The Italian Wedding Band

Rome, Italy
 
The Italian Wedding Band is the perfect choice for your big day in Italy. After years in the business and over weddings in our resume, we are one of the most popular bands for destination weddings here in Italy. We can provide the entire musical entertainment for your big day, from the ceremony to the dj service. Please have a look at our website for further details about our band, check our videos and our playlist, and then give me a call.I lived In Ireland and Britain for many years, I speak your language, and I certainly know how the Irish and the British like to party.And above all check the many testimonials that happy couples have left here on weddingsonline, they are just a few of the several hundred weddings we did all over Italy.Make your wedding day a memorable one for you and your family, add some Italian flavour to your menu with the music and the entertainment of The Italian Wedding Band. 
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5.0
123 reviews
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5.0
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5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Flexibility
5.0
Professionalism
5.0
Holly Browning
5.0
Married on 26th Sep 2022
Marino and his band were AMAZING! Their performance created such a wonderful atmosphere for our wedding and it was just so much fun!
I contacted Marino with very short notice and he & the band were able to accommodate us and come all the way out to our venue in Le Marche providing us with music for the wedding ceremony, aperitif, band for the dance followed by a DJ. They handled each part of the day perfectly with utmost professionalism and ability to create a good vibe! We had a smaller wedding of around 40 people but they had everyone dancing to the music. We were planning on an outdoor event but it ended up pouring rain just before the ceremony was going to start so we moved to a smaller indoor chapel for the ceremony and covered area for the aperitif and they handled the move with grace and ease. It was a lot of fun when they followed us in for the reception entrance and sang a special song during the dinner. They were so full of fun surprises and Marino was the lead of the party! The DJ was a blast as well!
I truly appreciate everything they did for us because we planned our wedding on very short notice after our original plan in Canada got cancelled in 2020, we planned this one in about two months. It all worked out perfectly and the music is the key for an event. They played the perfect songs for our dream Italian wedding and when I didn't have a lot of specific requests and did not have the time to organize exactly what songs I wanted for certain things, they had the perfect choices selected for us which took a lot of planning stress off of me - thank you for that Marino!
You guys are all legends - such talented musicians who made our special day magical! Thank you!
If you are trying to find the perfect band for your wedding look no further - these guys are simply the best!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Holly & Mark,
Thank you very much for the really good review, it means a lot to us and it is the best promotion for our band.
I wish you all the best for your future.
Marino
Added 16th Dec 2022
Avril Gallagher
5.0
Married on 20th Jun 2022
Marino and his band,
Words cannot describe how good they were .
It was the one thing I was so unsure of when it came to our wedding.
I?m a Irish girl and my husband Italian so I wanted a real mix of everything and my god did they deliver.
They were amazing a highlight to our wedding day our guests kept talking about them,
We decided on aperitivo music ???? and 6 piece band and they blew us away.
Also helped us out with ceremony music and music for our dinner and drinks.
I would highly recommend them and the value for money.
Marino is also a character and added something special to our day.
Super responsive and so helpful with everything .
No regrets
Even the outfits they wore on the day looked the part and we have some amazing pictures I must send through to them.
They even done a little suprise on the day !

Thanks again guys whenever we renew our vows we will have the Italian wedding bed sing again .
Grazie mile .. grazie grazie
These guys deserve more then 5stars
I can tell you everyone danced and my mam is hard to please but she was well impressed.
Thanks again
Avril and Daniele
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Avril, thank you very much for the great review, it means a lot to us, I wish you and Daniele the very best for your future. Ciao da Roma!
Marino
Added 23rd Nov 2022
Laura Daly
5.0
Married on 27th May 2023
We would highly recommend Marino and The Italian Wedding Band! We hired the 5 piece band and DJ for our wedding in Tuscany and they were absolutely incredible! Our guests were blown away, they created such a unique atmosphere and had some surprises for us on the day too!
Such a lovely talented group of individuals, the music was amazing and they played all the best tunes! Would love to attend another wedding with them soon!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Laura, you are very kind and we really enjoyed playing at your wedding in Tuscany, I wish you all the best.
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Added 6th Jul 2023
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Ashley Cope
5.0
Married on 1st Oct 2022
They were amazing throughout the whole process, of booking, learning a song for us, setting up on the day and the main event. They added touches in the day too they made it so special and our entire wedding party had an incredible time. We couldn?t be more thankful.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Ashley & Elia, thank you very much for the nice words about my band, we wish you all the best for your future.
Ciao da Roma!
Marino
Added 12th Nov 2022
Julia & Jeffrey Barnes
5.0
Married on 31st Jul 2019
The Italian Wedding Band was one of the best wedding decisions we made for our intimate wedding in Cinque Terre, Italy! Their energy is contagious and they had all of the people in the small village where we married and our guests moving and dancing the whole time they played. They were so much fun with their surprises throughout our special day. They learned special songs for our dances and they did a great job with their own Italian twist! Although we had a small wedding, the Italian Wedding Band made it so we had a huge party! If you?re looking for a wedding band in Italy that?s attentive, fun, and plays great music... look no further. Thank you guys! Much love from Rhode Island, USA!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Julia % Jeffrey, thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.I wish you both all the very best for your future together Best Regards Marino
Added 13th Aug 2019
Bella and Josh Wilson
5.0
Married on 12th Jul 2019
We truly had THE BEST experience with the Italian Wedding Band! They absolutely made our night the most special! We had a wedding in the Dolomites region of Italy (quite far from Rome), and they traveled a long way to play for our wedding night. Our evening was quite laid back, with no set agenda. The band was super easygoing, yet so professional: they knew exactly what to play and when to play it without us telling them anything! They started with a little preview during the sit down dinner portion (I still play the videos on repeat and cry happy tears), they promptly played a "cake song" when we cut the cake without us asking, and at the end of the night, after an amazingly fun set, our friends sort of took over karaoke-style to play with the band, and the band was totally cool with it/into it! They also learned several new songs just for us because they were meaningful to us. The Italian Wedding Band really just made our night superb, super fun, and unforgettable. Thank you guys SO MUCH! GRAZI GRAZI GRAZI from the bottom of our hearts :)
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Thank you so much Bella and Josh for the nice words about my band. I wish you the very best for your life together:
Kind Regards
Marino
Added 30th Oct 2019
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Emma K
5.0
Married on 2nd Jul 2019
We got married in Italy at the beginning of July and had the pleasure of having The Italian Wedding Band as our band for the day.
Being from another country, I was apprehensive about choosing people to help us with our big day. I am so glad we came across these amazing gentlemen who were highly recommended on some wedding websites.
A band is what often makes or breaks a wedding and they certainly helped to make ours.
From the ceremony music right up until the dj at the end, they were perfect.
We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band in Italy. You won't regret it.
Thank you so much again!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Emma, thank you very much for the very positive review. I am very happy to know that we were a big factor in the success of your wedding day, we wish you all the best for your future.
Marino
Added 10th Jul 2019
Jessica and Brandon
5.0
Married on 29th Jun 2019
MARINO AND HIS BAND ARE THE BEST!!! From the very first email with Marino, it was nothing but professionalism. Wedding planning can be very stressful and Marino and his band were absolutely the least of our worries throughout the entire process! They were a dream come true. They were so sweet and played absolutely beautifully during our ceremony and reception! We were so happy they were there and our guests absolutely adored them! They were so cool and easy going. They played from the heart! We asked them for some last minute song requests for the father daughter dance and they said, no problem, and played it perfectly!! They are so talented and you can tell they LOVE what they do. Even with an extreme heatwave during our outdoor daytime wedding, these guys played like CHAMPIONS! We would recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat! Way to go Italian Wedding Band! Bravo, and thank you for making our wedding so special.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Jessica & Brandon, it was indeed a great day on Lake Como, it was a pleasure to be your musicians for the day, thank you very much for this very good review and all the best to you for your future together.
Marino
Added 14th Jul 2019
Linn Sofie & Cato
5.0
Married on 8th Jun 2019
The Italian wedding band was everything I wished for and more. They are all talented musicians and a good looking band.
They played all of the songs that I asked for which I greatly appreciated. I loved the steel guitar, it was perfect for the ceremony.
Marino was easy to communicate with before the wedding.

Unfortunately, I was late for the ceremony but the band entertained our waiting guests with beautiful music.
We got a lot of positive feedback from the guests about the music and how talented The Italian Wedding Band was.

