Carnivale Band Wedding Reviews

Philadelphia Hilton at Penns Landing: Caroline & Patrick Paul, December 31, 2025

"Carnivale was terrific, played non stop and kept the atmosphere raging. Fantastic music, musicians and professional quality performers and vocalists. Song list is extensive."

-Louis (Groomsman)

Loch Aerie Mansion: Vivian & Michael Schimenti, December 6, 2025

"Booking Carinvalè for our wedding was the absolute BEST decision we could have ever made!! Our venue had recommended BVTLive if we were interested in booking a band, so we watched one of their live showcases streamed live on YouTube. My husband and I enjoyed all of the bands that played, but one really stuck out to us, Carnivalè! We booked Carnivalè without even seeing them in person, that’s how good they are! When we did attend a showcase in person a few weeks later, they exceeded our expectations and we started counting down the days until they would play at our wedding! Working with Nils to lay out all of our options was amazing! He is the sweet person you’ll ever meet and so on top of things! Leading up to the wedding we worked closely with our band leader, El, to choose songs and create a timeline for our wedding. El and Carnivalè have played at tons of events and weddings and were super organized and easy going! Fast forward to our wedding night, El and the band were absolutely INCREDIBLE!! They catered to all ages at our wedding and made it a night to remember! I really can’t put into words how much fun everyone had and how amazing the band sounded the entire night! We are so thankful to El and the band and would highly recommend them to everyone!! If you want your dance floor PACKED all night long, book El and Carinvalè!"

- Vivian (Bride)

Tendenza by Cescaphe: Danielle & Austin Edelman, October 18, 2025

"Carnivale was amazing!!!! 10/10, can’t recommend enough! El and the Carnivale team was amazing!!! Our family and friends are still talking about the energy they brought on wedding day & how awesome they were. Besides the day of, the team was such a joy to work with the year leading up to the wedding and was very accommodating, flexible, professional, and had a contagious fiery attitude! Couldn’t imagine our big day without Carnivale!"

-Danielle (Bride)

Fonthill Castle: Aine & Connor Waskom, October 11, 2025

"I wish I could get married again to have Carnivale perform. Such an amazing experience - Carnivale truly altered the playlist to our preferences. The dance floor was packed all night, which was our main goal of the night. El was amazing with all the prep/communications and made everything personal to us. I wish I could get married again just to have Carnivale perform again!!! They are so good. Plus, we had live music during cocktail hour and even a violin trio during the ceremony - the live entertainment was 11/10 throughout the whole night. The violin trio played all the songs we requested and it was just perfect!!"

-Aine (Bride)

Philadelphia Museum of Art: Lauren & Alex Schepps, November 15, 2025

"El, we can't express our gratitude for making our wedding night the BIGGEST party ever. We had the absolute best time - your voice and entire band are beyond talented. So many guests have been singing your praises. We had a blast with you and we seriously can't thank you enough. Hopefully our paths cross again in the future."

-Alex & Lauren (Bride and Groom)

Hotel DuPont: Sophie & Andrew Cercena, October 25, 2025

"El and his band were the absolute best! The dance floor was packed all night! El was so accommodating and so easy to work with! We couldn’t be happier with them!"

-Kelle (Mother of Bride)

London Purchase Farm: Emily and Daniel Pomerantz, October 12, 2025

"BTVLive did an exceptional job regarding the music for our wedding ceremony and reception. Firstly, Alexandr Kislitsyn’s string quartet was fantastic during the pre-ceremony interlude and post-ceremony cocktail hour, with an incredible repertoire of classical and modern songs which matched the mood of the different times of the event. But the highlight was the exceptional performances for the processionals and recessionals (Sunrise Sunset, Concerning Hobbits, Anne’s Theme and Raider of the Lost Ark Theme). Alex’s team was able to adjust to quite well to our ceremony plan, even as they navigated the human element of guests at the wedding. And as musicians ourselves, they met the extremely high bar of impressing us! We would love to work with them again and believe any wedding or event would be lucky to have them! Most importantly, The Wedding Band, Carnivale featuring El, was an incredibly talented and fun experience for everybody at the wedding! They did a fantastic job learning our two requests outside of their expansive repertoire (Party Man by Prince and Lovers by Taylor Swift) both of which lead to an outstanding response for our intro into the venue as well as our first dance! The Hora and the Tarantella were exceptional and they are highly capable and talented for any ethnic wedding as well. But most importantly, the dance floor was always moving the whole night, never having less than 50 people on the dance floor at any time and at many times had 90-100% or the guests dancing throughout the night! We are still getting rave reviews from our guests, regardless of social background extrovertedness, about how much they loved the band. We not only would love to work with them again, but think they are probably the best band for wedding events in the SEPA area! Bravo!" 

