All right, ladies, I know that inexpensive, yet still REALLY good wedding bands exist. I'm still waiting to hear back from my brothers who booked GREAT bands for under $2500 for each of their weddings. (Can't remember the names for the life of me!)
Can anyone recommend some bands that won't break the bank?
I would really prefer not to spend $6k + on a band, but a DJ isn't an option for me.
Suggestions, please?!
Kara and Todd
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Anyone?
july06bride
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to be honest, I saw a lot of bands and I didnt find any in that price range...Im not saying it cant be done, but I didnt see any...
SeptBride70
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to be honest, I saw a lot of bands and I didnt find any in that price range...Im not saying it cant be done, but I didnt see any...
Agreed. So sorry-- but out of all the bands I priced the cheapest I found (which was off-season pricing) was $4,500.
Try to see if you can scrimp elsewhere to be able to get the band you want? It's such an important part of the reception (music that is). But I like DJ's too-- There are some GREAT ones out there. Just trying to keep your options opened.
My band is Heart & Soul and they are $6,400 for our day
Kara and Todd
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I was asking about bands under $6k. (My brothers got really lucky, but I doubt I'll get that lucky). Surely there are bands out there for around $5k or under...?
We can afford it, but honestly we're not going for broke on this wedding. There are just far more important things we'd rather save our money for...
A DJ is not an option for me.
july06bride
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to be honest, I saw a lot of bands and I didnt find any in that price range...Im not saying it cant be done, but I didnt see any...
Agreed. So sorry-- but out of all the bands I priced the cheapest I found (which was off-season pricing) was $4,500.
Try to see if you can scrimp elsewhere to be able to get the band you want? It's such an important part of the reception (music that is). But I like DJ's too-- There are some GREAT ones out there. Just trying to keep your options opened.
My band is Heart & Soul and they are $6,400 for our day
my band was Heart and Soul too- July 2006 wedding- 6800
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I also saw alot of bands and that is a very difficult price range. Maybe you can save by going with a 5 piece band. The best bands out there were all $6,000 to $15,000. The higher priced bands were no better than the lower priced bands. Just be careful of bands that don't do weddings full time. Playing a wedding is a whole different ballgame than playing at a bar or club.
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We are having a band that isn't a true wedding band. We've seen them play at weddings and they are awesome. A lot of our friends have used bands that don't solely do weddings and they have been wonderful (better than some of the wedding bands some of our friends have chosen - none of the ones that are popular here).
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I just booked Soul Revival and and we are paying under 5K. We were on a tight budget and they were willing to work with us. Here's there link Soul Revival HTH
carolinebr
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You have FM
Aug06
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We booked Renegade, they are HIGHLY recommended - they worked with us a little and will cost $6000 including piano player for the cocktail hour
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I was asking about bands under $6k. (My brothers got really lucky, but I doubt I'll get that lucky). Surely there are bands out there for around $5k or under...?
We can afford it, but honestly we're not going for broke on this wedding. There are just far more important things we'd rather save our money for...
A DJ is not an option for me.
DUH DANIELLE LOL
I did not read the post carefully enough-- I saw the $2500 figure and was like uh oh
But for bands under 6? umm well heart and soul was just 400 dollars more than that-- not too bad and I have heard that code bleu is supposed to be reasonable!!! good luck!
Kara and Todd
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Thank you all!
thelastresort
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I priced out some bands.
Peat Moss and the Fertilizers was $5K came with a DJ The Touch was $5,500 Elite was $5K and it also came with a DJ Code Bleu was $5800 Body Heat $6950
and I can't remember the other ones. Be advised that none of these prices included CH music.
Kara and Todd
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I priced out some bands.
Peat Moss and the Fertilizers was $5K came with a DJ The Touch was $5,500 Elite was $5K and it also came with a DJ Code Bleu was $5800 Body Heat $6950
and I can't remember the other ones. Be advised that none of these prices included CH music.
Wow, thank you!
I don't want/need band music for the CH. Thanks so much. This is helpful!
Kara and Todd
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Sort of along the same topic, anyone heard the Boston Burglars play at a wedding?
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TnOiOnL
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The band I booked ended up being my favorite AND the cheapest! We got Peter Greco, 8 piece band- $4900 If you would do 6 or 7 pieces instead, you'll even get a better price?
theyre located in Great neck. Check them out, its definatly worth it!
Kara and Todd
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The band I booked ended up being my favorite AND the cheapest! We got Peter Greco, 8 piece band- $4900 If you would do 6 or 7 pieces instead, you'll even get a better price?
theyre located in Great neck. Check them out, its definatly worth it!
Thanks!
TnOiOnL
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ok derrrr I just looked it up and the website is petergreco.com
