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Franklin & Alison Music, in Princeton, NJ, is a fun, classic, and romantic wedding band. They are happy to play during any celebration, from the cocktail hour to the seated reception dinner.
The talented musicians at Franklin & Alison Music can play anything you and your partner desire. You will work with people who genuinely care about your wedding day as they offer personal attention throughout the planning process. These skilled artists don't miss a beat and know it's their job to let you and your loved ones relax and enjoy the perfect day.
Franklin & Alison Music isn't restricted to performing at New Jersey weddings. They are happy to spread the passion and joy of their musical gifts at destination weddings throughout Philadelphia, New York, and Delaware. From intimate gatherings to lavish affairs, soundtracked by the best dance, rock, and funk from any decade, Franklin & Alison Music will make your wedding day unforgettable.
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- Laraine AlisonOwnerI've been in the business for a very long time... I've probably done over 1,000 weddings. Wow that's a lot!!! I used to be the lead singer but as time has gone on I do all the upfront work. I do all the planning , going over details with you, songs for the evening, and the flow of the evening. I love what I do and I'll have the best band around the area make your wedding the way you picture it!
- laraine alisonowner/managerDid you ever hear a song and couldn't remember the name of it? There are thousands of songs in my head! Iknow the titles of these songs & most of the lyrics. I can recall the names, faces and first dances of vitually all the brides and grooms we've worked with over the years. You want to hire someone like that to design the music for your event. Let's get creative
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5.0
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Reviewers had glowing praise for Franklin & Alison Music, the band performing at their weddings and special events. They described the band as high-energy, professional, and accommodating, with excellent talent and a great selection of music that kept guests dancing all night. The band's attention to detail, ability to read the crowd, and thoughtful touches like learning special songs were highly appreciated, as was the exceptional service provided by Laraine, the band manager. Overall, the Franklin & Alison Music band was a standout feature of many reviewers' weddings, creating unforgettable and magical experiences for guests.Review photos
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Casandra P
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5.0
6/14/2024
I will just start by saying that hiring the Franklin & Alison Music Band was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding! We received compliments from all the guests for the quality of the live band we had; and to our joy, the dance floor was always brimming with people.
We happened upon the band’s website via The Knot’s suggested music provider list and absolutely loved their sample videos, songs, pictures, and testimonials.
From the get go, Laraine was a pleasure to work with - always clear, on point with her answers, considerate, personable, and compassionate. We spoke at length via several phone calls and email exchanges about our history as a couple and our music preferences and then we met in person to go over all the details and narrow down the list of our favorite songs, She paid close attention to the pronunciation of names, nailed the parent dance song suggestions and the timing of the different reception activities. Then Laraine, Keith and the band did an amazing job at compiling an extremely successful playlist customized to our wedding. Katrice’s voice is stunning and so versatile, Sam was the perfect host, Keith was just so fun to chat with, and everyone in the band was just phenomenal! We all had a blast and I couldn’t recommend Franklin & Alison Music highly enough! Hands down the best decision ever!
kali g
5.0
12/17/2024
Laraine and the band were absolutely WONDERFUL to work with. We knew the band from a couple other weddings and they were one of our favorite aspects of our own perfect wedding. They were professional, high energy and so accommodating. Some of the best touches they offered: they learned HOT TO GO which was a dance floor hit, the saxophonist jumped on to the dance floor and completely jammed out with my mother in law during "Born to Run" (never forgetting that!), and Sam the band leader took time to learn how to say everyone's name prior to the date.
Vendor response 12/17/2024
Thank you so
Much Kali! We had a great time learning the music for your wedding - and Sam ...
def nailed the Aragon’s pronunciations 🌸🌸Hope to see you at another wedding soon with your amazing group of friends . Happy New Year!
Any questions?
Caroline B
5.0
11/06/2024
We booked Franklin and Alison music for our October wedding and it was one of the best decisions we made! We received compliments all night about both the band’s talent and the set list they chose. Everyone was dancing the entire night and the band really knew what to play to keep the energy going. The music during the dinner portion was perfect, also. We had many guests ask the name of the band so they can keep them in mind. We loved the variety of music played through the night. Laraine was also very helpful in the months leading up to the wedding and helped work around some specific details we really wanted. She listened to our preferences for favorite/least favorite music and delivered a perfect set list. We definitely recommend booking for your wedding if you want a high energy and memorable band!
Josh L
5.0
11/04/2024
We had the Franklin Alison Band perform at our wedding this past September, and they absolutely made the night unforgettable! The music was incredible, with each song perfectly chosen to keep the energy high and our guests on the dance floor all evening. Their ability to read the crowd and play exactly what would get everyone moving was truly impressive. Sam was a fantastic MC, guiding the flow of the night seamlessly and making sure all our guests felt involved. And we can’t say enough about Laraine—her planning and attention to detail made the entire process so easy and stress-free, and her execution on the night of was flawless. Thank you to the entire Franklin Alison Band for making our wedding so amazing!
Sonica L
5.0
10/25/2024
Franklin & Alison Music was perfect for our microwedding reception! Laraine was a joy to work with—she was responsive, full of creative ideas, and truly helped us bring our dream band to life. Tony's jazz band added an elegant vibe, and Chelsea, the vocalist, was fantastic—our guests couldn't stop raving about the music! TY the DJ kept us on the dance floor all night, making it a celebration we’ll always remember. The whole experience was seamless and fun. Highly recommend Franklin & Alison Music for anyone looking to add something special to their big day!
