Live Musicians for Indian Weddings

Our most booked musicians

Here's how couples usually book each one.

• Saxophone: cocktail hour, and on the dance floor with the DJ

• Tabla: cocktail hour

• Harp: ceremony

• Violin: ceremony and cocktail hour

• Flute: ceremony and cocktail hour

• Dhol: baraat and dancing

• Sitar: on its own, with tabla, or with the DJ

Sitar, three ways

Sitar has been one of our most booked instruments this year. Some couples book a sitar on its own, some pair it with tabla, and some have it play alongside the DJ.

Pair them with the DJ

For the sangeet and reception, DJ + Sax + Dhol is our party-starting setup: a DJ, a live saxophonist and a dhol player on the dance floor together. And we recommend a dhol for every baraat.

See it at real weddings: tabla and sitar for the ceremony and a sitar with the DJ at cocktail hour at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, a harpist for the ceremony at Pelican Hill, and violin and sax at Renaissance Newport Beach.

What couples say

“…an especially memorable touch.”

Ankush G., groom, on our live saxophonist

FAQ

Which musicians are best for the ceremony?

Harp, violin and flute are our most booked ceremony musicians.

What live music works for cocktail hour?

Tabla is a favorite for cocktail hour. Saxophone, violin, flute and sitar are popular too.

Can live musicians play with the DJ?

Yes. Our saxophonist joins the DJ on the dance floor, and sitar can play alongside the DJ.

How much do live musicians cost?

Live musicians are added to the base price. Single events start at $2,500 and wedding weekends at $4,500 per day. See what moves your quote.