High-Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
Serving Oregon & Washington Statewide
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Marc
MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
We're live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters, infusing every event with energy and full dance floors. We're here to make your wedding the greatest party of your life! The Blue Waves are a premium, customizable 3 to 14 piece band specializing in high-energy music–at a sensible price. Our talented and professional musicians have performed regularly with touring and recording artists including Aretha Franklin, Prince, Sting, Fruit Bats, Santana, and Stevie Wonder, as well as working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.
Visit our website for upcoming Showcase dates where you can see the band perform LIVE. You can tailor the dream band to suit your style and budget. Choose your band size then fully customize your booking with our Add-Ons, including a Cocktail Hour Band, DJ Services, Lighting & Sound services. You’ll benefit from a designated producer to help with planning and promptly answer any questions you may have along the way. We also provide you with your very own band planning page, making the experience a breeze. Reach out to get started!
We also offer Photo & Video services!
With Lightwave Event Artists, we provide Photography and Videography services that are fully customizable to your needs and style. We make it easy to capture your most precious moments by matching you with the perfect team based on your event, vision, and budget. Select your base package and choose Add-Ons from there to create a bespoke experience. Get in touch with us for a personal consultation! SPECIAL OFFER! Get 10% OFF on select Photo or Video options when you book with Blue Wave Band & Lightwave Event Artists.
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Elevate your event with our full range of customizable lighting options for every occasion. We offer room lighting to highlight your venue, cake lights, elegant uplighting, custom gobos with monograms, images, or designs, and stage and band lighting to keep your guests dancing all night long! Visit our website and make an inquiry to learn more. Plus! Get 10% Off our basic lighting package when you add it to your band booking.
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Blue Wave Band received overwhelmingly positive feedback from multiple reviewers who hired them for wedding receptions and ceremonies. Reviewers were highly impressed by the band's talent, professionalism, and ability to keep the dance floor lively throughout the night. From ceremony music to MC services, the band excelled in all aspects, with guests raving about their performance and versatility. The band's organization, communication, and ability to cater to specific requests were also highlighted as major strengths, making them a highly recommended choice for any event requiring live music.- Top reviews
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Haley K
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5.0
9/10/2022
I learned about this band through a friend, and went to their local showcase and knew we had to hire them. It was great to have an option for how many members to hire. The band coordinator was super helpful and kind guiding me during the planning, and the music the day of was amazing!
It was the most raved about part of the whole event, people mostly commented about the band and what fun it was. Definitely go to their showcases and hire them if you can!!
Sam M
5.0
7/16/2024
We booked Blue Wave Band to play the reception at our wedding this spring. I had seen them perform before at a wedding in Seattle and was blown away by how good they were, but knowing that it's a large collective of musicians I was curious who we would get for our wedding. Needless to say we weren't disappointed; the band was fantastic! They had a great setlist based on artist suggestions from us, including playing a mellower set during dinner, and even played the father/daughter dance song live. We also booked a sound system for the ceremony through them, and had the band MC the reception. Everything went extremely smoothly and we got tons of compliments from guests. I would highly recommend them for any event you're considering!
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Steve G
5.0
6/04/2024
We hired Blue Wave Band for our daughter’s wedding on 6/1/24. We had a keyboardist play the music during the wedding and a 6-piece band for the reception. We also rented their Photo Booth. All I can say is that the band BLEW AWAY my expectations. They were sensational. Our family & friends raved about them. Many said this was the best wedding they had ever attended, and I give a lot of the credit for that to Blue Wave Band. Marc was so pleasant & easy to work with. I cant recommend them enough! Book them fast!
Mark H
5.0
12/06/2023
If you are getting married and need live music, this is the band! They were incredible. From the ease of planning the event, to helping with lighting, MC, sounds for both events, and to the live music at the reception itself, Blue Wave Band could not have done a better job! The organization of planning was top notch. The talent of the band is even better. I do not think I have witnessed as talented musicians at a reception before. They are all extremely gifted musicians and the band itself is amazing.
10/10, would recommend them to anyone!
