High Energy Live Music to Pack Your Dance Floor!
Serving Utah, CO, ID, & NM Statewide
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Emily
MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Diamond Empire Band will provide the magical soundtrack to your wedding day in Salt Lake City, UT. They are live music experts, wedding enthusiasts, and party starters all rolled into one, and they are here to make your celebration unforgettable.
The Diamond Empire Band is a customizable three to 14-piece group specializing in high-energy music and filling the dance floor. These talented and professional musicians are vastly experienced and have traveled the world performing with some of the best-known names in the music industry. Their resume reads Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, Lenny Kravitz, Prince, Rihanna, and more while working and touring with numerous Broadway shows.
You can speak with the Diamond Empire Band to discuss your wedding music plans and customize the lineup to suit your needs and budget. They are happy to work on a playlist that best reflects your and your partner's unique vibe and style. Diamond Empire Band offers a designated producer to help you plan and organize the happiest day of your life.
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Instruments
Accordion
Bagpipes
Banjo
Bugle
Cello
Fiddle
Flute
Guitar
Harmonica
Harp
Keyboard
Mandolin
Organ
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
Klezmer
Latin
Pop
R&B
Rock
World Music
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
Awards and Affiliations
8-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+5 more.
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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Reviews
4.9
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Diamond Empire Band is professional, highly organized, and excellent communicators. They deliver energetic, talented performances across ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception, learning special songs and MCing smoothly. Guests rave about the packed dance floor and memorable, customized shows—highly recommended.Review photos
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Catherine C
5.0
7/12/2026
Diamond Empire Band was one of the absolute highlights of my daughter's wedding! From the very beginning of the day until the last dance, they exceeded every expectation.
Emily M...
errell was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process. She was professional, responsive, and genuinely wanted to make the music reflect my daughter's vision for her wedding day. She and the band even graciously learned several special songs that my daughter requested, making the celebration feel even more personal and meaningful.
The music throughout the day was flawless. The string trio created a beautiful, elegant atmosphere for the ceremony, the jazz trio was the perfect backdrop for cocktail hour, and then the incredible seven-piece band completely transformed the reception into an unforgettable party. With the addition of the saxophone and horn section, the energy was simply electric.
The dance floor was packed from the moment it opened until the very last song. Guests of every age were dancing, singing along, and celebrating together. Looking around the room and seeing friends and family laughing, raising their glasses, and making memories on the dance floor is something our family will never forget.
Emily is an exceptionally talented lead singer, and every member of Diamond Empire Band is an outstanding musician. Their enthusiasm, professionalism, and ability to read the crowd kept the momentum going all night long. They didn't just perform—they created an experience that everyone is still talking about.
If you're looking for a wedding band that can provide beautiful ceremony music, sophisticated cocktail hour entertainment, and an incredibly fun reception that keeps your guests dancing all night, I cannot recommend Diamond Empire Band highly enough. They helped make my daughter's wedding an unforgettable celebration, and we are so grateful they were part of such a special day.
Katie G
5.0
7/11/2026
Emily and the Diamond Empire band played at my daughter‘s wedding reception and MADE IT A CELEBRATION! They are talented, professional and easy to work with. They made it easy to...
plan the song choices and execute what the bride and groom wanted. The band and Emily kept the night going with great music! Book them for your wedding!
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Sara C
5.0
7/08/2026
I have so many things I could say about the band but I will keep it short. From the moment I reached out to them, Emily was incredibly kind and helpful. Throughout the planning pro...
cess that stayed the same. On the day of the event the band was prompt and welcoming to our guests. We had to be cognizant of the volume level with some older guests but the band was on it. They even added a saxophone for us! It was a night to remember. Highly recommend!
Trina K
5.0
7/08/2026
Excellent jazz quartet, we enjoyed having them play the music for our dance.
Paulina H
5.0
6/13/2026
Excellent band! We planned everything for about a year, and the day went just as I had hoped. The music and energy were amazing, and Emily was wonderful to work with. She helped me...
plan all the details so that everything on the big day went exactly as desired. Highly recommend!
Abby C
5.0
6/02/2026
BEST BAND EVER! We just got married and all that we wanted was a dance party! This band understood our request and got everyone up dancing! Thank you Diamond Empire for making our ...
dreams come true and creating the most electric dance party!!!!
