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The Metropolitan Players

5 out of 5 stars and 157 reviews
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The Band Built on Love

Based in New York City, Metropolitan Players is an energetic, entertaining wedding and events band. Their electric talent will have your guests on their feet all night long. This eight-piece band will harmonize perfectly with your wedding celebration. Husband and wife duo, Drew and Erin Coles, created this musical group after their own wedding. Their passion for music is clear, and they want to help make your event unforgettable. This wedding band promises to deliver the sounds and song selections of a traditional DJ but with the buzz and passion that only a live band can bring. Metropolitan Players offer three customizable wedding packages to choose from. No matter your favorite music style, from Latin and rock to Klezmer and country, they can play it for you and your guests. Their extensive song list is sure to have something you love, but the band is happy to learn new songs too. On top of their incredible musical stylings, they can also provide emcee services throughout the evening's festivities.

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Business Attributes
Black-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
Instruments
Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion, Piano, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Vocals
Music Genres
Classical, Country, Dance, Disco, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Klezmer, Latin, Pop, R&B, Rock, World Music
Music Services
Live Music, MC Services, Recorded Music, Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Wedding, Ceremony, Reception
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2023 Best of Weddings Winner2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2017 Best of Weddings Winner2016 Best of Weddings Winner2015 Best of Weddings Winner

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The Metropolitan Players Reviews

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Reviewed On 2/02/2023 by Rachel G
The Metropolitan Players impressed us from start to finish with their flexibility, responsiveness, and then on the big day... their sheer talent! So many people commented on how amazing the band was and my only wish was they could have played f...
or like, 10 hours! Everyone was up and dancing the whole time which was what I really wanted. And I have to share that on the night of the wedding, they came to me because our timeline was running behind overall, and they suggested we get started on the speeches to help move things along (as well as helped me make decisions about what we could keep and cut from the initial plan music-wise). My reaction when they first told me was, "Let me check about what I should do with my wedding planner," and they said, "Ok! But you're the bride, it's your day, and you should do what you want," and I can't even explain how empowering and grounding that was in the moment. We had a Jewish and Dominican wedding and they were able to seamlessly work with us on all our special music, plus include special custom first dances, our friend singing with the band, and more. They are worth every penny!
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2023
Hi Rachel! Thank you so much for such a personal review! The ways we were able to blend your and Bryan’s Jewish and Dominican heritage created such a unique and exciting atmosphere all night long! Your first dance was especially fun to watch an...
d your friend’s voice was incredible! It is so great to hear that you felt empowered on your wedding day, that type of support is really what we strive for both before and during your wedding! We’re wishing you, Bryan, and both of your families all the best as you continue your love story!
Reviewed On 11/22/2022 by Aran H
We first met the metropolitan players at a friend’s wedding a number of years ago, and hiring them for our wedding was the best decision we could have ever made. Early on in the planning process we knew that music and a fun atmosphere mattered ...
to us, but what we did not realize was how critical a couple’s band is to the integrity of the day. They kept us on schedule and truly incorporated our musical interests, learning countless song requests for us. Thinking about hiring the Metropolitan Players for your big day? Look no further! Stop what you are doing and hire them now! You will not regret it :-)
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2023
Hi Aran!! Your wedding was SO beautiful and SO much fun! The whole band had a blast keeping your loved ones dancing all night! Seeing yours and Zack’s smiles on the dance floor truly made our night, (not to mention, Zack’s mom’s special country...
girl dance was such a treat for us!) We hope you two are having the best time as Husband & Wife!!
Reviewed On 11/11/2022 by Colleen B
Entertainment for your big day is one area you should not sacrifice. I saw the Met Players at a wedding 6 years ago and continued to compare every other wedding since then. When it was our time to book a band, I went right to the Met Players. E...
veryone was raving about the band. “Fantastic!” was the buzz word of the night. They had our guests moving and smiling the entire time. One couple said, “we’ve never danced so much at a wedding in our lives, including our own.” Starting from the initial inquiry with Erin, we knew were in good hands. Eventually communication was handed off to Mandy and she was very attentive. She answered all my questions, helped navigate the timeline and where our special request songs should be played. The night of our wedding, no issues at all. Wish we could have kept the night going!
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2023
Hi Colleen! Oh my goodness- I LOVE hearing about your journey with booking the Met Players! We cannot thank you enough for trusting Erin, Mandy, and Olivia, through the entire process! We always prioritize couples’ unique music taste and schedu...
ling needs to guide the night and I have to say, planning with you was so much fun! Thank you so much for leaving this review- we’re wishing you the best!!
Any questions?
Reviewed On 11/07/2022 by Molly D
The amount of people that came up to us at the wedding and said “where did you find this band, they are amazing!” The Met Players were unbelievable. We wanted a full on dance party and they for sure made that happen for us. The music for the ce...
remony and cocktail hour was also beautiful but it was truly the reception that brought down the house. If you want to get and keep your guests on the dance floor all night!
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2023
Hi Molly & Ryan! Ah! There’s nothing better than hearing all of these comments from guests!! We LOVED helping you achieve that ‘dance party’ feel!! Your wedding was so much fun for our team, and we hope we made all of your wedding dreams come ...
true from Ceremony all the way to the Encore! :)
Reviewed On 9/11/2022 by Catherine M
The BEST wedding band ever! They had the dance floor packed for 4 hours in 90+ degree heat. The music was incredible and they kept the party atmosphere going all night long! Our emcee was fabulous and coordinated the evening seamlessly. So many...
of our guests commented on how impressive the band was and all the fun they had!
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2023
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words, Jamie and Cat! It is so great to hear how much fun everyone had at your wedding! I love that your guests were so blown away by us and that you got so many compliments from them on your band choi...
ce!! The Met Players will play rain or 90 degree shine- and still have a blast doing it! ;) Thank you for letting us be such a big part of your big day- we are wishing you two nothing but happiness after your amazing wedding!!
Reviewed On 8/17/2022 by Emily M
We hired the Met Players to perform at our wedding reception, and we would make the same decision again a million times over. Seriously, they were the best wedding band we’ve ever heard. And it wasn’t just us — we had dozens of our guests come ...
up to us with the same sentiment. That’s because they truly are just that good. From the beginning phase of planning to the wedding day of our dreams, the Met Players were flexible, willing to listen to us and what we wanted on the day of and genuinely easy to work with. Having given them a handful of song selections, they were able to perfectly curate a setlist that absolutely knocked it out of the park. The band learned an unusual special song to us that was one of the many highlights of the night, speaking to just how willing they are to make the day of your dreams. At no point throughout the night did the band let the dancefloor go empty. We cannot recommend the Met Players highly enough if you’re looking for a wedding band that will blow everyone away and keep the party going all night long.
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2023
Emily!! We would happily work with you a million times over! ;) Thank you so much for this kind review and for sharing how blown away your guests were, we absolutely loved keeping them on the dance floor all night! With your amazing requests it...
was super easy to put together the set list of your dreams- we really appreciate how much you trusted us during this process and I’m so glad to hear that you felt we were easy to work with!! Thank you so much for letting us share your special day with you- we’ll certainly miss seeing your names in the inbox! We are wishing you and Joe all the happiness in the world!!!
Reviewed On 7/12/2022 by Kellyn M
The Met Players are the best! The band absolutely blew us away. We had never heard them play before (we got their name from a friend who had the Met Players at their wedding) and were not disappointed. They truly made our event feel so special ...
and kept our guests dancing all night long. Additionally, Erin, Mandy, and Siobhan were a pleasure to work with through every step of the planning process - great communicators and super thorough. You have to book the Met Players!
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2023
Aww Kellyn!! Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so happy you and James felt like you were in good hands working with both myself (Erin!!) as well as Mandy and Siobhan! I’m so glad to hear that your guests had such a great time with u...
s! And I’m SO appreciative that you felt comfortable choosing the Met Players even though you weren’t able to see us live! It was a true pleasure working with you two and I will certainly miss seeing your names in the inbox. Thank you for letting the Met Players be a part of your special day! We are wishing you two all the best! :)
Reviewed On 6/17/2022 by Amanda E
The Met Players band was one of our favorite vendors! Working with Erin and Mandy before the wedding was super easy, they were both extremely responsive. The band the day of the wedding was amazing! They had everyone on the dance floor all nigh...
t long and sounded great. Getting to choose songs off their song list for our first dances made the night so personalized. We would definitely recommend them!
Response from the Vendor on 03/09/2023
Oh my goodness, Amanda and Sean! This is so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind review! It means the world to us that we were one of your favorite vendors!! We truly had the best time working with you throughout the planning process - and we...
already miss seeing your name in our inbox!! We were so glad to see your guests having the time of their lives on the dance floor all night! The band really enjoyed learning all of your special songs, especially your first dance to Still Fallin’- what a sweet and romantic moment! Thank you from the bottom of our hears. We are SO happy we got to be such a big part of your special day. :)
Reviewed On 1/24/2022 by Colleen C
AMAZING! Everyone was on the dance floor the entire night. They did an amazing job with our first dance songs. The planning was easy and they let you choose the feel of the night (80s, current pop, country.. ). Would definitely recommend these ...
guys!
Response from the Vendor on 01/27/2022
Thank you so much for your kind review, Colleen!! We had such a blast celebrating with you and your guests all night long! It was so much fun to bring your big day to life! And the band loved learning your special requests - especially “Here On...
Out” for your first dance! It was such a romantic and sweet moment! :) Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for allowing us to be a part of your wedding! It was a treat to work with you throughout the entire process and it’s a night that we’ll never forget! :)
Reviewed On 12/28/2021 by Allison L
Booking the Met Players was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding on 12/11/2021! Not going to lie, I am typically a DJ girl (or used to be!), but my husband had his heart set on booking a band from the start. We were a very easygoin...
g couple with wedding planning but finding the right band was by far the hardest decision in the entire process. We spoke to so many bands and even went to see a few live. Even though we didn’t see the Met Players live, there was something different about our first meeting with Erin that finally made me feel excited about hiring a band for our wedding. We have been planning our wedding with them since Summer 2019 and they felt like personal friends to us as we navigated postponing an extra year due to Covid. I joked multiple times that they were our wedding band but also therapists. The day of the wedding, the bridal party got to the venue early and the band was practicing in the other room. We could hear Kelsey singing “All I Want for Christmas is You,” the song we requested for our encore, and people started turning around saying “Did you hire Mariah Carey?!” They did an amazing job from start to finish and kept everyone on the dance floor, from the 10 year olds to the 85 year olds. Our venue even told us that The Met Players were one of the most organized and smoothly-run bands they have ever had there. Don’t hesitate to book them!!