-Sonica & Christian
brianna b
5.0
10/16/2024
20/10!!
Katie O
5.0
10/16/2024
The Franklin & Alison band was absolutely amazing!! They did our rehearsal dinner (bass and piano) and our wedding reception (9 pc band). They learned a few new songs for us and totally exceeded our expectations. The dance floor was packed all night long! Everyone cannot stop talking about how great they were. Laraine was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was so flexible and offered her professional advice and suggestions along the way. I can't wait for the opportunity to work with them again. Can't recommend enough! Thank you Franklin & Alison Music!!!! <3
Kelly H
5.0
10/11/2024
Wow! Wow! Wow!
The Franklin Alison Band is a must for your event!!
They are a vibrant and talented group of musician and people.
Our wedding reception guests never left the dance floor.
Highly recommend !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
David L
5.0
9/22/2024
The band was incredible! They had everyone dancing at the wedding that we hired them for. The variety of music, the talent of the band and overall professionalism were really top notch. I highly recommend them for a wedding or any big event. They will be such a valuable contribution to your event
Matthew F
5.0
9/18/2024
Best band out there, kept the dance floor overflowing the entire reception. The whole band is super friendly and responsive. They were great at taking our requests and reading the room to play the best songs. Highly recommend.
Bridget P
5.0
8/16/2024
Franklin Alison Band was amazing! Our guests absolutely loved them. They played the perfect songs and did an incredible job of running the night. We loved the flow of the set list and had so much fun...we especially loved dancing to All The Small Things, which the band learned just for us! The band also went above & beyond learning songs for parent dances. A special shout out to Laraine for the consistent communication and organization along the way (including a pre-wedding meeting where we discussed songs, vibe, schedule etc). 10/10!
Vendor response 08/19/2024
Thank you so much Bridget!. Loved working with you. Will you be in Princeton at all the re...
st of the summer?
Ashley V
5.0
10/09/2023
We could not have been happier with Franklin & Alison Music! Laraine was extremely communictive through the entire planning process and was phenomenal to work with. The band was amazing! Our guests are still giving us compliments on how much they loved the band. They read the vibe of the room from start to finish and our dance floor was packed the entire evening! You need to hire them for your wedding. It took our wedding up 10 notches and we are so thankful that we had the opportunity to book them!
James E
5.0
10/06/2023
I am so happy we hired Franklin & Alison Orchestra to play at our wedding. The dance floor was packed all night and all the guests were raving about how great the band sounded. Nothing but positive things to say about this band. They really made the night extra special and it honestly couldn’t have been any better.
Vendor response 10/06/2023
Thanks so much Jimmy ! What a terrific wedding for you and Jen ❤️
Sam B
5.0
9/29/2023
Franklin & Alison were unbelievably perfect all night long. They granted every request for the playlist, learned new songs (including our first dance) and every song sounded incredible, even changing voices and how they played instruments to match the exact sound and vibes of the actual versions of the songs. Keith also worked with the food vendors to keep everything on time and on task. Not only do they sound amazing but they know how to keep the timing on track and provide the best possible wedding night experience for you and your guests. They could not have been better!
Alex D
5.0
8/15/2023
The experience of working with Franklin & Alison Music was absolutely stellar! Their extraordinary talent transformed our day into a special and unforgettable experience - we couldn't have asked for a better band to play our wedding!
During the planning stages for our wedding we had a few lovely conversations with Laraine Alison, the band's manager. Throughout this process Laraine was a total professional and such a kind, warm hearted person. As folks know, planning a wedding can be a pretty stressful process, but it always felt like a joy to chat with Laraine.
During our wedding reception, the band performed as a jazz trio for the cocktail hour and morphed into a 10 piece dance band later in the night. During both of these sets, the band covered a repertoire that spanned both 20th and 21st century popular music. Classic tunes as well as modern favorites were each given their time to shine, resulting in a performance that appealed to guests of all ages.
Another truly remarkable facet of their performance was how well they sequenced the night of music. The setlist flowed naturally, and even during slower songs the band had no problem keeping our guests captivated. Oftentimes the band transitioned from one song to another without pausing or skipping a beat like true pros!
Franklin & Alison Music also honored a few special requests for us which we were so grateful for. We requested they play a few songs that were not included in their extensive songbook, including our first dance song. These special requests might as well have been tunes they were playing for years because they sounded fantastic!
They also allowed me to jump up on the bandstand to perform with them as well! This of course is more of a niche request, but it was blast to play a few saxophone solos for our friends and family!
This is all to say, if you would like a band to perform at your wedding, look no further than Franklin & Alison music! I can assure you that working with them is well worth your time and the party they will help you throw will be unforgettable. To this day our party guests are still telling us how incredible the band sounded and how much fun they had dancing the night away.
Vendor response 08/15/2023
Alex thank you so very much for this amazing review. It was a pleasure to work with you an...
d Morgan . I loved the first dance as you know!
I’ve seen a few photos but can’t wait to see more when you get them !
Glad you were able to sit in and play sax with the band . I know everyone really enjoyed it.
Stay in touch please!
Kathryne D
5.0
7/29/2023
Was a guest at a wedding where this band performed - could not get over how talented they were. Truly a very special and remarkable band! Their range is really incredible they performed Queen songs and sounded just like Freddie Mercury, Tom Petty songs sounding just like him and even Greenday. The singers were so good people thought they were recordings! Could not recommend them more!