Courtney S
5.0
6/01/2026
I have used Diamond Empire Band for two different corporate events. WOW - do they deliver! They are professional, easy to work with, highly communicative, and fun to work with. You...
r guests are in for a treat if you allow Diamond Empire Band to provide your entertainment.
Maggie M
5.0
10/30/2025
The whole band was so fantastic, and we loved the surprise song that my father in law planned with the manager Emily! We can't thank the band enough, we had such a great time danci...
ng at our wedding! You guys are amazing!
Maren A
5.0
10/24/2025
I was the wedding planner on the event that Emily and her team were playing at. Her and her team were incredible to work with. Leading up to the wedding, communication was always t...
he most important and she made sure we were all on the same page. On the day of, we had some very powerful wind and Emily was on top of making sure things were still set up and loud enough. She was quick to make announcements and adjusted as the evening went! Enjoyed working with her and the band!
Corey M
5.0
9/19/2025
I can't say enough good things about my experience from start to finish. Not only as a business are they next level at communication and extremely organized; but the band and the m...
usic was top notch. Myself and my guests had an incredible time at the party. We got to choose the vibe and style from so many options. I highly recommend this band for any event. I booked them for a wedding rehearsal , I had 8-10 piece band and the venue was rocking. thank you for everything. This is what you guys are meant to do.
Rae G
5.0
9/09/2025
We cannot say enough amazing things about our wedding band! Before the day even arrived, Emily was a huge help in organizing our day. She put together a time line for the bands rec...
eption set which helped me outline the whole day (which was amazing coming from a bride planning a wedding with no coordinator!!).
On our wedding day, they delivered more than we ever could have asked for. They performed our ceremony music and played the full reception. From the very first song to the very last, they kept the energy high and the dance floor absolutely packed. Guests who are musicians themselves were blown away by the band’s talent and musicianship. Their range, precision, and ability to read the crowd made the entire night unforgettable. It truly felt like we had a private concert at our wedding, and they were the heartbeat of the celebration.
Our friends and family are still talking about how incredible the music was, and we know it’s a huge reason why the night felt so magical. We will treasure those memories forever, and we can honestly say our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without them. Hands down, the best decision we made!
Laura Q
5.0
8/31/2025
Band learned a special song for us (Queen - Don't Stop Me Now), played a wide range of music in ways that were great for dancing (Blink 182, Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, etc.), and acco...
mmodated our request for a female lead.
Carolyn A
5.0
8/12/2025
Hiring Diamond Empire Band was one of the best decisions we made for our daughter’s wedding. The entire band knocked out socks off! Remember, dealing with vendors for any event ...
can be a challenge, however Diamond Empire Band’s producer was amazing from the first conversation we had pre-booking and up to the sad hour they packed up after the wedding reception. Talented crew and worth every penny! Save money on cake and decor or wherever you can save - Hire Diamond Empire Band!
Charlie D
5.0
7/16/2025
The communication and organization from this band (shoutout Emily) made the process so simple and set us at ease. They kept the music fun and upbeat for our crowd that loves to dan...
ce. And we had a guitarist at our ceremony, the music was so lovely. Highly recommend!
Katy H
5.0
2/09/2025
We used Diamond Empire Band for our wedding and had a wonderful experience! They were super easy to work with, accommodating, and the performance was great. Our guests loved them!
Abigail W
5.0
12/09/2024
The SLC-based band was a huge highlight of our wedding! They brought so much energy and joy, and kept the dancefloor full all night. Despite having to shuttle all of their equipmen...
t up to our mid-mountain venue in the pouring rain, they were kind and flexible, and everything went off without a hitch. We had 6 talented musicians: an acoustic guitarist for the outdoor ceremony, a jazz quartet for cocktail hour on the patio, then the full six-piece band for the indoor reception. Each version of the band was impressive and set the right tone. Emily, the lead singer and planner for the band, is incredibly talented. Her vocals are fantastic - she sang a huge range of music all night with very few breaks - and her communication throughout the planning process was top notch. I highly recommend hiring them (and adding a sax player)!
Matt J
5.0
11/14/2024
We loved our experience with the Diamond Empire Band. They were very easy to communicate with, did a great job of ensuring everything was covered, and most importantly they were TH...
E LIFE OF THE PARTY! Our wedding would not have been the party it was without them!
Eric E
5.0
8/14/2024
Everything was perfect, from planning to execution. Our venue said it was the party of the year! Way to go Diamond Empire.