-Emily & Dan (Bride and Groom) 

The Union League of Philadelphia: Madeline and Brendan McGeary, May 17, 2025

Absolutely Incredible Wedding Band – Unforgettable Experience! We couldn’t have asked for a better band than Carnivale to celebrate our big day! From the moment they started playing, the dance floor was packed—and it stayed that way all night long. Their energy was infectious, their talent undeniable, and their set list? Phenomenal.

Carnivale was great to work with - professional, friendly, and totally in sync with the vibe we wanted. So many of our guests have told us they’ve never danced so much at a wedding, and we’re still getting compliments weeks later about how amazing the band was!

If you're looking for a band that will bring your celebration to life and leave a lasting impression, look no further. Carnivale truly made our wedding unforgettable!

- Madeline (Bride)

Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center: Gina and Ben Adamo, December 28, 2024

Our wedding day was incredible all thanks to carnivale! The music was FIRE, it couldn’t have been better. Carnivale is the best band of all time! El did everything we wanted and more in preparation for our wedding. Carnivale made our day.

-Gina and Ben (Bride and Groom)

Union League Liberty Hill: Kelly and Jake Satterfield, October 26, 2024

Our wedding was everything we could have hoped for, like living an answered prayer. The whole night was a dream. The music was truly unbelievable. Everyone old and young was on the dancefloor, having the greatest time. Multiple people came up to us saying it was the best wedding they have ever been to. Working with Carnivale was wonderful. Everything was 10/10, we got what we wanted and more.

–Kelly and Jake (Bride and Groom)

Magnolia Manor: Allison and Wesley Sampson, September 28, 2024

Carnivale was everything we wanted, they rocked it! El had great communication and flexibility as we worked with him before our wedding. He made it fun and exciting, we loved his personality. Carnivale exceeded all of our expectations.

-Wesley and Allison (Bride and Groom)

The Crystal Tea Room: Nicole and Joe Meehan, September 6, 2024

Our wedding was spectacular thanks to Carnivale! The music was amazing.  Working with El was easy and smooth. We didn’t have to do anything, he helped us out and did absolutely everything. He took care of us and will take care of you. Thank you El!

- Nicole and Joe (Bride and Groom)

The Mill Lakeside Manor: Danielle and Timothy Ilgenfritz, May 11, 2024

This band was amazing. Their talent is unmatched. EL was the friendliest person ever and made us feel heard with what our vision was for music.

-Danielle (Bride)

Ballroom at the Ben: Saturno-Bassett. December 15, 2023

Carnivale had everyone at our wedding up and dancing the whole entire night! El was incredible to work with and really made us feel taken care and supported. Our guests did not stop raving about them and how talented they were. THANK YOU TO BVT AND CARNIVALE!!

-Shea (Bride)

Beach Club of Cape May: Melissa and Brian Giordano, September 22, 2023

Unforgettable, highlight of the night! Our wedding band was the heartbeat of our celebration, setting the perfect tone for a night of joy and celebration. Their musical talent and energy created an electrifying atmosphere that had everyone on the dance floor. From classic hits to contemporary tunes, the band's repertoire catered to all tastes. Their seamless transitions and ability to read the crowd kept the party alive. Working with them was a pleasure, and their commitment to making our day memorable was evident. If you want a wedding filled with unforgettable music and good vibes, this band is the way to go!

- Melissa (Bride)

Beach Club of Cape May: Melissa and Brian Giordano, September 22, 2023

Our wedding band was the heartbeat of our celebration, setting the perfect tone for a night of joy and celebration. Their musical talent and energy created an electrifying atmosphere that had everyone on the dance floor. From classic hits to contemporary tunes, the band's repertoire catered to all tastes. Their seamless transitions and ability to read the crowd kept the party alive. Working with them was a pleasure, and their commitment to making our day memorable was evident. If you want a wedding filled with unforgettable music and good vibes, this band is the way to go!

