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Gold Standard + The Villa
There’s no party like a Gold Standard party! Tucked away in a fruit tree-lined courtyard in San Juan Capistrano, The Villa offered the perfect al fresco ceremony and reception site for dinner and dancing under the night sky. Gold Standard provided the music, while these vendors executed the rest of the wedding day details perfectly:
Venue: The Villa, San Juan Capistrano | Planning: Joy ‘n’ Company | Photography: Tyler Branch | Videography: Spin the Dial Productions | Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard) | Florals: Penelope Pots | Hair & Makeup: Design Visage | Dessert: Grace & Honey Cakes | Photobooth: Pixster
Gold Standard + Vibiana
This stunning Vibiana wedding in Downtown LA was planned to perfection by our friends at Details Details, and Gold Standard sang and danced their way through the entire celebration!
Venue: Vibiana | Planning: Details Details | Photography: Jana Williams Photography | Videography: Light Up Video | Florals: Bloom Box Designs | Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard) | Cake: The Butter End | Makeup: Emma Willis | Bridal Headpiece: Maria Elena Headpieces | Dress: Lazaro Bridal
Cheers to the newlyweds, Gold Standard loved being a part of your wedding day!
Gold Standard + Alexandria Ballrooms
10-piece band, full horn section, packed dance floor and a unicorn siting? This wedding was magical, to say the least, and Gold Standard made sure to keep the party going all night with this incredible team of vendors:
Planner: Bride’s Bestie | Venue: Alexandria Ballrooms | Rentals: CMC Rentals | Photographer: Sally Pinera | Videographer: Beyond Cinema | Florals: Flower Allie | Photo Booth: Furious Photographers | Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard) | Cake: One & One Bakery | Caterer: Seafood World | Dessert Station: Float Pasadena
Check out the full gallery of party pics below:
Gold Standard + Skirball Cultural Center
Venue: Skirball Cultural Center | Planner: Jessica Foster Event Planning | Photographer: Alicia Mink | Florals: The Foxglove Studio | Stationery & Printed Products: Simply Stated Stationery & Preferred Projects | Lighting: The Lighter Side | Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard) | Desserts: Sheila Mae | Rentals: Party Pleasers Event Rental Co.
Gold Standard + Ru's Farm (Napa Valley)
Vineyards set the perfect scene for a dream wedding, and Ru's Farm at Healdsburg Country Gardens is no exception! Gold Standard had a blast performing at this wine country wedding:
Venue: Ru's Farm | Planner: Cole Drake Events | Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard)
Gold Standard + North Ranch Country Club
Gold Standard provided the live soundtrack for Amanda and David's wedding at the beautiful North Ranch Country Club! From the beautiful guitar-accompanied cocktail hour, to a lively horah and Whitney Houston-packed dance set (per the Bride's request!), it was an epic party!
Gold Standard + The Novo (DTLA)
Gold Standard recently performed at L.A. Live's intimate, indoor music venue, The Novo, for a private event. Check out the gallery below for a peek at the performance:
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Gold Standard + Santa Clarita Wedding
Gold Standard provided the soundtrack for this beautiful wedding held on a private estate in Santa Clarita, CA.
Wedding Planner: Orange Blossom Special Events // Venue: Private Residence // Catering: Little Nelly LA // Rentals: A Rental Connection // Photographer: Heirlume Photography // Videographer: Light Up Video // Florals: Petal Floral // Music: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard) // Cake: Half Baked Co. // Photobooth: Shnapshots Booth // Late Night Snack: World Empanadas
Find out how Downbeat LA can provide the soundtrack for your wedding or special event.
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Gold Standard + Meadowood (Napa Valley)
Destination wedding celebrations in Napa Valley are a Gold Standard favorite:
Wedding Planner: Amy Nichols Special Events
Venue: Meadowood Napa Valley
Wedding Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard)
Gold Standard + The Estate Yountville (Vintage House, Barrel Room)
Gold Standard loves traveling to Napa for destination weddings! This Yountville celebration was packed with excitement from start to finish. Music for the big day started with dreamy violin instrumentals and ended with a high energy concert given by the 10-piece band, accompanied by a bride and groom crowd surf beneath a confetti and glitter drop. Talk about wedding goals...
