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More and more couples are deciding to personalize their wedding, among other things, by choosing the songs or the style of music they want to accompany them on the big day. And although packaged wedding music is perfect for certain moments, such as dinner, there are others that are enhanced with live music, such as the ceremony, the cocktail party and the party. Of course, withoutdispense with the services of a DJ, who will always be a protagonist of the day.

If you want to know the approximate values of these providers, take note below.

1. Music for the wedding ceremony

Brontë Quartet

There are several options to musicalize the ceremony, whether it is a wedding ring ceremony in church or civil ceremony.

Among them, they can count on the services of a soprano soloist, a choir, a pianist or a string quartet. Everything will depend on of the tone you want to give to your marriage As a reference, you can hire a duet of singer and organist starting at $120,000 for the duration of the ceremony, while the value will be determined by the time of work and the number of people that make up the team.

However, if you prefer to musicalize the different moments of the wedding with a multi-instrumental choir; for example, with two lyrical performers, cello and flute, then you will have to pay from $350,000.

2. Music for the wedding cocktail party

KP Event Management

Instrumental music is one of the most demanded to liven up the cocktail party and in that line you will find several alternatives: saxophonists, trumpet players, oboists or accordionists, among other professionals who work alone and can be hired for an average of $100,000 per hour of work.

But if you prefer a threesome for set the mood with instrumental music The budget for the concert, such as one integrated by double bass, classical guitar and viola, is close to $400.000 for 60 minutes.

Instrumental music is ideal for the reception, but a singer will add dynamism to the reception, if that's what you want. For example, a bossa nova performer can be hired from $80,000 per hour, as well as a soloist who sings and plays a variety of music with his/her own keyboard.

3. DJ for the wedding party

Aspa Studio

The prices that DJ's handle are very diverse, since they depend on multiple factors, such as the hours of coverage, the staff that accompanies him and the additional services offered, such as lighting, amplification, animation, special effects or smoke machines.

Anyway, you will find economic DJs from $200.000, with a defined range of hours of coverage; and from $600.000 if you want a full service for the whole event.

But you will also find production companies, with prices around $1,200,000, that provide all the services for the party, including DJ, VJ and staging with dance floors, mirror balls, screens and cool pyrotechnics, among other elements.

4. Orchestra or band

Contranova

If the marriage will take place in the afternoon, a group that performs covers Anglo will be a good choice; while, if the celebration will be at night, a cumbia or salsa orchestra will be perfect. You will also find classic rock groups, latin hits bands and bachata, pachanga and/or reggaeton orchestras, among other options to musicalize your wedding.

How much money will they have to pay for an orchestra or ensemble? Most offer 60 to 80 minute shows, although you'll also find bands with longer shows that are split into two 50-minute sets, for example.

Whichever group or orchestra you choose, the values for this item do not go below $800,000 and can reach up to $2,500,000.

Among other aspects, the demand of the artists, the duration of the show, the number of members (musicians, assistants, dancers, etc.) and the costs of transportation are important. The amplification and microphone equipment is provided by each group, while some also add their own lighting.

Whatever the format, music will play a fundamental role in your celebration, and depending on the genres you choose, you can add intimacy, warmth, romance or fun to the different moments of your wedding.