Response from the Vendor on 01/27/2022
Oh my goodness, Allison! Thank you for this incredible review! :) I LOVE hearing that we’ve converted you from a DJ girl to a live band girl (with a little help from Joe, of course)!! And I’m SO glad that you felt comfortable choosing the Met P...
layers even though you weren’t able to see us live! It was such a treat to work with you throughout the planning process - and honestly, we miss seeing your names in our inbox! I also love that you joked about us being your therapists haha! It was truly our pleasure to help you navigate the craziness of COVID and to make sure that we kept everything as simple and stress-free as possible for you! And the fact that your bridal party asked if you hired Mariah Carey makes my heart soar!! Your guests were so much fun to celebrate with - we loved seeing everyone on the dance floor all night long! And what an incredible compliment that your venue gave, too!! Oh my goodness - our hearts are just bursting over here! :) Thank you once again, for such an amazing review and for letting us be part of your big day! It means the world to hear that we were able to make your wedding so special! We just wish we could do it all again!!
Reviewed On 12/13/2021 by Mary K
The Met Players were by far the best decision we made for our wedding since the very beginning! My husband and I met in Marching Band so live music was something very important to us. Especially coming out of a pandemic we knew live music was s...
o missed and our guests would enjoy it so much more than a DJ. Well the Met Players made it happen!! Erin is an absolute dream to deal with as a stressed out bride! She is so thorough and detail oriented and with every email exchange I found myself loving this band even more! She was willing to work with our budget somehow offer us what we wanted at a price point that could work for our budget! Fast forward to our wedding day, everything went so smoothly and the band rocked the night away! We still have guests telling us how much fun they had dancing and how incredible the band was. Even my musician father was impressed - and that says a lot! We wish they did more than just weddings so we could have an excuse to hire them again. Money well spent and I promise you will be in good hands through it all!
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2021
Mary!! This is so sweet! It’s always so special to work with couples who are also musicians - and we had such a blast bringing your big day to life! It really was wonderful to be able to enjoy live music again with you and your guests, too! You...
’re so right that it was so missed!! And I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed working with us throughout the planning process, too! I know that it can be a stressful time with juggling so many details, but it was truly out pleasure to be there for you through it all! :) We’re still giddy every time we think back to our memories from your wedding day - and I love hearing that your guests are STILL telling you how much fun they had months later! :) And I’m glad that your musician father was also impressed with the band! ;) We wish we could do it all again, too! Same time, next year?
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Jessica A
I don't even know where to start, there are so many wonderful things we want to say about the Met players! I had seen them play at my best friend's wedding and LOVED them but my now-wife never saw them in person before we hired them. With a lit...
tle trust and faith in me, she was on board! It was not hard to get on board when Erin and Drew run such an AMAZING business. From the moment I started emailing with Erin, I knew she was my person. She had every detail figured out, timelines done early, ideas left and right. She was there with us through the entire process, including a COVID postponement. She made sure we got everything worked out during such a stressful time. Her enthusiasm and true love for what she does was so apparent and when our band played, you could feel it! Everyone raved about our band! They were AMAZING! We had a 10 person band--they played all of the classics and learned some of our favorite songs just for us (Paramore was a hit!). They also had music playing the whole night. Even when some members took a break, others kept playing. Our friends and family were on the dance floor the entire night! I literally can't recommend them enough! I am sad to think that our day is behind us but we have the most amazing memories (and videos) to remind us of what a wonderful day we had! Thank you so much to the Met Players for making our day so special, we love you :)
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2021
Jess!! You are so sweet! Thank you for this amazing review!! We truly had so much fun working with you and Carolyn on the soundtrack to your big day - and even more fun celebrating with you two! :) It was truly our pleasure to work with you thr...
ough the rollercoaster of wedding planning! You were so on top of it and made our jobs way easier! :) I also LOVE hearing that all of your guests were raving about the band! We loved learning your requests (especially Paramore) and dancing the entire night away with all of you!! It was such a perfect day! So truly, thank you for letting us be a part of it! It’s a day that we’ll never forget! And we love you both, too!! :)
Reviewed On 12/02/2021 by Meghan M
Hiring the Metropolitan Players was one of the best decisions we made while wedding planning. It was clear from social media and videos that they were an excellent band, but what really made Met Players stand out was how incredible they were to...
work with from the second we reached out to them to our wedding night!! Erin was so amazing to work with and by far the nicest and most accommodating vendor I have ever worked with! They truly go above and beyond to make sure the day is everything you want it to be and understand how integral the band is in the execution of a wedding. They were INCREDIBLE!! People are still raving about the music and how fun they were. I could go on for days. Do not hesitate to hire them for your wedding!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/21/2021
Oh my goodness, Meghan! This is so sweet! Thank you so much for your kind review! We truly had the best time working with you throughout the planning process - and we already miss seeing your name in our inbox!! I’m so glad to hear that working...
with the Met Players was such a great experience for you from start to finish! And I love that your guests are still raving about the music and what a great time they had! Thank you SO much for choosing us to be part of your big day and for helping to create so many wonderful memories for the band! :)
Reviewed On 11/10/2021 by Blaire T
Hiring the Metropolitan Players for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. I would give them a 10/5 if I could. The first thing people mention when we talk about our wedding was the band, and how it was the best wedding band that t...
hey have ever heard. If you are looking for a band that will engage all your guests and entice them to be on the dancefloor all night look no further! Not only did the band exceed every expectation on the day of, but Erin & Drew were a dream to work with throughout the planning process. The best way I can describe the process is stress free and customized. Erin met with us several times to discuss our vision and get to know us as a couple. Drew then put the band together based on our top vocalist requests and music genre of interest. Even through a few COVID induced planning twists, namely changing our reception venue 2 months before the event, Erin & Drew worked with us every step of the way. Their flexibility and dedication to making our vision a reality went above and beyond. The Metropolitan Players’ ability to get to know their couples, bring your vision to life, and elevate the entire event beyond expectation makes them the all around best in the business. I am positive that you will love your experience with the Metropolitan Players!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Oh my goodness!! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind review! :) I love that your guests are still talking about the band! We had SO much fun dancing the night away with all of you! And I’m so glad to hear that we were able to make the pl...
anning process stress-free for you, too! It’s always our goal to take the stressful parts off of your plate so that you can just enjoy creating the soundtrack for your wedding - so it truly makes us so happy that you felt this way, especially with the craziness of COVID thrown in the mix!! We had the best time celebrating with you - and we’re still clinging to the memories from your special day! So thank you again for allowing us to be part of your day and for trusting us to bring your musical vision to life! It’s a day that we’ll never forget! :)
Reviewed On 11/01/2021 by E A
I am father of the bride, and I am a semi-professional musician. The Metropolitan Players were absolutely spectacular, and customized their entire wedding day to what our daughter and her husband wanted. I can't endorse them highly enough.
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2021
Eric - it was such a JOY working so closely with you and your family for Kaleen and Peter's wedding! And what an amazing experience to work with you on the ceremony music, and recreate that "Love Actually," moment! We're always grateful to work...
with such kind, positive people who truly appreciate the music. Thanks again for making our experience so enjoyable!
Reviewed On 11/01/2021 by Rick J
Great band! Kept the dance floor packed. Very fun evening.
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2021
Thank you so much for sharing, Rick! That dance floor was definitely packed, and we were honored to be a part of making memories on the dance floor! It was such a pleasure working with you and your family in the planning process and the day of...
the wedding. Wishing you all the best - and we hope we'll have the chance to cross paths again!!!
Reviewed On 10/26/2021 by Brooke S
We loved working with the Metropolitan Players for our 10/2/21 wedding in Montauk, NY! Mandy, our couples care manager aka main point of contact leading up to the big day, was absolutely amazing -- she was so helpful, kind, responsive and fun e...
very step of the way. Mandy is the ultimate hype girl, in the best way. Day of, things seemed to smoothly and our requests were mostly honored. I had to ask the person doing announcements to repeat themselves a few times, so would have liked them to speak up a bit. I also wish we would have discussed full songs vs. shortened songs for the first and parent dances - I felt awkward and bad asking them to cut it off once I felt people losing interest. Just something to discuss beforehand, not necessarily their fault. Other than that, the music was great and the sound/volume was perfect. The day-of coordinator assigned to us had a last minute issue and the owner, Erin Coles, stepped in even though she is in her last trimester of pregnancy (and she brought someone with her to help)... if that's not dedication, I don't know what is. Thank you!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/03/2021
Thank you for your review, Brooke! It was such a pleasure working with you, and we appreciate your honest feedback. We’ve taken note of what you mentioned here so that we can better work with our couples in the future! At the end of the day, ...
celebrating with you, your family and your friends was such a joy for us. From the start of the reception through the end of "80’s night," (SO MUCH FUN!!!) we truly had a blast and we’re so happy you did too! Congratulations once again! We’re grateful for the chance to have worked with you!
Reviewed On 10/15/2021 by Jean Marie M
The Met Players were absolutely phenomenal at our wedding. Everyone was totally blown away by their performance. I'm a musician myself and choosing a wedding band was top priority for me. Due to COVID, we could not see them in person, but the r...
ecordings spoke for themselves. Truth be told- they were more amazing then I thought they already were. The musicians in this band are top-notch, professional, dynamic, and super fun!! Erin, co-owner of the band, is an absolutely delight to work with as well. She responds back in a timely manner and really cares about helping you have the most perfect day!! If you book them, guaranteed you will have such a fun wedding night filled with non-stop dancing and your favorite tunes. Thank you again Met Players!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Aww Jeanie! Thank you for this incredibly kind review! Especially coming from a fellow musician, it means so much to hear that you and your guests were blown away by the Met Players! We think our musicians are incredible, too - but we may be a ...
bit biased! ;) So I love hearing that you felt like our musicians were top-notch!! And I’m so glad that you enjoyed the planning process as well! It’s such an important part of the experience to us, so we really do everything we can to make sure our couples are supported - and I’m glad to hear that you felt that! :) Thank you again for letting us be part of your wedding day! It’s a day that we won’t soon forget! :)
Reviewed On 10/12/2021 by Randy B
The Metropolitan Players played at my daughter’s wedding and they were fantastic! They played nearly non-stop for 4 hours. Everyone was amazed at how good they were. The dance floor was packed all night because they were so good.
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Thank you so much for your kind review, Randy!! We had the best time working with Laura and Chris! I’m so glad that you and your guests had such a great time dancing the night away! It was such a beautiful day from start to finish - and we have...
so many wonderful memories from it! :)
Reviewed On 10/11/2021 by Kelsey E
Wow! We booked the Metropolitan Players for our destination wedding in upstate New York, so we weren't able to see them in person before our wedding day. WOW! They were even better than our wildest dreams. Hands down the best band we have ever ...
seen and all of our guests won't stop saying the same. They were so professional, so organized, listened and fed off the crowd, learned all of our requests flawlessly, and kept the dance floor packed all night long. The band was so important to us since we wanted a fun party and we got the most epic dance party! Will be dreaming about this night forever. Thank you Metropolitan Players for being one of our favorite parts of our very best day! We never wanted the night to end!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Kelsey!! I’m so glad to hear that the band exceeded your wildest dreams - especially since you weren’t able to see us live before booking! I also LOVE hearing that you and your guests thought the Met Players were the best band you’ve ever seen!...
