Wedding entertainment pricing

Typical budget range

Most Wedding Music Now programs fall between $1,500 and $25,000 or more. Smaller ceremony ensembles and DJ-led receptions sit toward the lower end, while multi-piece show bands with horns, multiple vocalists, and full production sit toward the upper end.

Pricing summary

• Ceremony music, such as a soloist, duo, trio, or string quartet.
• Cocktail hour music, often a jazz trio, guitarist, harpist, or DJ.
• Reception entertainment, from a DJ with MC to a full live wedding band.
• After-party sets, late-night DJ, or acoustic wind-down.
• Combined programs, where a band and DJ cover different parts of the night.

What affects price

• Ensemble size and instrumentation.
• Number of hours and how many moments require music, such as ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and after-party.
• Market, date, and season, with peak Saturdays commanding higher fees.
• Travel, lodging, and load-in requirements at your venue.
• Sound, lighting, staging, and production needs.
• Special requests such as learned songs, guest performances, or extended sets.

No payment is collected on this website

The request form on this website never collects payment or card details. It only sends your event details so a concierge can prepare matched options.

How quotes and payments work

• You receive matched options in your private NationStage Event Workspace.
• Quotes and proposals are prepared there, based on your date, location, and program.
• Deposits, invoices, and final booking payment are handled inside NationStage after you review options.
• All messaging with your concierge and matched Cadence Pros happens in the platform.