We had our wedding May 10, 2019 at Mote Marine Aquarium in Sarasota, FL. I have been following The Swooners ever since 2010. Ever since meeting the band, I was ‘swooned’ and said I wanted them to play at my wedding some day. I knew which song I... wanted them to play when I walked down the aisle, I knew exactly what I wanted the “sound” to be at my wedding… All I needed was the Groom- whom I finally met in 2014!😊 ❤ There was never any doubt I would have someone else play my wedding. I NEVER wanted a DJ, I never wanted any other band. It HAD to be The Swooners. They were the first thing I booked when I started my wedding planning. I booked my wedding day around their schedule!😊
I texted, called, emailed with Mark from the beginning and kept in touch throughout. He was very responsive and great to work with. My parents, who footed the bills were VERY happy with him and the band.
My husband and I like everything they do- We told them the songs we DID NOT want them to play and they abided by our wishes. The band learned our first dance and did their version was better than the original. I loved it! My dad and I couldn’t find a good song to dance to for our Father/Daughter dance that didn’t make us cry like babies or that wasn’t cheesy. We chose one of The Swooners’ originals- She’s My Only Girl. We had them change a few of the words to make it more appropriate for a father/daughter versus lovers. It was perfect. Mark’s secret skill is changing words to songs without people noticing. He is brilliant at it. It's funny, sometimes people aren’t paying attention and you’ll notice he slips in a few funny things. 😊
I would suggest with their playlists telling them what you DON’T want to hear, and what vibe you like.. and letting them work their magic. They are fantastic at reading the room, and their knowledge of music and songs is broader than you can imagine.
If you can’t tell already, I freakin’ love them. I was overwhelmingly satisfied with them as my wedding band. The music was everything I had dreamed of, and I can’t wait to see them again. Everyone at my wedding who didn’t know them fell in love with them. My dad ordered a Swooners tee from them and wears it around town ALL THE TIME! Haha. Everyone loved them and still talks about how much fun they had that night.
I wouldn’t change a thing. I want to go back and re-live it over and over and over. I am a terrible dancer but when The Swooners are playing, I can’t NOT dance! We danced the entire night, EVERYONE even people I didn’t think would dance! It was so fun, and I wouldn’t change a thing! Every wedding we have been to since my own wedding, my husband and I tell each other how happy we are that we had them- and not the DJ or crummy band at whichever wedding we were attending. 😊 Book The Swooners! You will be very happy with them. Just tell them what you want, what you don’t want, and let them Swoon everyone!