Maddie A
5.0
11/15/2023
Marc is so communicative and amazing from start to finish! They have a great system to make sure they ask all the questions and deliver exactly what you want. We hired them for the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. My biggest regret of the day was not having them play longer! The band is extremely talented and plays all the hits. The more pieces the better! The price was right, customer service impeccable and final product amazing! So many people complimented the band and had so much fun on our dance floor. Wish we could do it again...
Lauren S
5.0
11/09/2023
The band was excellent! They were so easy to communicate with. They played for the ceremony and the reception and I can't recommend them enough. They listened to our requests, they were very flexible with the weather, and they sounded amazing. We loved it!
Kathy J
5.0
10/21/2023
Everything about the Blue Wave Band came off spectacularly at my Son’s wedding. It was exactly the live music experience that they hoped for to make the evening very special and memorable. There was nothing but high praise from all who attended, many who danced to the bitter end. The music was fantastic, with a stellar professional line-up. And the booking and planning stages went so incredibly smoothly, what a bonus!! I would defiantly book them again, and highly recommend the Blue Wave Band for your event.
Juliet P
5.0
10/14/2023
We hired the Blue Wave Band (5 musicians) for our wedding of 75 guests and they rocked the house! Every single one of our guests were dancing the entire time and it made the night so so special for us. We would highly recommend and if I had to do it again, I wouldn't hesitate to hire them again!
Patrick O
5.0
7/20/2023
The Blue Wave Band just played at my daughter's wedding in Sunriver, OR. They exceeded my expectations in every way. Marc is very organized and detailed. He works with you ahead of time to get everything nailed down. They did the PA system for the outside ceremony and then used our playlist for the cocktail hour. Sarah MC'd the reception and was flawless. By the time the reception started, I know there planning was great but once they started playing, their musicianship blew us all away. They can play just about anything and play it well. I lost count of how many people told me they were "the best wedding band I've ever heard." If I had another wedding to plan I would not hesitate to book them - in fact I'd go as far as to check with them to make sure they are available before picking a date.
Milena J
5.0
7/19/2023
This wedding band is the absolute BEST and they know how to throw an amazing party! We and all our guests were raving about the band. They have such amazing talent and made the party incredible.
We couldn't recommend them enough!
John Michael M
5.0
3/13/2023
We were exceptionally pleased with both the band and the DJ that did our ceremony and wedding in Bend, Oregon. I cannot recommend them enough - our guest had a blast, and they exceeded expectations.
Collin D
5.0
12/28/2022
Marc and the Blue Wave Band were AMAZING! From the initial outreach all the way to the final song of the night, it was an incredible experience and they truly made our wedding day the best day ever. So easy to coordinate with and get on the same page for how we envisioned the event going... which for us was incredibly helpful because these guys are pros and know how to get the group dancing and grooving. The MC service was seamless, the music was awesome, and they played a wide array of hits from oldies to popular crowd-pleasers. Couldn't recommend enough to make sure you have the best wedding day possible! 10/10.
Kim S
5.0
10/28/2022
The Blue Wave Band was fantastic- the 7-piece ensemble got everyone out on the dance floor and kept them there! While they get very busy over the wedding season, they always responded to my communications, met our song/style requests, and also allowed me to step in and play my saxophone with them for one song, which made me feel like a rockstar. Probably the best money I spent on any vendor.
Samantha C
5.0
10/12/2022
AMAZING! If you are looking for a band for your wedding/event, these are the people! Marc was so helpful along the way and the group that came out to play for both the ceremony (live guitar) and reception (4 piece band including vocal) were phenomenal and incredibly sweet! Guests raved about them and I am so happy to have had them help make our big day so special! I really can’t say enough about Blue Wave Band and I would without a doubt go with them again if given an opportunity!
Meagan K
5.0
9/08/2022
As soon as we booked Blue Wave for our wedding, they helped us stay organized and on top of every detail throughout the entire planning process. Night of our wedding, they were absolutely amazing - read the crowd well and played music that kept the dance floor full. We received multiple compliments on the band from guests following our wedding!
Jenny G
5.0
9/07/2022
Blue Wave Band is the best! The planning process went smoothly with our producer/coordinator Marc. He was quick with responding to emails and was able to answer all of our questions. Our guests and us absolutely adored the band. They did such a great job with all sorts of genres (funk, slow songs, jazz, pop music). Our guests were up dancing for most of the night and raved about the band to the bride and groom. We definitely recommend Blue Wave Band for anyone's wedding that wants a strong music group!
