Whether you want your wedding guests breaking it down on the dance floor or relaxing with cocktails, you'll need to have the right kind of entertainment. However, if you have never planned a wedding, you may not know what kind of entertainment is right for you (or your budget!).
Regional Cost Series: Stamford, Connecticut
That's why we've created the Regional Wedding Cost Series. We want to provide you with the most popular types of entertainment in your area, and the average costs associated with each. Please remember that these are only averages, and there may be a wide range between the highest and lowest priced weddings for this particular location.
Average Cost of a U.S. Wedding in 2012: $25,656
Average Cost of a Stamford Wedding: $34,187
Average Number of Guests: 155
Source: The Wedding Report for 2012.
Top Entertainment in the Stamford Area
GigMasters has booked over 65,000 weddings across the country, and the Stamford area is no exception! Using our data, we've compiled a list of the top 5 entertainment categories booked for Stamford weddings, with the average cost for each category:
- Soloist (Acoustic Guitarist): $334
- Live Band: $2983
- DJ: $818
- Ensemble (String Quartet, Orchestra): $1367
- Variety Act (Caricaturist, Belly Dancer): $300
Below is a list of the top entertainers in each of Stamford's most popular entertainment categories. Every member listed has a 5 Star Rating and great client reviews!
SOLOIST-ACOUSTIC GUITARIST
Joseph Kiernan - Jazz Acoustic Guitar
12 Verified Bookings
Joe prides himself on his professionalism and ability to read a crowd. Book him to complement your wedding!
LIVE BAND
24 Verified Bookings
The unique steel drum jazz sound can bring a cool element to your wedding. Clients reviews rave about the talent of Moment's Notice!
DJ
143 Verified Bookings
Tons of awesome client reviews proclaim, these "Best of 2012" award winners will keep your guests on their feet!
ENSEMBLE - CLASSICAL TRIO
21 Verified Bookings
Whether strolling through cocktail hour or serenading at the reception, the beautiful sounds of OBrien Strings will be a great addition to your wedding!
VARIETY ACT - CARICATURIST
19 Verified Bookings
Caricatures are a great way to entertain all guests! JT's drawings are sure to impress.
About GigMasters
We connect couples with the perfect entertainment and vendors for their wedding day – everything from DJs and bands to photo booths and limousines. Want help building your wedding budget? Let us know, and we’ll happily provide some more information based on actual weddings in the Stamford area!
