covered, the size of the band and your venue. Your quote confirms the lineup, the schedule and the price before you book, so you know exactly what is included for your reception.
Planning Your Reception Music
Map out your day before you reach out. Note when the ceremony starts, when cocktails begin and when dinner and dancing are planned. A clear timeline helps the band plan sets around toasts, speeches and the first dance, and it shows whether you want live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour as well as the reception.
Share your must play songs and any songs to skip. The package includes learning new songs, so a special first dance or a family favorite can be added to the set list. Ask for sample performances if you want to hear the band before you commit, and confirm the vocalist and the instruments you can expect on the day.
Check your venue rules early. A big band needs stage space, power and load in access, and some venues have sound limits or curfews. Put the band in touch with your venue coordinator so staging, sound and lighting are planned together, and so the MC and the venue team agree on the order of events.
Common Questions
Does the band provide its own sound system? Yes. Sound and PA system and lighting are listed as part of the wedding reception music package, along with MC services. Confirm your venue's power and space with the band during planning so the setup fits the room and the stage area you have in mind.
Can the band play the ceremony as well? Yes. Ceremony music and cocktail hour music are both listed in the package, alongside reception music and music during breaks. Tell the band which parts of the day you want covered, and the quote will reflect the full schedule you choose for your wedding.
What kind of music does a big band play? A big band is known for swing, jazz standards and dance favorites with a full horn section behind a lead vocalist. Share the songs and styles you love, along with any that should be left out, and the band can shape a set list that suits your guests and the mood of your reception.
How far ahead should I book? Live bands with a full lineup often book well in advance for popular wedding dates. Reach out as soon as your date and venue are set, so the vendor can confirm availability, hold the date and begin planning the music for each part of your day with you.
How to Book
Send your event date, venue, guest count and the parts of the day you want covered through this listing to request a quote. The vendor confirms the band lineup, the music plan and the final price with you before you book, so your reception has the live big band sound you want.