We had so much fun learning your requests, and dancing the night away with you and your guests! The energy in the room was unreal! It really was an EPIC dance party!! :) Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your big day! We had so much fun that we didn’t want the night to end either!! Same time, next year? ;)
Reviewed On 9/07/2021 by Stephanie A
The Metropolitan Players are the first thing that people talk about when they reminisce about our wedding. Not only did they play every song we requested perfectly, they blew us away with their rendition of our first dance song, which we were ...
so nervous to dance to in front of all our guests. As soon as we heard them start playing, all our nerves faded away. It was that kind of wedding were everyone danced the entire night, and that was made entirely possible by the Met Players. By the end of the night, the dancefloor was so packed that the floor was shaking! They were so helpful throughout the wedding planning process as well. Erin provided feedback on the timeline of the reception, and was so helpful when we had to reschedule due to Covid. This made us even more sure about our choice to hire them as the band for our wedding, despite never hearing them play live before booking. They exceeded our expectations, and helped make our wedding so memorable.
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Oh my goodness! I love that when you heard the band start playing your first dance song, all of your nerves melted away!! That makes me so incredibly happy to hear! It was such a sweet and beautiful moment - and I’m glad that we were able to ma...
ke it so special for you two! :) We had such a blast dancing the whole night away with you and your guests! And I’m so glad that you enjoyed the planning process, too! It was truly our pleasure to work with you to bring your vision to life - and to support you throughout the craziness of rescheduling!! We feel so lucky to have been a part of your wedding day, and we have so many beautiful memories from the day! :)
Reviewed On 8/27/2021 by Megan K
I can't tell you how many people came up to me after my reception and either said, "That was the best wedding band I've ever heard" or "I've never been to a wedding where everyone danced the WHOLE time!" We were absolutely thrilled with the Met...
ropolitan Players, and had the best time dancing the night away! Erin was AMAZING to work with through the pandemic- especially because she was so kind throughout all 3 of our reschedules due to Covid. If you want your guests out of their seats and on the dance floor with you on your wedding day, then look no further!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Ahh!! Yay! I love that your guests were raving about the band and had such a great time dancing with us all night! I’m so glad that you felt like the planning process was so smooth, too! It’s truly important to us to make sure that our couples ...
are taken care of - and that proved to be even more important over the last year! So it really makes my day to hear that the Met Players were everything you had hoped for both on your wedding day and leading up to it! We truly loved working with you two, so thank you again for bringing us along for the journey! :)
Reviewed On 8/09/2021 by Nadine P
Metropolitan Players stuck with us through not one but two COVID reschedules! They were super accommodating and always helpful. Aside from that, the band was AMAZING! Our guests raved about them and they really knocked our first dance song out ...
of the park. Couldn't say more wonderful things about them!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Thank you so much for your kind words!! It was truly our pleasure to stick with you through the craziness that was COVID rescheduling - and we were so thrilled when the time finally came to celebrate with you and Martin! I’m so glad that your g...
uests raved about the band! And it makes our hearts smile to hear you say that we knocked your first dance out of the park! We know how important that moment is, so we certainly don’t take that responsibility lightly! We had such a blast working with you two, so thank you again for letting us be part of your special day!! :)
Reviewed On 7/02/2021 by Lindsey C
From the moment we heard the Metropolitan Players in a music studio in midtown for the first time we knew we needed them at our wedding! Even in the small music station, we could tell they were special. They didn’t just play music; they were ha...
ving an infectious amount of fun while Erin (the band manager and one of the founders) was so nice in offering us food or drinks and answering our questions. From that night we knew we had to have them at our wedding, and it was the best decision we made. They're so uniquely talented and the nicest people you’ll have the pleasure to work with throughout your entire wedding planning process. From the time of having first booked them to the wedding, they were always there for us and would take time to answer our questions and make sure we felt good about our music choices for our wedding. Our wedding was originally scheduled during April 2020 in the height of the pandemic, and we decided to have a small legal ceremony with close family and postpone our reception. When we told Drew and Erin this, they immediately offered to play our ceremony songs over Zoom for our legal ceremony. This was the nicest gesture and made our ceremony so incredibly special! This act went such a long way in helping to brighten our mood and make our small ceremony special. We have always bonded over music. The Metropolitan Players will not only play a lot of their hits, but they will take the time to learn songs that are special to the couple. We requested songs by Walk The Moon and Neon Trees because we saw these we danced to as friends just hours before our first kiss, is a memory we’ll never forget. We also chose unique songs for our first dance and ceremony that have lyrics that are meaningful to us, and we were overcome with emotion when hearing them so beautifully played as we danced together. At the start of our reception the room got very warm and I stepped out for a bit to cool down. I could still hear the music and was relieved that I was hearing songs that we chose more so because my parents and their friends love them. When I returned, I told Erin I was so happy that I only missed some oldies songs and she told me that they rearranged the set because they knew I wasn’t there! While this seems like a small gesture, it meant the world to me. The rest of the night was a hit! When our favorite songs played everyone was up dancing and singing along having the time of their lives. The next couple of days our guests could barely talk because they had so much fun singing along! And it was special to see that the band was having so much fun getting the wedding guests involved, especially after the past 14 months of limited social interactions. This was the best wedding we could have asked for thanks to the Metropolitan Players! We truly don’t have the words to say enough positive things about The Met Players. They are so talented, and we literally felt like we were at a private concert the entire time. When we say the Metropolitan Players and particularly Erin and Drew are the best, we mean it. They are not just a band that we had at our wedding, they are now our friends! Our new mission is to convince anyone who gets engaged to hire them so we can hear them at other weddings!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Wow!! Thank you for this incredibly kind review, Lindsey! I’m tearing up over here!! It was truly so special to work with you, Seth, and your families to bring your day to life - even if it happened a little later than originally planned! :) An...
d getting to play for your virtual ceremony was one of the highlights of our 2020 - so thank you for letting us be a part of that! I’m glad that we were able to make that day extra special for you two!! I also have to say that we LOVED the story behind your requests - and the fact that we got to play the song that you danced to before your first kiss as your first dance song?! I mean how romantic and sweet is that! I’m beyond thrilled to hear that you were overcome with emotion hearing the band play your requests! It’s always our goal to make sure we sound as close to the original recording as possible, so it really makes my heart smile to hear you say that! It truly was a day that we’ll never forget - and what an incredible way to celebrate after the craziness of 2020! It was a much needed celebration for everyone involved! :) So thank you again, a million times, for letting us be part of your special day! We love you guys and we can’t wait to dance the night away with you at all of your friend’s weddings haha! :)
Reviewed On 5/11/2021 by Kathrin T
The Met Players were the first vendors we booked. The band and entertainment in general was probably the most important part of the night for us, and the Met Players surpassed our every expectation!!!! In addition to the amazing set the played ...
for us, where the Met Players truly shined was their (Erin and Mandy’s) attention to detail. From the first phone call, Erin made us feel extremely comfortable and special. They had everything so perfectly planned out, I never for a second had to sweat the small stuff, like when would we do the entrances, speeches, parent dances, etc. I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS BAND ENOUGH. We went with the full horns section for the evening, and I also highly recommend that as every one of our guests was so impressed. We had the best night of our lives, simply put ❤️❤️ thank you so much to Drew and Erin! It was an honor to share in the celebration with you guys, especially on the Met Player’s birthday!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Oh my goodness, Kathrin!! Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re still reeling from celebrating with you and Joe! It was such a blast! :) And I’m so glad that Mandy and I were able to make you feel so comfortable and special throughout th...
e planning process!! It was truly our pleasure to get to bring what you had been dreaming up to life! And I’m so glad that your guests were impressed with our horns section! We think they’re amazing, too - but we may be a bit biased haha! ;) I LOVE hearing that it was the best night of your lives!! I’m tearing up over here! Mission accomplished! <3 We’re so honored that you chose us to be part of your big day! And the fact that we got to celebrate you two on the Met Players birthday made it that much better!!
Reviewed On 4/27/2021 by Meghan W
When we first heard about The Metropolitan Players, we knew instantly that they were the band for us. As a bride with a very active musical background, good quality, live music was an important part of our special day. Originally we booked a 18...
0-person wedding with a 10 piece band for our wedding in September of 2020- then the pandemic hit. Erin Coles, one of the co-founders treated us with the utmost care and compassion during one of the most difficult years to plan a wedding. As our plans changed drastically, she and her staff were incredibly responsive, answered all of our questions with patience and was incredibly flexible in adjusting to our needs. Due to us booking the band prior to the pandemic and already having put a deposit down, we were worried about being able to continue to pay for their services. However, The Metropolitan Players provides a few flexible options for payment plans and were flexible in moving our contract and deposit to our future reception date that we had to reschedule. Erin is a huge part of why we decided to continue to keep our contract with The Metropolitan Players when we do our reception in 2023 because we know from her work with us that the service they provide is phenomenal. We had a small elopement ceremony in February and Drew Coles, Erin’s husband and co-founder played us down the aisle live, over zoom and was able to work with our staff onsite to mix the sound remotely so that it sounded like the piano was in the room with us. We were floored by how easy and fun they were to work with and can not recommend them enough!
Reviewed On 1/20/2021 by Amy A
Simply the best! We had been to three weddings with The Metropolitan Players so when it came time for our wedding, there was no question - we knew we had our band. Erin was an absolute dream to work with; so thorough and responsive - certainly ...
the easiest vendor to book! When COVID hit and we knew our wedding would change significantly, Erin worked with us to adjust our initial plan. I was apprehensive since we were only going to be 14 people and I thought having a band would be overpowering or out of place and I'm so glad the Metropolitan Players stuck with us! They made our wedding absolutely perfect! We weren't sure that we would be able to have dancing (turns out we did) and it was thanks to the Met Players that everyone had an absolute blast. Erin, Drew, and the entire band went out of their way to make it such a wonderful night; they're talented, enthusiastic, and genuinely want everyone to have a great time. I highly recommend The Met Players! 10/10
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Thank you for such an incredibly kind review, Amy!! Reading this just made my entire week! We had such a blast celebrating you and Adam - it was such a special and meaningful day all around! :) I’m also so glad to hear that you felt that we wer...
e the easiest vendor to book, too! We really try to make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible for couples! We really treasure the experience of working with all of our couples, and your wedding was no exception! Especially after such a difficult year, it was truly a joy to get to celebrate your love and dance the night away with you and your loved ones! It makes me so happy to hear that your guests had a blast, too! We definitely all deserved to dance and laugh again - I’m still on cloud nine reliving the memories from your big day!! :)
Reviewed On 11/18/2020 by Christina D
We'd run out of space before we could describe how amazing the Met Players are. Since booking them over 1.5 years before our wedding thru post-wedding, Erin and the team have been so incredible to work with. Not only is the band extremely talen...
ted (it's all our guests can talk about, and us!), Erin is incredibly responsive, professional, accommodating, and just a great person! As you can imagine, having a wedding in 2020 proved to be challenging, but Erin was completely understanding, flexible, professional, and safe throughout the entire process. While Erin and Drew lead the team, the incredible talent that makes up the Met Players truly made our mini 2020 wedding so special. They learned and executed difficult songs that were so special to us. We wished we could have had our originally planned 250+ person wedding to share their talent with everyone! We can't recommend them more. If you are looking to throw a great party with a band that your guests won't stop talking about, look no further that the Met Players!