We are so happy that we choose The Italian wedding band for our wedding!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Linn Sofie & Cato, thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.I wish you both all the very best for your future together
Best Regards
Marino
Added 15th Jan 2020
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Caroline
5.0
Married on 1st Jun 2019
The Italian Wedding Band are INCREDIBLE. They were such an incredible highlight of our wedding day, playing beautiful music through our ceremony, learning new songs to accompany my maid of honour and myself singing at various times during the day, and put on the most incredible performance for our party! I continue to get so many compliments about the band. If you want your wedding party to be one to remember I seriously recommend hiring these guys, they are AMAZING! We love you guys, lots of love Caroline + Ben xxx
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Caroline & Ben, we really appreciate your review, even more considering you are a singer and a good few of your friends at the wedding were professional musicians, we had a great time in a wonderful location and my God you can sing! I can give you my job!
Best Regards from Rome
Marino
Added 25th Jul 2019
Jack Zahora
5.0
Married on 25th May 2019
I do not give out five stars lightly. Marino's band saved my wedding. Due to rain and poor planning, the proceedings were suspended and his group sprung into action; turning our venue into a house party/karaoke party that had all my guests glowing. As Marino put it, "Jack, don't worry about things, we show up at 4am, we'll leave at 2am. What happens between that time is up to you." I say all these great things about his flexibility, without yet mentioning the quality of the music. It's amazing. Both in terms of his band learning several songs for the ceremony and reception, improvising with my friends who jumped on the mic, catering to both the musical needs of my Italian friends and my American friends, and providing a DJ who can do live mixes based on the crowds interests. I can not write enough good things. I want to renew my vows already just to hear his music again. Feel free to contact me on FB if you need any more information about these great guys.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Jack & Tara, thank you so much for the nice words about my band. We always try to help out in any way we can, in this case we didn't just played at a wedding, we "saved" a wedding, well I am very happy and proud about that.
I wish you guys all the best for the future!
Ciao
Marino
Added 18th Jun 2019
Christine O' Dwyer
5.0
Married on 12th Apr 2019
We were a small bit apprehensive of the music at our wedding. As all Irish people know, the band is a huge part of any Irish wedding, albeit it was in Italy.

We need not of feared, the music for the whole day was done by the Italian band and people are still talking about the quality of it. I had been in contact with Marino several times about the ceremony music. Every time he was so quick to reply and I loved the music in the church. I had two of my cousins singing also and they did a run though before. The church music was exceptional. My husband is called Daniel and they did a gorgeous rendition of Danny boy

After the church, they played great music down at the reception. They played us into the reception and everyone was on their feet, clapping and dancing.

The dancing was fantastic, the dance floor was packed for the night. The d.j. after was very good too but no body wanted the band to stop. They played some Irish classics like "Dirty Old Town".

A month on and people are still talking about them. People who never dance were on the floor for the night.

I would recommend the Italian Band to anyone who is getting married, they added so much to the atmosphere and the day would not have been the same without them.

Thank you so much Marino and the Italian band!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Christine and Daniel, thank you very much for this great review, I wish you all the best for your future together.
Marino
Added 6th May 2019
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Celine Shadlow Dalton
5.0
Married on 18th Sep 2018
Not only were the band great on the night but Marino was so informative and a great communicator on the run up to the wedding. I am sure he thought I was confusing him with the wedding planner at times!! LOL!
Definitely recommend. Lovely bunch of guys and very entertaining.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Celine, thank you very much for the nice review, I am always available to help in any way I can, it is not easy to organize a wedding abroad, and I am glad that my suggestions to you were useful.
I wish you a very happy married life
Marino
Added 9th Oct 2018
Shea
5.0
Married on 3rd Sep 2018
The Italian Wedding band was absolutely fantastic!!! They came to Sicily for our wedding and we couldn't be happier with how great they were! Made the evening lively and fun. They really helped make it a very memorable night!! Definitely recommend!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Shea,
thank you very much for the nice words about my band, I am happy to know that you and your guests really enjoyed our performance.
I wish you and Renzo all the best for the future.
Marino
Added 11th Sep 2018
Michele & Gian Paolo
5.0
Married on 1st Sep 2018
The Italian Wedding Band made our day so special! The guys were so much fun and really got the party started! Our guests loved them and danced the night away. Marino was great to deal with from the first email. It was so convenient to have them perform from ceremony right through to DJ. We also booked them for our second day of celebrations and that was another fab addition to the weekend! We would highly recommend them.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
hello Michele & Gian Paolo, it was a great wedding up in Piemonte and we really enjoyed the weekend gigging for you. We were treated like friends and we were very happy to see you dancing the night away to our music.
I wish you a happy life together!
Marino
Added 9th Oct 2018
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Michelle and Paul
5.0
Married on 5th Jul 2018
The Italian Wedding Band played at our wedding in Sorrento on the 5th July. Based on the reviews we read of them, we knew they wouldn't dissapoint, but they blew us away!! We booked them for our reception and the dj! Just as we were finishing dinner, the band came in to the room and played a song - this was so unexpected and got all of our guests excited for the rest of the evening! The dance floor was packed for the night! We couldn't recomend the Italian Wedding Band highly enough! Thanks a million to Marino and the band!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Michelle and Paul, it was a great night at Castore in Sorrento, you are a lovely bunch of people and we really enjoyed the gig. Thank you for the nice review!
All the best
marino
Added 18th Oct 2018
Martin & Valentina
5.0
Married on 9th Jun 2018
We first saw Marino and his band play at a wedding in Rome. It was an Irish wedding and they were fantastic. I being Irish married my Italian wife in Bologna on the 9th of June. We looked for a band to locally but could not find one that would bring the same energy we experienced in Rome back in 2011. I contacted Marino ( The Italian wedding band) the were flexible and open to negotiation. They came to Bologna and the Irish Italian wedding was a great success with many compliments from the guests about the band. Typically in Italy bands play slow relaxing music at weddings. This does not appeal to the Irish guests who want to dance late into the night and Marino and band understand this. We strongly recommend this band for a great nights entertainment with all the Italian and some typical Irish wedding classics for a great night of energy.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Martin and Valentina,
I am very happy to hear that you and your guests really enjoyed our band. It means a lot to us, we work hard to give our brides and grooms the best wedding day, and we never let anybody down.
I wish you all the best for your future!
Marino
Added 1st Jul 2018
Eimear & Ian
5.0
Married on 8th Jun 2018
What can we say?! We were worried about picking a band as our wedding was an intimate group of family only...Marino and they guys definitely exceeded all of our expectations..despite it being a small group everyone was dancing, there was such an amazing atmosphere...it really made the whole day for us. One of the best decisions we made for our day, especially as Marino even gave us the recommendation for our stunning venue! Cant recommend the guys enough.
Eimear & Ian x
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
hello Eimer & Ian, thank you very much for the nice words about my band, it is the first time for us to do two weddings for the same family, having played at Ciara's wedding(Eimear's sister) in lake Como a few years ago.
I wish you all the best for your future.
Marino
Added 21st Jun 2018
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Kate
5.0
Married on 26th May 2018
The best wedding band! So helpful and communicative beforehand. Very professional and set up everything themselves. Marino was happy to liaise with our venue beforehand to ensure they could set up with no problem on the day. The music was phenomenal. They whole band is fantastic and really got our guests up and dancing! We also had a DJ after the band who was a great finish to our wedding night.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
hello Kate, great party in Puglia last May, thank you very much for choosing our band for your wedding, mat the future be really bright for you and your family.
Marino
Added 21st Jun 2018
Derek and Serena Harney
5.0
Married on 12th May 2018
Marino!

Thank you all so much - you guys are incredible! Our guests were raving about the Italian Wedding Band.

From the ceremony music right through to the DJ at the end of the night, you were great and really added character to our wedding!

Thanks again for everything. I will be sure to recommend you to all my friends who have yet to tie the knot!

