Bringing joy, energy and love for your event
$4,584 starting price
NY-NJ
Service area
Barbara Merkle
PRODUCER
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Loveday Band is a friendly wedding entertainment company based in Hoboken, NJ, offering a charming array of live band options, from 6 to 14 pieces, plus DJ services for your special celebrations. Our talented performers are here to create a fun and memorable atmosphere for couples on their big day. We truly believe that having a live band helps to bring energy and excitement to your reception, making sure your guests have a fantastic time, and the dance floor stays lively all night long. Let the Loveday Band be part of your celebration, and we’ll help make it an unforgettable experience!
We're excited to share what you can look forward to with us! Our mission is to keep everyone dancing, no matter their age. We have a fantastic mix of classic tunes and contemporary hits, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. Check out what we've planned, and remember, we're all about flexibility—if you have something in mind that you’d like to change up a bit, just let us know! We can’t wait to have a great time together!
New Setlist 2025
FIRST SET
1.LET’S STAY TOGETHER- AL GREEN BY HSCC*^
1A.FIRST DANCE
1B.FATHER’S DAUGHTER DANCE
1C.MOTHER SON DANCE
2.BEST OF MY LOVE - THE EMOTIONS*^
3.AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH- MARVIN GAYE*^
4.SEPTEMBER- EARTH WIND & FIRE*^
5.SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED- STEVIE WONDER *^
6.ISN’T SHE LOVELY- STEVIE WONDER*^
7.CAN’T TAKE MY EYES OF YOU- LULA BAND*^
8.CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE - BARRY WHITE BY HSCC*^
9.MY FIRST MY LAST MY EVERYTHING- BARRY WHITE*^
10.I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY- WHITNEY HOUSTON*^
11.MARRY YOU- BRUNO MARS*^
12.GET LUCK- DAFT PUNK*^
DINNER SET
D1.AT LEAST - ETTA JAMES
D2.WITHOUT YOU - MARIAH CAREY
D3.HERO - MARIAH CAREY
D4.HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY - ROD STEWART
D5.HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE - BEE GEES
D7.ALL OF ME- JOHN LEGEND
D9.THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT- MICHAEL BUBLE
D10.UNDER MY SKIM
D11.THE PRAYER
SECOND SET
13.TREASURE- BRUNO MARS*^
14.CAN’T STOP TO FEELING- JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE*^
15.UPTOWN FUNK- BRUNO MARS*^
16.SHUT UP AND DANCE- WALK THE MOON*^
17.24K MAGIC- BRUNO MARS*^
18.VIVIR MI VIDA- MARC ANTHONY*^
19.DIE WITH A SMILE- BRUNO MARS, LADY GAGA*^
20.YOUNG BLOOD- 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER*^
21.BREATHIN- ARIANA GRANDE*^
22.CHANDELIER - SIA*^
23.ALL NIGHT LONG- LIONEL RICHIE BY HSCC*^
24.SOMETHING JUST LIKE THIS- THE CHAINSMOKERS & COLDPLAY*^
25.ABOUT DAMN TIME- LIZZO*^
26.SHAKE YOUR BODY- THE JACKSONS *^
27.ADVENTURE OF LIFETIME- COLDPLAY*^
28.BAD GIRLS- DONNA SUMMER*^
29..LE FREAK- CHIC BY HSCC*^
30.NEVER TOO MUCH - LUTHER VANDROSS*^
31.AIN’T NOBODY - CHAKA KHAN*^
32.STARRY EYED - JANE & THE BOY *^
33.TITANIUM- DAVID GUETTA*^
34.CRAZY IN LOVE- BEYONCE*^
35.DO GOT US FALLING
36.I GOT A FEELING- THE BLACK EYED PEAS*^
37.PLAY THAT FUNK MUSIC- WILD CHERRY*^
38.MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN! - SHANIA TWAIN*^
39.ALL I WANNA DO IS MAKE LOVE TO YOU- HEART(COVER BY HSCC)*^
40.RAISE YOUR GLASS- PINK*^
41.DON’T STOP BELIEVIN- JOURNEY*
42.SWEET CHILD O’ MINE - GUNS N’ ROSES
43.SUMMER OF 69 - BRYAN ADA
+6 years in business
Prices & packages
Couples usually spend $6,516
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Instruments
Bass
Cello
Guitar
Keyboard
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Steel Drum
Trombone
Trumpet
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Dance
Disco
Folk
Hip-Hop
Jazz
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
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Meet the team
Barbara Merkle
Producer
Hello everyone, We are thrilled to provide you with outstanding service that exceeds your expectations! We can't wait to learn about your wedding vision and are eager to help turn it into a beautiful reality. Your dreams begin right here, and our passion is to bring them to life. We look forward to your response. Let’s make magic together!