Response from the Vendor on 12/03/2021
Christina, this is such an incredibly kind review! You’re going to make me cry! Thank you so much!! I’m SO glad that we were able to make the process easy for you from booking all the way to your wedding day! It was truly our pleasure to be a p...
art of your big day - and we had so much fun celebrating you and Andrew! And I love that you and your guests can’t stop talking about how talented the Met Players are! We think so too, but we may be a bit biased! ;) We had such a blast dancing the night away with you and your guests - especially during Homegrown! The energy in the room was insane! Your wedding was a much needed moment of light in the midst of this insane year - and we will forever treasure the memories we have from it! :)
Reviewed On 11/05/2020 by Melissa M
I have had the pleasure of seeing The Metropolitan Players play at my sister’s and best friend’s wedding, so I knew we had to have them play at our wedding as well. They are not only incredibly talented in their ability to perform, but also in ...
their capabilities behind the scenes. Erin and Drew are phenomenal as they guide you through the best package for your wedding and are there to help you pick the right songs for your special moments. The pandemic presented an array of challenges and Erin made herself available even after hours to talk through suggestions and solutions. I am so grateful for her professionalism, knowledge and patience. However, the hardest part of it all was choosing between the artists. They are all so amazing and truly gifted. Our performers made the night and we are still talking about how talented they were-in fact all our guests commented on how exceptional The Met Players were. And although we had to downsize from our original 9-piece band, the cocktail hour and reception never felt without. It was a pleasure working with Erin, Drew and the entire band and we highly recommend them. Thank you again for making our night truly magical!
Response from the Vendor on 11/10/2020
Melissa (and Brian)!! Thank you so much for this amazing review! It was such a pleasure working with you, and although your wedding wasn't exactly what you had originally planned, it turned out beautifully. What a perfect and unforgettable day ...
with friends and family! Thank you for trusting us, and for being such a joy to work with - even through all of the COVID-related changes! We had an amazing time with you, Brian, and your families, and we hope to see you at another wedding again someday! Congratulations!!
Reviewed On 10/19/2020 by Corinne A
Working with Erin and Drew at the Metropolitan Players was an absolute dream. Due to covid we were unsure if there was even going to be a wedding and if there was what it would look like. They made us feel at ease about everything and worked wi...
th us to celebrate from our original guest list of 230 people down to 60 people. We changed everything on them one month out and they were so responsive and accommodating. We also were not sure how the day was going to play out (if there was going to be dancing, etc.) so we asked them to start small just a simple cocktail dinner style music and if it came down to people wanting to dance then they could go ahead with some upbeat/dancing style music. Well they read the room perfectly and pretty much immediately changed the cocktail style music to actual wedding music for dancing and it worked out great. We could not be happier with how the night turned out and how much fun we had despite changing all of our original plans. We cannot thank The Met Players enough for making the unique experience way less stressful and way more fun! We would 10/10 recommend them to anyone. Thanks Met Players for an awesome night celebrating!
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2020
Oh my gosh, Corinne!! Thank you SO much for your incredibly kind review! It was truly our pleasure to work with you and Andrew to make sure that your day could still happen safely! Your wedding was one of the most beautiful and meaningful days ...
in the midst of this crazy year - and we will always treasure our memories from your big day! :) Your friends and family are THE BEST and I’m so glad that they felt comfortable dancing a bit! I’m sure it was a much-needed celebration for all of you! :) It means the world to hear that you and Andrew had so much fun despite your wedding looking slightly different than you’d originally imagined!! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your day! It was an honor for us to be able to celebrate you two this year! :)
Reviewed On 9/19/2020 by John K
Our wedding was perfect - we spent the whole time on the dance floor and the band killed it! Everyone says that your wedding night is a blur, but we will always remember Met Players and the incredible jams.
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2020
John and Kristen!! Thank you so much for your kind review! It makes our hearts smile to know that you will always remember the Met Players and the music at your wedding! It was such a special day for us and we truly loved celebrating with you a...
nd your loved ones! We wish we could go back and do it all again!!
Reviewed On 9/18/2020 by Lauren M
For us, the music was one of the most important aspects of our wedding day and The Metropolitan Players totally exceeded our expectations. They were so wonderful to work with - quickly responding to questions, communicating a reasonable timelin...
e and helping us throughout each step. My aunt is a singer and we asked if she could sing our first dance song with the band and Met Players were SO accommodating and wonderful. Highly, highly recommend Met Players!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/21/2020
Lauren and Kevin!! Thank you so much for sharing this incredibly kind review!! I’m so glad to hear that The Met Players exceeded your expectations! We had so much fun working with you two - it didn’t even feel like work! :) And having your Aunt...
sing along with us during your first dance song was SO special! We also loved playing your requests - especially Faith by George Michael! The energy in the room was insane when we started playing that one!! We truly had the best time celebrating with you and your loved ones! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your special day! :)
Reviewed On 9/10/2020 by Stephen B
We can't tell you how awesome The Met Players are! From the very beginning of our experience with them (2 years from our wedding date!), Erin was nothing less than accommodating and helpful. Prior to our wedding, Erin and the band were easy to ...
contact and super responsive. Towards the wedding, they were 100% on top of it, and at the wedding - WOWZA! Our entire 350+ person wedding was on the dance floor the entire time! People are still telling us how awesome, enthusiastic, and into it The Met Players were. We couldn't be any more pleased with the band - we would highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 09/15/2020
Stephen and Anna!!!! Thank you SO much for such an incredibly kind review!! It was such a pleasure working with you both to bring your beautiful wedding day to life! It's crazy to think we planned together for 2 years! Alll that time made your ...
wedding day that much sweeter. :) We had the BEST time celebrating with you and all of your guests, and it was such a joy to see your friends and family having an amazing time on the dance floor. We LOVE hearing that your guests had such a great time, too! We will never forget how special your wedding was - and we’re definitely clinging to those sweet memories right now! We wish we could go back and do it all again! Same time, next year? ;)
Reviewed On 6/29/2020 by Kelli M
The Met Players are guaranteed to make your wedding the most memorable day of your life. After Josh and I got married all our guests could talk about was how amazing our band was. They got EVERYONE out on the dance floor and it felt like we wer...
e at a personal concert. The Met Players were so organized and helped us customize the music choices to exactly what we wanted to hear. The musicians are extraordinarily talented and interacted with our crowd to keep the energy up the whole night. So many of my friends and family members plan to call them for their weddings because of how wonderful they were at ours. Having a great wedding band really makes or breaks your wedding and I would hands down recommend the Met Players as your best choice!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2020
Oh my goodness - thank you so much for the sweetest review!! We had an absolute blast at your wedding, and it was extra special to play for one of our very own Met Players. It's a night we'll never forget, and you're so right that it felt like ...
a concert. Your guests were amazing, and we're so happy to hear they were still talking about the band long after your wedding. Thank you so much for having us, and for letting us share in such an incredibly special day. We love you guys!
Reviewed On 3/20/2020 by Christa S
Choosing the Metropolitan Players as our band was easily the best decision we made for our wedding. They are hands down the most talented and fun wedding band we’ve seen, and on top of that they were an incredible partner throughout our wedding...
planning process. The passion for their work is evident – the Manager and Music Director, Erin and Drew, founded the band because they couldn’t find the perfect band for their own wedding. If the perfect band didn’t exist then, they certainly succeeded in creating it! We worked with Erin from our first inquiry through our wedding day. You will not find a better vendor manager out there! Erin is a very caring and thoughtful person and she’s extremely thorough and detail oriented. She made sure every aspect was exactly what we wanted and made us feel at ease every step of the way. The Met Players flawlessly handled all our music needs for our wedding day. They played at our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception and provided music suggestions for each part of the day based on our taste in music. This was super helpful, and we ended up picking some of Erin’s suggestions including one she recommended for our first dance! There was continuous music throughout the reception, which not all bands will guarantee. One of the best things about the Met Players is that they will learn any special song you want them to play. They knocked all our requests out of the park, and it made the music at our reception feel like it was personalized to us. They even let my brother sing a song with the band during my mother/daughter dance, which will be a moment I will never forget all thanks to the Met Players. In the months leading up to our wedding, Erin stayed in touch with us and coordinated the plan for the big day. We filled out a master sheet that included the logistical details including introductions and announcements the band would make as emcee, songs for our special dances, and song requests. This was extremely helpful because it ensured we wouldn’t miss any special moments throughout the night and reassured us we were in excellent hands on our big day. In addition to learning our favorite songs, we were also able to have a say in who would be singing in the band for our reception. The Met Players have a deep roster of about 20 talented vocalists, with 2 men and 2 women vocalists performing for any wedding. This gave us a lot of comfort that if someone in the band couldn’t make it because of an emergency, there would be someone else just as talented ready to fill in. While you can’t go wrong with anyone that works with the Met Players, it was another way they made us feel like we were able to personalize the music to our preferences. It’s been months since our wedding, and we are still getting rave reviews of the band from our friends and family. Some claim it was the most fun wedding they’ve been to, and we owe that all to the amazing musical performance that kept the dance floor rocking the entire night! Our guests literally moved the dance floor two feet because of the epic dance party that occurred. The Met Players exceeded our expectations and were part of some of our favorite memories from our wedding. We would love to see the Met Players again and will be sure to recommend them to any our friends that are planning to have a wedding in the tri state area. If you’re on the fence or think the Met Players are slightly out of your budget, do whatever you can do book them! You will not regret it.
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Christa and Shaun - my goodness what an unforgettable day your wedding was!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and share your experience with future couples. :) Working with you both was an absolute dream, and your wed...
ding was even dreamier (if that's even possible). From ceremony, to cocktail hour, to every single incredible request during the reception - we had a blast. There are so many special moments from your day that we'll always remember - like your brother singing the Mother/Daughter Dance, to your amazing 90's and 2000's requests that made your guests go wild, to the most fun rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody we've ever played... it's no wonder your dance floor moved 2 FEET from all of the jumping and dancing! Thank you for an incredible experience working together, and for letting us be part of such a special day!
