Bluewater Kings Band

re telling us for weeks how much they enjoyed the band. Aside from how incredible their actual performance was, the price was incredibly affordable for a six piece band. We also used MC services at a very good price, and they did a great job aside from needing some light prompting with the schedule. The payment schedule was communicated clearly and touch points throughout the process were very easy to discuss details of the day with. Overall, this was one of the best parts of our wedding and would be the easiest recommendation we have ever made to another couple looking for a live band.

geable, and helped us make the best choices based on our vision and budget. Molly guided us seamlessly through the months leading up to the wedding, and on the big day her team was absolutely fantastic. Bob, the sound engineer, was gracious and skilled—our venue had a tricky setup, but he mixed everything perfectly. Guests could enjoy comfortable conversations during dinner with background music and then fully experience the live band without feeling overwhelmed. As a singer, I even got to join the band for a surprise song! They were so welcoming and made the moment unforgettable. A month later, we’re still getting compliments about the incredible musicians. They’re budget-friendly, professional, and truly elevate any wedding. Thank you, Bluewater Kings Band, for making our day unforgettable!

nce and was truly a highlight of our wedding. Molly was amazing to work with through the whole planning process the last year! She was prompt, courteous and professional! Highly recommend to kick your party into high gear!!

as amazing and everyone was out on the dance floor. My only qualms were that they didn't fully know the lyrics on a few songs and didn't get to play all of our requests - BUT we threw some of the songs at them late and were running short on time night-of so that was more our fault than theirs. Overall, would highly recommend - they bring the party!

ted for a full 9-piece band and it was worth every penny. There is nothing better than live music to make an unforgettable party!

band which included the horns. That was hands down one of the best choices we made because our guests raved about the energy a full band brought to the reception. The coordinator Molly worked with us every step of the way to make sure we had a vibe that was specific to us and was really flexible with special requests made by us and our family throughout the planning process. 10/10 would recommend! P.S. Special shoutout to the guitar player, Josh. You melted faces out there and we salute you.

ing. Amy was so helpful and thorough with planning, and the band members we had on the day absolutely aced it. The string trio for our ceremony was so beautiful that I started crying from just their music before I walked down. The band at our reception was incredible with not just their talent but the range of all the songs in their repertoire. I’m more of a “go home early and go to bed” sort of partier, but they had me dancing until the very end of the night.

tring duo to the reception band, DJ, and MC, everything was executed flawlessly. Molly was a dream to work with throughout the planning process, and the team completely understood our vision and nailed the setlist. The dance floor was packed all night! Couldn’t recommend them more!

talented, but they were also professional, fun, and such a joy to work with. They made our wedding celebration unforgettable, and we can’t recommend them enough to anyone looking for an amazing live band!

d not play the dinner music we requested.

and played to pack the dance floor - which they did! The MC was also a band member which was really cool to see. They also respected our "do not play" list which was long (transparently). I felt like they respected our taste, while also playing so that our guests had fun. I'd highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band!

was Wildflowers by Tom Petty and Bluewater King's rendition of the song was absolutely beautiful- I've started listening to our dance video to listen to the song instead of the original! The song selection was so much fun and our guests had a blast! The band brought so much extra life to the event and kept the dancefloor busy the entire night!

ace knowing we could fully trust them come our wedding day. Our wedding guests still talk about them and how much fun they had! This is your sign to book them!

much fun they had. "You really know how to throw a party!" It's a nice compliment, but really, we just know to put our trust in the right vendors. Ryan from Bluewater Kings was so communicative throughout the entire process - with no responses taking longer than a day. He was clear and positive, always with a can-do attitude. Sharing music preferences with Ryan was easy in advance and they understood our needs perfectly. The band itself was incredible. They kept the energy level high. They looked like they were having fun themselves, which made the overall atmosphere that much more vibrant and engaging. Such a dream!

ith and truly understood our vision. She put together the perfect team for our wedding day, and the band that played at our reception was beyond talented. They handled every special request with care — from cocktail hour through the very last song. On top of the incredible music, they also did an amazing job as emcees during dinner, helping guide speeches and key moments seamlessly. We had so many guests come up to us and say it was the best wedding band performance they’d ever experienced. The dance floor was packed the entire night — it was everything I hoped for and more. Thank you, Blue Water Kings Band, for bringing so much energy and joy to our wedding! I can’t recommend them enough — 10/10!

