feel the rhythm
The Island Guys perform a mix of Caribbean music -- and Motown and pop -- on their steel drums. The Island Guys, Southfield, (248) 557-7021, TheIslandGuys.net
do the twist
Moose & Da Sharks travel all over Michigan, bringing the tunes -- and outfits -- of the 1950s to weddings and other events. Moose & Da Sharks, Eastpointe, (313) 320-3400, MooseandDaSharks.DavePeckens.com
get your swing on
The Rhythm Society Orchestra keeps guests dancing all night with their big band music. Rhythm Society Orchestra, Detroit, (313) 882-0655, RhythmSociety.net
walk to bagpipes
Kim Johnson is a bagpiper who can play before, during or after the ceremony -- or all three. Kim Johnson, Troy, (248) 881-8911, MichiganBagpiper.com
move with a mariachi band
Grammy-nominated composer Salvador Torres and his band specialize in mariachi music. Salvador Torres y Mariachi Mexico 2009, Detroit, (313) 961-8442
-- Caitlin Moscatello