Get Your String On
Walk down the aisle to personalized music or give your cocktail hour formal flair with Party of Three. The ensemble, which includes two violinists and a pianist, plays everything from Beethoven to Sinatra to hymns, making it suitable for both civil and religious ceremonies. Party of Three, Williamstown, (856) 629-2275, Partyof3.net
Start Smokin'
Get down to everything from Beyoncé to The Beatles with The Smokin' Section, a 9-piece band that includes three vocalists, three horns, a keyboardist, a bass player and a drummer. With more than a decade of experience playing live shows and events, this “Section” is at the top of its game. The Smokin' Section, New York Metro Area, (732) 906-9184, SmokinSection.com
Walk to Bagpipes
Looking to add something different to your ceremony? Give a nod to your heritage or simply stand out with music by bagpiper Michael Hannigan. He's been playing in front of large crowds and at intimate affairs for more than a dozen years, making him the perfect choice for ceremonies both big and small. Mike Hannigan, Greater New Jersey Area, (732) 706-3313, NJBagpiper.com
Move with a Mariachi Band
Start the party off right with Mariachi Nuevo Mexico, a 5- to 12-piece (you guessed it) mariachi band that will have your guests on their feet in no time. Mariachi Nuevo Mexico, Weekawken, (201) 993-8373, MariachiNuevoMexico.net
2-For-1
Treat your guests -- especially those who like to get down -- to the latest hits with a band or a band-DJ combo from AGreatBand.com. Pick a group that plays everything from popular disco to '80s to Motown tunes, so even your grandma will be up on the dance floor! AGreatBand.com, Chester, (908) 879-5554, AGreatBand.com