All the best,

Mr and Mrs Harney
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Serena and Derek,
thank you very much for the great review, we were happy to be part of your big day and I am glad to know that you and your guests really enjoyed our performance.
I wish you all the very best for the future.
Marino
Added 16th May 2018
Ieva and Romain
5.0
Married on 7th Oct 2017
Marino and his guys did a great job for our wedding! Very professional, responsive and flexible, it was a great pleasure to organise the event with them. Since the day we booked them we were sure that there is one thing we can stop worrying about - music! And our feeling was good: the band did such a good job playing at our ceremony, during aperitivo and finally party. Everyone was dancing, from young to old, 13 different nationalities, even people we would have never guessed that like to dance! A jazzy swingy mood was added to our entire day.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Ieva & Romain, thank you very much for the great review! We had a great time at your wedding in Sardinia, and we were happy to see everybody up and dancing.
I wish you all the best for your future.
Marino
Added 18th Oct 2017
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Chloe
Married on 3rd Sep 2017
The Italian Wedding Band played at my sister's wedding in Gaiole in Chianti and it was nothing short of magical mixed in with a lot of fun. From the music at the ceremony, to the cocktail reception, to a special serenade at dinner, live performance after dinner and late night dancing in the wine cellar, this band provided an evening of amazing entertainment.

I might be slightly biased since it was my sister's wedding, however, I must say this was the best band I ever heard at a wedding.

If I find myself getting married in Europe down the line, the Italian Wedding Band will be the first call I make when I start to plan :)

Grazie Marino & Co!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Grazie Chloe, we had a great time at Alexis wedding, you are a great bunch of people and we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our performance. We wish you all the best for the future, hope to see you again!
Marino
Added 13th Sep 2017
Alexis
5.0
Married on 3rd Sep 2017
We couldn't have asked for a better band to play at our wedding! Planning a wedding for 70 people in Italy coming from all parts of the US was no easy task, however when it came to working with The Italian Wedding Band, it was the easiest part of the entire weekend! They were very responsive, detailed and were open to all suggestions. They were incredibly versatile with their music selection and had something for all wedding guests to dance to ages 20-80. I myself am not a big dancer, and the band had everyone up and dancing, including my 84 year old grandfather.

The most memorable part of my wedding had to be walking down the aisle to one of my favorite songs I've loved ever since I was young. When I asked The Italian Wedding Band to play this song at my ceremony that they didn't know, they quickly took it upon themselves to learn this song, and hearing them play it on my wedding day was one of those moments you want to bottle up and remember forever.

I highly, highly recommend The Italian Wedding Band. They were the perfect band to compliment my destination wedding.

Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Alexis, thank you very much for the very nice review. We really enjoyed the gig any the company of your family and friends, I wish you and Scott all the very best for your future!
Added 13th Sep 2017
Tiffany and Daniel
5.0
Married on 25th Aug 2017
Marino and the gents were absolutely brilliant. Our guests adored their fun filled and perfect entertainment at our wedding. They should be the top choice at any wedding. Thank you so much
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Tiffany and Daniel,
thank you for the very positive testimonial you've left here on weddings on line. It was a pleasure to see you and your guests dance the night away to our music. I wish you all the very best for your future.
Marino
Added 27th Aug 2017
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Beatrice
5.0
Married on 12th Aug 2017
We had our wedding in August 2017, in Tuscany and I discovered The Italian Wedding Band several months before. From the instant I reached out to Marino he was super friendly, helpful and responsive right up to the wedding day. My husband and I listened to all the music on their website so it was really straightforward to work out what we wanted and they were happy to accommodate a few special requests too. We decided to involve them for our ceremony, during cocktails as well as post reception party. All our guests loved them, we had a blast and we didn't want the music to stop! So, highly recommend if you want a fun and entertaining band for your big day!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Ciao Beatrice,
thank you very much for your review, it was beautiful to see you and all your guests dancing the night away at your wedding.
I wish you all the best for your future.
Marino
Added 18th Oct 2017
Felicity
5.0
Married on 22nd Jul 2017
Marino and his band put on a fantastic show at our wedding in Borgo Colognola in Umbria in July. They were the icing on the cake of what was a fantastic day (btw - we can't recommend Francesca and her team at Borgo Colognola more highly either). We and our guests loved Marino's swinging style, especially their little 'surprise' (as I'm sure this is a feature of their set, I won't spoil it for anyone thinking of booking them!). Their style of music was really well suited to our relaxed, outdoor wedding and guests of all ages enjoyed them enormously. Thanks Marino!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Felicity, thank you very much for this review, it means a lot to us, we wish you a very happy married life.
Marino
Added 24th Sep 2017
Ciaran and Marie
5.0
Married on 7th Jul 2017
The Italian Wedding Band performed at our wedding in Hotel Quirinale in Rome on 7th July 2017. We had around 45 guests (mostly from Ireland) and everyone enjoyed the music! They were simply fantastic, they had everyone up on their feet dancing away all night. The band played a variety of songs suitable for all ages. They were very professional and made everyone feel very welcome. The music was brilliant and if there was a song everyone was enjoying they would make it last longer which added to the fun factor. They also added special touches regarding the reception and singing when the cake came in, which was brilliant! Thank you Marino and your band for an unforgettable night, we were delighted you could join us on our big day! Kind regards, Ciaran and Marie.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Ciaran and Marie, thank you very much for the nice words about my band, I wish you all the very best for your future.
Marino
Added 2nd Aug 2017
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Barbara Ochoa & GP Bandierini
4.9
Married on 24th Jun 2017
My husband and I held a wedding reception in June of 2017 at an old house in a remote area near Prodo, Italy. Being a professional musician myself, I insisted of having live authentic music. On the other hand, we had a list of American and International songs we wanted, so we also needed a DJ.

After seeing theitalianweddingband.com web site, we met with Marino Marolini in Rome and he gave us an amazing deal on a duo and DJ! When it was time to do the planning, I emailed the musicians and DJ directly with requests and song files and they got back to me in a timely fashion.

The day of the reception, Alfie and Fabio, the musicians, and Paul the DJ found the remote location of the party and showed up on time. One of my guests Ralph Wilder, my former band leader and world class clarinet player brought his horn and the band happily played with him. I also performed with the band to appease my guests who were insistent on me singing. As for the DJ, he was very friendly, did exactly as we asked and helped me keep to the schedule quite well.

Honestly, the musicians were as talented as any I have worked with Chicago, Los Angeles or San Francisco. We had a blast and WOW what an amazing singer! For me, having a walking accordion player brought a uniquely native feel to the entire event. Everyone was impressed with the entertainment. We all danced and had an unforgettable day.

Thank you Marino for sending your best! Excellent work. From someone who knows what they are talking about, I highly recommend the Italian Wedding Band!

Barbara (from California)
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
hello Barbara,
thank you very much for the great testimonial, even more appreciated as it comes from a very experienced professional singer like yourself.
I wish you and Gianpaolo the very best for your future together.
Ciao!
Marino
Added 16th Jul 2017
Rob Sutton
5.0
Married on 17th Jun 2017
Just don't hesitate booking these boys, they were absolutely tremendous from start to finish! From the outset Marino quoted very quickly & included all accommodation & travel costs within his price. On the wedding night we were at least 2 hours late starting the party, not a mention from the band they just started when we were ready & they played a great set from midnight until 2.30am, judging the playlist brilliantly. Shouts of 'MORE' when they finished! Seriously, you won't be disappointed with these guys.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Rob, thank you very much for the very good review.
It was a great party, we are very happy that you and your guests enjoyed our music and entertainment.
I wish you all the best for your future.
Marino
Added 29th Jun 2017
Jenny Griffin
5.0
Married on 3rd Jun 2017
The Italian Wedding Band performed at our wedding on June 3, 2017 at Hotel Savoy. They got everyone to their feet and kept us dancing all evening! Marino was so responsive to all my emails (which I appreciated as we were planning the wedding from New York). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this fantastic band to any couple planning their wedding in Italy!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Jenny, thank you very much for your review, it is great to receive such a positive feedback for our work.
I wish you a very happy life.
Marino
Added 7th Jun 2017
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Louise
5.0
Married on 13th May 2017
The Italian Wedding Band were absolutely brilliant and I would highly recommend them!
I researched lots of bands whilst planning my wedding and, although many of them were cheaper, I always kept coming back to The Italian Wedding Band as I loved their sound. I'm so so glad that I spent the extra money on this band as they really were worth it.
I was filled with confidence from the word go as was able to listen to their songs and read great reviews. They responded quickly to my emails and offered lots of information of services and songs which I could adapt to our needs. They made a point of reassuring us that it was our wedding and nothing was too much trouble.
On the evening of the wedding they provided music during the dinner which we hadn't asked for and surprised us by serenading me during the dinner which was such a magical touch. Amazing!
The party went off with a bang as they had planned with my new husband for him to sing the first song to me. This went down brilliantly and my husband said they couldn't have been more accommodating. The whole night was so much fun as they played every song fantastically and really interacted with the guests (even allowing one guest to play the instruments!). The DJ then took over and really responded to the guests in the music which he played - the dance floor was never empty,everyone danced all night...even the band members!
All of my guests still rave about this band as they were better then we could've hoped for.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Louise and John,

thank you for the great testimonial, it was indeed a great party and we really enjoyed playing for you under the Tuscan moon!
I wish you all the best for your future.