Jenny F
5.0
9/01/2022
The Blue Wave Band truly made our wedding day. We had said from the beginning the thing we were both most excited for was the band, and they did not disappoint. From start to finish, Marc and the crew were amazing to work with. They were extremely accommodating and focused on making their structure and style work for you. We had the best freakin time and so did all of our guests—from great grand children to getting my great grandma out on the dance floor. They loved it. We could not have imagined having more fun—wish we could go back and do it all again with the Blue Wave Band!
Christopher S
5.0
8/05/2022
Blue Wave was not only great on the night of our wedding, but also the lead up. Great communication & great process created a seamless and easy lead up to our wedding (especially when compared to other vendors we were working with!)
response 08/23/2022
Hey Chris! We're happy to hear we made your planning process go off without a hitch. We wi...
sh you all the best! Thanks!
Randi W
5.0
7/30/2022
The Blue Wave Band was exactly what we were hoping for when we booked live music for our outdoor wedding at Skamania Lodge. We were looking for a live jazzy/bluesy feel for the night, and they hit it out of the park, with drums, sax, bass, and keyboard. They allowed us to swap in additional instrumentation as we got closer to the wedding, and offered MC service + mics for the ceremony itself. We had 2 calls with them beforehand, and were also able to provide custom ceremony entrance and exit music. They were a blast during the reception, and everyone was talking about how great the music was throughout (and well after) the event. It was worth the splurge to have Blue Wave Band join us, and honestly, it wasn't even as costly as I thought live music might be. If you're looking for live music, I highly recommend their group.
response 08/23/2022
Hi Randi! We LOVE to hear it. We had an incredible time working with and performing for yo...
u! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Maggie K
5.0
6/29/2022
Blue Wave did an absolutely outstanding job at our wedding! My family, friends, and I absolutely love dancing and live music, and these guys are GOOD! Every artist was so talented and friendly, and the songs were perfect selections for our group. My only regret is that we couldn't have kept dancing for many more hours!! The emcee did a fantastic job of introducing people and guiding the reception events, and was flexible to impromptu changes in the timeline.
The planning process was incredibly smooth and thorough; Marc was very responsive, organized and detailed and took to heart all of my requests and preferences.
Overall, couldn't be happier with our choice to book Blue Wave Band!! If you want to guarantee a packed dance floor with your favorite tunes, I recommend booking them too!
response 08/23/2022
If only we could have danced the whole night away, Maggie! Thank you so much for your kind...
words and taking the time to leave this review!
HC C
5.0
5/15/2022
We spent a lot of time researching live bands, but Blue Wave was the perfect fit for our wedding! My spouse and I found ourselves singing and dancing along the second we heard their demo songs. We had never been to a wedding with a live band, and we are SO glad we decided on Blue Wave Band.
The coordinator was very communicative and detailed, and their online planning portal was a great tool to get us all on the same page. We hired a 5-piece band for our wedding. The band was extremely flexible and moved around the venue with us:
- During cocktail hour we had a 4-piece instrumental band. The volume was perfect and the band members interacted with each other enthusiastically, which fit the vibe of the space as guests mingled and talked.
- For the ceremony, we asked to have one acoustic guitarist play as we and our guests walked in. We didn’t request any specific songs, and the musician played at the perfect tempo and volume, and with one nod from our officiant, the guitarist elegantly wrapped up the song. It was flawless.
- For formal dancing, we had the whole 5-piece band. We requested a song for our first dance that wasn’t in their queue of known songs, so we were beyond thrilled when they played it live - it was such a special moment for us. We requested a few songs for the night, but we put the ball in their court to pick the whole lineup - again, it was flawless. They had all of our guests on the dance floor… nobody wanted to stop dancing even after the last song - that’s how much fun we were having!
Overall, this was one of the BEST aspects of our entire wedding. Our guests are still telling us how much they loved the music and ambiance, and that’s attributed to Blue Wave Band!