Reviewed On 12/27/2019 by Samantha B
Ryan and I got married in November 2019 at The Berkeley in Asbury Park. The Metropolitan Players are a MUST have at your wedding or ANY event! We got to enjoy the METPLAYERS at one of Ryan’s friends wedding in July 2017. Ryan and I weren’t ev...
en engaged yet but I knew when we got married that we wanted them at our wedding because we loved them so much. From the moment we contacted them, Erin was prompt, friendly, and always willing to answer all of our questions. Erin and her team were amazing to work with and if you are looking for a band for our wedding they are a MUST HAVE!!!! The METPLAYERS played our music in the church for our ceremony followed by cocktail hour and reception. MOST of our guests came up to us throughout the night and kept asking what band we had because they were so amazing... they played every song we asked for and sounded INCREDIBLE!!!! A lot of our friends and family are still talking about how great they were and how the dance floor was packed the entire night!!!!! I will definitely be referring friends and family to have the METPLAYERS at their wedding or ANY EVENT!!!! Thank you again for making our wedding UNFORGETTABLE!!!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Samantha - this is such a wonderful and thoughtful review! Thank you so much for your kind words!! It means the world to know that we made your day unforgettable - and we're so glad to hear that the band sounded incredible on all of your reques...
ts! We had so much fun learning them, and creating the perfect playlist to keep you and your guests dancing! We love to hear that your friends and family are still talking about the band! We're so, so happy that we had the pleasure of performing at a family wedding before yours - and that you knew we'd be the right fit for you, too. It truly was meant to be, and it was an absolute joy and pleasure working with you every step of the way. Thank you so very much for letting us be a part of your wedding day - it was such a treat to celebrate you and Ryan! It's a day and experience we'll never forget!
Reviewed On 11/27/2019 by Sarah H
The Met Players were the shining stars of our wedding!! From the moment we contacted them, Erin was prompt, friendly, and always willing to answer all of our questions. When we asked for a bluegrass-inspired cocktail hour and a slow-to-fast ver...
sion of September with personalized lyrics, the Met Players said yes without hesitation (and with tons of enthusiasm). To this day, our friends and family reminisce about our epic last song (Fat Bottomed Girls by Queen that the Met Players learned for our wedding) and our mother-daughter dance, where we sang Shania Twain. These moments would not have been possible without the Met Players' thoughtful attention-to-detail and dedication to making our wedding night an unforgettable, magical night.
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Sarah!! This is such a sweet review - thank you for your incredibly kind words! <3 We had the best time at your wedding and your song requests really made the night extra special! The awesome version of September, Man I Feel Like a Woman, Proud...
Mary, Fat Bottomed Girls... ahh! Everything was just so much fun. The smiles from every single person on the dance floor brought us so much joy - and we love hearing that your family is still reminiscing about the music!! It was so much fun working with you to make these special touches come to life for your big day, and we're thrilled to hear that everything was exactly how you had imagined! Thank you so much for letting us be there to celebrate the love you and Raphael share!! :)
Reviewed On 10/31/2019 by Lauren F
This band is the main reason our wedding was the perfect celebration! The music, the timeline, and the flow of the entire evening was great. The band sound amazing and our wedding guests kept complimenting us throughout the night about how...
great everything sounded. The band members are truly talented musicians who know how to keep a party going! Erin did a fantastic job not only during the wedding, but leading up to the day. We had a lot of special requests and a lot of opinions about music and she listened to everything we had to say and tailored the evening to be exactly how we envisioned it. The band also played very specific music (chosen by us) for our ceremony and they even collaborated with the groomsmen, who played trumpet with them after only a 5 minute rehearsal! Erin can make anything happen to make the couple happy on their special day! I cannot recommend this band enough and am SO happy they were able to be such a huge part of our special day.
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Lauren!! You’re making us tear up over here!! :) We often come back to your review to read it, and re-live all of the beautiful memories from your wedding day. It was such a treat to work with you, Kenny, and your families to make all of your s...
pecial requests come to life! We had so much fun playing alongside some of your wedding party for the ceremony, and we cried when your family came up to perform a special original song for you both. We are thrilled to hear you felt like you were in good hands working with the Met Players! And we love hearing that your guests had so many wonderful things to say about the band! And last, but not least - THANK YOU for letting us celebrate with you on such a special day!! <3 Playing the wedding of fellow Met Players is an absolute dream, and your weddinng is filled with moments and memories we will cherish forever.
Reviewed On 10/31/2019 by Rebecca F
Stop searching and call Met Players immediately! Erin is an absolute dream to work with, and our day-of coordinator Elizabeth kept the level of service at a 10. My guests raved about the music all night, and the band was perfectly tailored to o...
ur tastes (while still keeping the dance floor groovin'!). They learned special requests for our first and parent dances, and absolutely knocked it out of the park with a 7 minute encore of "Tuesday's Gone" that got every couple out on the dance floor for a beautiful slow dance. They made our day so special, and were a total steal. Booking them was the best decision we made in our wedding planning journey!
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Rebecca - you are too sweet!! Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We're so happy you felt like you were in good hands working with both myself (Erin!!) and Elizabeth! The band had such an incredible time dancing the night away with y...
ou, Jon, and your guests! And your requests seriously stole the show - the final slow dance to Tuesday’s Gone was such a romantic dream! I’m so incredibly thankful that the Met Players got to be a part of your special day - and that we got the chance to work together!! <3
Reviewed On 10/26/2019 by June Anne B
The Metropolitan Players are outstanding!!! My husband and I are extremely happy that we hired them for our wedding ceremony and reception. They exceeded our expectations in every way. We had several planning calls to discuss music preferenc...
es, number and type of instruments and number of vocalists. They have a wide range of music from which we created our playlist for the reception. We collaborated on timeline for the ceremony and the reception. They were 100% reliable, professional and pleasant to work with. They were flexible and fair in working with our budget. Their onsite coordinator was on top of every detail and the musicians were fabulous!!! Our guests from young to old were on the dance floor to the end of the reception and we received many unsolicited compliments from our guests about the band. My husband and I had a wonderful time dancing, and they made our first dance especially memorable. Everyone we worked with from the planning coordinator, onsite coordinator and musicians were professional, courteous and very enthusiastic about helping to make our wedding special.
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Aww - June Anne!! This is so sweet!! We're so glad to hear that The Met Players exceeded yours and Mark’s expectations! It was so great working with you ahead of your wedding to decide on the music that spoke to you and Mark as a couple. And we...
love hearing that you received so many compliments from your guests about the band!! But our absolute favorite part of this review is that your first dance together was so memorable - hearing that just makes our hearts smile!! We're so, so thankful that we got to celebrate your love and be a part of such a meaningful day! Thank you for letting us share in your celebration!
Reviewed On 10/26/2019 by Alexandra L
We hired the Metropolitan Players for our October 2019 wedding, and they were an absolute hit! We opted for a package that included soloists for the ceremony & cocktail hour, which was a great way to streamline our planning, and the players abl...
y performed all of our ceremony requests while creating great ambiance. At the reception, the band totally killed it, doing excellent renditions of all our requests, and putting together a great playlist that had everyone in the room, regardless of age or musical preference, on their feet. The lead singer, Jeff, did great crowd work, and was instrumental in keeping the energy levels up later in the night. Working with Erin prior to the wedding to plan and organize all of our information and requests was a delight - every member of this band was a huge part of what made our wedding great, and I would recommend them to others considering them wholeheartedly.
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Thank you for such a fantastic review, Alexandra! Working with you and Joe was a dream, and we had the most fun dancing and celebrating with you and your families. :) And we're so glad that your guests were on their feet and enjoying themselves...
the whole night! Jeff is great at that, isn’t he? :) We're still reeling over how beautiful and special the whole day was, and we're so grateful that we got to be a part of it! Thank you so much for letting us be there and for being so wonderful to work with! It truly was our pleasure!! <3
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Andrea K
Choosing The Met Players for your wedding music should be one of the easiest decisions you make -- search no further, you won’t regret it! They were INCREDIBLE to work with from the early planning stages months before our big day all the way th...
rough to the end of our wedding night. They executed flawlessly and we received so many compliments from guests about how impressed they were with the band! Throughout reception, the Met Players read the room really well to play the perfect mix of songs (including a couple special requests they learned just for us) and nailed the timing throughout the night. We also loved the piano and bass duo that set the ambience at our ceremony and cocktail hour, and Met Players made the process of adding these musicians in as part of the package super easy. We researched and interviewed several bands while we were considering our options. We were immediately impressed when we spoke with Erin, the cofounder of Met Players. She is friendly, professional, and super responsive, while extremely detail oriented. We were a little lost when it came to selecting music for our ceremony and she provided incredibly helpful guidance and suggestions. She and Alex, the coordinator present on our wedding day, were a pleasure to work with every step of the way and were so organized that they completely eliminated any stress from this part of our planning process. Cannot recommend them more highly!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
What an incredible review - thank you so much Andi!! Wow! We are just blown away! We had so much fun reading the room and tailoring the set list to you and your guests favorite songs. We wanted to see everyone dancing and happy!! It’s so nice t...
o hear that you felt like the planning process was super easy for you - that's the goal! We loved working with you to coordinate all of the details and craft the perfect soundtrack for your big day! And Alex shared so many sweet stories of the day with me - especially of your first dance and how romantic it was with the lift and the dip!! It sounds like it was a perfect movie moment!! :) Thank you for letting the Met Players be a part of your day! It was truly special for us!
Reviewed On 10/14/2019 by Jess D
The Metropolitan Players were amazing! We went to one of their showcases shortly after we got engaged and booked them for our wedding day on the spot. We really liked the chemistry all of the band members had with one another and we knew that t...
hey would get everyone on their feet to dance, which was really important to us. We worked with Erin every step of the way and she was always available to answer our list of never ending questions and worked closely with us to create a very detailed wedding timeline to reflect our music choices, the entrance for our wedding party, speeches and more. We had a lot of questions and were indecisive about a handful of things - particularly timing, and she was patient and thoughtful, helped us from start to finish. When I arrived at the wedding venue to do our first look, the band was practicing and they sounded so good! I was so happy with the set up and knew they would make our night so special. During our ceremony, people were on the dancefloor, having the best time and we felt like TMP really heard us and played songs that were in line with our top choices, they played the best songs, interacted with guests - it was so much fun. We also had them play during our reception and cocktail hour and they set the perfect tone for the evening, the music was beautiful. We highly recommend TMP and they'll bring your vision to life!
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Jess - you are the sweetest! Thank you for this incredible review! We're so glad that you, Aden, and your guests had such an amazing time at your wedding - so did we!! And we love hearing that you felt like working with us made the planning pro...
cess easier and smoother for you! You were so easy to work with, too! Honestly, a treat. :) We really loved bringing your wedding dreams to life and your song requests really brought the house down - especially when we played Uptown Girl! The entire day was so beautiful and such a blast - and we're so incredibly thankful that we got to be there for it all!!
Reviewed On 9/25/2019 by Echo S
The band is very good. But I will recommend before the day, to go through every detail with the DJ. Otherwise, the DJ missed the right timing of the first dance.
Reviewed On 9/10/2019 by Stephanie S
Stop looking for a band, you’ve found the best one! The Metropolitan Players made our July wedding day amazing! The band played my brother’s wedding two years ago impressing everyone. When I got engaged, I immediately knew I had to have the Met...
ropolitan Players at my wedding. Erin was so easy to work with. From the early planning stages to the minute by minute itinerary, she understood everything we wanted and was able to make it happen. She was great at getting back to us at every email and phone call. Erin was on top of everything way in advance, which helped me stay relaxed through all the planning and the day of! The band’s song list already has so many hits, but they learned all of the new songs we requested. It was very important to us that we had tons of dance time and they made that happen no problem! Our guests are still talking about how great the band was. Everyone was dancing the entire night! The Metropolitan Players are professional and extremely talented Their songs sound just like the real ones! They are also very fun people who get the crowd up and excited! I can’t thank the Metropolitan Players enough for making our wedding the best day possible. I can’t wait to see them play again!