Marino
Added 6th Jun 2017
Michelle Stephenson
5.0
Married on 6th May 2017
Thanks to Marino and his incredible band for making our wedding so special! They were total professionals from our very first contact. Everything was so simple & seamless to organise. Our guests were blown away. We had guests from Ireland, England, France, Germany, Wales & Spain - somehow all tastes were catered to as the dance floor was always full! I can honestly say that having them play was one of the highlights of our day and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thanks again so much for everything xxx Michelle & Clyde
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Michelle and Clyde, thank you for the very nice review, it is great help' for our work and stimulation to continue to please other couples.
All the best
Marino
Added 24th May 2017
Orlagh Clarke
5.0
Married on 5th May 2017
The Italian wedding band where amazing, so easy to work with and so responsive planning a wedding in Rome from Ireland is very hard especially as our wedding had different ages of people ranging from 20-60 but these guys where amazing, The music was brilliant and they got the crowd going and really entertained all our guests, I would 100% recommend them and couldn't fault one things at all about them. Top class musicians :) Thanks so much Mario & team.
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Hello Orlagh and Ross,
Thank you very much for the nice words about our band. You are a great bunch of people and I wish you and all your family and friends the very best for your future.
Marino
Added 15th May 2017
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Russell
4.2
Married on 28th Oct 2016
We had a very small wedding with a total of just 28 guests, mixed ages and from different parts of the UK. We were unsure of music tastes and if anyone would dance etc.

The Italian Wedding Band proved to be a fantastic choice and everyone including the priest were dancing, they just know what they are doing, leave it to them and you will not regret it.
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Hello Russell, thank you very much for the nice words about my band. I am happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed our music and entertainment. We wish you all the best for your future.
Added 18th Nov 2016
Angela & Paul
5.0
Married on 1st Oct 2016
The Italian Wedding Band were absolutely superb! They were the best wedding band we have ever experienced. All our guests stayed on the floor all night. They brought a fantastic atmosphere to our wedding and everybody really enjoyed when they serenaded me over the meal..it was very special! They were absolutely fantastic and they made the wedding..all of our guests are still talking about how good they were!! Thank you Marino and the rest of the group you have left us with the most wonderful memories of our special day.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Angela and Paul, thank you very much for the excellent testimonial, we were very happy to be the band for your big day. We wish you all the best for your future together.
Added 18th Oct 2016
Martin and Bec
5.0
Married on 24th Sep 2016
Hi Marino,

We just wanted to get in touch to say thanks for putting on such an awesome show at our wedding. You and the guys were absolutely ace and everyone loved your set!! The fact that everyone was up dancing for all of it says it all really. We've both got such good memories of the atmosphere in the little amphitheatre and it was such a special part of the day. Mustn't forget the little serenade by the pool either....superb! Thanks so, so much. It really was awesome.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Martin and Bec, thank you very much for your very positive review, we've never played in an amphitheatre before and it was indeed really special!
I wish you all the best for the future.
Added 17th Oct 2016
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Sarah and Emanuele
5.0
Married on 10th Sep 2016
We are so happy we booked the Italian Wedding Band to play at our wedding. From the ceremony and reception music to the band playing in the evening, everything was absolutely fantastic and everyone loved them! Thank you so much, we can't recommend this band enough!
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Sarah and Emanuele thank you very much for your nice words.
Added 15th Sep 2016
Emily R.
5.0
Married on 6th Sep 2016
Amazing band!! Albie and Fabio from the Italian wedding band played at my destination wedding in Roma; and they made a great night even better. We had so much fun with them, and they're now part of the family (we can't wait to find a reason to fly you guys to the US for a performance). Thank you so much!
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Hello Emily, thank you for the very good review, al the best for you and family!
Added 11th Sep 2016
Inge
5.0
Married on 3rd Sep 2016
We have booked a DJ. The contact was very good. We were able to pass on our wishes. Everything was very well organized and the DJ turned good!
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Thank you very much Inge, best wishes for your future!
Added 20th Sep 2016
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Alex and Donna
5.0
Married on 28th Aug 2016
The Italian Wedding Band were absolutely amazing! Our reception was at a remote villa near Empoli in August 2016 where we had 60 guests. We're a UK couple and we were really struggling to find a band who would be able to have fun and engage with our guests and be affordable! We found that the Italian Wedding Band had a great selection of british/american music and also played some beautiful Italian music. The band were quick to respond to our emails and as soon as we skyped Marino (the lead singer) we knew they were the band for us. All of our guests wouldn't leave the dance floor and are still complimenting the band. Every element from the Ibiza jazz to start to the bride's surprise were fantastic. We wouldn't have wished for a better band. We cannot recommend enough!

Thank you so much!

Alex and Donna xxx
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Alex and Donna, thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.I wish you both all the very best for your future together Best Regards Marino
Added 5th Dec 2016
Samantha and Paul
5.0
Married on 1st Aug 2016
The Italian Wedding Band provided excellent entertainment throughout our wedding day. They gave our ceremony atmosphere, set the tone during the aperitifs and got the crowd to their feet after dinner (which is an impressive task after an Italian meal!). The type of music was exactly what we were looking for and was loved by all our guests. We can't recommend them enough!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Thank you very much Samantha and Paul, we wish you all the best for your life together.
Regards
Marino
Added 10th Oct 2016
Lorraine
5.0
Married on 1st Jul 2016
I would book the Italian wedding band again in a heartbeat. The church music, reception, afterparty and DJ were all outstanding. Energetic, fun and reliable. They learned a few songs for us especially on request and that made our day.
Don't doubt booking the Italian wedding band. They will truly make your wedding outstanding!
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Lorraine and Sean, thank you very much for the very good review about my band.
I wish you all the best for the future.
Kind Regards
Marino
Added 8th Jul 2016
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Amanda and Will
5.0
Married on 25th Jun 2016
We were so lucky to find the Italian wedding band. They played for us all day; beautiful solos at the ceremony, great atmosphere for the reception drinks and then the saxophone led us in a procession to dinner. After dinner the full band played / entertained us - fab energy and music and didn't want it to end. Thanks guys for making it seamless and unforgettable
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Thank you so much Amanda and Will for the nice words about my band. I wish you the very best for your life together
Added 27th Jul 2016
Cian & Diana
5.0
Married on 7th Nov 2015
It was a risk for us with a smaller budget for our wedding to go with The Italian Wedding Band over the one-man-show alternative. However immediately we knew it had been more than worth the risk. Marino was a pleasure to deal with from the start, so if their website alone does not convince you, just contact him straight away. The band were willing to negotiate with us and in the end for the price what we received can only be described as exceptional value. The band played for the church ceremony, wine reception, the main reception and even surprised us with an added bonus.

Marino himself went above and beyond the call of duty even helping us with preparing the software for our speech when the staff at the venue could not.

Our wedding passed off better than we ever could have hoped and what is striking is that two weeks later the comments I keep receiving from our guests are 'that the band made it so special' and people are asking 'how did you find that band? Incredible!'.

