The Engagements -

Caroline Burns

Hiring The Engagements as our wedding band was by far the best (and easiest) decision my husband and I made. They are so unbelievably talented - we knew when we saw their videos on IG and YouTube that we wanted them no matter what! Not only are they talented but their repertoire is EPIC... The kinds of songs you don't normally hear at a wedding but WISHED you did! We had so much fun going through the list and picking our "must plays", and then seeing our guests' reactions was everything! They also learned a handful of songs for us, to make our day even more special and personal, and honestly they crushed every single one.
Working with them, particularly Aaron, was such an absolute joy. They were all so kind, down to earth, professional and just overall great people! "Best band ever" was the phrase heard over and over throughout the night and it's true! HIRE THEM NOW

Melanie Riordan

I wish we could give this band 10 stars - 5 just doesn't seem like enough! Hiring the Engagements for our wedding was the best choice we made in all of 2023. My husband saw them play at a friends wedding several years ago, and we are so grateful, honored, and thrilled that we were able to get them for our wedding as well.

These musicians are seriously TOP NOTCH. As a professional musician myself, I wanted to be sure I was hiring a band that actually plays together regularly, not just some random NYC wedding band - which there are A LOT of. Don't be fooled by the comparatively small number of reviews here on Google or elsewhere on the internet. It's because they are a single band that can only be in one place at one time. Most wedding "bands" you see in NYC are actually just a hodgepodge of musicians hired by a contractor who throws people together at the last minute. Seriously, sometimes they are calling singers/instrumentalists the week of the event! Sure, those are all super talented individuals, but if you want your wedding music to sound just as good, if not BETTER than the recordings you like, then you need to hire a band that plays together all the time. Most "wedding bands" do not fall under this category. The Engagements have played together for years, are rhythmically tight, perfectly balanced, fun, energetic, and can do ALL of your favorite tunes from the last 70ish years of recorded music. They are especially perfect if you love music from the 60's, 70's and 80's.

Aaron was an absolute pleasure to work with, from our first call through the end of the wedding night. We hired the 11-piece band for the reception, and Aaron graciously agreed to DJ our Spotify playlist for the ceremony and cocktail hour. (We did blow our budget on the reception music, hence the recorded music for the ceremony and cocktail hour, but it was MORE than worth it!!) They let us select exactly which songs we wanted to be played at the reception. They learned several songs for us, including a Brazilian tune ("País Tropical") for the beginning of the party and even agreed to have one of my Brazilian friends play guitar and sing with them on it. They learned "Don't Look Back in Anger" by Oasis for us as our last song for the night. It was so epic! They ALSO snuck behind my back with my husband and surprised me by letting HIS band play for a couple of songs during the night!

It was a huge party. Everyone was dancing the whole night. My 90-year-old Aunt who had leg surgery this past Spring was up and dancing! Truly, we loved getting married, but the best part of the night was their music and the dance party! I only wish that we could do it again...

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Aaron and the Engagements. HIRE THEM!!! You won't regret it.

Sara Prager Ryan

Without a doubt, hiring The Engagements was the best decision we made in our wedding planning.
Our number one goal was for our guests to have a good time, and Lucy Music delivered from start (with the String Tribute Quartet), to a trio from the band for our cocktail hour, to late into the night with an 8-piece band for our 100 guests. I’m a music lover so once the venue was picked, the band was the next most important decision, as they set the tone for the whole night. We did an extensive search. Every step of the process with Aaron of Lucy Music was a joy. He made the contract, communications for song selection, and the day of the wedding, a breeze. A major reason we choose them was not only a great song list from the 80s, but that they play them with passion and authenticity. They sound amazing! We had considered an 80s cover band that felt almost more like a concert rather than being there for your party or another that were cheesy with silly costumes. The Engagements are talented musicians, often touring artists, who we were lucky enough also do this. They actually agreed to even learn several songs for our wedding upon our request and nailed them! You would think they had performed them for years. All our guests had an amazing time dancing all night. Friends and family, who are musicians, said they were the best band they’ve ever seen at a wedding. After the stress of wedding planning, we were ready to have a good time. Having The Engagements at our reception was the perfect wedding gift to ourselves. They did everything we asked and more. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Gautam Punukollu

The absolute coolest band out there.

There's not much to say about the Engagements that hasn't already been said. If the music at your party is important to you and you want to incorporate some deep cuts from the 70s/80s/90s, there's literally no better band than the Engagements. From their incredible song list to their absolute professionalism, The Engagements were an absolute joy to work with.

Before our wedding, Aaron took the time to talk to us about our likes/dislikes as well as answer any questions we had about how everything would work. The Engagements have a massive repertoire of songs and Aaron asked us to flag which songs we felt were "must plays" and which were "don't plays". He also asked us to produce a list of songs that weren't on the song list but which the band might be able to learn for us (they learned 4 songs off that list!). After sending those over, Aaron quickly followed up with some suggestions a little further off the beaten path that we might enjoy. He also used our second call to walk us through how the evening would unfold: when we'd enter for our first dance, when they would pause for speeches and breaks, and when the dancing would begin. Everything went incredibly smoothly the night of the party. From a vendor management perspective, we never had to worry.

When it came to the party, everything went even better than we could've hoped. My wife and I aren't great dancers, so we were nervous that the live accompaniment during our first dance might not match up exactly with the recording we'd practiced to. Well, we're happy to report that Aaron and the band played an absolutely perfect replica of our first dance song. Throughout the night, people kept asking us how we found the band since they were simultaneously a great wedding band, yet not your typical wedding band. They got the entire party (including a few folks we've never seen dance before) out onto the dance floor all night long.

The last thing I'll add is that after the party, we had so many people request the set list that we made a Spotify playlist that's actually being used.

Shira Saperstein

We recently had The Engagements play at our wedding, and they were nothing short of amazing. From the get-go, their professionalism and talent were evident. They brought an energy to our special day that was both invigorating and deeply touching.

One of the highlights was their rendition of our favorite Charles Bradley song. They captured the soul and emotion of the original, adding their unique flair that made it feel even more special and tailored to our event.

Ari Ambrose

We had The Engagements for our wedding in 11/2023. People are still talking about how great they were. They're great musicians and very professional. Even more, they really cared about our wedding, and didn't phone it in. They bring a great vibe - it was infectious. They were the best thing about our wedding, literally. I can't recommend them more.

Frances Williams

Best wedding band ever. Aaron was so wonderful to work with, very kind, and very flexible. The whole band is so fun and so talented. Hiring the Engagements was the easiest decision, and was by far the least stressful part of wedding planning. They exceeded our very high expectations, and people are still talking about them. I can't recommend them enough!

Ryan W

Our original wedding band canceled on us 5 days prior to our wedding in Alaska. The Engagements were available, extremely easy to work with and came highly recommended. It was a pleasure to communicate with them. They made the process extremely easy. Their performance was a highlight of our wedding. In hindsight, I am so glad that our original band canceled and we got to have The Engagements. Their sound and skill is truly excellent. I would recommend them to anyone who appreciates professionalism, extremely skilled musicians and a great party.