What a live band brings
- It reads the room. The musical director watches the guests and adjusts the energy: softer during dinner, higher to fill the dance floor.
- Moments, not just songs. A violin for the bride’s entrance, a trio for the cocktail hour, a quintet for the party: formats can be combined within the same event.
- Repertoire variety. International and Latin repertoire in English and Spanish, with a smaller French repertoire.
What a DJ brings
A DJ can play the original recordings of almost any song, keeps the music continuous and needs less space and fewer people. That is a real advantage when the venue is very small or when hearing the exact artists’ versions matters most.
What to consider at a destination wedding
- Outdoors. The band area needs a roof or shade: we do not play in direct sun because the heat affects electric instruments.
- Sound. We can bring the full production and it is what we recommend for the ceremony, dinner and party.
- International guests. A repertoire in several languages helps everyone feel part of the celebration.
- The breaks. Between sets, the break should not exceed 1 hour and 30 minutes; it helps to plan what plays then, for example a playlist.
- Lead time. For weddings we recommend booking several months in advance.
Can you combine them?
Many weddings combine live music for the key moments with recorded music in between. If you choose live music, we coordinate the formats and the production so it all works as one experience.
Our recommendation
If you want the music to be part of the celebration and your venue has space and shade, live music is hard to beat. If the exact original recordings matter most, a DJ may suit you better. Tell us about your wedding and we will guide you honestly.