We used Business Time for both our ceremony and reception music at our wedding, and I really can't say enough good things about these guys (especially Mark, who was our primary contact).
First of all, from the logistical side of things, thes...e guys were extremely easy to work with. Mark was always easy to get hold of, extremely prompt and thorough in answering any of my questions, and always professional throughout the entire process. Also, they did a great job of coordinating with the venue manager and staff. I never once had to think about sound equipment, electrical requirements, setup/teardown logistics, etc. because the band so carefully handled all of that.
So, Business Time offers multiple band configurations at different price points. We ended up going with a 7 piece configuration (2 guitars, bass, drums, keyboard, 2 horns). This was a more expensive option, but I'm very happy that we ended up making this decision because it was most definitely worth the price.
Before booking Business Time, we saw them perform live at the Lansdowne pub near Fenway, and we were immediately hooked. At that gig they just had the 5 piece band (no horns) and they sounded amazing. When we heard them at the wedding, backed by the horns, though, they were indescribably awesome.
One of the great things about working with professional musicians is that they are extremely flexible and accommodating, musically. They were able to help us craft a very personal, acoustic set for the ceremony. And for our first dance, we didn't make it easy on them, choosing a somewhat obscure funk tune from 1970. But they learned the song at our request and performed it flawlessly.
The live music was definitely one of the major highlights of the night. Many of our guests commented on how much they loved the band and how surprised they were with the quality (as they were used to your typical cheesy wedding bands -- which Business Time is anything but). I think what ultimately made them so popular (besides just being well-accomplished, professional musicians) is the fact that they were great at reading the crowd, playing a wide range of music, and keeping the energy up.
As you plan your wedding, there are going to be plenty of issues to deal with, fires to put out, etc. Give yourself one less thing to worry about. In working with Business Time, all we had to do was tell them what we wanted, and they did the rest.