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Wedding bands

sbf2sbf2 member
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in New Jersey - South
I am starting to look at wedding bands...and am a bit disappointed with the selection we have seen so far. We are using our venues vendor list...and it seems to be geared towards the 'no-limits' wedding planner...not budget cutting bride.Has anyone booked a band yet and who did you use? Also, if you wouldn't mind letting me know how much you spent/plan on spending on the band it would be much appreciated. I just don't know if these bands are trying to swindle me or are actual prices for the area.Thanks for the help!
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  • Musicheals71Musicheals71 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm going with a very affordable DJ which includes a pianist for the ceremony and cocktail hour, so I can't help you.
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  • dianalaurendianalauren member
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    edited December 2011
    We used EBE's London at our wedding-they were awesome and kept the dance floor going all night.  I'm not really comfortable telling you what I spent, but call Justin at EBE-tell him Diana sent you.  EBE has awesome bands at great price points.
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  • kathymariekathymarie member
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    edited December 2011
    We used Ariel Entertainment and paid just about $9K
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  • LisaS43LisaS43
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    edited December 2011
    Sara,
    If your wedding is on a Saturday normal ball park for a live band including sound is about $7500 including sound.  If your date is on a Friday or Sunday it is usually discounted.
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  • sbf2sbf2 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks everyone for the input. I called 15 bands this week...and after a lot of juggling and trying to keep their names straight....I have found 3 great bands in my price range of $3,000. Most of them were around $7,000, but since I am getting married on a Sunday, so I don't have as much competition for the date and I get huge discounts.

    If anyone else needs help with this, I have all my research available with pricing/band size etc.


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  • anneliesekanneliesek
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    edited December 2011
    Average price point is about 8-10 grand for a band in this area on a saturday night.  We booked Philly Funk for our wedding last year and there price was in the ballpark.
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  • newgate309newgate309
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    edited December 2011
    OP, which bands did you find are around $3000 for a Sunday?
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  • lucyslovelucyslove member
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    edited December 2011
    The band we're using Soul Revival is very affordable, and we can't wait to have them at our wedding.  We saw them at a showcase and fell in love immediately, they have great singers, and just a nice vibe and energy.   www.soulrevivalband.com
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