- Melissa (Bride)

Avalon Yacht Club: Corey and John Abraham, September 9, 2023

Reputable company, the band Carnivale was amazing! Highly recommend them for dancing! Fun! Energy! Great all around!

- Bobo (MOB)

The Union League of Philadelphia: Shelby and Andre Samuel, August 26, 2023

Carnivale exceeded our expectations. El' had us dancing the entire evening. His range of talent in the diversity of his songs his unbelievable. We received numerous compliments about how fabulous the band performed. El' is a professional on every level and was a joy to work with wanting to find our choice in music to make the night wonderful in every way.

- Shelby (Bride)

The Water Works at Cescaphe: Raina and James Grace, August 12, 2023

WOWOWOW!!! We, along with all our guests, were blown away by Carnivale and El!!! They were more phenomenal than we could ever have imagined! Our guests said it was the BEST band they have ever heard and it made the whole event the best wedding they’ve ever attended! Many who said this are from NYC which has a reputation for having the “best” bands. Carnivale is right up there with the best of the best. In addition to their musicianship (stellar) they are the nicest, kindest, people with a great generosity of spirit. I know El sets the tone and his other band members live up to his standards for sure.

- Donna and David Haas (MOB, FOB)

The Down Town Club: John and Molly Helmig, April 28, 2023

Carnivale was absolutely fabulous!!! Everyone was dancing the entire night! We had the best time. Everyone is still talking about how great the band was!

- Molly H., Bride

Ballroom at Ellis Preserve: Katie and Joe Dugan – February 17, 2023 

BVTLive is a no brainer for your wedding entertainment needs! BVTLive! is a no brainer when choosing your wedding entertainment. We worked with Justin and he made the process so easy for us. They have so many bands and djs to choose from and are not pushy with you when you're making a decision. They really help you narrow down who is best for you. We knew we wanted a band and were between a few, so Justin helped us find the right showcase for us. The showcases are incredible - such a fun night out and BVT makes you feel so special. All of their entertainment are very talented, but we went with Carnivale who was hands down the best!!! Justin checked in with us many times throughout the year leading up to our wedding and made sure we had all of our questions answered. Carnivale was INCREDIBLE at our wedding - every wedding guest is still raving about them. Justin and the BVT staff act as the perfect liaison between the couple and the band and make sure everything runs smoothly. I can't recommend BVT (and Carnivale!) enough!! Thank you Justin!

- Katie (Bride)

Please Touch Museum: Sarah and Naji Lawson – December 17, 2022

When we first heard Carnivale at the BVT Live Showcase, we knew right away that they had to be our wedding band. From meeting El that night, to really getting to know him in the weeks before our wedding, we were and remain truly blown away. Carnivale learned songs for us for our wedding night, including our first dance and the father daughter dance, making those moments so special. The dance floor was PACKED all night, and our guests are still raving about the baddest band on the planet!

- Sarah (Bride)

Hotel Bethlehem: Grace and Pedro Perez – December 16, 2022

Not enough words can describe this band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They were BEYOND OUTSTANDING !!!!! Also my daughter fell in love with El!!!! He totally calmed her anxiety about giving the speech! Oh and… she crushed it!!!! ❤️

- Maribeth (Mother of the Bride) 

Hotel Bethlehem: Katelyn and Matthew Director – December 2, 2022

I have received so many compliments on you and the rest of the band.  Everyone said they didn’t want to stop dancing and have never heard such a fun, classy, and professional group at a wedding. I knew I had chosen the best and that sure was true.  Just wanted to thank you again for keeping the party going as you promised. . . We really had the most exceptional time. These guys really are the Baddest Group on the Planet!

- Katelyn (Bride)

Congress Hall: Mary Grace and Bryan Berg – November 19, 2022

Carnivale was absolutely outstanding!!! They brought such incredible energy to our reception! The dance floor was full the whole time! We could not be happier with Carnivale - BOOK THEM - you won't regret it!

- Bryan (Groom)