Molly T
5.0
4/21/2022
#1 best vendor, absolutely perfect, no complaints. I even had a special request that Marc accommodated generously and without a hitch - above and beyond. I'll paraphrase a review I read before reaching out to Blue Wave - stop looking and just book Blue Wave! They're the one!!
Carolyn O
5.0
4/16/2022
As a wedding planner I have been hiring musicians for my couple's weddings for over twelve years and I only works with the best, most professional and most talented there is! Whether it is the entire a band or a solo artist, The Blue Wave Band always arrives early, is professional and never fails to perform to perfection! I highly recommend them for ceremony or reception music...or better yet, both!
Susannah S
5.0
4/04/2022
From the very beginning our main goal was to have a party our friends and family would remember... The Blue Wave Band MADE the party.
We went with the 10-piece band and have zero regrets. Loved having the brass especially. And our main vocalist was on FIRE. I didn't catch her name, but please let her know people couldn't believe how good she was.
We are still getting compliments 6 months out. The dance floor was packed all night. Oh and the MC service was great too!
They also coordinated strings for our ceremony and an instrumental band for our welcome event.
Working with Marc was the best. He was so helpful and so flexible. 100% you should hire the Blue Wave Band for your wedding or event, they are worth every penny.
Jerry K
5.0
1/07/2022
Great musicians and vocals. Wide range of music and very easy to work with
Hanna R
5.0
11/01/2021
We hired blue wave for our big day and I couldn’t have more than amazing things to say about them. We went with the 8 piece band and they truly blew all of our expectations out of the water. They flowed perfectly from song to song covering all of the hits including the Jewish Hora for our chair celebration. Every inch of the dance floor was full the entire reception! 6 weeks later and we are still getting compliments about how amazing the band was and how much fun they brought to the party. Don’t hesitate, hire them!
Kurt V
5.0
10/22/2021
This group is top notch. They are excellent at communicating and working with you prior to the wedding. Blue Wave Band brings professionalism and a fantastic performance to the event. We went with a (9) piece band and the basic lighting package (get the lights for sure). Everyone wanted to know who they were and where I found them. Couldn't be happier with their performance and ease as a vendor.
Lauren B
5.0
9/19/2021
Amazing band members, our guest couldn't stop telling them how much they loved the band! On top of this great communication and they strive to accommodate requests to make your day how you have always envisioned.
Natalie F
5.0
9/15/2021
We hired Blue Wave Band for our wedding ceremony (two vocalists and a guitarist), and are so glad we did! The live music made the ceremony moving and special. Our guests gushed about the music and the Band's talent. Our only regret is not hiring them for the entire night!
Austin D
5.0
9/09/2021
Hiring Blue Wave Band for our wedding was the easiest and best decision we made! We went with an 11-piece band for our reception as well as audio assistance during our wedding ceremony and their emcee service throughout to keep things rolling. Planning with Dave was easy: he is responsive, professional, and thorough. We had peace of mind prior to our big day that everything would go smoothly, and it did! The 11-piece band we hired for the cocktail hour and reception was phenomenal to say the least. They really know how to get the party going and keep people on the dance floor! Our guests loved it and I still get comments from friends and family about how great the band was at our wedding. You won’t regret hiring this group for an unforgettable night and party!
C A
5.0
8/24/2021
Beyond perfection from contact with Marc to absolutely amazing and professional musicians. They MADE our evening! We would use Blue Wave again and again.
Jenna S
5.0
8/23/2021
This band was incredible! All of my guests thought I flew them up from LA. They were the highlight of the wedding!
Allison E
5.0
7/27/2021
The Blue Wave Band was the absolute best part of our wedding celebration (other than getting married of course)! Every single family member and friend at our wedding has commented about how amazing the band was, and they truly are. The energy and talent they brought to every song made our night the perfect celebration, more than we could have ever asked for! The two vocalists were incredible and our first dance song was performed perfectly. We cannot recommend them more and hope to dance to them again soon!
Lindsey S
5.0
7/13/2021
Blue Wave played both our ceremony and reception and they were outstanding. Marc helped us coordinate everything up front and they played every song we requested. We got so many compliments on the band. They were professional and created a rockin’ dance party. Highly recommend!