Dave F
5.0
7/17/2024
Emily and the Diamond Empire Band were everything we could have asked for in a GREAT wedding band! Emily was so helpful with arrangements and the band well..they just rocked the ho...
use all night , had everyone dancing and helped make this a night we will always remember!! Highly reccomend !!
Meaghan W
5.0
7/03/2024
Amazing experience with Diamond Empire Band from start to finish. Great communication leading up to wedding and then amazing performance day of! Got so many compliments from guests...
and loved the vibe of having a live band! Complete game changer.
Rachel F
5.0
6/11/2024
We couldn't have asked for a better experience - from the beginning planning stage to the performance during our reception and every step in between, Diamond Empire Band (and Emily...
specifically) made our special night unforgettable!
Gabby B
5.0
6/10/2024
Book Diamond Empire!! I was planning a wedding from out of state, and was extremely nervous to see how the band would be since I wasn't able to see them live prior to the wedding. ...
They were absolutely PERFECT. Not only was the music great, they took complete control of the event as MC and each step went incredibly smoothly from toasts, cake cutting, to send off. We had one special request song for the mother son dance that we asked the band to learn and it was beautiful. MANY of my guests commented on how good the band was. I know it's stressful to find a band, but please book these guys - you won't regret it!
Kirstin B
5.0
4/14/2024
We booked the Diamond Empire Band for our destination wedding with 200 guests on April 6, 2024. We had a string trio for pre-ceremony cocktails, the ceremony and the cocktail hour,...
and an 8-person band with 2 vocalists and a full horn section for the reception. In planning our wedding, the band was the most important vendor for us. I was so nervous having not seen them perform as we live in Dallas, TX, but after watching video footage, scrutinizing every single review, and talking to Emily, our planner was confident that they were the ones for the job. We wanted to invest in a group that would deliver an epic concert/dance party that kept guests on the dance floor all night. Diamond Empire Band did just that. Emily was exceptional to work with from start to finish. My planner commented that she didn’t have time to conference with the band before the reception started because she was frantically setting up decor until the very last minute, but Emily was such a professional that it didn’t matter. She knew exactly what to do. The band learned songs for the mother-son dance and our final dance, just as a couple. Our guests could not stop and have not stopped talking about Diamond Empire Band. “Where in the world did you find that band?!? OMG!” My father-in-law wants to book them for his retirement party and friends in St. Louis want them for their upcoming wedding. Guests who I never see dance were twerking it up until the very last song. At one point, the venue moved tables to create a bigger dance floor and it was totally full when the reception ended. No one wanted to leave. The band pivoted during the night as they sensed the vibe from the crowd. Genius. I noticed they didn’t play any slow songs other than our special dances because guests were raging so hard. And that was 100% fine by us. We wanted to treat our guests to an unforgettable destination wedding weekend and this band was a key contributor in making that happen. On the most important day of your life, rest assured that the Diamond Empire Band will deliver with the highest energy, charisma, precision and talent. Exactly, 1000000% what we wanted. Every single moment. 15/10! You made our dream a reality. We can never thank you enough. What a performance. Dayum.
Kelly A
5.0
8/26/2023
DEB was absolutely incredible! From the amazing ceremony music to cocktail hour, MCing and finally the dance sets, they were everything we could have wanted and more. The platform ...
was easy to navigate and Emily was a great communicator throughout the planning process. Can't recommend DEB enough!
Kristen F
5.0
7/23/2023
I can’t recommend DEB enough! The band manager and lead vocalist, Emily, was so easy to work with; she spent over a year communicating with me on a regular basis about our ever-evo...
lving needs and wishes for our big day! She never once made me feel like I was asking too much, and they were always happy to accommodate us. The day of the wedding, we were so impressed with the whole band’s professionalism and talent! Their renditions of our special requests were beyond anything we expected! Our guests continue to rave about the quality performances and entertainment. One of my favorite moments was when Emily invited my husband up to play a song with them (one that is very special to our relationship) - an idea that Emily proposed to us a few weeks in advance of the wedding that added such a personal touch to the whole evening! Thank you all so much for enhancing our wedding day beyond any measure we thought possible! You won’t regret hiring DEB for your special event.
