Cost guide · checked November 8, 2026
How much does a wedding band cost?
The short answer: published starting prices run from about $2,000 for network bands to $20,000 for the best-known NYC agency. Most luxury bands start between $10,000 and $12,500, and couples often spend more: WeddingWire says couples spend about $20,000 with The Radio Band (from $12,500) and about $4,190 with Diamond Empire Band (from $2,190).
Published starting prices
Only companies that publish a starting price are shown. Élan Artists, Mannequin the Band, Jonny Mogambo Band and Lost Wax do not publish band pricing.
What moves the price
- Band size. Each musician is a fee; horns and extra singers add the most.
- Date and season. Saturdays from May to October book first and cost the most.
- Hours and extra moments. Ceremony strings, cocktail hour and an afterparty set are usually separate line items.
- Travel. Mountain and destination weddings add travel, lodging and sometimes a second load-in.
- Production. Sound for large rooms, lighting and staging can be included or extra. Ask.
Network band, house band or collective?
Network bands (e.g. Silver Arrow, Bay Kings, Diamond Empire) build a lineup for your date from a pool of musicians, which keeps prices low. House-band agencies (e.g. Around Town, Hank Lane, Great Family Artists) run named bands with regular members. Collectives (e.g. Élan Artists, 45 Riots) curate several distinct acts. Ask any company whether the people in the video are the people at your wedding.