In September 2014, my cousin and built-in best friend was married and I stood beside her as a bridesmaid. I remember the way my cousin’s wedding gown sparkled when the light hit it. I remember the look on her grooms face when she walked down the aisle. I remember the cool breeze I felt while celebrating on the outside terrace, but the …
Wedding & Party Bands
Most Requested Wedding Songs for the New Year
Of all the last minute details that you must attend to when planning your wedding, choosing your first dance song and other special songs can be difficult.Here at BVTLive, we handle over 500 weddings a year so we would love to make your special day a little easier by sharing our couples&n…
Setting the Mood for Your Themed Event – Choosing the Right Songs
We all love themed events, but sometimes we do not know where to begin to set the tone. One of the best ways to transport your guests into your themed special day, aside from décor and catering, is through music. That one jazz ensemble, country hit, or love song may be the final string that…
Read More Choosing the Right Band for Your Wedding – Cescaphe University Series Presentation
BVTLive was proud to have been a part of Cescaphe Event Group’s University Series (CEG) last year at the beautiful Downtown Club in Philadelphia, and with the Spring wedding booking season upon us, we thought it would be helpful for our couples to have this as a resource. Our goal that night was to help…
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Auto Shows to Sea Shore Weddings
This past weekend was action packed for the BVTLive team, with performances at The Pennsylvania Convention Center, and Union League to a few other unique wedding and event venues, from Villanova to Cape May. Here is a recap of our very busy weekend: Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate with Jellyroll At the Philadelphia Auto…
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The Philadelphia Areas Newest Rustic Wedding Venue!
Outdoor ceremonies, rustic ballrooms and refurbished historic sites?! It seems that finding a venue with unique characteristics like these has recently grown to become a very popular trend among couples searching for wedding locations. Being a city with a large population of young couples, Philadelphia and the surrounding areas have always had a wealth of…
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Unique, Rustic, and Industrial Chic Venues in Philadelphia and Surrounding Areas
2015 brought with it some definitive trends related to the wedding world as we know it. This past year was a busy one, and we found that our bands had performed at some unique venues, at which we never performed before. It is exciting that the luxury wedding business continues to grow, offering our clients…
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How to Have a Successful Winter Wedding
Winter Weddings Rock! Winter weddings are near and dear to my heart! Matter of fact, I’m here because my parents were brave enough to have one. And, if I had the chance to do it all again, I’d trade my summer wedding to say my “I do’s” in winter too. If your wedding is this…
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Styling Your Philadelphia Wedding Invitations
The invitation is a part of your wedding that needs to be thought of in high regard. After all, for some of your guests it is the first time they find out that you are getting married. The invitation not only informs guests of “who, what, where and when” but it also informs people if…
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Wedding Reception Entrances That Will WOW Your Guests
After wedding vows and rings have been exchanged, guests patiently wait for the entrance of the bride and groom to make their very first appearance together as Mr. and Mrs. Not only is this a special moment for the bride and groom, but for all of the wedding guests as well. Throughout the years, couples…
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