Vendor response 07/29/2023
Thank you Kathryne! What a nice surprise this review is. I’m of course curious which weddi...
ng you attended! Appreciate the kind words and that you enjoyed the band . They are remarkable! Laraine
Geena M
5.0
7/15/2023
I cannot say enough amazing things about the Franklin Alison Band and their talented musicians! Their musical performance was the talk of the night at our wedding, and every guest said that the band made the event (and we agree). The band read the crowd throughout the evening and flexed their musical selections to make sure that everyone was up and on the dance floor.
The band learned our first dance (Ed Sheeran's First Times) and performed such a beautiful rendition of it that I thought it was better than the original version! Several performers also played during cocktail hour, and the jazz trio was the perfect addition to this part of our night.
I also want to comment on how genuinely lovely everyone in the band is. I lost my mom about a year before my wedding day. She had helped us pick the band before her passing, and so she had been in some communication with the band manager, Laraine. Between my mom's passing and our wedding day, Laraine emailed me several times to let me know that she was thinking of me and my family during this difficult time -- something that wasn't necessary but really meant a lot to me as the wedding approached. The band was able to hold space for some of the big emotions that everyone at our wedding felt, and I appreciate that they were able to both entertain while also being sensitive to the mixed emotions felt by many of us on our wedding day. In addition to being fantastic musicians, they are also great people who go above and beyond their actual job.
Some final pieces of information that helped us select this band for our wedding were: The band will not take set breaks throughout the night and will instead filter musicians in and out so that the music doesn't stop and start periodically. That was important to us, as we wanted to ensure continual music during our reception. We also liked that the band has been together for a really long time and doesn't switch musicians regularly (as this is something that does happen in other bands we looked at). These were key pieces of information that helped us to select them as our wedding band, and we could not more highly recommend them.
All photos courtesy of Jeff Tisman Photography.
Meredith B
5.0
7/13/2023
We were married in West Chester, PA on 6/24/23 and we hired Franklin & Allison Music. Our families have high expectations for music and we were confident Franklin & Allison would deliver - and they absolutely did! They played the perfect mix of songs (80s, 90s, etc.) and kept people dancing all night (despite the heat!). It was so much fun and we would hire them again in a second!
Vendor response 07/14/2023
Thanks Meredith! Really appreciate the reviews. Hi to Eli and can't wait to see pictures f...
rom the wedding
Michael D
5.0
7/06/2023
We picked Franklin & Alison Wedding Band because we had seen them at a relative's wedding! They blew us away that night and proceeded to blow us away again on our own wedding night. Laraine and Keith are so easy to work with. They have the knowledge and expertise to make sure that your wedding day is perfect. They masterfully worked with us to learn and highlight some of our favorite songs. They have an impressive range, with vocalists that can capture almost any song and talented musicians. Our guests were complimenting the band all night long! You will not be disappointed with Franklin & Alison Music!
Vendor response 07/13/2023
Hey Michael and Liz! Thanks for the nice words. Had an awesome time working with you both ...
on your wedding music. You have great taste in music. Please stay in touch and send pictures!!
Juechun T
5.0
5/11/2023
Go with them! Their manager, Larine is very professional and friendly. We met multiple times in person before the wedding, they made sure your wedding goes smoothly without stress. The whole band was amazing. Their singers have amazing voices. My guests were very happy!!
Vendor response 05/12/2023
Thank you Cathy! it was truly a pleasure to work with you, Great first dance and song the ...
song you sang was just lovely! Good time
Jacob F
5.0
5/07/2023
These guys are awesome! In a time when it seems like so many weddings are opting to go with DJ's, Franklin & Alison knocked it out of the park. Laraine was great to work with ahead of time and help plan out the reception with the specific songs for the mother/son & father/daughter dances, which included songs they learned how to play just for the wedding, and various events that happen throughout a reception. Laraine met with us a couple months before the wedding and went over our style and what songs we wanted to hear and then when the wedding day came the band delivered in a big way! Everyone I talked to raved about how good Franklin & Alison was playing - they got people on the dance floor early and kept them out there! They were professional, sounded amazing, and kept the party going the whole night! I couldn't recommend them enough!
Vendor response 05/12/2023
Thanks you so much Jacob...what an awesome time at the wedding. The special songs are so m...
uch fun to do. Love to you and Emily
Rob W
5.0
12/03/2022
We picked Franklin & Alison Wedding Band because they had experience with our venue (Mountain Lakes House in Princeton NJ), but we are confident they would be a great pick for anyone! They worked with us to learn and highlight some of our favorite songs, including an amazing rendition of "Conversations in the Dark" by John Legend. They have a fantastic range, with vocalists that can capture any song and talented musicians. Our guests were complimenting the band all night, and the bartender even booked the band for an upcoming event. This was money well spent, and a part of our wedding we will never forget.
Vendor response 12/03/2022
Thanks so much Rob , we really enjoyed working with you, especially because of the songs y...
ou requested. You have excellent taste in music . Best to you and Jocelyn ❤️
Megan H
5.0
11/18/2022
AMAZING wedding band!! Look no further if you are looking for a band that keeps everyone dancing the whole reception. I can't even tell you how many guests commented how great they were after our reception! They even learned our first dance song for us (!!!) which was SO special and my all-time favorite moment the whole entire day. Laraine was so great to work with throughout the entire process and Keith was an awesome MC the day-of. Keith and the entire band were absolutely phenomenal. Thank you for making our wedding day amazing!!
Vendor response 11/18/2022
Hi Megan ! Thanks so much for the review !