RockN W
5.0
6/22/2023
Diamond Empire Band's energetic performance and sparkling musicianship rocked the house at our wedding. The 7pc band exhibited fantastic ensemble playing and solos across the boar...
d!! We, and all of our family members and guests, have been recounting how much we enjoyed the music. Their rendition of the Monkee's "I'm a Believer" had 85/100 of our wedding guests up and dancing!
We can highly recommend DEB's musicianship, professionalism and organization. Kudos to DEB!
A C
5.0
6/21/2023
We used DEB for our wedding in central Idaho and could not have had a better experience. Emily (our vocalist and point person) worked with us for over a year to plan out every deta...
il to make sure that getting hitched would go on without a hitch. The youtube videos of their performances do not do them justice. The live band was PHENOMENAL, and Emily was a fantastic MC. The night went incredibly smoothly despite 3 last minute timing changes due to weather. All of our song requests were flawlessly executed, and sounded remarkably like the original artist. Each of our guests was clamoring to find out where we found the band - DEB clearly knew how to work the crowd. If you're on the fence at all about hiring them, take this as a sign to book now. This was easily the best vendor of our wedding - the band is worth their weight in gold.
Wendy S
5.0
6/19/2023
We used Diamond Group for our DJ and our String Trio. Myra was our DJ and she was FABULOUS!!! She was so fun and played great music - it got everyone dancing. Our string tr...
io came from Diamond group as well and they did a great job too. All in all a big winner. The only bump in the road was Emily - the coordinator - she seemed very stressed out and a bit impatient but in the end - the music was wonderful so all is well.
Chikeeh T
5.0
6/07/2023
Love LOVE LOVE this band. From the booking response to planning to execution, *chefs kiss ....Perfection.
XOXO- Chikeeh - Wedding Designer
Alison K
5.0
4/13/2023
Diamond Empire Band is an amazing choice for your event needs! I am an event planner and have had the privilege of working with them several times. From start to finish their com...
munication and dedication to helping create the couple's BEST NIGHT EVER shines through with their care and attention to detail! Looking for the best wedding band? Look no further!
Caitlin E
5.0
1/19/2023
Diamond Empire Band was the highlight of our wedding reception. They were very professional, great with communication, and adapted with our weather situation very well. I would 100...
% recommend hiring this band if you would like a FUN and memorable event.
Olivia D
5.0
1/15/2023
The wedding: Emily and her amazing team was everything we hoped for and more!! People were on the dance floor ALL NIGHT LONG! They had such huge setlist of songs to pick from and ...
truly took in consideration all our requests. People still talk about how Diamond empire was one of the best wedding bands they’ve experienced. My husband and I did a final dance just the two of us at the end of our reception and they learned a song that was special to us and played it beautifully!
The prep work to the big day was equally as impressive. Working with Emily was amazing. She was organized, helpful, and answered all my questions. They were timely, organized and an absolute joy to work with!
Anna D
5.0
1/14/2023
We couldn’t have picked a better band! Our wedding reception was so much fun and had everyone on the dance floor all night long! I can’t believe how great this band was - and peopl...
e still tell us all the time that it was the best wedding band they’ve ever heard!
Abby R
5.0
11/13/2022
We are still receiving letters, notes, and text messages about how great our wedding was, especially the band! DEB was one of our most organized vendors and made the planning proce...
ss very easy. The musicians were talented, kind, and read the room. Our guests had so much fun! We whole heartedly recommend DEB.
Tomas J
5.0
11/02/2022
These guys rock!!! The planning process was extremely smooth - Emily did an excellent job organizing everything and accommodated every request we had. The band brought so much ener...
gy and good vibes into our wedding night and our guests had THE BEST time. Their song list does not have a single bad choice on it and they even learned new songs for us which was definitely the highlight of the night. I would love to hire Diamond Empire Band again for a party in the future
Rose M
5.0
10/02/2022
Exceeded ALL expectations. So impressed with the bands professionalism, their talent, their vibes, everything!! Our guests had the most amazing time at the reception and I really c...
redit that to this incredible band. Worth every penny, highly recommend!! Thank you thank you thank you!
Jeremy H
5.0
11/24/2021
Emily and the Diamond Empire Band were amazing throughout the planning and celebration. We asked for an 8-piece band because we specifically wanted horns, and they were all fantast...
ic musicians (the trombone gets a bonus star). Extremely communicative and easy to work with - they quickly learned our first dance song (it was actually 2 songs with some customization) and a couple other songs we requested that weren't on their list.