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Oh my gosh - we had so much fun at your wedding, Stephanie!! You are too sweet! Thank you for such a wonderfully kind review! And it was such a pleasure getting to work with you after working with your brother and sister-in-law for their weddin...
g! I’m so glad that you and your guests enjoyed the band’s energy so much and I love that you thought they sounded just like the recordings! We try. ;) And we have to say that our favorite moment at your family weddings is playing "Paradise by the Dashboard Light." So good, and SO much fun! We also loved working with your brother and uncle so they could sing "Perfect" with the band. That sas so, so special. It was such a perfect day all around and I am so thankful that we got to be a part of it!!
Reviewed On 9/09/2019 by Christine S
The Metropolitan Players were AMAZING. I honestly lost count of the number of times people asked me where I found my band. The dance floor was absolutely packed the entire night with people from all generations. Not only was the wedding amazin...
g, but one of the biggest differentiators for me was their service leading up to my wedding. First Erin, then Adrianne (who was actually onsite the day of) were so incredibly helpful, friendly, and patient, working with me to build the right schedule for the day, the types of songs I wanted, how to select the important first dance songs. I truly cannot recommend them enough :)
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Thank you for such an incredible review, Christine!! We love that everyone kept asking you where you found the band! You two have wonderful taste. ;) We had such a blast playing for you and your guests! And I’m glad that you felt like you were ...
in such good hands with both me and Adriane! Creating the soundtrack to your wedding was so much fun, and thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your special day!! Wish we could do it all over again!
Reviewed On 9/04/2019 by Kaitlin W
This band is incredible! Our wedding planner highly recommended The Metropolitan Players and they did not disappoint! Erin was exceptionally responsive and fun to work with during the planning phase. We always felt like we were on the same ...
page and felt completely confident in her abilities. We used them for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception music. The ceremony music was flawless and just beautifully done. They played a wonderful array of classic and contemporary songs that really nailed the vision we were going for. Cocktail hour was just magically with a musician playing an acoustic guitar. And they absolutely killed at our reception. They had all of our guest on the dance floor for literally the entire night, from their first song to the last. We even had guests getting up during their meals to slow dance to the intermission songs they were performing. Alex did an amazing job on day of coordination, everything went off without a hitch. This band is insanely talented and a ton of fun, hire them!
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Aww, Kaitlin!! Thank you for such a sweet and thoughtful review! I’m so glad that we were able to nail your wedding vision - so much so that your guests got up during their meals to dance a little more! LOVE THAT! It was truly such a treat to w...
ork with you and John!! And Alex had such incredible stories to share about how perfect the day was! Thank you so much for letting us celebrate your love with you!! <3
Reviewed On 7/02/2019 by Brett and Sandy G
Brett and I were married in May 2019 at the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City. The Metropolitan Players are a must have at your wedding or ANY event! We got to enjoy the band at Brett’s sister’s wedding in September 2018. We knew right there that we...
wanted the same band at our wedding. I couldn’t wait to celebrate on the dance floor with them. Many of our guests expressed how much they loved the band and how amazingly talented they were. We had so much fun dancing at our wedding! Everyone was dancing, even family who normally wouldn’t dance! Erin and her team were great to work with. They accommodated requests we made and had wonderful song suggestions to moments we were stuck on. We had a unique ceremony musical request and it turned out even better than I imagined! Erin was also the one who recommended the venue and photographer we ended up working with! She was a huge help! We are so thankful for all her expertise that led to the perfect wedding! Book them now!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Awwww, Sandy! This review is so, so wonderful! Thank you for your incredibly kind words! It was such a pleasure celebrating with you and Brett TWICE!! Playing for a family wedding is always extra special, and yours was no exception. It was so m...
uch fun to see so many familiar and happy faces out on the dance floor thoughtout the night! We also have to say that the Game of Thrones Canon was probably one of the coolest ceremony requests we've ever gotten - and we were so excited to bring that to life for you!! :) It really was so special for The Met Players to be able to play a part in making your wedding day everything you had imagined!! :)
Reviewed On 6/05/2019 by Sarah S
THE BEST EVER. From my initial email to my goodbye email (so sad) Erin was an absolute pleasure to work with. Booking The Met Players was the best thing we did for our wedding. We had a packed dance floor the ENTIRE night and no one wanted ...
to go home. We are blown away by their performance and really can’t say enough. If you want nonstop dancing, partying and one hell of a party then this band is for you!!! Thank you for everything, we love you guys!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Sarah!! We're tearing up over here - we love you too!! <3 What an incredible review!! We truly miss all of the positive and sweet emails back and forth to plan all the little details for your big day. We're so grateful we got to spend such a pe...
rfect day with you and your guests. Your wedding was an absolute blast, and all we really did dance the whole night away! It was a night we'll never forget, and we're so thankful for all the memories of working with you, and celebrating with you. Thank you so much for letting us be a part of it! <3 Keep being the incredibly wonderful, kind, and sweet people you are!!
Reviewed On 6/02/2019 by Dara B
Metropolitan Players was absolutely amazing for our wedding this past April in NJ. Right from the start of the planning stages, Erin and Drew worked with us to design our perfect “band”, incorporating brass and woodwinds as requested by my pare...
nts , as well as letting us rank the female and male vocalists. We were able to attend a showcase night to sample the tunes, before we signed the contract where we could meet with Erin and Drew and several of the band members . And I can confirm that the big day could not have been any better. From the ceremony music which was a combination of pop hit instrumental and traditional classical to the cocktail hour background music to the amazing 10 piece band we had- Met Players made our day! They had all generations up and dancing and the dance floor full of positive vibes and energy up until the last song at Midnight. And I can tell you that they learned our 1st dance song - Love Someone by Lukas Graham - and It was just as good as the original. Everyone kept telling us how much they loved our band — We wish we could have a redo - It went by way too fast!
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Dara and Phil!!! Thank you so, so much for this incredibly thoughtful and detailed review! It was a joy working with you to help you craft your perfect band, and it truly was an all-around perfect day. :) From the gorgeous weather, to your requ...
ests, to your guests - the whole night was filled with beauty, laughter, joy, and LOTS of dancing! We wish we could do it all over again, too!! It means so much to us that you took the time to leave such a wonderful review. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and Congratulations again. Wishing you many years of love, happiness, and lots of dancing!
Reviewed On 4/07/2019 by Adam W
This band is a must-get! They are so talented - several of our guests noted how much energy they brought. They also have a huge selection of songs. Not to mention they'll learn a few additional songs by request. The Metropolitan Players host s...
howcases so you can see them ahead of time and even pick out the singers you want. Their manager, Erin is so great to work with. Very responsive and thoughtful. Always willing to help in any way she can. So organized that you know you don't have to worry about anything. Book them now!
Response from the Vendor on 05/14/2020
Adam, you are so sweet - thank you for your wonderful review! I love that your guests commented on the energy we brought! The whole band had such an awesome time, and we were thrilled to see the dance floor packed all night! When we played both...
Betty’s sorority song and your fraternity song - those are moments that I will never forget! I’m still so thankful that we got to play a part in your big day!
Reviewed On 3/13/2019 by Jenna C
If you want a band who is going to ensure everyone is on the dance floor all night, this is your band! Not only did The Met Players learn some of our favorite songs, but they also made thoughtful suggestions and found ways to make our wedding...
even more special through musical choices. My husband is a huge Jimmy Buffett fan (I know, I know) but The Met Players were able to learn some of his favorite songs and ALL the Parrotheads at our wedding were ecstatic! We first heard them at a friends' wedding before we were even talking about our own "Happily Ever After." We left our friends' wedding and said "We need to have this band at our wedding!" They were the first vendor we hired and would have literally changed the wedding date if they weren't available. They're worth it on so many levels!
Reviewed On 2/22/2019 by Meghan T
Erin and the Met Players made our wedding. Our guests are still raving about them and how incredible they were. Without them, I’m not sure the reception would’ve been as memorable or fun. I met with Erin a few times throughout my engagement and...
to be honest, it was some of the best parts of wedding planning! She was always so welcoming, supportive and always had a solution or suggestion to any issue I was trying to navigate from trying to find a videographer last minute, how to handle entrances/intros with divorced parents, etc. As if that wasn’t enough, none of our crazy ideas or song choices were too far to suggest. They learned some of the most random songs that we just had to hear that day, which made our night every time they played one. Her and her team went ABOVE and beyond to make the day the most fun my husband and I have ever had.
Reviewed On 1/12/2019 by Sarah M
The Met Players are 100% the best band you will hear! Hands down. We got married in October on Long Island and people are still complimenting our band. It felt like you were at a concert the whole night! All the singers and musicians were so ta...
lent and worked so well together! Everyone was dancing and singing the entire time. At the end of the night, our guest started chanting "one more, one more" because they were loving the band so much! What wedding has a legitimate encore?! In addition to the band being so incredible the day of our wedding, they were amazing leading up to the wedding. Erin and her team are extremely well-organized and know what it takes for a wedding to run smoothly. For example, they have a "wedding day" planning sheet that they have you fill out a few months before your big day. This was really helpful for us when thinking about specifics, such as entrance songs, order of events, etc. We also had multiple calls before the wedding and Erin even called our venue to check-in with them on logistics. Erin is so wonderful and we feel so thankful to have worked with her! Even our wedding coordinator told me that this is one of the best bands she has ever worked with! Another strength of the band is their ability to learn new songs. They sung a beautiful rendition of a Guys and Dolls song for my father-daughter dance. The Met Players are also VERY reasonably priced, especially for New York. There is absolutely nothing I could say that would be negative or even a critique. We strongly recommend the Met Players and know you will have the wedding of your dreams if you hire them!
Reviewed On 11/15/2018 by Ryan M
Should you hire the Metropolitan Players for your wedding? Yes you should. End of story. Before the Wedding: Erin is extremely easy to work with, kind and experienced, takes direction well where you have strong convictions, and provides great...
guidance where you don’t. We did not spend hours with them sorting out the particulars, everything was efficient and useful. Ditto with Alex, our coordinator. During the Wedding: We received dozens of compliments all night about the band, and numerous couples who asked about their ability to do their weddings when the time came. I am a musician myself, as were many of our guests, and I can tell you that everyone in the band is extremely talented, the sound was mixed beautifully and at just the right volume to enjoy it, and I have rarely seen a wedding band read a crowd as well as the Metropolitan Players. They knew exactly when to speed it up, slow it down, change the type of tune, etc., and our dance floor was buzzing. The band’s performance was stellar – not taking attention away from the event or hogging the spotlight, but also comfortable occasionally walking into/interacting with the crowd at appropriate moments to drive the energy higher. They struck a balance that is no small feat to achieve, while sounding recording studio quality, at the right volume, at a completely fair price. If this band is not on your short list, you should check them out. Thanks for an amazing event, Metropolitan Players!