You know it was very important to me that your ...
wedding was a big success. And we kept that first dance ❤️Love it. Hope you and Steve enjoyed the honeymoon- see you around I hope! Laraine
Jeff G
5.0
10/14/2022
Overdue review, but we absolutely loved working with Franklin-Alison! Laraine was so attentive and helpful planning the music and set up of our wedding, and Keith and the band were incredible the day of. Great mix of music, high energy all night, people have been raving about the music for weeks after the party. Would highly, highly recommend!
Michelle G
5.0
10/11/2022
I could not be happier with our choice of going with Franklin & Alison Music. They were absolutely amazing, flexible, personable, and completely had it together even when the timeline went a bit crazy at the wedding. People were constantly on the dance floor, the music was amazing, the vocals were completely on point. I would recommend them to everyone hosting a party, event, wedding, reunion, anything. I am so happy we went with them after searching through so many bands that sound like the tin can version of whatever song they're singing. They have such a wide range and learned the songs we asked them to, we will definitely be going to watch them play wherever we can find them so we can keep reliving our big night. Thank you so much to Laraine for being the best! We are so overjoyed you were part of our big day!
Victoria & Hunter S
5.0
10/07/2022
Such an awesome wedding band! Keith, Laraine and all band members were fabulous!! Lead singer was amazing!
They had everyone on the dance floor all night! Would highly recommend them to friends, family and anyone we meet!
Mary Lynne E
5.0
10/07/2022
The Franklin Allison Band was the hit of our wedding. My daughter was so happy with the bands energy. The Franklin
Alison Band was so professional and accommodating. They really paid attention to detail. I would highly, highly recommend the Franklin & Alison Band for your next event:)
Jill R
5.0
10/05/2022
This is the best wedding band I have ever heard! Our daughter hired Franklin & Alison music for her wedding based on their reputation and they exceeded all of our greatest expectations! First, they were extremely organized and accommodating and worked with all of us to plan the wedding day schedule, truly listening to what the bride and the groom wanted. They kept us on schedule with planning everything. They looked at our venue space in advance, met with the venue coordinator and took care of all the details. They learned a beautiful and unknown song for my daughter's first dance and sounded better than the original! They played the best music throughout the cocktail hour, dinner and party. Once everyone got on the dance floor there was no stopping them! The music made the wedding!!! The whole band, the singers, guitar players, keyboard, drums, sax player were such professional and talented musicians. I can't believe how lucky we were to have this band and their truly exceptional musicians .
Joan M
5.0
9/06/2022
The band…..were EXCELLENT!!!! 4 months out from our daughters wedding and people are still talking about how great the band was!!! Worth every penny!!!!! Great to work with!!!!
Vendor response 09/06/2022
Thanks Joan! 4 months already ! Love to Jenn and Tim too- appreciate the review❤️
Erica H
5.0
8/26/2022
Phenomenal band! The energy they brought to our wedding was out of this world. Still getting amazing feedback from our wedding guests. We said we wanted to dance our faces off, and Franklin & Alison Music delivered! Incredible group to work with!
Vendor response 08/26/2022
Thank you Erica! You did dance your faces off, and your feet~ A true joy working with you ...
and Conor. Definitely see you soon
Debby R
5.0
8/23/2022
First Laraine was the best to work with! Our venue, while gorgeous, had odd acoustics. She knew what the room could handle and her best musicians for the job. She listened to the bride and groom and made certain to play their songs. I even threw them a curveball at the last minute and they went right along.
I got so many compliments on this band. They had everyone on their feet all night and crying for more when the evening ended! They are real pros.
Vendor response 08/23/2022
Debby ! Thank you so much for your kind words. What an awesome family you have.
Caitlin L
5.0
7/12/2022
Amazing! Fantastic! Seriously, look no further!! Laraine, Keith, and the entire Franklin Alison band are some of the best in the business. My husband and I started booking vendors during the height of COVID and never had a chance to meet many in person, and as a result we solely had to go off of reviews and social media. We were blown away by Franklin Alison Band’s videos but I can honestly say I never expected them to exceed my expectations as much as they did! Everything from the ceremony and cocktail hour music to the reception was unlike anything I’ve seen or heard at a wedding! They packed our dance floor the entire night and 100% met the high energy of our guests. Even further, Keith was a fantastic MC for the night. Do yourself a favor and book this band. Our wedding would not have been the same without them and I just loved hearing our guests talk about how amazing the band was for days to come after our wedding!
Vendor response 07/12/2022
We love you❤️❤️❤️❤️
Emily S
5.0
6/28/2022
The best ever! FAO put on the most incredible performance for our wedding. We highly recommend them for any event!
Vendor response 06/28/2022
Thanks so much Em!!
Hillary S
5.0
6/03/2022
Absolutely amazing! Our dance floor was packed the entire night! Our reception venue has some challenges acoustically but the band knew exactly what to do and it was beyond perfect.
Vendor response 06/03/2022
Thank you Hillary ! Your wedding to Will was absolutely beautiful ❤️So much fun
Courtney C
5.0
4/05/2022
My husband and I have been to a few weddings with Franklin & Alison and we loved them so much we decided to book them for our own! Our wedding was in January 2022 at a tight venue and they worked with us to make it work. They did an amazing job with our first dance songs- some of which they learned just for our wedding!
All of our guests raved about how much they loved the music and that they never left the dance floor! If you are looking for a combination of wedding/dance hits and current music, I highly recommend!
