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DJ Live + Montage Beach Resort
Elite OC Productions went all out for this 60th birthday celebration at the Studio Restaurant at Montage Beach Resort in Laguna Beach. DJ Live kept party-goers dancing all night, see for yourself in the gallery below:
Planning: Elite OC Productions | Venue: Montage Beach Resort (Studio Restaurant) | Live Band: Downbeat LA (DJ Live) | Rentals: Signature Party Rentals | Production: McNally Enterprises (MEI, INC.) | Balloons: Ballonzilla | Florals: Paul Fenner Florals | Special Performers: Asher Entertainment | Ice Luge: Ice Bulb
Soultones + Terranea Resort
Planning: Say I Do to Details Event Planning & Design | Venue: Terranea Resort | Band: Downbeat LA (Soultones) | Photographer: Katherine Ann Rose | Cinematography: Paper Bird Weddings | Florals: The Flower Boutique, Inc. | Rentals: Event Carpet Pros + Soiree 8 Rentals & TMM Pro | Photo Booth: Hashtag Photobooth | Hair & Make Up: Soreya Yann | Magician: Bow Tie Magician
The A-List + Shady Canyon Golf Club
The A-List performed at this gorgeous outdoor wedding nestled in Shady Canyon, planned by our good friends at So Happi Together!
Planning: So Happi Together | Venue: Shady Canyon Golf Club | Band: Downbeat LA (The A-List) | Lighting: Amber Event Production | Wedding Cake: SusieCakes + MILK Bar | Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen Rental | Photography: Caroline Yoon | Videography: Elysium Productions | Rentals: Signature Party Rentals | Florals: Marita Kawaguchi Florals | Photo Booth: Pixster Photo Booth | Food Truck: In N Out
TruBlu + Pelican Hill Resort
Downbeat LA’s jazz band TruBlu went all out for this private event at the always luxurious Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach.
Soultones + Hummingbird Nest Ranch
Planning: Chloe + Mint | Venue: Hummingbird Nest Ranch | Live Band: Downbeat LA (Soultones) | Photography: Christy Johnston | Florals: The Little Branch | Rentals: A Rental Connection | Catering: Command Performance Catering | Wedding Gown: Sarah Seven | Cake: Big Sugar Bake Shop | Hair + Makeup: Chiali Meng Artistry
The A-List + Pasadena Masonic Temple
Coordination: Events By Abel | Venue: Pasadena Masonic Temple | Band: Downbeat LA (The A-List) | Florals: Kreative Hands | Photography: Yair Haim | Videography: Light Up Video | Hair and Make Up: Kelly Zhang Studio
Solo Musicians, Acoustic Duos & Trios: The Best Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Music
You’ve booked your dream band for your wedding reception, but what about the ceremony and cocktail hour music? We’ll admit, having great entertainment can be a wedding reception highlight but it’s also important to consider what music elements will be factored into other parts of the big day. Whether it’s a solo musician, an acoustic duo or trio, having live music to accompany a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour are key.
Wedding Ceremony Ensemble Recommendations: Light, beautiful instrumentals
String Quartet (Dolce)
Cocktail Hour Music Recommendations: Acoustic yet lively arrangements with vocals
Instrumental versions of your favorite song(s) can be played as guests enter and as you walk down the aisle. And after the “I Do’s”, there’s nothing better than listening and singing along to live music as you sip cocktails and mingle with your favorite people. Downbeat LA offers these add-ons with every dance band booking, so make sure your choice in entertainment can cover all the bases for the big day!
DJ Live + Parker Palm Springs
When our friend and planner from Elite OC Productions wants to party with DJ Live at her own wedding, WE MAKE IT HAPPEN! What an incredible Parker Palm Springs celebration:
Planning + Design: The Lynden Lane Co. | Venue: Parker Palm Springs | Band: Downbeat LA (DJ Live) | Photography: Katherine Ann Rose | Cinematography: Our Story Creative | Lighting: Amber Event Production | Florals: Paul Fenner Floral Design | Rentals: Hire Elegance + Above The Top Party Rentals | Tabletop: Signature Party Rentals | Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen | Hair + Make Up: Design Visage | Neon Sign: Brite Lite Tribe
Soultones + Descanso Gardens
Planning: Demaray Events | Venue: Descanso Gardens | Live Band: Downbeat LA (Soultones) | Photography: Sanford Creative | Florals: Valerie Jurado | Catering: Patina Catering | Rentals: Dolphin Event Services | Signage: Simply Stated Stationery | Wedding Cakes: Milk Bar Store + Susie Cakes Bakery
AMFM + [AV] Irvine
Planning & Coordination: Cloud29 | Venue: [AV] Irvine | Live Band: Downbeat LA (AMFM) | Photography: D. Park Photography | Florals: Lace & Stems | Hair and Makeup: Kelly Tran Artistry | Catering: 24 Carrots | Dessert: Nothing Bundt Cakes
Soultones + Adamson House
Soultones performed at the historic Adamson House venue in Malibu for a beautiful wedding celebration, executed flawlessly by this team of incredible vendors:
Planning: Chloe + Mint Special Events | Venue: Adamson House | Ceremony String Quartet: Downbeat LA (Dolce) | Live Band: Downbeat LA (Soultones) | Photographer: Whitney Turner | Videographer: Amari Productions | Bar: Liquid Catering | Cake: Frost It Cakery | Catering: Urban Palate | Hair and Makeup: Team Hair and Makeup | Rentals: Premiere Party Rents
Dolce + Adamson House
Downbeat LA’s string quartet Dolce performed for a wedding ceremony at Malibu’s historic Adamon House venue. See more from the celebration below, and hear more Dolce by visiting their artist page here.