Response from the Vendor on 05/17/2023
Ryan - oh my goodness!! What an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and detailed review. And we're especially grateful knowing this is coming from a fellow musician! And “recording studio quality” - wow! That comment just made our whole year haha! Tha...
nk you so much for sharing your experience with us! It was truly an honor to get to celebrate you and Kassi! You made our jobs so easy and enjoyable leading up to the wedding, and it was so fun to create the soundtrack to your big day! We're so glad that your guests had such a great time and were so complimentary of the band, too! Alex had nothing but great things to share about the night! We also LOVE hearing that you felt like The Met Players were able to read the crowd so well! That’s something we really strive for, and pride ourselves in. We want to ensure that we’re providing the most personalized experience for each of our couples! So thank you once again for your amazing review - and for letting us be a part of your wedding! It’s a night that we’ll never ever forget! :)
Reviewed On 11/06/2018 by Kathryn D
We had seen the Metropolitan Players play at a close friend's wedding, and when we got engaged, there was no question that we wanted them to play at our wedding! Having a great band was a major priority for us - we love to dance and wanted to b...
e on the dance floor the entire night. And that's exactly what happened! From cocktail hour to the first song of the night to the last song of the night, the Metropolitan Players sounded great and got everyone ready to party. Our friends and family could not stop dancing and telling us how great the band was. They had a great variety of songs, and were able to make the necessary tweaks to make our first dance exactly perfect. Planning with Erin was so easy, and it was clear how much she cared about making us happy. The vocalists, Bryan, Chris H and Hannah S were AMAZING and Kelsey is a SHOWSTOPPER. Chelsea was so wonderful at keeping everything running smoothly throughout the night, and even managing a few curve balls for us. We could not recommend the Metropolitan Players more, and we're going to have to start crashing weddings they are playing at so we can dance more! Thanks for making our night perfect!
Reviewed On 11/02/2018 by Jen K
Our wedding day went so perfectly and The Metropolitan Players played a huge role in this! Right from the start, Erin was so wonderful to work with. She replied to all of my emails/questions in a timely manner, and was so helpful with her respo...
nses at that. She was so easy to work with and made the planning process seamless and less stressful. She also was receptive to some last minute changes that we had to make days before the wedding. I cannot recommend this band highly enough. Many of our guests commented how great they were, and the dance floor was always full!
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Kaitlyn C
The best decision we made by far was having the Metropolitan Players as our band! They are amazing to work with (THANK YOU ERIN!!), helpful throughout the entire process, caring, incredibly attentive, and worth every penny! Our goal was to have...
the entire wedding out on the dance floor, and because of the Met Players it happened! From the moment they started playing, our guests were out on the dance floor and never stopped. The energy they bring is contagious and they do an amazing job of reading the crowd. We provided a few requests, but other than that they had full reign (highly recommend letting them just do their thing). So many of our guests mentioned how amazing they were and that it was the best music they had ever experienced at a wedding! If I haven't sold you yet, Erin the Manager, is the absolute BEST to work with. She is so warm and caring and makes you feel like you are her top priority each and every time you speak. Not only did she help guide us through the process, but she also gave great recommendations on the overall timeline of the wedding. She does her absolute best to make any requests happen and went above and beyond to help make our first dance a reality (part of the song is in Swahili)!! You absolutely won't regret going with this band!
Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by Suzanne M
I cannot say enough positive things about working with Erin and having the Met Players at our wedding! We had booked a DJ but really wanted a live band so we reached out 4 months before our wedding, talked ourselves out of it and then came back...
to Erin 6 weeks before hand because we couldn't stop listening to their videos online. She got everything in order for us in record time and without any issue. Despite the logistics involved with a band, Erin made it all incredibly seamless and stress free. She was hands down the easiest, most pleasant vendor to coordinate with (and thats not to say we didn't have other great ones). Pre-wedding, I appreciated how prompt, detail oriented, friendly and organized she was. She patiently addressed all of our questions and concerns about logistics, pricing, talent and songs. They even agreed to learn 10 new songs on short notice without batting an eye and backed our friend (complete with harmonies thanks to a day-of rehearsal Erin coordinated) when she sang for our first dance. They took all this in stride and made the logistics of it all very, very easy and stress free. We'd agreed that they would feel out the guests interest in dancing between courses and they did it perfectly. They were high energy all night and kept the dance floor packed, nailing every song, even the new ones they had learned. We had a few guests that are musicians and singers and they all remarked how talented the Met Players are -- the vocalists and musicians. We decided to add two horns which made it that much more amazing. My only regret is that my husband and I had to take sunset photos and we missed out on some amazing songs -- we literally told the photographer to stop our photo session so we could get back inside to dance with everyone. That and things were so crazy at the end of the night I didn't get to personally thank Erin and the band before we left. They were a huge reason it was so memorable for us and our guests!
Reviewed On 10/13/2018 by Brieanna B
Best band ever!! When I found them online, saw their reviews, stalked the crap out of their social media accounts and website I booked them way in advance. Working with this team was a breeze, a pleasure, and an absolute privilege. This team is...
extremely professional and is just amazing period. We used them for the ceremony (string quartet), cocktail hour (jazz trio), and the reception (8 piece band). All of our guests came up to us throughout everything complimenting the band left and right. My husband and I were thrilled and so were all of our guests! Thanks to the Metropolitan Players our wedding was incredible!! Book this band now!
Reviewed On 10/09/2018 by Eddie V
To echo my wife's review, everyone still raves about the Met Players to this day as one of the best bands they've seen. They also worked with me to surprise my wife and my guests with a performance of "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" by Frankie...
Valli with me as the lead! They were all helpful, professional, and really made our day special! Could not recommend more!
Reviewed On 10/09/2018 by Elizabeth V
Erin and her team were AMAZING. They were so helpful throughout the planning process and the second the music started, the dance floor was packed. Myself and many family members are musicians/singers, so to me, having a killer band was the mo...
st important part of the night and they did not disappoint. All of my guests young and old could not stop talking about how awesome the band was. A year has gone by and people still bring up The Met Players when we talk about our wedding!
Reviewed On 10/08/2018 by Corinne D
Wow! Just wow! We are unaware of the appropriate amount of words we could ever use to describe how incredible our band was. Professional, energetic, charismatic, passionate, talented, are just a few to describe them! Their energy radiated thr...
oughout our venue and we received so many compliments from our guests on just how fantastic they were. Their voices matched all of the songs and their passion kept everyone on the dance floor. The Metropolitan Players made every second our wedding reception a dream come true! It’s hard to pick just one moment that stood out to us the most, but our cake cutting song was everything we dreamed of and more. We can’t thank Erin enough for making every detail personalized to us as a couple! Erin was in constant communication throughout the entire process. We thank Alex for running the music at our reception with ease, grace, and a whole lot of fun! And to all of the musicians that made our reception that place to be—we thank you for your dedication, talent, energy, and passion!
Reviewed On 9/27/2018 by Jody H
We just had The Metropolitan Players play at our son and daughter-in-law’s wedding and I’m thrilled to say they were everything we could have wanted (and we wanted a lot!). Erin is a dream to work with in the planning, her quick response and at...
tention to detail is impeccable. Everyone knows how much goes into planning an event like a wedding reception, but in the end there’s probably nothing more important than a great band to make it a truly fun and memorable event. The Met Players were in fact great, excelling at the three most critical elements: Pacing, range and skills. Pacing, because it can’t be all party the whole time, they played the perfect background music during speeches and dinner service, then completely cut loose for the second half of the night. Range, as represented by their varied set list, which naturally had a lot for the bride & groom and their young friends, but also plenty for the attendees ‘of a certain age’ like the parents of the wedding party and all their 50+-something friends, who had tons of songs to recognize and to which they could dance. Thank goodness for Motown. Finally, and most importantly, the band had all the musical skills throughout to pull it off. The singing was diverse and outstanding, covering both male and female vocalists with tremendous variety (from Bruno Mars to Aretha and Whitney, to name only a few); the critical rhythm section was exceptional, the bass player in particular adroitly tackling multiple styles; and the rest of the band all added valuable parts, the keyboard and guitar taking nice breaks and filling out the sound, and the saxophone claiming maybe the highlight moment of the night, honking wildly from atop a stage monitor. They closed to a teeming, exuberant dance floor with “Livin’ On A Prayer” and “Don’t Stop Believin’”, plus an “encore” of “Shout”, as effective of a crowd-pleasing trifecta as we could think of. I only wish I had another wedding coming up to book them again!
Reviewed On 9/25/2018 by Molly G
Metropolitan Players was an absolute dream! Book them ASAP! Our wedding was at the Bridgehampton Tennis & Surf Club in September 2018. We had at least 40-50 guests (120 in attendance) tell us our wedding was the best they had ever been to—t...
hey were effusive about it. As soon as Met Players invited guests to the dance floor, it was packed—and stayed packed for the night. We could not have asked for a more lively or fun evening. Before booking, I reached out to their competitors (Hank Lane, etc.), but Met Players stood out. Their payment structure is clear, the band is top notch, and the service is phenomenal. Erin and her team and wonderful to work with. They are responsive and answer any and all questions you may have. During the months leading up to the wedding, I felt totally taken care of by Erin. She would check in about details and follow-up on anything she needed. Erin and Drew, the founders, have built this company on love—they want your wedding to be amazing and will do pretty much anything they can to make that happen. We had some unique requests for the ceremony and reception and Met Players nailed them. I wish I could relive the whole evening.
Reviewed On 9/24/2018 by Maria C
From start to finish, The Metropolitan Players were an absolute pleasure to work with AND they kept our guests dancing all night long! My wife and I truly cannot say enough about the care Erin took of us the entire process through. We felt 10...
0% supported and confident in what The Metropolitan Players would bring: a phenomenal dance party. They were even able to coordinate with our friends and family who sang several songs, with the band as backup, throughout the night. Every single one of our guests is still in FULL SWOON about how magnificent these guys are. If you want your wedding to be full of nonstop incredible music created by the most talented and caring of musicians: look no further. The Metropolitan Players are The Best of the Best.
Reviewed On 9/07/2018 by Nicole F
The Metropolitan Players were absolutely AMAZING! From day one they were super easy to work with. Erin was fantastic throughout the entire planning process. She was very responsive, had great recommendations, helpful all around, and provided a ...
detailed timeline beforehand. The band was very accommodating and worked with us every step of the way and also learned all of our special request songs. On the day of, our day of point person Adriane was great. It was clear the band was on top of everything. They were extremely professional all around. The music was absolutely amazing. They were able to cover a wide range of different music genres from classic Italian to pop. All of our guests raved about how good the band was and even chanted “one more song” at the end of the night to keep the band going! We could not have been happier with the music, the band members, and the entire Metropolitan Players team. You guys are truly incredibly talented and we are so lucky to have had you play for our wedding reception. Thank you so much for a great night!