Vendor response 04/05/2022
Thank you Courtney! We loved working for you and Sean in Brooklyn! I am so glad we were ab...
le to fit in the space (cool place) . I know we will see you soon at another Forrest group weddinh
Laura H
5.0
12/31/2021
We loved having the Franklin-Alison Band for our wedding reception!! Laraine was so super helpful during the planning process. She had great suggestions and always replied right away. She was even able to coordinate a string trio for our ceremony. The song list was amazing and we were able to select the songs and genres of our preference. The band even learned our first dance song from scratch at our request!! The day of our wedding Keith was sure to check in with us and was so genuinely invested in providing us with the best entertainment ever! Our guests, while small in number, all got up to celebrate and dance with us to a great soundtrack for the night. The singers and musicians are amazingly talented and sound like a full blown professional concert. I highly recommend Franklin Alison Music for anyone looking for a great live band! Could not have asked for more!!!
Vendor response 06/28/2022
Thank you Laura just saw this today
Hope you and Ray are well
Bill F
5.0
12/08/2021
A common theme after speaking to the guests at our wedding was how amazing the band was. Our dance floor was packed the entire night because of how much fun Franklin & Alison Music made our reception. I can’t express how much we would recommend that you book this band!! My wife and I have a familiar story to most who had planned a wedding in 2020, but Laraine and the band were very easy to work with through our multiple changing of our wedding date. Planning a wedding is stressful enough as it is, but Laraine made everything about booking the band very easy and stress free. Now, I am a huge music lover, especially Dave Matthews. Laraine and Keith made a unique playlist for us that included some Dave Matthews which made my day! Oh, they also learned our first dance, the father/daughter dance, and mother/son dance. They are truly talented musicians who will do everything to make your day special and unique. Thank you to Laraine, Keith, and the band. You rock!!!
Christina F
5.0
11/18/2021
I don't even know how to put into words just how AMAZING this band is! They were outstanding and kept the dance floor packed during our entire wedding. Laraine, the band leader, was extremely accommodating and helped us put together the perfect evening. Our guests truly did not want the wedding to end.
Vendor response 11/18/2021
Thank you Christina. Great wedding, start to finish. Really enjoyed learning the first dan...
ce for you (it's a keeper) Rock on!
Michelle S
5.0
11/11/2021
Wow...just wow!!! The Franklin Alison Orchestra brought down the house at our wedding last Friday!! I cannot recommend them enough! Laraine was extremely easy to work with and incredibly sweet. Words cannot describe the amount of excitement and gratitude I felt for this band at our wedding. Live music was a priority for us and planning during COVID was difficult because we were not able to see bands perform live. We booked this band off of their videos, which are great, but there was nothing like their in-person performance. My heart is still so full. They were absolutely, hands-down one of the best bands I have ever seen perform. I still can't get over that they were our band at our wedding. Laraine and FAO, THANK YOU!!! 1000% would recommend.
Vendor response 11/12/2021
Michelle ! Thank you so much for the amazing review!
It was truly a great experience worki...
ng with you and Zach.. I’m so glad you had a great time .
Please send pictures when you get them ❤️❤️I loved that you picked Dancin ‘ in the
Moonlight as your first dance
Casey C
5.0
10/10/2021
We were thrilled with this band! Each individual is an incredibly talent musician, such engaging and energetic personalities. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how great they were. The only downside is now going to other weddings where these guys don’t perform! Highly recommend.
Lori J
5.0
10/09/2021
If I could give Franklin & Alison Music 5+++ stars I would. Laraine is the nicest and sweetest person. She is also extremely accommodating. My wedding was originally scheduled for August 2020. After switching our wedding date due to COVID multiple times, Laraine said they were available each and every time. I also remember on the day that was supposed to be our wedding date, Laraine sent us a special email telling us “happy what would have been your anniversary day” It made my husband and I feel special that our band was thinking about us. I ended up finally getting married in August 2021. My dad made a special request for a song that he sang and did not have the sheet music for. Keith, spent the time to write sheet music and they played it at our wedding. This band is top notch. Everything we asked for, we got. Everything WAS PERFECT. If you are looking for a wedding band that sounds amazing, is accommodating, just the nicest people, please choose Franklin & Alison Music.
Shannon M
5.0
9/09/2021
This is an amazing band! The energy and talent they brought really made our wedding spectacular! So easy to work with! Laraine spends a lot of time and thought into making the night exactly how you always imagined. Literally, do not look any further! You will be thrilled!
Vendor response 09/09/2021
Love you Shannon and Tim!
It was a blast to play for you.
And that 1st dance !❤️❤️
Tony G
5.0
8/23/2021
I suppose this review could be perceived as unfair. See, I am IN the band. I have been performing with Franklin Alison for 25 years. I am the saxophone player (and flutist, and sometimes clarinetist and occasional singer), Tony Gairo. Thing is, I got married in May, 2021. I actually hired the band. And yes, I hired myself too! However, my bride, Stacey, saw to it that I only got to play a little bit since I sort of had another important role to fill that particular day! But I digress. This review IS legitimate because I was privy to witnessing "my band" from the "other side" of the bandstand. I just have to say that, in all honesty, I was blown away! We're really good! My musician's ears were so proud to hear how tight the band is. How clean. How precise. How accurate. The patron in me couldn't get over what a great party Keith and the band led. It's a couple months since as I write this and so many of our friends and family are STILL talking about what an absolutely wonderful party we had. And about the BAND! Do you know how many times I have heard, "Your band is SO good!" I told my friend Rooster we'd play I Wanna Dance with Somebody, her favorite, and that Catrice was going to blow her mind. (She did!) I told Rooster's partner, Britt, we would honor her request to hear some Dua Lipa and Lizzo. Done. Killed it. Not to mention, we ripped through some bop, swing, Big Band, Disco, 80s, 90s and every classic on the list. You name it, we do it. And it all sounds authentic. And groovin'! If you want to have a party and perfect as mine, hire us. Trust me.
