I was once told that a spectacular wedding depends on two elements. The first being food and dining while the second being music and entertainment. Because of this I knew that I had to have the very best in the business and when I saw you perform for the first time, I knew right then that Area 51 was the best and only choice for me. And you were!

— Debbie Ross, Bride

Service

The band manager, Michael Andrews is also the leader of the band, so the person you deal with on the phone will be there with you through your special day. Michael has earned a reputation for being professional and easy to work with. Michael has helped hundreds of brides, grooms and family members relax, knowing that all their event details are in good capable hands, and that they will have the best and most memorable entertainment on their special day. (Contact information for further references available upon request.)

Area 51 has played at most of the major wineries and event locations in the area, and is familiar with their different specifications and works well with the individual site managers. Michael has also worked successfully with all the best local wedding coordinators.

wedding Ceremony Music

In addition to the reception dance band, AREA 51 also provides the area’s highest quality, classically trained soloists and ensembles for your ceremony music.

Cocktail and Dinner Music

AREA 51 provides top quality jazz ensembles, playing a vast array of the best standards for your cocktail and dinner music.

Sound Systems

Area 51 provides the highest quality and most economical, sound systems and stage lighting packages, making your planning that much easier and reducing the number of contractors at your event.

Material

Here are some recommendations for wedding music. Most songs work with flute and classical guitar, flute and piano, or solo flute. Many can be played with just piano and guitar. We are not limited to these selections, but these have worked well in other weddings.

Prelude/meditations/parents and wedding party processionals:

Jesu, Joy Man’s Desiring by Bach
Canon in D by Pachelbel
Preludio by Corelli
Siciliana from Santa No. 2 in Eb by Bach
Arioso by Bach
Air from Suite #3 in D major by Bach
Air from Water Music Suite #1 by Handel
Minuet by Beethoven
Romance, Menuettto or Romanza from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart
Sarabande from Suite #4 by Handel
Ave Maria by Gounod/Bach
Ave Maria by Schubert

Bride's Processional:

Bridal Chorus by Wagner (traditional)
Trumpet Voluntary by Clark
Trumpet Tune by Purcell
Canon in D by Pachelbel

Recessional:

Wedding March by Mendelssohn (traditional)
Rondo from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart
Gigue from Suite #3 by Bach
Sheep may Safely Graze by Bach
Allegro, Bourree or Finale from Water Music Suite by Handel
Spring by Vivaldi

Jazz

This is a partial list, but is a good example of songs that our trio often plays at weddings:

First Dance / Slow Dance Songs

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Always– Standard
As– Stevie Wonder
As Time Goes By– Standard
Can’t Hide Love – Earth Wind & Fire
Crazy Love– Van Morison
Dancing In The Moonlight – King Harvest
Daughters– John Mayer
Fly Me To The Moon– Frank Sinatra
Fooled Around And Fell In Love– Elvin Bishop
How Sweet It Is– Marvin Gaye
Isn’t She Lovely– Stevie Wonder
It Had To Be You– Standard
Lean On Me– Bill Withers
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
Love Me Like A Man– Bonnie Rait
Love Me Tender– Elvis
My Girl – The Temptations
Our Love Is Here To Stay – Frank Sinatra
Sarah Smile – Hall & Oats
Stand By Me– Ben E. King
That’s The Way Of The World – E.W.F.
The Way You Do The Things You Do– Temptations
Unforgettable– Nat King Cole
Use Me - Bill Withers
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
What’s Goin On – Marvin Gaye
When A Man Loves A Woman– Percy Sledge
Wonderful Tonight– Eric Clapton
You Are So Beautiful– Joe Cocker
You Can Leave Your Hat On - Randy Newman
You Send Me– Sam Cooke
Your Still A Young Man- Tower Of Power