Couldn't recommend Diamond Empire Band enough - they were perfect.
Marisa W
5.0
1/13/2019
DEB made our wedding! So many people told us how much fun the band was and that they had a great time. The dance floor was full the whole time, which is a combo of the awesome band...
and our guests being a lot of live music lovers. They played a lot of great music, and it was fun for the whole spectrum of people. My husband and I enjoyed the wedding so much, the dancing and the band being helpful with keeping us on track. Elijah was easy to work with, and helped us plan the event. Stop your search, this should be your wedding band!!
Emily T
5.0
12/22/2018
Zakk made is super easy and simple to plan and book with him! He played the guitar for the ceremony and it was just beautiful! Loved working with him! Thank you!
Kaylee G
5.0
12/03/2018
STOP. BOOK THEM. ENJOY.
- Full of high energy and diverse sounds
- Very professional, fun and easy to work with. You truly get to add as much or as little input as you'd like
- Peo...
ple were constantly commenting on how great they were throughout the night
- They arrived very early to set up and helped assist in all MC needs of the night, and were flexible when things changed (which they did often)
- They were very aware of possible concerns and what questions to ask us beforehand.
Meghan A
5.0
11/21/2018
DEB played at my wedding last weekend. One of my fears was that people not being on the dance floor having fun. After speaking and listening to a few other bands I decided to go wi...
th them...and they DELIVERED! I am not exaggerating when I say that people were dancing ALL NIGHT. They were so fun and talented! 10/10 would recommend!
Emily P
5.0
11/15/2018
Diamond Empire Band was amazing! Zakk was great to work with and the band helped make our wedding an absolute blast! Aubrey and Theo's voices were amazing and the band did a great ...
job of keeping everyone on the dance floor throughout the night! The band was skilled at reading the crowd and playing music that everyone enjoyed! You will not regret using Diamond Empire Band for your wedding!
Rachael Z
5.0
11/02/2018
Not only is this group of musicians incredibly talented, they're kind, energetic, and make your wedding day/event feel so special. Curtis organized our day and paid attention to ea...
ch and every detail. We were able to customize everything we wanted from the ceremony music, to the first dance, and what kind of music we wanted playing on our iPhone playlist when the band was on break. The price was very reasonable for the quality of talent and professionalism you get in return! Thank you, DEB for such a great night!
Evan C
5.0
10/29/2018
Couldn't have been happier with their performance. They really played to the crowd, and we received SO many compliments on their behalf. Nick and Ian were awesome in coordinating a...
nd adjusting to last minute changes. Highest recommendation.
Kim B
4.0
10/29/2018
DEB was great! Elijah was easy to work with leading up to the big day and very thorough. The day of the band was so accommodating about whatever they wanted. They had the timing of...
all our music right and sounded great. They were also affordable, which was really helpful as we really wanted a live band.
Kimberly O
5.0
10/26/2018
Hiring DEB was my easiest decision in the wedding planning process! I scoped them out at their live showcase and instantly knew they had to be at our wedding. My husband is a music...
ian so we had to have great talent!
They performed at our cocktail hour, dinner & reception. Keeping the dance floor full was very important to me, and they did just that. Great mix of genres, read the crowd well, and are very talented - got lots of compliments from our guests who loved dancing the night away to this band.
**Special shout out to Andy who performed an amazing acoustic set for our cocktail hour, so good!
Ryan D
5.0
10/23/2018
The band was awesome during the ceremony, wedding party and throughout. They executed everything as planned and our guests really enjoyed the music!
Claire M
5.0
10/21/2018
This band was so easy to work with leading up to our wedding and on the day of, they were spectacular! They were timely, professional and had our guests up and dancing the entire t...
ime, they played everything we asked and more, I would highly recommend them to anyone, they honestly make it so easy to just relax and enjoy your special day!
Alicia C
5.0
10/17/2018
This band was amazing! Everyone had such a great time and raves about how awesome the band sounded. Even the venue wedding coordinator came up to me and said how impressed she was....
She said that they were the best band that has ever performed at the venue so far. I highly recommend them! Also, Tevin (MC) was so great. His personality was on point and made it fun.
Abigail P
5.0
10/15/2018
They were such an awesome band and very easy to work with. Everyone at my reception kept asking who they were, and my husbands grandfather wanted to purchase their music haha. Well...
worth the money and made such an impact on our wedding. Everyone was dancing!
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