Grace M
5.0
10/30/2019
BlueWave assembled an amazing group of musicians for our outdoor fall wedding in Hood River. The vocalists were superb - Horn, keyboard, guitar, & drummer all outstanding... They were well beyond a typical wedding cover band and truly a group of outstanding musicians. (Per our initial requests, we even got some jam sessions & solos throughout the evening - which did not disappoint!)
BlueWave performed flawlessly throughout our dinner, (never too loud but always just right), and then took it to another level during the dance reception afterward. The playlist was spot-on, pacing exactly right, and execution at the highest level. The band members also showed up looking great as well! Prior to the event, we really enjoyed working with Marc as well, who patiently answered all our questions - promptly & thoroughly. We certainly “Won’t stop believin” anytime soon...
Thanks again,
G&T
Adam B
5.0
9/30/2019
Blue Wave is a PREMIER live band. From the get-go they had everyone at our wedding on the dance floor, and when they finished, we were all begging for more.
I highly recommend considering contacting Blue Wave Band if you are looking to enjoy live music at any fun get-together!
Una M
5.0
9/08/2019
Easily the best wedding music I’ve ever seen. So easy to communicate with. Could not recommend them more highly!
George and Christie M
5.0
8/27/2019
Blue Wave Band were amazing from start to finish. We saw them at one of the monthly showcases they put on and they just blew us away. Marc was amazing to work with and he was really friendly and helpful, and detailed in his responses. He was also very responsive to our questions during the process. The two singers that we got, Josh and Michal were amazing and blew everyone away! Especially Josh with his rendition of Baker Street! The band as a whole was amazing, and every musician in the band are top notch musicians. We would definitely hire Blue Wave Band for ANY events that we may have in the future.
Beth K
5.0
8/26/2019
I recently coordinated a wedding where Blue Wave Band provided the reception music. They were great! Professional, fun, and talented, Blue Wave Band had people out on the dance floor all night. I highly recommend their work and hope to work (and hear!) them again soon.
Georgia W
5.0
8/11/2019
Getting married with both of us our in our 60’s, we were uncertain the band could relate, both keeping a wide range of celebrants entertained and, at the same time not resorting to stereotypical playlists. Marc understood and said “leave it to me”. We put a lot of faith in Marc and he and the band did not disappoint. If you want live music, book them very early. They are busy, well-respected and... I’ve already recommended them to three couples who are planning to get married next Summer.
Katie H
5.0
8/08/2019
Hire these guys!!! My mother and brother scouted Blue Wave Band for us, and after they saw them live begged us to pick them for our reception. We couldn’t have made a better choice. Our dance floor was packed during every one of their sets. Many, many guests came up to us raving about the band and asking to know how we had found them. My cousin has worked over 200 weddings and said they were hands down the best wedding band he had EVER heard.
Blue Wave was also great to work with ahead of time - Marc, their producer, was quick to respond by email to all of our questions, provided us with a detailed event page to collect all of our information, and had a thorough call with us the week beforehand to make sure everyone was on the same page. They are worth every penny!
Sonya W
5.0
8/05/2019
Someone just texted me out of the blue after almost two years since my wedding to tell me how much they loved everything about it, but that they really loved the band!
It made me so happy and then I realized that I never wrote a review and so here I am almost two years after the wedding telling you that you can't go wrong and that you should definitely get some horns too.
Our wedding wasn't easy to get to and on top of it we broke records for rain (in Oregon!) and Blue Wave Band crushed it. I am so thankful that we trusted our gut.
Merran P
5.0
7/28/2019
My husbands one requirement for the wedding was having a band rather than a dj. After looking at many reviews and speaking with Blue Wave we decided to hire the 8 person set plus having a string trio play during the ceremony. They were everything we wanted and more. They kept everyone on the dance floor all night and sounded amazing. All our guests were super impressed with their performance. Do yourself a favor and hire them- you will not regret it.
Jonathan Q
5.0
7/27/2019
Wow... we couldn't be happier with our decision to hire the Blue Wave Band. Music is a huge part of our lives, and we wanted a soundtrack for our wedding day from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, to dinner music to dance party. BWB delivered on all fronts!