For anyone Irish or otherwise looking for something a little bit special go with The Italian Wedding Band, you won't regret it. For my new wife and I they were the icing on the cake, they made a good day great, and a special wedding an extraordinary one. Thank you Marino et al, Bravo!
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Thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band. Please like our Facebook page,
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we will publish our brand new video next week. I wish you both all the very best for your future together
Best Regards Marino
Added 22nd Nov 2015
Vanessa & Gianluca
4.8
Married on 24th Oct 2015
We booked the Italian Wedding Band for our wedding last month (Oct 24th 2015) at the Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Rome. We wanted something really different for our day and with a half Italian / half English guest list - something that translated across both languages and tastes. We are a slightly older couple but really wanted a good party in the evening and a night that both ourselves and our wedding guests would never forget. I found Marino and his band on the internet and started communications 11 months before the wedding. I wanted to see them play prior to making the commitment to book however that did not work out as we have a small child and don't live in Rome - so I booked anyway. Lucky for us that we did! The Italian Wedding Band were fantastic! They really did an amazing job and our evening party was just so much fun - everyone was on the dance floor all night regardless of age and nationality! Every one of my guests said it was the best wedding they have ever been too and without a doubt Marino and his guys were a huge hand in this. I also had 2 of the guys play me down the aisle with a beautiful trumpet duo. Marino and 2 other gents played all the old Rat Pack stuff for us during the cocktail hour which was absolutely brilliant and the icing on a very lovely cake. Marino is very flexible to your requirements and will work with you to complete your vision for your day / night. If you are thinking of booking them for your once in a life time event - my advice to you would be to just do it - don't hesitate - you absolutely won't regret it. Just brilliant - they made our night - and they were the easiest wedding decision we made. Book them - you will be very GLAD you did.
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Ciao Vanessa, thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.I wish you both all the very best for your future together Best Regards Marino
Added 23rd Nov 2015
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Nicola Neville
5.0
Married on 2nd Oct 2015
The Italian Wedding band played at our wedding in Venice. They were superb our guests are still talking about how much fun they were and how much fun they had. The band were extremely accommodating and were responded to any queries we had. It can be very difficult to organise a wedding abroad but the Italian wedding band made it very easy. We were delighted to have them as part of our big day and would recommend them to anyone!!!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Hello Nicola, thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.I wish you both all the very best for your future together Best Regards Marino
Added 16th Dec 2015
Olivia
5.0
Married on 21st Sep 2015
What else can I say but a massive thank you! From my very first enquiry with Marino to the wedding day itself, the band was professional and helpful. On the day, they were superb and even surprised us by performing songs that we were not expecting - when the cake was brought in and a serenade of the bride! I would not hesitate to recommend this fantastic band for any bride and groom searching for an authentic italian experience and wow factor; we were blown away!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Thank you very much Olivia, I wish you all the best for your future!
Added 18th Nov 2015
Happy Groom!
5.0
Married on 10th Sep 2015
The Italian Wedding Band was fantastic. They were very professional and easy to deal with. We had them play the music during our ceremony, aperitifs, and then a full performance during the reception. They were perfect every step of the way. During the reception everyone was dancing and loved energy that the band brought to the party.

Thanks for a great night guys!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.
Please like our Facebook page,
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we will publish our brand new video next week.
I wish you both all the very best for your future together
Best Regards
Marino
Added 9th Oct 2015
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John and Siobhan
5.0
Married on 3rd Sep 2015
One word: UNBELIEVABLE!

From the moment we first contacted Marino and his band, through the performance and right to sending emails following the event, they have been utterly professional throughout. There was certainly no language barrier, the services offered were made clear and simple, of which the value for money was brilliant (more about that later).

Onto the day itself... The band set themselves up at the venue without a fuss, and prior to them starting their set, came over to us and performed an impromptu version of "An Evening in Roma", which quite simply took our - and the rest of the guests' - breath away! This has turned into the highlight of our whole wedding, we really cannot stress how much we loved it!

The set they performed was magnificent; the music was for all genres yet had its' own unique twist added, in which again we were all in awe and very happy indeed!

The band were also very receptive to the First Dance songs, in which not only were they happy playing a song of choice, but were also fine with learning a "new" song; again, you coulld not ask for any more.

In summary, going back to the first comment, the band were unbelievable. We would recommend them to anyone and everyone, in which please take our word, you will be getting your moneys worth and you will be extremely impressed!

Thanks again to Marino and the band for making our day unbelievably special, in which we hope to experience your band again in the future.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Thank you very for the great testimonial you left about my band.
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we will publish our brand new video next week.
I wish you both all the very best for your future together
Best Regards
Marino
Added 19th Nov 2015
Anna and Colin
5.0
Married on 29th Aug 2015
After an amazing wedding weekend in Rome- I can honestly say the Italian wedding band were one of the biggest highlights of our reception! Absolutely fantastic song list, unbelievable musicians and really gave us the wow factor we were looking for at our Italian wedding!
So much fun- we didn't stop dancing from the very first song till the end of the night- my new husband and family members were even up singing with the band which was great!!
I cannot recommend this band enough- 10 out of 10!
Worth every single euro and much more!
Grazie
Anna and Colin
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Thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.
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we will publish our brand new video next week.
I wish you both all the very best for your future together
Best Regards
Marino
Added 31st Aug 2015
Paula and Thomas
5.0
Married on 28th Aug 2015
The Italian Wedding Band were fantastic and such a memorable part of our wedding day. We first got in touch with Marino ten months before the wedding and found him so responsive, helpful and overall very easy to deal with. We were in Rome 6 months beforehand and were delighted to meet Marino in person.

On the wedding day we had two of the musicians play fantastically at the reception before our meal. It was perfect background music and really suited the setting. Some guests said that when they arrived out to the terrace to hear the music being played they felt like they had just stepped into the wedding scene from The Godfather!

We were also overwhelmed with a serenade after our meal, this was one of our favorite parts of the whole day and was wonderfully performed. Marino had also set up the sound and mic for our speeches which was a great help for us.

The band entertained everyone after the meal outside on the terrace for hours. Marino happily agreed to learn a new song for our first dance which we really appreciated. The music was brilliant, and was enjoyed by everyone whether sitting or on the dancefloor. The mix of Italian and international hits went down really well, this band definitely know how to entertain the crowd.

We had also booked a DJ with Marino who played for another couple of hours with a playlist that included our requested songs. For the night after our wedding we booked musicians Paul and Sal again with Marino's help and were really impressed with these guys.

We would not hesitate to recommend The Italian Wedding Band to other couples. We had amazing feedback from our guests, this is a totally different experience to most Irish wedding bands- when you're getting married in Italy isn't this what you want? Thanks so much to Marino and the Band for everything!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Thank you very much Anna and Cesare, please have a look at our brand new video, The Italian Kiss. Best Regards!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEgu0M7RQNo
Added 6th Dec 2015
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Anna Ciaccio
5.0
Married on 8th Aug 2015
Marino and the Italian Wedding Band were fantastic to work with. Communication was easy (and important to us since we were planning from abroad). One in-person meeting 6 months before the wedding at our venue was all we needed. Mariano asked all the right questions, prepared us for what was normal and was happy to equally take some direction on what we wanted as well.