Mackenzie D
5.0
7/07/2021
Wonderful experience working with Laraine and Keith! The band was incredible and our guests loved them!
Vendor response 07/07/2021
Thanks Mackenzie!
Anne D
5.0
6/19/2021
I can't say enough good things about this band. In early 2020, Franklin & Alison Music was one of the first vendors we hired for our daughter's wedding. As the 6/12/21 wedding date approached, we were faced with constantly changing Covid restrictions for wedding receptions. With about 8 weeks to go, the restriction called for wedding venues to allow bands, but no dancing! Well, that's a dilemma! We sat down with band manager, Laraine, to talk about how we could best utilize this fabulous group of musicians to entertain our guests during the wedding reception. She suggested a cocktail hour with an acoustic guitarist followed by jazz during dinner. We were still trying to figure out what to do after dinner when, lo and behold, the "no dancing" restriction was lifted. We hired this band because they are one of the best wedding bands around, and we got much more than that. We decided to stick with the acoustic cocktail hour, jazz dinner and ended the night with 2 hours celebrating and kicking up our heels to the fabulous Frankin & Alison Band. Fantastic all around!
Vendor response 06/19/2021
Such nice words.....and what a night it turned out to be....Thank you Anne!~
Kacper S
5.0
6/07/2021
We first became familiar with the Franklin Alison Band at another friend's wedding. Seeing how great they were at that wedding, we naturally gravitated towards having the band perform at our wedding as well. And boy this was a fantastic decision! The band is very versatile and plays a wide range of music and very well I might add! Top 40, classic rock, country anything you think of they can play it! They even let me (the groom) get a song in on the drums! I cannot recommend the Franklin Alison Band enough!!
Vendor response 06/07/2021
Thank you so much Kacper! ? Wishing you and Erica all the happiness in the world!
You can ...
play drums with us anytime!
Nicole I
5.0
5/28/2021
Franklin & Alison were the absolute BEST!!!!! Such personal people to work with and truly listened and accommodated all of our requests. They know the industry so well and are true professionals. They can jam to anything from today's hits to older classics. Our guests are still talking about our band!!! Our dancefloor was PACKED the entire night. So don't even hesitate and book this band if you want an amazing night to remember!! They were definitely the highlight of our wedding.
Vendor response 05/28/2021
Nicole.... thank you so much...I loved working with you and Phil. wishing you all the happ...
iness in the world
Jessica B
5.0
1/15/2020
Franklin & Alison is a terrific band - very talented musicians and superb sound technology! They are very flexible, and were able to understand the flow of events and the personal needs of the guests. They were extremely reliable, and made the event special for everyone. We have used them for 2 weddings (several years apart), and would recommend them without hesitation!
Vendor response 01/15/2020
Thank you so much Jessica! It is always a pleasure to work with you. What will we do next?...
lol
Frances E
2.0
1/04/2020
We booked this band to play at our wedding reception. They sounded amazing and made people dance all night long. But...I did have to comment on how difficult it was to work with them. We met with the owners to review what type of songs we would like to have as well as not to hear. The day of the wedding the songs that they played were none of the ones we picked or genres selected. Also, they also gave our reception venue trouble with the lack of communication and ended up "going by their own schedule" in terms of what to do when. For example, the beginning of the reception when the bridal party and the newly married couple walked out the band started playing the first dance song, which was supposed to be after the main course was served. They did sound like professional players, but for the high price tag you expect to get what you are paying for.
Vendor response 01/04/2020
"Dear Frances, I'm so sorry to see this review after what we thought of as a well executed...
event. As with all of our brides, we worked together with you on a timeline for your day well in advance to make sure everything stayed on schedule. Our also band learned all the custom songs you requested to make sure the music was exactly how you imagined it. We've worked with your venue on numerous occasions and I even followed up with them personally to get feedback on how we could improve. I was told they were unaware of any issues and had a very easy time working with our team. I am happy to hear you were pleased with the sound and energy we brought to your celebration and if you'd like to discuss anything in further detail, please don't hesitate to contact us directly."
Anne C
5.0
12/01/2019
Franklin & Alison Music made our wedding!! The dance floor was packed throughout the entire wedding and we received tons of compliments about how wonderful the band was and fun it was! People even said that they normally don't dance at weddings, but the band was so good that they had to get on the dance floor. Laraine was wonderful to work with and truly understands wedding music and how to create a great flow for guests. Keith was also a fantastic band leader and worked well with our wedding venue to make sure everything ran smoothly. Additionally, the sound technician was active the entire wedding ensuring the sound was quality throughout the entire evening. Definitely book this band if you want a fun and seamless experience!!
Vendor response 12/01/2019
Thank you Anne!! We loved working with you and Alex!
Mitchell M
5.0
10/30/2019
Keith and the band were fabulous, and made our wedding so much fun. The wonderful trio during the cocktail hour and the extremely talented and energetic eight piece band, that kept the dance floor full throughout the entire evening, made our celebration memorial. So many of our guests commented about how great the band was.