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5.0
out of 5.015 reviews
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The Loveday Band is highly praised by multiple reviewers for their outstanding performance at weddings. Their energy, talent, and ability to engage guests received glowing reviews, with many guests mentioning that the dance floor was packed all night. Reviewers appreciated the band's professionalism, organization, and wide range of song selections, creating an electrifying atmosphere that made weddings unforgettable. The band's exceptional communication, seamless coordination with planners and venues, and ability to cater to various preferences were consistently highlighted, making them a top recommendation for lively and memorable wedding events.- Top reviews
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Sharon R
5.0
12/17/2024
Hiring The Loveday Band was hands down the best decision we made for our daughter’s wedding! Their talent and energy were absolutely unmatched, and they connected with our guests on a personal level. Days later, I’m still glowing from the experience, and I can’t express how many compliments we received. The dance floor was alive all night, with only a few guests needing to step away for a quick breather or a refreshment! Knowing that everyone had a fantastic time with Loveday Band both on and off the dance floor fills my heart with joy. I truly believe that a great band is the key to a successful wedding, and Loveday Band delivered beyond our expectations for our daughter’s celebration. Thank you, Loveday, for making our special day unforgettable!
Maureen D
5.0
11/02/2024
We had an incredible experience with the Loveday Band, and we can’t recommend them highly enough! Gary, our band leader, was truly outstanding. He took the time to meet with us beforehand and coordinated seamlessly with our wedding planner and the venue team for a thorough walkthrough before the big day, ensuring everything was perfectly organized. The Loveday Band's song selection was simply fantastic; it created an electrifying atmosphere and packed the dance floor all night long. We were overwhelmed with compliments about the band, and without a doubt, we highly recommend the Loveday Band for your event!
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Janice C
5.0
10/20/2024
I came across their promotional video on YouTube and then started searching for bands on The Knot, which led me to contact this band. I initially spoke with Hellen over the phone, and she was wonderful. She then introduced me to Marcel. Since my parents are old-school, they requested an in-person consultation, which was a pleasure. Marcel was patient with all our questions, providing detailed answers and exploring various options with us. Ultimately, my fiancé and I decided to hire a 10-piece band.
We are thrilled to have chosen The Loveday for our wedding this past Friday. The performance was phenomenal, with amazing singers and musicians; everything sounded incredible. The dance floor was packed, and guests of all ages danced all night long.
I highly recommend this band to friends and anyone looking for live music for their reception.
Thank you, Loveday, for an unforgettable night!
Sincerely,
Janice and Sean
Carol B
5.0
10/17/2024
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for hiring The Loveday for our wedding. From start to finish, my fiancé and I felt incredibly fortunate to work with Marcel. He was a true gentleman and guided us through every step of the planning process.
Marcel communicated clearly and transparently, discussing the details of each package with us first over the phone and then via email to ensure we were on the same page. We appreciated his honesty in answering all our questions.
We chose the Big Band package, and it turned out to be the best decision! I paid for a 12-piece band but received a 13-piece band at no extra cost. The band was fantastic, delivering an amazing range of oldies and contemporary songs that kept guests of all ages entertained. The dance floor was packed, and the tables were only occupied during dinner and cocktails.
I highly recommend The Loveday to my friends and anyone else looking for a phenomenal band. Thank you, Marcel and The Loveday team! All our guests loved your performance and are still commenting on how great the band was.
Best,
Carol & Stevie
response 10/25/2024
Hello Carol, thank you for your kind words. I am glad The Loveday delivered as promised. T...
hank you for allowing us to be part of your wedding.
Kind regards,
Hellen
John H
5.0
9/15/2024
The Loveday was phenomenal at my son's wedding on 9/1/24! The guests couldn't stop raving about how incredible the band was - they truly made the celebration exceptional. From their excellent organization and professionalism during the planning stages to their outstanding performances during the ceremony, cocktail reception, and dinner, they exceeded all expectations. The energy and music were so captivating that all 115 guests ended up on the dance floor. The lead vocalists were superb, and the song selection was perfect. The band leader even got the guests involved, making the experience unforgettable. If you want an amazing band for your wedding, don't hesitate to book The Loveday Band. Their ten-piece ensemble created the best sound and outcome possible, and I highly recommend them for a sensational wedding experience.
Jake N
5.0
9/15/2024
Looking for a band to keep the dance floor rocking? Look no further than the Loveday Band! They played fantastic covers for our special dances, got everyone up and moving with the Hora dance, and kept the party alive all night long. Professional, fun, and accommodating - we couldn't have been happier with our choice for our wedding. We highly recommend the Loveday Band to anyone looking for a memorable and lively event!