The wedding night went without any issues. The band equally on point and organized as they were laid back and flexible - a unique combo that we were so grateful for.
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Thank you very much Anna and Cesare, please have a look at our brand new video, The Italian Kiss. Best Regards!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEgu0M7RQNo
Added 4th Dec 2015
Thomas and Rani
4.8
Married on 4th Aug 2015
Really, our party- or what we remember of it- would never have been the same without you guys! It was not like employing band to play, it was more like having guests playing music for all of us. You played non-stop from afternoon to way past midnight and instead of having our neighbors complain we had them ask for your contact details the next day because they so much enjoyed your stuff.
You knew exactly what to play and when to play it, got everybody up on their feet dancing ! You guys rock, you roll, you swing! If we ever get married again ;-), we?re booking you !
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.
I wish you both all the very best for your future together
Best Regards
Marino
Added 24th Aug 2015
Adrian & Gill
5.0
Married on 18th Jul 2015
The Italian Wedding Band made an already special day even more amazing for my wife and I! I cannot say enough good things about them to justify just how great they were but we are both very happy they played at our wedding. When you have the Italian Wedding Band play at your wedding, you have top quality professionals, they look and sound the part. I would especially like to thank them for the surprise when our wedding meal was running over time, Marino came in and serenaded my wife, much to the delight of her and our guests. For our wedding song, we gave them a difficult task by picking a song which is very different to their genre but they played it beautifully and we loved it! They then sang some great songs to get everyone dancing and with the mix of Italian songs to keep the Italian theme going along with Irish and English language songs, the guests loved them. They were great fun and sounded brilliant. They played for as long as they possibly could and even apologised to us they couldn't play longer which I can definitely say everyone would have loved if they could. All of our guests spoke to us about how much they enjoyed them and for anyone considering them I would 100% say go with them because they are worth every penny. Thank you again Marino and the Italian Wedding Band for all the enjoyment you gave us for our special day!!
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Thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band. Please like our Facebook page,
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we will publish our brand new video next week. I wish you both all the very best for your future together
Best Regards Marino
Added 21st Nov 2015
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James & Suzanne
5.0
Married on 4th Jul 2015
The Italian Wedding Band were truly amazing. They played at our wedding at Villa Catureglio and took care of the ceremony music, music during the aperitivo, music for dancing and dj at the end of the night. We had so many comments from our guests afterwards calling them the best wedding band they had ever come across and we had to agree. They were so full of energy and the dance floor was always full. Would highly recommend them, they were truly fantastic!!
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Thank you very for the great testimonial you've left about my band.
Please like our Facebook page,
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we will publish our brand new video next week.
I wish you both all the very best for your future together
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Added 19th Nov 2015
Claire & Tim
5.0
Married on 3rd Jul 2015
We used Marino's second band, The Waistcoats. We had originally booked Marino's band, The Italian Wedding Band, but after I sent him our playlist, he said we were better to choose The Waistcoats as they were more appropriate for our requests. They didn't fail. They were fantastic. Marino himself is an excellent manager and replies to your emails day or night and at a very fast response rate. He knows immediately what you want and makes great recommendations also. We used his DJ services too and he was also brilliant. The band and DJ were very professional, arrived well ahead of schedule to do the sound checks and set up and played well past their times. You won't find better music services in Italy!
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Thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.
I wish you both all the very best for your future together
Best Regards
Marino
Added 10th Aug 2015
Conor & Elaine
5.0
Married on 16th Jun 2015
OK first off I'm a somewhat cynical man with an over-inflated sense of my taste in music being better than everyone elses. When I saw all the 5 star reviews I found it hard to believe. Seriously though guys, this band is pure professional quality. Pre-wedding we asked them to prepare a tricky wedding song and another favourite of mine. There's 6 parts in the band so that's no small request. No problem was the reply. We had a trumpet and clarinet for the service and it was beautifully flawless. They dress well and act with a quiet professionalism. They played great music through the reception. I don't want to give away and secrets but the little extras surprises they do was the best bit about them. Marino (front man) is a legend. He went out of his to make the whole day special. It felt unique to us. We're Irish and can be a reserved bunch from a dancing point of view but the after dinner we hit the dance floor in spots, immediately. Appeals to all ages. Forget the standard wedding band crap, the Italian Wedding Band is where it's at. Strongly recommend. Happy to be contacted with any questions re review.
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Thank you very for the great testimonial you left about my band.
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Added 19th Nov 2015
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Lucie & Nico Berry
5.0
Married on 13th Jun 2015
They were absolutely brilliant. Had everyone on their feet and dancing and maintained the tempo of the evening throughout.
Would strongly advise using them. They sung a great mix of fun Italian classics and other great well known tracks.
Absolutely brilliant.
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Thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.
I wish you both all the very best for your future together
Best Regards
Marino
Added 6th Jul 2015
Anthony & Kireene David
5.0
Married on 6th Jun 2015
We had the good fortune to book Marino and the band for our wedding in the Tuscan hills in June 2015 and it was the best decision we could have made.

From the moment they arrived they made sure that if we had anything to ask, want or request if they could play it they would and that nothing was too much trouble.

They surprised us with a rendition of 'on an evening in Roma' straight after the service in the grounds of the Borgo which was a really nice touch. They even created a new version of 'It had to be you' for our wedding song!

They had everyone up dancing, young and old and could not have ticked any more boxes for us in terms of the repertoire they had or service they offered.

Very funny, very talented and very good value for money.

Our only wish is that we could have the Wedding night with the band playing all over again!

Thank you Marino and the boys!
Response from The Italian Wedding Band
Thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.
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we will publish our brand new video next week.
I wish you both all the very best for your future together
Best Regards
Marino
Added 21st Aug 2015
Lara & Tony
5.0
Married on 31st May 2015
From the very first moment we contacted the Italian Wedding Band and had a response back from Marino, we knew we had made the right choice. Marino was so easy to deal with from start to finish. We didn't really have any requests but Marino was helpful in all of his suggestions and we were glad of this as he seemed to have a better idea as to what would work for us than we did. We opted to have music played at our Aperitivo and we were so glad we did because the two guys playing were fantastic and it was even better than we could have imagined. Unbeknown to us Marino had made a playlist of very appropriate lounge style songs which were played as background music at our outdoor sit down meal. There were also another couple of amazing surprises throughout the evening but I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise for anyone else so won't say what was done - all I will say is that we were both very touched. After we cut our cake the band started up and pretty much got everyone up dancing. They were nothing short of brilliant. Everyone loved them. They sounded great, looked great and were so much fun. We didn't want the guys to finish (no one did!) and reluctantly we then switched to another area for a final party. The band had set up the equipment for a friend to DJ and luckily for us hung about to party with us for a little bit longer. Not only did we get professional musicians on our wedding day but we also had the company of a really great bunch of guys. A truly fantastic band in every sense.

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Thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.
Please like our Facebook page,
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I wish you both all the very best for your future together
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Added 23rd Jun 2015
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Alastair & Elena
5.0
Married on 30th May 2015
We chose the Italian Wedding Band for our wedding near Padova, Veneto and we definitely made the right choice!

Marino and the Italian Wedding Band were amazing from the moment we first made contact until the very end of our wedding! We chose the Italian Wedding Band firstly because Marino speaks perfect English, which was important to us as over 50% of our guests were English speaking, and because from the videos we had seen on the internet the band are really entertaining and get people dancing!

The musicians in the band are true professionals, and each part of the day was perfectly tuned to the mood at that moment. The ceremony music was absolutely perfect; the traditional Italian music during the cocktail reception in the sunshine really added to the atmosphere, and the swing music during the evening party was brilliant and had everyone up dancing!

There were a few extras thrown in throughout the day as well, which were totally unexpected and had us both grinning from ear to ear!

All of our guests commented afterwards how good the band are! They were able to accommodate quite a few requests from the mother of the groom as well!

The DJ was excellent too - the dance floor was full right up until the last slow number!

If you book Marino and the Italian Wedding Band, you won't be disappointed!

Many thanks for making our day absolutely wonderful! It was a pleasure to meet you and have you play at our wedding!

Alastair & Elena

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Thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.
I wish you both all the very best for your future together
Best Regards
Marino
Added 3rd Jul 2015
Maria & Alan Gaeta,Italy
5.0
Married on 15th May 2015
We hired The Italian Wedding band for our wedding in Italy and I cannot say thank you enough to Marino and all the members on their performance. They were absolutely fantastic; all of our guests were amazed on the show they put on. I will never forget the special songs they performed for us. From start to finish Marino was professional, he was reliable in getting back to us via email and Skype making sure we got the songs and performance we wanted. Marino is a legend and I would hire them again just to see them live :)
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Thank you very much for writing a very good review about my band.
Please like our Facebook page,
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we will publish our brand new video next week.
I wish you both all the very best for your future together
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Marino
Added 7th Sep 2015
Sophie & Jonathon
Marino and the band played at our wedding in Positano on 13th August and were completely amazing. I had read all of their reviews online so of course had high expectations but they surpassed even these! They are all so talented and the music they played just perfectly suited every part of the day. They learnt a special song for us which they played during the ceremony and surprised us with a couple of extra performances thrown in throughout the day which were utterly stunning. I can't imagine our wedding without these guys they really made it the best most romantic and fun day ever and got everyone dancing from young to old. I couldn't recommend the band highly enough. Marino is also very professional to deal with and was extremely helpful in arranging all the logistics of their performing for us in a pretty inaccessible location.
Added 1st Oct 2014
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Annaleen
Hi Marino
Mark and I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you, the band and the DJ for being amazing..
We couldn't have asked for more and I couldn't recommend you enough. You all added to an already amazing day. We can never say enough thanks to all of you. You were so easy to work with and so professional in every way.
I wish you all continued success for you deserve it.
Many many thanks and pass on my regards to the rest of the gang.
Added 28th Sep 2014
Emma & Jonathan
A huge thank you to Marino and the rest of The Italian Wedding Band for playing at our wedding in Castello di Gabbiano on Aug 23rd. They were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. We had them do the music for our wedding ceremony which was outdoors, cocktail reception and dancing after dinner. They also provided a DJ who played exactly what we wanted until the wee hours of the next morning! Everyone was commenting on how the music they played suited all tastes and everyone got to dance! They also played a wonderful song when we were cutting our cake. I have no hesitation in recommending these guys, professional from start to finished!
Added 22nd Sep 2014
Lee & Emma James...
The lead singer of the Swing Pistols Marino has asked me to write a testimonial about our wedding reception at Al Veluu on the banks of Lake Como and it's going to be an easy one.

