My brother had Rhapsody for his wedding two weeks ago, but he also plays IN Rhapsody, so I don't know what kind of break they gave him. I know they are awesome (with my brother as a groom AND as the guitarist )
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We booked Full House for $6k, they are an 8 piece band. They'll play the reception and the piano player will play the CH.
We saw bands from $4k to $10k. I'd expect that range when you're looking.
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Thanks so much for all of your suggestions. I truly had no idea where to begin except from the extraordinarily priced bands I grew up with. Back in the day, my entire Bat Mitzvah celebration cost a lil bit more than some of these bands do. If only I could have my wedding in 1983 - well at least the COST of 1983. Now I am having a flashback of my Hank Lane Band playing 'Sweet Dreams' by the Eurythmics - and I did NOT have a female singer. ICK!!! It was that and 'Abracadabra' by the Steve Miller band.
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We are using Renegade from LI Paramount music. It is 8 pieces and 2 pieces (piano and saxaphone) during CH. My fh booked it, but I believe it was somewhere in the ballpark of $6K
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OMG Sylvia, I love your doggie!
Sorry to highjack..
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Posted by CJStein
We booked Full House for $6k, they are an 8 piece band. They'll play the reception and the piano player will play the CH.
We saw bands from $4k to $10k. I'd expect that range when you're looking.
$10K Which band is charging that for 4 - 6 hours? Some celebrities charge $10K - $15K and upwards of $500K I imagine but a wedidng band for $10K
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I'm also using Heart & Soul...it was $6,500 for me...hopefully the extra money was because we are having them play an extra hour.
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We're using Niteflight & for 9 pieces, at least 4 singers it's about $5k.
(BTW, I was surprised that last night most of the girls are using DJ's)
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If you have the money to spend on a band and that is where you choose to spend it then SPEND IT! I wanted a good band and I paid for one. To me, if the entertainment stinks, then no one will dance. If nobody dances your pictures will reflect that and those will be your wedding memories. I told my bandleader 'You aren't doing your job if people are sitting.' It is as simple as that to me. It is all hand in hand.
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Posted by CJStein
We booked Full House for $6k, they are an 8 piece band. They'll play the reception and the piano player will play the CH.
We saw bands from $4k to $10k. I'd expect that range when you're looking.
$10K Which band is charging that for 4 - 6 hours? Some celebrities charge $10K - $15K and upwards of $500K I imagine but a wedidng band for $10K
Gotham, a Steven Scott band...
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I used to work with a guy who did Paul McCartney's wedding. I called him up to ask what his band went for. $25K. If I had it, I would spend it. If we all had an endless supply of cash, we would spend it.
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I used to work with a guy who did Paul McCartney's wedding. I called him up to ask what his band went for. $25K. If I had it, I would spend it. If we all had an endless supply of cash, we would spend it.
Hey, do you know Dinard (or another member) His band is Soul Solution I have not contacted him yet but thought about it.
$25K I had no idea They are amazing though!!!!!
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OMG Sylvia, I love your doggie!
Sorry to highjack..
Were you referring to me?
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Posted by Blu-ize
OMG Sylvia, I love your doggie!
Sorry to highjack..
Were you referring to me?
Yes, love your doggie on your profile pic..
M&S Sept12006
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Oh thank you. He is the best, he thinks he is human...I love him!
ETA: Sorry for highjacking the thread Goldi
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Oh thank you. He is the best, he thinks he is human...I love him!
He looks like the doggie in the Toyota commercial..too cute and so smart looking. I just wanted to smooch him! I wish I had a dog.
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Kameleon Orchestras was awesome- 10 pieces for 6500 with piano player for cocktail hour. www.kameleonorchestras.com
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We are using Renegade from LI Paramount music. It is 8 pieces and 2 pieces (piano and saxaphone) during CH. My fh booked it, but I believe it was somewhere in the ballpark of $6K
We are using them too...same price also having the piano and sax player at our cocktail hour
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I am also using Code Bleu (skyline orchestras). It was $5400 for 8piece band & 1 piano player during cocktail hour. I booked last Dec.
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$5,500 for an 8 piece band, 3 piece ceremony, and Jazz Trio at CH.