First, the entire booking process was easy and pleasant. I sent my brother to one of their showcases, and he said they were amazing live. After that, I put down my deposit and the team helped me craft the perfect day. All the logistics like wireless mics, ceremony music, MC flow, special songs, first dances...break playlists. They thought of everything and allowed you to be in control of the major cues, but then also read the crowd and played songs they could tell would be a hit.
Everyone commented on how amazing the band was, and how seamlessly the entire evening unfolded. Yes, we did a lot of pre-planning to get the schedule perfect, but BWB executed flawlessly. I'd hire them again in a second, and don't think any wedding from here on out will be able to top this one!
Thank you BWB for helping make this the best day of our lives.
Songs you must have them play: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Shut Up and Dance, Shake it Off, Hey Ya, We Found Love
Theresa F
5.0
7/23/2019
Blue Wave Band helped make my daughter's wedding a big success! They provided music for a friends and family get-together the evening before as well as for the ceremony and reception. They work hard to customize the playlist according to your tastes. We couldn't be happier with the results.
Jessica W
5.0
5/12/2019
If I could give 6 stars, I would. Blue Wave Band was amazing! I had multiple people tell me they were the best wedding band they'd ever heard. They were so fun, talented and professional. They played all of the songs we wanted them to play. I would highly recommend them.
Emily F
5.0
3/21/2019
Blue Wave Band elevated our reception from nice to exceptional. Our guests continue to say how much fun they had dancing thanks to the amazing talent of this band. We sent a list of our favorite songs and they played exactly the style we love. They were professional, fun, and kind, and turned the evening into such a party! From young children to my parents' friends- no one needed to be asked to dance- people couldn't help themselves! (This is just what we wanted.) Thank you so much to David for coordinating this for us and to the entire band- you are so talented and you helped make our evening so special!
Nicholas G
5.0
11/30/2018
Trent was super fast responding to emails which made us feel well taken care of, and we were able to go to a showcase ahead of time to see the caliber of musicians. The band portal page was easy to use, and having a pre-wedding phone call to nail down all of the details was great.
The band was awesome! They were so talented, and the dance floor was packed for the entire reception. We especially liked that they paid close attention to our song preferences. They basically played everything on our list. The band really went above and beyond. They lent us a guitar for a friend to play during our ceremony, they asked if they could play through a scheduled break to keep the dance party going, and they played an extra song after 10pm when our guests chanted for "one more song"!
We've been recommending them to everyone we know!
Niko N
5.0
10/21/2018
Blue Wave Band was the best part of our wedding (besides getting married of course)! They played all the music we requested and did it spot on! They were flexible with working with our venue and making adjustments day of. Nate the MC was funny and personable. He kept the party going and made great transitions and introductions for speeches. They played very appropriate music at the right times (dinner, party, etc). They jammed the night away and made our special day, that much more special! We highly recommend Bluewave Band!
Michael H
5.0
10/15/2018
If you're looking for the perfect, high quality, live performance for your wedding, look no further than Blue Wave Band. From start to finish, the band provided the right mix of music to fit every component of our wedding. The pre-event communication and planning was prompt, professional, and extremely helpful. The overall value of quality music at such a special event cannot be understated ... it made the evening even more memorable. Friends and family alike were very impressed with Blue Wave Band. We'd recommend this group without hesitation.
Jenna S
5.0
10/08/2018
Without a doubt the best wedding band I've ever heard- and so fun to have that be the case at our own wedding! We were thrilled with every part of the process of working with Blue Wave Band. Pretty much our entire 180-person wedding was up dancing -- such talented musicians, and so much fun!
Colleen S
5.0
9/24/2018
This band was the highlight of our day! David their manager was great to work with throughout the planning process; always responded promptly, kindly & was very helpful! We had an acoustic guitarist play for our ceremony which was magical! The reception was a BLAST thanks to the band- they can play anything and do it well! We highly recommend Blue Wave!!
Ann L
5.0
9/17/2018
Blue Wave Band was fantastic! We were able to watch one of their showcases and decided to book them after seeing how talented the musicians were. At the reception they blew everyone away, and we received so many compliments on the band. We opted to include a horn section for our big day and were so happy we did! They sounded amazing and everyone had so much fun dancing. Blue Wave Band also served as MC for the event and did a great job there too.