We hired the Swing Pistols after researching them on YouTube. They appeared to be the perfect band to help us celebrate our special day and what a fantastic choice they were.

During our reception meal, Marino and the boys decided to play us an impromptu song standing up at our table. We had no idea this was going to happen and it really got the party started.

After the cutting of the cake, the band kicked in and the atmosphere went to another level. It was 3 hours of non stop hits and fantastic musicianship. The bride did not sit down for the entire set, as she did not want to miss one moment. That in itself is a glowing recommendation.

Unlike other wedding bands that I have witnessed, the Swing Pistols really got involved in the whole celebration and the interplay between band members and party guests was fantastic.

After a glorious encore, the guys said their goodbye's and left the guests to give nothing but praise to myself and the bride about how they were the perfect band to fit such a spectacular occasion.

If you are reading this testimonial, then you are already thinking about hiring the Swing Pistols. It would be a decision you would not regret.

What a fantastic reception!

Many thanks fellas.

Added 18th Sep 2014
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Damien and Paula
We had such an amazing in Borgo di Tragliata. From the minute the Italian Wedding Band came on the dance floor was filled all night with all the guests continuously on the floor until start to finish. They had some of our guests up singing and playing instruments. I cannot thank them enough and everyone of our guests have said they have never seen a live band as good. Marino and the band interacted with the crowd all night. If you are thinking of getting married we cannot recommend a better band than these guys, they made our day. Thanks Marino and band.
Added 17th Sep 2014
Angelina
We had the Italian Wedding band play at our wedding.
They did a fantastic job entertaining our guests during the cocktail reception and then after at the reception.
We highly recommend them and we can't thank them enough for entertaining us all.
All our guests still talk about how good they were.
Added 14th Sep 2014
Uli & Simona
Dear Marino

Our wedding was really the best day of our lives and you and your great band had a big part in that! Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, your friendliness and professionalism, and obviously for your great music and good mood you spread. Everybody was dancing and having fun and I particularly enjoyed that you played for my husband and myself as a surprise during the dinner. Thank you very much for this!

I can recommend The Italian Wedding Band without limitation. They will guarantee you a fun and memorable wedding with great music and a very personal service before, during and after the wedding.

All the best to you and say hello to everyone from the band!
Added 14th Sep 2014
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Anna and Ashwin
Ciao Marino!
Just want to say thank you so so much to you and your amazing band! We absolutely loved the music and really really enjoyed it!! The surprise song at the end of dinner was just fantastic, the aperitivo music and at the cutting of the cake!! Absolutely fantastic!!
Thanks again,
All the best for the future!
Added 13th Sep 2014
Tom
The Italian Wedding Band played at our wedding and they were absolutely fantastic.
They were professional, fun and accommodating throughout.
We will never forget how amazing they made the evening.
Wish we could do it all over again!
Added 17th Aug 2014
Julia Evans
Hi Marino

David and I wanted to send you a personal thank you for the amazing performance you did at our wedding at Villa Grazioli on the 11th July. Everyone has commented on what a great band you are and how wonderful it was to have a live set on the night.

Julia & David
Added 17th Aug 2014
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Teresa
Just back from my daughter and her partners wedding in Villa Graziola in Frascati Italy and just want to thank the Italian Wedding Band for the fantastic music and entertainment they gave us throughout the day from the church then the reception and then the dancing after the meal. If you are looking for a band that are so entertaining and professional look no further. Just had to write a review.
Thanks again.
Added 28th Jul 2014
Paola Iesini
I am so glad to have had you play at our wedding! Absolutely fabulous singers and performers. Escorting us around Monterosso after the ceremony was one of the favourite parts of my day. Highly recommend Marino and his band to get everybody up and dancing and in the mood to party! Grazie!
Added 23rd Jul 2014
Lorna & Tom
We are SO happy to have chosen The Italian Wedding Band for our recent wedding celebrations in Castello di Vincigliata, Florence. We had them play super cool lounge music for the aperitifs which the guests loved as it gave such a relaxing vibe while people mingled in the gardens. Following this, they played background music during dinner in the courtyard which was a lovely touch too.
We had requested that my brother in law sing our first dance song with the help of the band and this was never a problem for The Italian Wedding Band. Marino was so helpful when organising this and he even provided a guitar to my brother in law to play whilst they accompanied him. After the first dance, the band got started and played continuously for two and a half hours or so... They were absolutely fantastic! Even though we only had 80 guests at the wedding the dance floor was full all night (judging from past experiences even a big wedding can have an empty dance floor!)... And the band really got a feel for the music the guests were enjoying. All of the guests could not get over how good these guys were on the night and even they are talking about them after returning to Ireland.
The bands music suited people of all ages at the wedding. We would have no problem recommending them to any couple getting married in Italy.....out of everything on the day the band are one of the most important things to get right and with The Italian Wedding Band you can't go wrong!
Added 21st Jul 2014
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Simon & Justine
We used the Italian wedding band and their dj in May 2014 at our reception in Frascati, Rome. The band were so much fun and all of our guests are still talking about them, and will be for a long time. Their swing style music is great for all the generations. The dj was also great and played a selection of songs that we had specifically requested. We'd highly recommend them.
Added 1st Jul 2014
Martin Andersson
The Italian Wedding Band turned up the heat at our wedding, played great songs and got the whole crew dancing. If you want a band that stands out a little from the rest, overdelivers and brings the party vibe I can highly recommend them. They also arranged a great DJ for the afterhours. All in all: Great band! Thanks Marino and the crew.
Added 29th Jun 2014
Mike Masi
The Italian wedding band are true professionals, but that's not all you get. They are a great band that will get everyone dancing, young and old. If you like jazz/swing music and you want to have a blast at your wedding there is no one that will come close. I did my research for months. Marino and the group even hung out with us late night to sing and dance off the clock. Just a great group of guys who will light up your night.
Added 27th Jun 2014
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anna wilson
We just wanted to thank you so so much for the fantastic performance you did at our wedding! We loved the band as did all our guests, we have received so many compliments on your performance and now we are planning to come back and see you perform in Rome one time! We really do think hiring the Italian Wedding Band was the single best decision we made on the day after saying I do!
Anna & Craig in Florence, May 29th 2014
Added 9th Jun 2014
Olivia & Paul
I would like to say a huge Thank you to you and the band for a great night at our wedding on 11th Dec in Castelluccia.
The music was fantastic and everyone was up singing and dancing. Your outfits were really cool and you were so helpful before and during the wedding.

I would recommend the Italian Wedding Band to anyone who is planning their wedding in Rome.

Thanks again and all the Best in the Future.
Added 23rd Dec 2013
Helen & Dave
Marino, apologies for the delay in getting this review to you!
We are absolutely delighted that we chose you to play for our wedding in Siena in August.
Firstly the instrumental music in the church was so moving and the musicans even learned two requested pieces for us to add to the special memories of the ceremony. Then the guys played some cool background music at the drinks reception, which was some of the guests favorite part of the day, prosecco, delicious food, under the sun and the top class live music in the background just topped it off.
Thanks also for setting up the speakers and microphones for for our speeches during dinner (much appreciated).
After the meal, Marino and his band took to the stage and played That's Amore as our first dance, amazing!! The band are real entertainers and kept our 85 Irish guests on the dance floor all night (3hours+). Their music caters to all ages, our friends in twenties and thirties to our parents and older family member, everyone had a ball.
We hired DJ Enzo through Marino, who played after the band finished, he is also a class act and kept us dancing until 5am. Enzo (also a one man band) played live for us the following night after a bbq and then dj'd again into the early hours.