Reviewed On 9/04/2018 by Anu B
The Metropolitan Players are the most fun, professional, and organized wedding band I have ever had the pleasure of working with. From booking, to coordination, travel, and finalizing the set list, they are on top of their game. They are such a...
great vendor to work with, that it really put my mind at ease about what kind of performance we would get on the big day. I knew they would knock my socks off, but that is an understatement. The energy, enthusiasm, and quality is just so far above and beyond what I could ever hope for. You should hire them immediately - I can't recommend them enough!
Reviewed On 8/27/2018 by Gabrielle R
Stop whatever you're doing and look no further for your dream wedding band. Book the Metropolitan players right now for your big day! I cannot express enough how much I loved this band. Let me start off by saying I considered the music on our w...
edding day the most important aspect of the entire day. This band absolutely KILLED it. Their energy, their talent, and their pure joy and happiness SHINED. The voices of every single one of these band members is better than most famous artists singing live. My jaw was dropped hearing how perfect their voices were. Not only that, but the instrumentals were the best I've ever heard. They were jumping around having a great time interacting with my guests. At one point I turned and looked around the room and all 200 of my guests were out of their seats and on the dance floor having an amazing time. My wedding venue even told me the Metropolitan Players were the best band they have ever heard play there, which I was not surprised by at all because they are just simply the best. Erin, the band manager, was a dream to work with. She was SO sweet, bubbly and personable, extremely responsive and beyond professional. I put the music selections all into her hands and I could not have imagined the music being any better! All of my guests, young and old, LOVED the music. My guests are still talking about how amazing this band is and a few have inquired about booking them for their weddings as well :) I am so happy that I put my full trust into Erin and the band to blow it out of the water and they did just that and more. I could not have imagined the day going any more perfect than it did. Thank you to Erin and this incredibly talented group of people for being a part of our special day and making our dream wedding the most perfect day of our lives. You guys absolutely KILLED it!! We love you guys!! Gabrielle and Michael
Reviewed On 8/20/2018 by Ryan P
We absolutely cannot recommend the Met Players enough, and have continued to refer them to friends and family in the tri-state area ever since our big day. Lisa and I had a tough time finding the right band for our wedding. We were living in ...
Virginia but planning a wedding that would be in Connecticut, so it was basically impossible for us to make any wedding expos in that area, and as a result we had to do our searching online. And we did a lot of it. But when we came across the Met Players, it was a band we couldn’t get out of our minds, and now, looking back, we could not have found a more perfect band for our day. From them beginning, we were treated with respect and excitement. The Met players management staff (big shout-out to Erin!!!) was helpful, flexible (we had a complex intro that they absolutely nailed), reliable, and easy going. They answered our questions in a timely fashion and helped us along the way, but never overwhelmed us. We had ample opportunity to give input on what we wanted, and they did a great job of filling in the gaps. The day of the wedding we had nothing to worry about – the band was on time, ready to go, and put on a show that we continue to hear about from our friends and family. The MC for the night approached us when necessary, but rarely and had no trouble running things and coordinating with our venue’s staff and schedule. To say we didn’t even realize they were there is not at all meant to be an insult – they took care of us without us even having to think about it. As for music, the band nailed the set list, for which we gave them some guidance but trusted their judgement on the rest. And they did not disappoint. It was a perfect blend of old and new, funky and classy, bangers and slow dances, and always fun. It could not have been more perfect. One of my absolute favorite moments from the whole night was when they played our one “weird request” song that the band had to learn from scratch, Booty City by Black Joe Lewis – not only was it an amazing rendition, but the sax player absolutely crushed his solo, taking it out onto the dancefloor to play just for Lisa as the crowd circled around him. It was so fantastic. Our wedding song, “This Must be the Place” by the Talking Heads was also somewhat of an obscure one, but they did an amazing job nevertheless. The whole night was filled with non-stop energy, and the dance floor was never empty thanks to them. For anyone who read this whole rant, hopefully you got a sense of how truly wonderful the Met Players were for us and how thankful we were to have found them. Seriously cannot give them enough credit for making our reception the night that it was.
Reviewed On 8/06/2018 by Alexandra M
The greatest part of my wedding day by far (other than marrying my husband) was having the Met players play at our reception. If I could give them 1,000 stars I would because they truly made the night unforgettable. My wedding was about 2 weeks...
ago and I am still getting nonstop compliments about how amazing they are. My favorite thing about the Met players is that they played almost all of the songs that I requested which were fun "oldies" like Africa by Toto and lots of ABBA. My first dance song, the dance with my dad, and my husband's dance with his mom were so special and wonderful. I literally have nothing but amazing things to say about this band and wish I could go back and re-live the day just to dance with them again. Thank you thank you thank you! Also, Kelsey....you are a QUEEN. Your talent rocked the reception. Thank you to everyone and Erin, the manager! Unforgettable!
Reviewed On 7/23/2018 by Emily S
HIRE THIS BAND RIGHT NOW! We have only INCREDIBLE things to say about the Met Players. SO FUN, affordable, caring, attentive, and professional. Every single guest of ours has said that it was the best band they've seen and one of the most fun w...
eddings they have been to and we have the Met Players to thank for that. Erin responded promptly to emails with kindness, enthusiasm, and PERSONAL responses. She truly made us feel like we weren't just a potential client but a friend who she really cared about. We were the first of our friends to get married so we came with LOTS of questions, and you name it, Erin helped. We attended many showcases that the Met Players hosted that were fantastic. We were able to confirm which band members we wanted, add songs to our playlist, and get SO excited for our big day. Erin was always eager to check in with us and we even had a phone conference with her and Drew to make sure that our special entrance plan of various MP3s was all set to run smoothly. In the days leading up to the wedding Erin was traveling abroad but still made sure I was at ease by giving me her cell phone number and telling me to reach out if need be, WHAT other vendor would do this?! The Met Players played the perfect mix of our requests and SO many songs right up our alley. The transition between songs and courses being served was so smooth. They even sung happy birthday to our niece! The dance floor was PACKED the entire night and some of the singers came on the dance floor at times! Towards the end right about when people may have felt tired, they played the BEST 90s mix of songs that amped up the energy like crazy and it was awesome. Highly recommend this!!!! Bottom line...BEST VENDOR EVER. In addition to being more than half the price than a lot of other bands out there, the Met Players are more than just a band, but a group of genuine, caring people who truly do everything they can to make your wedding day everything and more. Thank you Met Players!!
Reviewed On 7/21/2018 by Marc S
The Metropolitan Players did an incredible job with the music for our wedding (July 2018). Erin was a dream to work with from the beginning; She made a real effort to get to know our tastes and help us plan the perfect music for the ceremony, ...
cocktail hour and reception. As a professional musician myself, I can’t help but be pretty picky, but I was smiling all night. The band’s musicianship and enthusiasm was out of this world. And with four singers, each singer sang the tunes that best suited them, rather than one singer doing everything. Our guests danced all night and were asking what clubs could they go see these guys play! I also appreciated that they brought their own sound person and coordinator to make sure everything ran smoothly. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Reviewed On 7/15/2018 by Nick M
Hiring The Metropolitan Players before ever hearing them play was not an easy decision. As it turns out, it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. Erin was absolutely amazing to work with from day one...extremely responsive...
, knowledgeable, and friendly. They traveled to Buffalo, NY for us, and I saw them pull up to our venue just as I was waiting for my wife for our first look. We all exchanged an excited wave with each other, and it was in that moment I knew the night was going to be one we wouldn't soon forget. Our request and do not play lists were executed to a tee, and we couldn't have been happier with entrusting them to play our entrance and first dance songs. If you are looking for a wedding band that will not only rock your dance floor all night long, but also keep your guests raving about it for weeks to come...stop what you are doing and make sure they have your date available RIGHT NOW. Thank you guys again for your contribution to such an unforgettable night!
Reviewed On 7/01/2018 by Caitlin B
My husband and I selected Metropolitan Players to perform at our wedding, which was by far the easiest and best decision we made. The band is extremely talented and professional. Erin and Drew were such a pleasure to work with from the moment w...
e contacted them. They gave us the opportunity to hear the band live in NYC and took our preferences into consideration when finding the best vocalists and instrumentalists for the day. Our wedding was two months ago and we are still receiving compliments from guests. Metropolitan Players provide exceptional service and we highly recommend them to anyone. Thank you again for making our wedding day so special and memorable!
Reviewed On 6/27/2018 by Frankie K
I do not have enough nice things to say about the Metropolitan Players! They were the backbone of our wedding, providing classical string music for our church ceremony as well as for our reception. Music was VERY important to not only my husban...
d and I, but also our families. Erin, was fantastic from the moment I met her on the day of. I did not have a day of coordinator, but Erin stepped in to action and ensured that timing for the moment that I walked down the aisle was PERFECT! All through the reception the band was at an all time high and I was told by every guest that the band was just extraordinary. They even customized our entrance music to match the beginning of our song, Shut Up and Dance. We had people dancing all night long and in my opinion that makes the wedding!
Reviewed On 6/16/2018 by Jessica S
We cannot say enough good things about The Metropolitan Players! They were absolutely fantastic -- our reception was a party from the moment they started playing. All of our guests were out on the dance floor before dinner was even served! Extr...
emely professional and incredibly talented, easy to work with (quick to respond via email), and a ton of fun. Highly, highly recommend!
Reviewed On 6/08/2018 by Ashley Q
Oh where to start! I truly could never put into words how wonderful The Metropolitan Players made our wedding. We wanted a wedding that would impress our guests in all aspects - flowers, location, food, and band. By hiring The Metropolitan P...
layers, we did just that. Our guests were absolutely blown away by how impressive the band was and we could not thank them enough! They performed at our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception and we could not be more pleased. The music was incredible and the musicians were so much fun and interactive! The dance floor was packed the entire night. Our guests cannot stop raving about the band and numerous guests have inquired about hiring them and referring them to other couples for their wedding day. Erin was absolutely fantastic to work with leading up to the wedding and made the whole process so smooth and easy. All the band members are so talented and were so kind at our wedding. The Metropolitan Players absolutely made our wedding perfect and we would recommend them over and over again!! I can never thank Erin and her team enough!!
Reviewed On 1/10/2018 by Alicia C
The Met Players were easily the BEST part of our wedding! Three months later and we are still getting compliments. The dance floor at our wedding was completely full the entire night and none of our guests wanted to leave it when the night was...
over! We are so happy that we splurged and booked the Met Players!
Reviewed On 12/01/2017 by Maureen S
Booking Metropolitan Players was easily the best decision we could have made for our wedding, hands down. I loved everything I heard here on their website, but wasn't able to actually see them in person before booking. It was a risk for sure, b...
ut let me just say- it ended up being a great risk. Erin was a pleasure to work with and constantly put me at ease throughout the stressful process of wedding planning. She was so thorough, accommodating, professional, responsive, and so incredibly sweet. I cannot say enough great things. And the BAND! I mean, come on. They were FANTASTIC. People were out there all night dancing and singing along to their huge repertoire of music. All night, and still today, we keep having people tell us how awesome the band was- many times people even said it was the best band they've ever heard at a wedding. I am so pleased with our decision to have Metropolitan Players play for our wedding and could rave about them all day! We couldn't be happier!