Tovah P
5.0
9/15/2018
Blue Wave was everything we could have asked for and more! From easy communication, special attention to details and our specific needs, spending time on the phone going over the wedding day schedule and questions to the actual wedding day music - Blue Wave was phenomenal. The live music was one of the highlights of our wedding day. We had a truly epic dance party that we wished could have lasted all night. The energy of the band members was contagious. Every single song they played was spot on to our requests and overall music preferences. We can't thank them enough for being such a huge part of our wedding.
Nicole E
5.0
9/08/2018
They were absolutely perfect! From everything leading up to our wedding day including our big day. Trent was incredibly helpful with everything and the music was perfect!
Bonnie B
5.0
9/05/2018
The Blue Wave Band was truly one of the highlights of our wedding. We were so impressed at their showcase session that we decided to hire a 7 piece band, complete with trombone and saxophone. They brought the house down. The dance floor was packed the entire night and everyone had a great time. We also used the guitarist and female vocalist, Tristan, for the ceremony. Tristan learned a difficult new song for us on very short notice and did a wonderful job. David was easy to work with and responsive within a timely manner. The website they set up for our event was a very helpful thing to have. I would not hesitate to hire them again. Lots of fun, very talented, professional and affordable.
Anne R
5.0
8/11/2018
Blue Wave totally made the reception: the song choices were excellent, the musicians superb and, to top it off, the band members were so so nice! Everyone was on the dance floor all evening, from the 3-year-old ringbearer to the 80+ year old grandma. We sang and sweated and had the best time. We could have gone the inexpensive route and had a DJ but I'm glad my husband insisted on live music. Thank you Blue Wave: you were the best investment and made such great memories for us!!
Julie P
5.0
7/30/2018
David and the band was the easiest and best decision my husband and I made. David is a true professional, and easy to work with. I felt at ease right from the start. He was available to chat any time I had questions and then a week before, we had an hour + conversation discussing our vision for the day. He truly delivered. They had the entire wedding out on the dance floor from start to finish. It was so much fun! I had them MC the wedding too and they kept everything running smoothly. If you're on the fence...just do it! Highly recommend!
Sarah P
5.0
7/11/2018
I'd like to think that my wedding reception would've been fun no matter what, but I have to admit that the Blue Wave Band's music really transformed the night into a special party!! Wedding guests of all ages danced alongside my husband and myself during all the dance sets! The night culminated in guests requesting an encore, which the musicians generously granted. Multiple wedding attendees commented that the band played the best wedding music they'd ever heard. The Blue Wave Band's broad range of music genres lends itself to a wedding reception because the band ends up playing a variety of songs that cater to different tastes. My husband and I particularly appreciated that the band learned new songs for our first dances--their version of "La Bamba" was even better than that of Richie Valens, I think! In addition to playing great music, the Blue Wave Band provided our acoustic wedding ceremony music, a sound system for the ceremony, and MC service. The MC was very conscientious of our planned wedding schedule and always checked in with me before making little adjustments. All band members were extremely friendly and professional during the entire process. In addition to their stellar performance, the Blue Wave Band's online platform for wedding planning facilitated creating a master schedule and communicating details. If I were to plan my wedding again, I would definitely invite the Blue Wave Band to play!
Carlie S
5.0
5/04/2018
My husband and I booked Blue Wave on a whim for our wedding about 2 weeks before the big day. We were on a tight budget and initially didn’t plan for live music for our small (25 guest) destination wedding in Washington. After reading so many fantastic reviews we decided to go for it and honestly it was one of the best decisions we made.
David and his team were so helpful and accommodating. Our wedding was very laid back so our " wedding timeline" was pretty loosely structured - Blue Wave remained flexible the whole night and helped keep things flowing so nicely. We had a limited budget so we choose the 3 piece band for our small 26 guest wedding. I was a little hesitant at first, worrying that the 3 piece may not be able to provide us with the song selection we were looking for since you have limited instruments. That was not the case AT ALL.
It's a month later and our guests are STILL raving about how fantastic and fun the band was. If you're on the fence about booking a band don't look further, you won't be disappointed with Blue Wave.
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