So, you’re thinking about hiring a wedding band. No doubt, you’ve already made the decision to make your special day one to remember for you and all those in attendance. However, let’s be honest. You must be filled with questions!

Besides your theme and venue, there’s a chance you’re wondering about the costs of hiring a band for live wedding music.

How much does a live wedding band cost exactly? It depends.

Various factors from your band to how your sound setup is going to look will determine wedding live band prices. There’s also the matter of whether or not you’re going for a four-man band or an entire live music production.

Luckily, we’re here to break down the potential costs.

Read on to find out how much you’re likely to spend on a live wedding band.

Factors That Influence the Cost of a Wedding Band

As mentioned, there are numerous factors that go into wedding live band prices. We’ll start with the band size and number of performers.

As you can imagine, the more performers that play on your special day, the higher the costs go. The same can be said of the duration of their performance. So, when you’re budgeting, factor in the size of a band and how long you need it to play.

Let’s not forget the band you’re hiring. You can expect wedding live band prices to jump higher if you go for an experienced band with a large following.

And what about other considerations like seasonality, equipment needs, and special requests (like your first wedding dance song)? These are also key factors that can drive up costs.

You’re Not Just Paying for the Music

Bands have needs too, and this is why you’re actually paying for more than just the performance.

For starters, a live wedding band has to set up and teardown. Before your band plays, there’s also a need for a sound check, which can affect costs.



A live wedding band brings tons of energy to your wedding’s dance floor, which is something you can’t put a price tag on when you think about it. Lastly, there’s a premium on your band’s professionalism, quality, and ability to give you and your guests a musical experience on the day.

A Ballpark Breakdown

A wedding live band is a music and entertainment expense, which is often 10% of a wedding’s total expenses. Assuming that the average wedding costs about $33,000, you’re looking at anywhere from $3,000 to upwards of $5,000.

But here’s the thing: these are the estimated costs for a small four-musician band.

Mid-tier professional bands can charge anywhere from $6,000 to $10,000. And if you’re looking to go bigger, high-end/production company-level, the costs can be as much as $25,000 (or beyond).

Whichever pricing tier you go for, though, one thing is certain:

You’re getting a live musical experience that you, your special someone, and your guests will be talking about for years. How can you put a price on that?

More Than a Band — The BFP Difference

It’s one thing to have music playing on your special day, but it’s another to enjoy a whole musical experience.

Most standalone bands can give you the first, but your wedding is special — which is why we deliver both.

You get more than just tunes for your special day when you book a special production company like Bonnie Foster Productions. To us, your wedding celebration should be one to remember, which is why we dedicate an entire production team to deliver the full BFP experience.

We’ve got celebrations down to a science, so you can look forward to the following perks, including:

• Music curated to your vision and preferences
• A DJ + band hybrid that electrifies your dance floor
• Lighting, photo booth, floral, specialty performers, or custom entertainment
• Live mashups for seamless transitions between your favorite tunes

And here’s the best part: We’re an all-in-one musical production team, so you’re getting all the services of multiple vendors for the price of one!

Tips for Getting the Best Experience for Your Spend

To make the most of your wedding’s entertainment spend, follow these tips:



• Be Clear on How Much Music You Need: Do you need a live band for your reception or for your entire wedding event?
• Ask What’s Included in the Pricing: Don’t be afraid to inquire about what’s included when you compare wedding live band prices.
• Prioritize Experience Over the Number of Songs: Don’t overload your setlist. After all, it’s the seamless transitions between hits that counts for a memorable wedding celebration.
• Choose a Vendor That Does It All: Do you look forward to speaking with multiple vendors close to your big day? Exactly.

Wedding Live Band Prices Can Vary — But the Experience Is PRICELESS

There’s a lot that goes into wedding band costs, but knowing why this is can help you make the right decisions.

However much you spend, know that you’re investing in a live musical experience that’ll make your wedding the talk of your friends and loved ones.

Do you want to learn what’s possible for your special day? Reach out and experience what happens when you trust a team that’s got celebration down to a science!