and delivering the perfect team on our wedding day. The band that played during our reception was so talented and so good! They listened to all special requests from the minute cocktail hour started to the minute our last song played. They also did a fantastic job doing the “MC work” for speeches and events during dinner. Many people at our wedding said that was their favorite wedding band performance and they could not believe how popping the dance floor was all night. Thank you Blue Water Kings Band for making our wedding reception so vibrant! I cannot recommend this band enough, for any occasion. 10/10!

ll definitely book again. They also handled our event very skillfully. Just very smooth and professional. Super nice people. Highly recommend. I will be booking them again.

solutely packed all night and we had the best time dancing the night away!

g when we paid for entire band per contract, tipped well in addition to this, and paid for band hotel rooms, dinner, snacks, etc. Numerous guests felt they had to tip band through night due to comments. Left a bad taste for guests.

m the beginning that we wanted a live band at our wedding reception. After an initial informational call, we decided to move forward and sign a contract for a six piece band. From this point we were provided a personal portal to list all of our musical requests including our favorite artists, songs we wanted the band to learn, and even a do-not-play list. The thoroughness truly paid off on the day of. The Bluewater Kings brought the PARTY! They read our crowd perfectly and ensured the dance floor was never empty. Their team played two longer sets during our reception and they cranked out hit after hit. They even accommodated a personalized performance from the father of the groom! We recommend them highly for your next event!

members in the band. The music played at the cocktail hour, dinner and dancing was beautiful. It added a very special touch to the memories of their first day together as husband and wife. My daughter and son-in-law had smiles on their faces all night long. You personally did a outstanding job working with our daughter and now son-in-law, in choosing music that met their personalities. Molly made it a very smooth process to arrange such a magical night. Especially with learning, playing and singing the song for their first dance. She has a great voice. Our guests were shocked on how many and how long people were on the dance floor. Your band made it such a fun event. We can not express enough that choosing Bluewater Kings Band for our daughter’s wedding was hands down the best choice we made for their event.

lso lets you play your own Spotify playlist when they take breaks, which I loved, since I was the person in the couple leaning toward having a DJ. I think the only thing I would say is that the songs were not as upbeat as I would have hoped, and I don’t think they played everything on our set list. We really only went over what we wanted/didn’t want the week before (I am told this is typical). The guy reviewing our planning said he saw that our vibe was some Motown, some modern, which was true, but I would say they ended up playing more Motown and more older than newer. Nevertheless, I think going with the band was the right way to go. Even if some of the songs aren’t what you want, that same song would get more people on the dance floor when played live vs when DJ’d. Finally, everyone had a good time and enjoyed the music, so maybe I'm just being the picky bride :)

ere INCREDIBLE! We got so many compliments on the music from our guests. Even better, Molly was so lovely to work with leading up to the big day. They are flexible, professional and unbelievably talented (we had a few musicians attend our wedding and they could tell how skilled the drummers and jazz were in particular!). They will be your best (and most fun) wedding investment!

een. Thank you for making our night so special and the dance floor the best party in town!!

d unforgettable memories for both us and our guests. If you book Bluewater Kings, transportation-wise, account for all guests staying until the end of the night. No one wanted to leave the dance floor. If you're looking for a band for your wedding, it has to be Bluewater Kings.

less than a month before our wedding! On our wedding day, they were easy to work with and super flexible (given we ran into some weather-related issues). They kept our guests happy and dancing all night long! We couldn't imagine our wedding day without Bluewater Kings Band! 

elements incorporated that were important to us. The band on the day of was high energy and accommodating and our guests were on their feet all night! We got so many compliments on the music and are grateful we chose Bluewater Kings to be part of our special celebration.

l for their professionalism, support, and, of course, their incredible sound. We had the best night dancing alongside them.