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Thanks Mitch ! I know you are a music aficionado! So it’s truly a compliment !
Jaclyn J
5.0
10/30/2019
Franklin & Alison Orchestra played our annual TESU Foundation Gala event for the first time this year. From our initial contact Laraine was enthusiastic, responsive, professional and overall a truly a pleasure to work with. The band executed their roles in our intricate event program and timeline flawlessly, and were very flexible and accommodating to last minute changes. Our guests danced and enjoyed the musical experience they provided. Thanks Laraine and Keith for all you did to make our event a success and for being so great to work with :)
Vendor response 10/30/2019
Thank you Jacklyn!! It was a pleasure working with you
Jeanette B
5.0
10/29/2019
“OMG Where did you find that band! They were awesome! “ “Did you know that people were even dancing before you got there? “ That’s just some of the feedback we’ve received about the Franklin Alison Band.
So many decisions go into planning the perfect wedding, but the easiest decision was choosing Franklin Alison Music to play at our cocktail hour and reception. From the first conversation we knew we were going to have fun! We wanted a celebration and we wanted to dance.
Although we made suggestions as to the kind of music we wanted, we left it up to Keith and we were not disappointed. The dance floor was always full. They even learned our first dance song which was country. They played everything from Springsteen to Motown to Sweet Caroline. The horns were outstanding and the vocals brought the house down. Laraine had many suggestions for making our evening a success. You can’t go wrong if you book this band!
Vendor response 10/29/2019
Jeanette !! Thank you so much .. your party was pretty amazing .. we’ll give Joel the mic ...
anytime !
Love ❤️
Jaclyn J
5.0
10/29/2019
Franklin & Alison Orchestra played our annual Gala event for the first time this year. From our first contact Laraine was enthusiastic, responsive, professional and overall a truly a pleasure to work with. The band executed their roles in our intricate event program and timeline flawlessly and were very flexible and accommodating to last minute changes. Our guests danced and enjoyed the musical experience they provided. Thanks Laraine and Keith for all you did to make our event a success and for being so great to work with :)
Vendor response 10/29/2019
Thank you so much Jacklyn! This was truly a great event. With so much going on everything ...
went perfectly. A pleasure to work for Thomas Edison state university . The 28 th annual grande ball with the Governor as a guest !
Elisabeth D
5.0
10/27/2019
Booking Franklin & Alison Band was one of the best decisions we could have made for our wedding! Laraine was wonderful to work with when booking the band and offered great suggestions during the planning process. She met with us in person and helped us coordinate the flow of the reception. The band's guitarist Nero played for our ceremony and helped us select the perfect acoustic songs for the processional. Three of the band's other musicians played perfect jazz tunes during our cocktail hour. Laraine's husband Keith managed the flow of the reception during the evening and he was fabulous, always checking in with us making sure we were happy with the music. Once the band started for our reception, the dance floor was packed the entire night! Weeks after our wedding, we are still getting rave reviews from friends and family about the incredible band! I can't recommend this group of talented and genuinely wonderful people enough!
Vendor response 10/27/2019
Elisabeth, thank you so much. We had a great time planning your wedding ..
And I’m so glad...
it all went perfectly . Love the pictures you sent , absolutely beautiful!
barbara r
5.0
10/24/2019
We can't thank Keith and Lorraine and the fabulous Franklin Alison band enough for making our wedding truly memorable and an incredible amount of fun. Throughout the evening, many of our guests complemented the band and asked us about them. It was a party in every sense of the word enhanced by the lovely background music at the cocktail hour to the varied selection presented throughout the evening. Endless thanks to the entire band! They were perfect!!
Vendor response 10/24/2019
Thank you so much Barbara! It was special to play for you and Mitch .. what a terrific day...
it was ! We’ll be at Saltcreek November 1st please come hang out!!
Marty P
5.0
10/23/2019
Franklin and Alison was the difference maker between a nice wedding reception and an awesome one. It was a 175 person event for which we hired them and I would say that nearly everyone was dancing and having a great time right thru to the very last song - and all of this at an outdoor venue at the end of July when it’s warm. Keith and Alison are super-responsive and easy to work with. They collaborated in selecting music - some were our favorites and some were their suggestions that aligned well with the strengths of their musicians. It turned out to be great recommendations and we could not be happier with our choice of this band. I highly recommend them.
Vendor response 10/23/2019
Mario it was a delight to do the wedding . We were able to play a lot of different styles...
of music which we always look forward to !
Beverly B
5.0
10/22/2019
Hired the six piece band to play for a celebration dinner for a university event. In addition to a pianist providing background music for the cocktail hour and the band playing lovely dinner music, they had everyone up and dancing the whole time! Their song list was right on target for a mixed aged crowd of guests and work colleagues. Keith was friendly and accommodating during the event and Laraine was a joy to work with during all the planning. Would definitely recommend!
Vendor response 10/25/2019
Hi Beverly,
Thank you for choosing Franklin Alison Music for your event. We are so excited...
to hear you enjoyed the music, it was our delight to play! Stay in touch by following us on social media at @FranklinAlisonMusic.
Madelyn S
5.0
10/08/2019
Such an amazing band! I couldn’t be happier I went with Franklin Alison for my wedding. They are so talented. I’ve gotten so many positive comments from my guests. They communicated with me at often prior to my wedding and the band leader checked in with me many times during my reception to see if I had any requests and to ensure I was happy with everything. I asked for a specific mix up of two versions of the same song for our first dance song and they had no problem making it happen. It was amazing, everything I could have dreamed of. The guitarist for a ceremony did a great job with everything I requested. Highly recommend!!!