Planner: Cole Drake Events // Venue: The Estate Yountville (Vintage House, Barrel Room) // Florals: Loop Flowers + Event Arts // Wedding Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard) // Photography: The Edges Wedding Photography // Videography: Elysium Productions // Lighting: The Lux Productions // Rentals: Bright Event Rentals
Gold Standard + Paliku Gardens, Kualoa Ranch (Hawaii)
Gold Standard brought the live entertainment to this destination wedding on the beautiful island of Oahu! The ceremony and reception were held on the private nature reserve and popular filming location, Kualoa Ranch, nestled in the property's Paliku Gardens location.
Wedding Planner: Nichole Weddings and Events // Venue: Kualoa Ranch // Photographer: Rebecca Arthurs Photography // Videographer: Seeking Films Videography // Wedding Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard) // Florals: SU-V Expresssions
Gold Standard + The Thacher School (Ojai)
Wedding Highlights
Here are some of Downbeat LA's most memorable wedding moments with each of its bands:
GOLD STANDARD
Galway Downs (Temecula) & Calistoga Ranch (Napa Valley)
AMFM
Millwick (Downtown LA) & The Beach Club (Santa Monica)
SOULTONES
Beverly Hills Hotel & Vibiana (Downtown LA)
THE A-LIST
Pelican Hill Resort (Newport Beach) & Spencer's (Palm Springs)
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Gold Standard + Galway Downs
It was a perfect weekend in Temecula with Gold Standard providing the entertainment for a wedding at Galway Downs. The couple celebrated the ceremony under blue skies and a canopy of trees, and had guests move into the main house to continue the party!
If you're looking for live entertainment for your dream wedding or next special event, CLICK HERE to receive your free quote. To see and hear more from dance band Gold Standard, visit their artist page here.
Gold Standard + Boulevard3
Gold Standard spent the night performing in Hollywood at a recent CIM Group event hosted at the incredible venue, Boulevard3. The evening was packed with the city's best performance artists, which included aerialists, dancers, and DJs accompanied by live drummers. The main stage stood atop the bar, where flare bartenders were mixing custom craft cocktails for party guests. It was an unforgettable party, check out some of the action below:
Looking for live entertainment for your dream wedding or next special event? CLICK HERE to receive your free quote. To see and hear more from dance band Gold Standard, visit their artist page here.
Gold Standard + Howard Hughes Gala, Ward Village (Hawaii)
Gold Standard travels to Honolulu every year to celebrate The Howard Hughes Corporation's annual Brokers Awards Gala held at Ward Village in Waikiki Beach. The event planning team at Blake Entertainment pulls out all the stops by bringing in the band's full 10-piece ensemble with a show-stopping horn section to keep the crowd partying all night!
The evening is always full of world-class cuisine, craft cocktails, themed make-up artists and high energy live entertainment to help the company celebrate and recognize its local real estate brokers and their achievements. See more from this event in the gallery below:
Gold Standard + Grand Sierra Resort
Gold Standard rang in the New Year at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino's "Paint The Town Red" celebration in Reno, Nevada! Check out the event below:
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Marianne Wilson Photography
Gold Standard had a blast performing at the recent wedding between Jessica and Brandon Price at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. What made the night even more special was getting to work with the rockstar team at Marianne Wilson Photography. From the absolutely stunning portraits to the candid moments on the dance floor that were captured, we couldn't recommend these photographers more!
This Southern California-based husband and wife photography team provides "awesome photos for rad people," and their end products are simply stunning! Not only were they great to work with, but they certainly know how to capture the magic of a wedding!
For more information about Marianne Wilson Photography, visit them at their website here.
Gold Standard + Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Southern California's Coachella Valley near Palm Springs is a perfect destination for couples looking for a dream wedding location set against a desert oasis backdrop with palm trees and mountain vistas. Gold Standard recently performed at the gorgeous Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa for Charlie and Maggie's wedding, and it was an unforgettable party!
The 10-piece band kept guests dancing under the stars all night! There were dance battles, live performances of the couples' first dance and special parent dance songs, and the singers never missed a moment to get out into the crowd during the high energy dance sets!
Gold Standard + Adamson House
The Adamson House is one of the best historic venues for a wedding right next to the shores of Malibu. A location that will have your guests in awe as they enjoy the scenic view and touch of history.
Gold Standard shared a night of celebration and played their little hearts out. Nothing is better than having good music, the people you love, and the ocean breeze to celebrate your special night.
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