Planning: Chloe + Mint Special Events | Venue: Adamson House | Ceremony String Quartet: Downbeat LA (Dolce) | Live Band: Downbeat LA (Soultones) | Photographer: Whitney Turner | Videographer: Amari Productions | Bar: Liquid Catering | Cake: Frost It Cakery | Catering: Urban Palate | Hair and Makeup: Team Hair and Makeup | Rentals: Premiere Party Rents
Soultones + Calamigos Ranch
Soultones brought the house down at this Calamigos Ranch wedding in their gorgeous Redwood Room venue. Check out the incredible vendor team and party shots below:
Planning: Cynthia Wennberg | Venue: Calamigos Ranch (Redwood Room) | Ceremony String Quartet: Downbeat LA (Dolce) | Live Band: Downbeat LA (Soultones) | Florals: Unique Floral Design | Wedding Cake: Frost It Cakery | Photography: Chris Schmitt | Videography: BGS Productions | Lighting + Photo Booth: Coastal Events
Dolce + Calamigos Ranch
When it comes to ceremony music, string quartets both look and sound amazing - especially beneath Calamigos Ranch’s canopy of eucalyptus trees and chandeliers. Dolce performed Johann Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” for the processional, followed by a slowed down arrangement of Clean Bandit’s “Rather Be.”
Planning: Cynthia Wennberg | Venue: Calamigos Ranch (Redwood Room) | Ceremony String Quartet: Downbeat LA (Dolce) | Live Band: Downbeat LA (Soultones) | Florals: Unique Floral Design | Wedding Cake: Frost It Cakery | Photography: Chris Schmitt | Videography: BGS Productions | Lighting + Photo Booth: Coastal Events
Downbeat + Bel-Air Bay Club
Bel-Air Bay Club held its annual wedding industry mixer at the stunning Upper Club venue location and Downbeat LA was a proud sponsor, providing musical entertainment for the entire evening, alongside the following team of vendors:
Brand Videography / The Butter End Bakery / Chiavari Chair Rentals / Designer 8 / Ice Bulb / Juicy Ladies / La Tavola / Laurie Bailey Photography / Love this Way / Mystic Reading Palmistry / The Paper Bakery / Quality Parking / The SnapBar / Stagelabs / Wisteria Lane
Jazz band TruBlu performed in the living room for the welcome reception, providing entertainment for guests as they entered the space, sipped specialty cocktails and greeted fellow wedding industry professionals.
When the sun went down, DJ Live took the stage and interacted with guests for the remainder of the evening, performing upbeat, high energy dance music to keep the party going (cue the audience tambourines and drum participation)!
Gold Standard + Rosewood Miramar Beach
Gold Standard was the entertainment for the evening at this corporate event hosted at the gorgeous Rosewood Miramar Beach in Montecito, planned by our friends at Joy Full Events.
Gold Standard + Four Seasons The Biltmore Santa Barbara
We sing. We dance. We twirl brides. Gold Standard always loves working with the planning team at Wedding Kate for luxury weddings and events in Santa Barbara, and this celebration at Four Seasons The Biltmore was no exception. It didn’t matter where you were in the venue, you could see the ocean and hear the waves crashing (talk about beach destination wedding dreams)!
Venue: Four Seasons The Biltmore Santa Barbara | Planning: Wedding Kate | Photography: The Ponces | Florals: Hogue & Co. | Band: Downbeat LA (Gold Standard) | Linens: Luxe Linens
AMFM + Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute (Honolulu)
Destination wedding celebrations in Hawaii are magical, and AMFM was excited to be a part of this couple’s big day at the beautiful Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute planned by our friends at Moana Events. There was dinner, dancing and even a surprise Haka from the bride to the groom to end the evening!
Planning: Moana Events | Venue: Lanikuhonua Cultural Center | Live Band: Downbeat | Florals: Mandy Grace Designs | Photography: O’Malley | Videography: Elysium Productions | Wedding Cake: A Cake Life
AMFM + Bel Air Bay Club
Oceanside ceremonies and grand ballroom celebrations are what Bel Air Bay Club is all about, and AMFM absolutely loves performing for couples at this gorgeous venue!
Planning: BK Events | Venue: Bel Air Bay Club | String Quartet: Dolce | Live Band: Downbeat (AMFM) | Florals: Honey and Poppies | Photography: Cindy Gold (Gold Wong Photography) | Wedding Cake: Vanilla Bake Shop
Dolce + Bel Air Bay Club
There’s truly nothing better than walking down the aisle to the sounds of a string quartet. Dolce provided the ceremony music for this beautiful Bel Air Bay Club wedding, view the gallery below for more:
Planning: BK Events | Venue: Bel Air Bay Club | String Quartet: Dolce | Live Band: Downbeat (AMFM) | Florals: Honey and Poppies | Photography: Cindy Gold (Gold Wong Photography) | Wedding Cake: Vanilla Bake Shop
- AMFM 46
- Booths 6
- Corporate 56
- DJ Live 12
- Destination 13
- Dolce 5
- Downbeat LA 7
- Featured Wedding 41
- Floral Design 9
- Gold Standard 50
- Midnight Hour 1
- Music Recommendations 35
- Photography 10
- Planners 24
- Preferred Venues 46
- Soultones 59
- Sweets 4
- The A-List 17
- TruBlu 7
- Vendor Spotlight 57
- Videography 10
- Wedding Tips 65