John H
5.0
9/14/2024
The Loveday was phenomenal at my son's wedding on 9/1/24! The guests couldn't stop raving about how incredible the band was - they truly made the celebration exceptional. From their excellent organization and professionalism during the planning stages to their outstanding performances during the ceremony, cocktail reception, and dinner, they exceeded all expectations. The energy and music were so captivating that all 115 guests ended up on the dance floor. The lead vocalists were superb, and the song selection was perfect. The band leader even got the guests involved, making the experience unforgettable. If you want an amazing band for your wedding, don't hesitate to book The Loveday Band. Their ten-piece ensemble created the best sound and outcome possible, and I highly recommend them for a sensational wedding experience.
Maxwell S
5.0
8/10/2024
The band exceeded my wildest expectations. They were incredible. On the day after my wedding, I expected to hear things like "The bride was beautiful" or "Your ceremony was so touching". Instead, all anyone could talk about was how amazing the band was. And I wasn't upset with that at all - Loveday Band truly did an outstanding job, kept every wedding guest on the dance floor the entire night, sounded great, and were overall a lot of fun. I highly recommend them for any wedding or similar event. Fantastic!
response 08/12/2024
Hi Maxwell and Evan, it was a privilege to be part of your wedding and do what we love to ...
do. Our mission was to provide the night of your lives, and sometimes we got involved with the amazing atmosphere, but we had to hold ourselves performing instead dancing with all the guests :) We are happy for your words and all the team wishes you to have a happy life together, thanks for the opportunity and to believe in our work,
Kind regards,
Marcel
Anna M
5.0
7/29/2024
Loveday band is absolutely fantastic! We were beyond delighted with their performance. The dance floor was constantly packed, with everyone afraid to miss out on a single great song. They truly made the wedding an absolute blast! Every single guest raved about how amazing they were and expressed interest in booking them for their own future weddings. I can guarantee that they are worth every penny!
response 08/12/2024
Hello Anna, thanks for your words, it is good when we do what we love to do. Seeing that d...
ance floor entirely packed gave us the feeling of mission accomplished. The place was stunning, and the food was amazing. We wish you a happy life together,
Best,
Marcel and Band
Doug S
5.0
7/17/2024
We were on the hunt for the perfect band for my wedding on WeddingWire and The Knot. My fiancé and I wanted to find a band that had no negative reviews. We came across bands with 500 reviews, but after reading some bad feedback, we started feeling concerned. Fortunately, we stumbled upon Loveday band, which had nothing but positive reviews - and it turned out to be the best decision we made!
When we visited their website, we were delighted to hear their organic sound, which sounded so close to the original songs on their promotional video. After reaching out to them for more information, we had a couple of chats, and finally set a date to meet at my parent's house. It was a fantastic meeting; everyone loved Marcel. He was funny and went over all the details. We were sold and decided to go with them.
Our wedding was absolutely amazing from the ceremony to the reception. Loveday band's talented musicians brought the house down and lived up to everything we saw in their promotional video. They sounded incredible and kept the guests dancing all night on a packed dance floor. There wasn't a single guest at their table during the reception! We received compliments from every guest about the band we hired. I would highly recommend Loveday band to friends or anyone looking for a band for their big day. Many thanks to Loveday band for delivering a perfect evening performance!
Doug & Jenny
response 07/17/2024
Hey Doug and Jenny,
Thanks so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your ...
wedding was a fantastic success. We had an absolute blast at your celebration, and we really appreciated how everyone interacted with us. Honestly, your wedding was one of the best we've ever been a part of. The food was incredible, and the energy from the guests, including you and Jenny, was infectious. We had to resist the urge to join everyone on the dance floor! Wishing you both a lifetime of joy as a couple, and we can't wait to meet up again in the future.
Warm regards,
Marcel and the Band
Kathy M
5.0
7/01/2024
We hired Loveday Band for our wedding in May, and they were incredible. The band was energetic, talented, and sounded amazing. They had the dance floor packed the entire night and kept the party lively and fun. Every band member was extremely talented and easy to work with. We highly recommend them for your wedding or party. Two of the band members performed at our ceremony, and I was blown away when I heard them start playing. The music sounded incredible, and I will never forget it. After the wedding, all our friends and family repeatedly told us how amazing the band was and inquired about them for their own events. Thank you to the entire band and Loveday team for making our wedding so special and memorable.
response 07/04/2024
Dear Kathy,
We appreciate your gracious feedback. It was an honor for our band to contrib...
ute to your event and fulfill our commitments. It is evident that our objective was achieved – to ensure a lively atmosphere on the dance floor throughout the evening. The success of your wedding is truly delightful to witness.