ning to our vision. They put on a damn good show, which included a 10-minute Hora. We went to show-case earlier in the year, which helped to solidify booking this band. If you have special requests for songs to learn, make sure you tell them with ample time to practice. Their playlist is a little dated at this point, so if you want some current songs, get those requests in early.

say they far exceeded our expectations! The first thing we did was go to a showcase in Chicago to see BWK, which I would highly recommend! They showcase various band sizes and instruments/vocals that can be included which was so helpful to customize our experience. We ended up booking at 13-piece band and are so happy we did! The process of working with BWK was so simple - we worked with our producer Molly throughout the entire year between booking the band and our wedding, which was September 30. Molly was incredibly responsive and helpful the entire time, and she helped guide us toward the perfect band selection. BWK also has a really helpful portal that you can do all of your collaboration and planning in which was a great asset! As I mentioned, one of our most important parts of our wedding day was the music, and our goal was to keep our guests dancing all night long. To say BWK delivered would be an absolute understatement! They worked with us to have a 3 song dance set before dinner after our first dance, which got our guests out on the dance floor early and helped keep the energy high all night long! When the band was playing the dance floor was packed, and that was our goal! BWK lets you pick a few must-play songs, as well as don't plays, and they stuck to those for us. All the songs in between were exactly what our guests like to hear, and they had a large range of genres and songs across decades that they played all night long. Additionally, the absolutely knocked our first dance and parent dances out of the park! Finally, the band leader for the night, David, was unbelievable. He worked closely with our venue and our planner to keep everything on track, made amazing announcements to let our guests know what was coming up next, and helped keep the party going all night long. Thanks so much David! Aside from just the 13 piece band, we hired ceremony and cocktail hour musicians from BWK, as well as lighting and video services through their partner Lightwave Productions. Everything was so easy to coordinate and Lightwave was also so great to work with - we can't wait to see the final video product! I can't say enough amazing things about BWK - if you don't book them for your wedding you will be missing out. Thank you so much Molly and team!

e complemented us on the band. We'd recommend them to anyone who asks!

't recommend highly enough!

nd it was FANTASTIC! By far the most common comment I received was how good the band was!

amazing voice joined the band for 2 songs. They were like no other band I have witnessed at a wedding. Non stop dancing, and so professional. I will be seeking them out to see them again. They perform all over the place.

d the room with. Our wedding really needed a good band to help make it great and they really came through for us. Extremely curteous and professional. They even surprised us by playing several of our song requests and they were able to play the right songs at the right time based on where we were in the reception timeline. I firmly believe we picked the best band for our wedding. We received so many compliments from our guests about how fun and talented they were. Our venue even wanted to get their information for future customers. If you are having a wedding in Michigan you shouldn't think twice about reaching out to them. Thank you so much Bluewater Kings Band!

were looking for. They also played our requests during the breaks which was awesome so we could hear the originals of some of our favorites. The music selection was perfect and every song was a hit. We were SO happy with the songs they picked and our guests clearly loved it too since the dance floor was packed the entire night! So many of our guests have commented on how amazing the band was and that it was the most packed dance floor they've ever seen at a wedding. Josh the MC was also so great and we loved his energy! They were also kind enough to share the set list afterwards so we can always remember the songs played. My only regret is not having more videos of the band once our videographer left since I wish I could replay it! I would HIGHLY recommend booking Bluewater Kings as soon as you can!

ferent band size options. We ended up going with a 7 piece band and were able to use a promo for an hour for a jazz trio for our cocktail hour. I think for our location the band was from the Cincinnati location but they were just as good as what we had in Chicago. We had a lot of compliments from our guests on how much they enjoyed the band and there were a decent amount of people on the floor whenever the band went on. It was also very easy to communicate with them for coordination on their planning platform and submit any requests prior to the day. Would definitely recommend them!

ire night. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

ighly recommend. They also learned and played a special request song for us, and it sounded amazing! Would 100% recommend for any event!

sm, quality and showmanship of this band! Our guests loved the performance. Kudos to Marlon and Lillian for driving the bus! Special shout out to Kai. Loved riding the elevator with you!

ests for our ceremony and absolutely killed it at the reception. Owen was great to work with as our contact person and genuinely cared about our special day. We could not have been happier.