Vendor response 10/25/2019
Hi Madelyn,
Thank you for choosing Franklin Alison Music for your wedding. We are so excit...
ed to hear you enjoyed the music, it was our delight to play! Stay in touch by following us on social media at @FranklinAlisonMusic.
Cassie A
5.0
10/03/2019
I can not express how amazing the band and crew were at our wedding! From start to finish Laraine the band manager was on top of everything from the ceremony music to the music selection itself! She coordinated with us everything we wanted to play and the band even learned NEW songs we requested them to play! Laraine was professional and very experienced with planning how the big day would go! If I had a question about anything she would get back to me almost immediately. Almost everyone at the wedding were on their feet dancing and complimented us on the band and music selection. At the wedding Keith made everything go smoothly from top to bottom. If you are looking for a band who will not disappoint you need to hire Franklin and Alison Music!
Vendor response 10/03/2019
Can I say we love you 😎😎😎🎈
Kyu K
5.0
6/24/2019
Franklin and Alison Music is NOT a "wedding" band. They're fun, vibrant, talented entertainers and a pleasure to work with!
We knew we didn't want a DJ for our wedding, but had no idea where to start looking for a band. We wanted a band that would play a mix of Top 40s and some 90s and be able to play some custom requests. But most importantly, we wanted people to DANCE! Well, our venue owner's son was getting married a few weeks after us and he suggested the band he had hired: Franklin and Alison Music. What better recommendation could there be? Laraine Alison and Keith Franklin are a married duo. Laraine manages the band and communicates with you during the prep period, and then Keith is the bandleader and works with you the day/night of the wedding. They're both a lot of fun, energetic, funny, and caring people. Laraine asked all the right questions, was flexible to work with, and very open to communication. We worked through the song list with her, told her what we DID and DIDN'T want, and asked her to play some custom numbers the band would have to learn for us. She had great feedback, and helped to provide us with a sound setup for the officiant as well as hooking us up with ceremony musicians. Midway into wedding prep, I decided to pull off a secret surprise guest for my future husband (Elvis!).
The band was willing and able to work with me, Elvis, the venue to make sure we could pull the surprise off without a hitch. It was SO excellent! The cocktail hour music was elegant and classy. The night of the wedding, the Band was FANTASTIC! People danced all night, the energy was high, our opening song made everyone cry! We had the whole band including horn section (that saxophone makes a HUGE impact -- get the horn section!) and Catrice's voice is incredible -- it should be, she's a Broadway singer! Even during the wedding, people kept asking me about the band - where did you find them? they're amazing! - and after the wedding, it's one of the main things people mention when they say how fun the wedding was.
Thank you so much to Franklin and Alison Music! One of my best memories of the night is jumping and dancing until I couldn't breathe anymore! It was wonderful!
Vendor response 10/25/2019
Hi Kyu,
Thank you for choosing Franklin Alison Music for your event. We are so excited to ...
hear you enjoyed the music, it was our delight to play! Stay in touch by following us on social media at @FranklinAlisonMusic.
Cal C
5.0
6/23/2019
Great band. Good vibes. Booked F&A music for our wedding and everything went better than planned. Easy to work with and very attentive to what we wanted on the evening.
Vendor response 06/23/2019
Thanks Cal and Amy! Much appreciated and glad it was what you wanted!!Send pictures!!
Kathryn S
5.0
6/20/2019
The brass quartet that played at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church was fantastic. The sound of the brass quartet in the church was so beautiful. The brass quartet that played at the cocktail party got the evening off to a great start. Several of the young people told me that the 9 piece band that played at the reception was great. The band director worked with the bride and groom regarding the special arrangement of the music for their first dance. The bride played her trumpet with the band and the groom played his trombone with the band which also made the evening special . The majority of the wedding guests were music instructors, members of either the Pennsbury High School Award Winning Marching Band or the Rutgers University Marching band. The lead singer had an amazing voice. It was a great party and the band made the day along with the beautiful setting and excellent service at Hotel du Village, Bucks County PA.
Vendor response 06/20/2019
Thank you Kathryn! It was a joy
Laura V
5.0
5/17/2019
My husband and I were thrilled with our band choice for our wedding. They sounded great and kept everyone on the dance floor the whole evening. Laraine worked with us to customize our reception timeline and music and we couldn’t have been happier with the results. Highly recommend Franklin and Alison Music.
Vendor response 05/17/2019
Love you 😍
Maureen P
5.0
5/05/2019
Franklin & Alison is absolutely incredible! Lariane (the band manager) is incredibly organized, responsive, and so great at making everything flow. From the initial phone call with Lariane, I knew we were in good hands, she made the process easy. Franklin Alison Band can play anything, and I mean anything! We had a few uncommon requests, and they were able to accommodate us with no problem at all! We got married at HollyHedge Estate in New Hope on 4/13/2019, and our guests are still talking about how great the band was. I can say 100% they made our wedding; the music was awesome, and everyone was dancing all night. Keith kept everything flowing day of and made everything so easy. Do not hesitate to book Franklin & Alison!!!
Jim L
5.0
11/01/2018
People danced the entire night. They were amazing and fun to work with. I can't give a higher recommendation!
Alison S
5.0
10/03/2018
Franklin & Alison Music was amazing from start to finish! Professional, organized, and talented! Guests are still