Best regards,
Marcel and band
Annie H
5.0
6/20/2024
My fiancé and I attended a friend's wedding, and this band was performing during the reception. We just loved this band, they kept all the guests on the dance floor, perfect transitions, energy, sound quality, and great singers as well also caught our attention, so we were sure that we found the perfect band for our wedding. When the party ended, my friend introduced the band leader, Marcel. After the wedding he went over all the details of our wedding, the band learned 5 of our special songs, and the service was amazing, we chose a 9-piece band for the reception, a New Yorker Jazz band to perform during the cocktail and dinner, and a beautiful set of three strings for our ceremony, I highly recommend Loveday Band, they delivered as promised and made our big day special,
Thank you, Loveday Band,
Annie and Ben
response 06/21/2024
Hello Annie and Ben,
It was a pleasure to be a part of your event. We enjoyed every momen...
t, and the best part for us was seeing every single guest dancing all night long. The chemistry between your guests and the band was amazing. Your wedding was beautiful, and we are happy to have contributed to making your dream come true. We hope you have a very happy life as a couple.
Best wishes,
The Loveday Band Team
Mariah K
5.0
1/22/2024
We found this band on YouTube, we were digging there to watch some videos of wedding bands, and we were lucky. I, my fiancé, and some family members, were searching for bands, so we found Loveday Band, everyone loved the video, so we contacted them. Marcel is a great guy, he's the manager, he listened to my vision for my wedding, and after just listening to me, he starts to put pictures in the air illustrating my vision, he is amazing.
From planning the timelines throughout the year to the big day, he did everything as we expected. He takes care of everything, he put a pianist and a violinist to receive all my guests at Park Savoy entrance, everyone still sometimes commenting on how beautiful that was, he created such a perfect atmosphere from the beginning. Our ceremony had a professional violinist and a pianist, they made us feel as if we were in a royal castle, and during the cocktail we had his Jazz Trio Band, they were professional musicians and the band as well. The Band had a memorable performance, seeing everyone on the dance floor, and looking that dance floor completely full, was the best answer about this band, I still having compliments for the performance of this band, as they said, I had a party of my dreams, we were lucky to have Loveday band in our wedding, thanks again,
Love,
Mariah & Jerry
response 01/22/2024
Howdy, Mariah and Jerry,
OMG, thanks for the words, since our first contact I noticed from...
your wedding vision, that you would like to have a different wedding, so we tried to bring your vision to the Venue, not only performing at, but by trying to make that vision real for you and Jerry, and I am glad you liked our surprises and everything we prepared for you guys, thanks for your review, Mariah, and Jerry, we loved the opportunity to be part of your event,
The Loveday Band
Heather F
5.0
5/29/2022
Absolutely fabulous band!! We had a ten-piece full band for our wedding along with their jazz trio to play during breaks. Our family and friends absolutely loved them and were dancing all night. They also did an incredible job learning all 3 of our first dance songs. Highly recommend!!! Thank you Loveday Band for an incredible evening’s performance.
response 05/29/2022
Hello Heather & Justin,
Thank you for your words, it was a pleasure to be part of your wed...
ding, specially when we are doing what we love to do, we wish you a long happy life as a couple,
Kind regards,
Marcel
The Loveday Band
Kathy S
5.0
9/26/2020
A Great Company To Work With
Our daughter's wedding was scheduled for Dec 7th, 2019.
Two weeks before we decided to move the wedding to June 6th, 2020 due to Coronavirus. Marcel and Hellen were amazing during our decision time and choosing a new date. Marcel and Hellen were very patient, helped me to figure out band configuration, what was the best for a ceremony, an orchestra with 8 violins and piano, it was beautiful, the light show was phenomenal, our songs were amazing played, all guests, family, and close friends still commenting about the quality of the band and those vocals, really 5 beautiful voices. . I feel very lucky to have chosen them for our wedding. They are such an amazing group of people. We are so luck to having The Loveday Band at our wedding!!
Thanks, Marcel for everything and also for the band's t-shirts that we received from UPS, we love it. I recommend The Loveday Band for friends and family members, and we hope to use you guys in our new year's eve party.
Mario & Kathy
response 09/26/2020
Hello Kathy,
What a beautiful words, we were very happy for the opportunity to perform on ...
your wedding, we are glad you and Mario are happy with the service,
about your New Year's Eve, of course, its gonna be a pleasure :)
Marcel & Band
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