I have no hesitation recommending Marino, his band and Enzo if you want a party to remember. True professionals, excellent communication from day one to wedding day, everything ran so smoothly, you won't need to worry about a thing in Marinos hands. Only wish we could go back and do it all over again!!
Added 4th Nov 2013
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Aoife and Morgan
To Marino and the band,
How can I express my appreciation to you in words???The Italian Wedding Band really made our night!!!! After a chilly dinner outdoors in Tuscany, you brought absolutely everyone to the dance floor from age 3 to age 70 and warmed them all up. All the guests had so much fun and were full of compliments for you. During your set, people came up to me saying this is the best wedding ever!
I would recommend you to everyone. Of course I wasn't surprised because I've been lucky enough to hear you (as the Swing Pistols) a few times at the Irish Club of Rome's annual Celtic Ball.
I am N E V E R disappointed :)
You are the perfect mix of classy, fun, professional and original.
Thanks to you all for really making our wedding a special one,
Added 24th Oct 2013
Derek & Sandra
We?re an Irish couple who got married on September 12th 2013 in Villa Pizzo in Lake Como. We wanted a swing type band to go with our black tie dress code and classic outdoor setting. I did some research and came across some material from The Italian Wedding Band a.k.a The Swing Pistols. They seemed to tick all the boxes so I got in touch with Marino to discuss our requirements and see if I could get a feel for them. I?ve got to say that from the start Marino was a professional and knew what we wanted from a wedding band. We wanted a band that sounded and looked great, played the right kind of music and ultimately got people on the dance floor. We also wanted a band that was able to have the craic with the guests even with the language different, but Marino the lead in the band spoke really good English and said he was well used to an Irish crowd (I think the fact his wife is Irish helps)!. So with that we booked the full band for after dinner and a two piece acoustic set for the welcome drinks.

On the wedding day they we all set up and ready to go by time we arrived to the venue so there was no messing around and two of the band members were playing their acoustic set in the garden. Our dinner and speeches finished late so we were a bit behind schedule but when the full band started they started with a bang and our first dance (Andy Williams - Can't take my eyes off you) which they had learned off for us sounded great, especially with having a brass section in the band. They played classic Italian hit after hit which got everyone dancing, mixed with a couple pretty cool versions of modern songs towards the end of the set. They even got guests involved and allowed a couple of them who have been in bands themselves to sing! It was really good fun and everyone loved it. Fair play guys!

Bottom line is the band was great and got everyone dancing young and old. They really were one of the highlights of the day. We would have no problem recommending them to others if you like this type of music (they will send you a repertoire). Also one of ours guests brothers had them for his wedding and he gave us similar feedback. Book them and they will go down a storm. Good luck and thanks again Marino!
Added 11th Oct 2013
Eimear & David
Thank you so much to the Italian Wedding Band for playing our wedding in Umbria in August. The band were fantastic and created a great atmosphere with everyone up dancing, our wedding was quite young and everyone loved the music. Not only were the band great on the night they were the most professional and helpful of all the wedding suppliers we used, always responding quickly and helpfully. They made organising the music easy and one less thing to think about as we knew they had it in hand.
Added 18th Sep 2013
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Susan & Kieran
Thank you to the Italian Wedding Band who played at our wedding in Tuscany on the 3rd of August! The band was fantastic and full of energy. The music suited all the different generations at the wedding. The songs were perfect and at one stage everyone was up dancing. The band really made the day and I would honestly recommend them to anyone!
Added 3rd Sep 2013
Sin?ad and Aled
Thank you so much to Marino and the band, they trully topped off our wedding with a rip-roaring and superbly lively set. Our party were entartained for the whole night with fantastic perfomances of classic ratpack and swing songs that kept the dancefloor full all night with everyone dancing away and singing along having a great time. Everyone of our guests absolutely loved the performance and were amazed that we found such a band in Italy. We can't recommend this band highly enough ...if you want your wedding party to finish in style, this amazing and energetic band is for you. Well done lads, we loved your performance and will cherish it for ever. Again, thank you so much, our wedding rocked, and "the best wedding ever" according to all our guests, and we'd agree!
Added 24th Aug 2013
Peter & Amy
Thank you very much for your performance at our wedding on July 15th at Castello della Castelluccia.
Your communication via email was excellent, you showed up early and were all setup by the time we arrived, the song you learned for the bride to walk down the isle to was played perfeclty, and of course, the actual performance for the evening was FUN. That's the best way to put it.
Each and every guest stated to us that the band was the best they'd ever experienced at a wedding. Pefectly and very tastefully performed.
Thank you again for performing, and being such a great part of our perfect wedding!!
Added 26th Jul 2013
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Jenny & Grant
A massive thank you to you and your band for playing at my wedding on the 12th July at Castello di Vincigliata. You made it a truly memorable night, our first dance song was brilliant and the rest of the songs really made people get up on the dancefloor and enjoy themselves. It was a great mixture for all our guests, both young and old and everyone commented on how brilliant you were.
Added 24th Jul 2013
Brett & Bobby
?Marino and his band played at our wedding on 1st July in Puglia. They played classical music for the ceremony, jazz for the cocktail hour, a big swing set after dinner and then DJ?d until the early hours (about 3.30am). We couldn?t have been more impressed. From initial contact Marino was professional, courteous and instilled a great level of confidence, which is very much appreciated when organising an overseas wedding with people you?ve never met.

As it turns out our confidence was particularly well placed in Marino. The band were superb throughout the day, even learning a brand new song with 2 days? notice to play on the night. The proof was there for all to see with a full dance floor all night - young, old, ladies and gents alike and we?ve had nothing but compliments and praise from all our guests (predominantly a US and UK crowd) about the music.

Look no further, with The Italian Wedding Band you?re in the very best hands. Thanks so much to Marino and his merry men for being such a pleasure to deal with throughout and for contributing so richly to our wedding. We wouldn?t change a thing.
Added 16th Jul 2013
Karolina & Christopher
Since the beginning the Italian Wedding Band have been extremely professional and reliable. Thanks to their music and energy, we had a fantastic time. In fact they managed to make people dancing all night long even if our guest were all from different nationalities such as Austria, Germany, England, America and Italy, not an easy task to achieve. We would totally recommend them to family and friends.
Added 1st Jul 2013
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John Morley
Just Fantastic.

Over the moon with what they did to make our wedding night one to remember.

From the 1st dance to the last these guys had the young and the old out dancing together all night.

Our Wedding in Taormina 30th of May 2013 was over 3 days really - night before, the day itself and the day after, Marino and his band were one of the many highlights.

Thanks
John & Claire Morley
Added 28th Jun 2013
Tom & Eugenia
We'd just like to say a *huge* thank you to you and the rest of the band for helping to make Sunday evening such a special celebration for us! We had such a wonderful time and so many of our guests have also mentioned to us how great they thought the music was!
Added 27th Jun 2013
Sara & Foster
Marino and the band played at our wedding at Borgo di Tragliata and were fantastic!! They had everyone up and dancing from start to finish. We were having so much fun dancing to them live they they were nice enough to extend the live set before switching to the DJ later in the night. We cannot thank them enough for helping make our wedding so memorable. Our guests cannot stop raving about how good they were and how much fun they had!
Added 27th Jun 2013
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Dominique & Nathan
Marino and the Italian Wedding Band came all the way to Santo Stefano to play for our wedding. They came on time, set up quickly and were professional throughout. Magical and entertaining - they had people dancing who said they "don't dance"! The band even learnt a new song just for us and played it on the night. Brilliant.
Added 20th Jun 2013
Stuart and Mairead
What a fantastic band. Marino and the guys came up to Villa Palazzola to play at our Wedding and everyone has been raving about how good they were. The dance floor was filled all night, with everyone from the youngest to the not so young dancing the night away! They even allowed our friend to get up and play the trumpet with them. They really helped make it a fantastic night. Thank you so much Marino and co.
Added 19th Jun 2013
Niamh & Daniel
Marino and the band came down from Rome to play at our wedding in Sorrento. From start to finish they were brillant to work with. Their professionalism made everything so easy, especially since we were doing most of the organising from the Middle East where we live and Ireland when we were home. Everyone loved them! They had everyone up singing along with them. The best man even sang a number with them too. We also booked the dj who kept everyone on the floor till the end. I can't recommend this band enough. They made the night for us.
Added 11th May 2013
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Catherine & Robert
Marino and the band played at our wedding in Alvito, Val di Comino. Marino made life so easy, he switly replied to emails and I had absolute confidence in him, despite having never met him before the wedding day.
I had found them on the internet and listened to a few of the audios, but they were so much better in person. They were AMAZING! The passion, the energy and the song choices really made the night one we will never forget. The dance floor was full for the whole evening, everyone was up and dancing until the very end. The music was so great that someone split their trousers dancing and he even allowed some guests to do backing vocals for him! We have just come back from our honeymoon and everyone is still talking about the band. Thank you very much - you truly brought the party to the valley!
Added 7th May 2013
Ben & Caroline
Marino and the guys played at our wedding in Verona on 29th December 2012, and were incredible! They really made our night, completing a perfect day - everyone was up on the dance floor from the first number to the last. One of my favourite memories of our day was having ALL of our guests going crazy with the encore of Crazy Little Thing Called Love - fantastic!
Added 10th Jan 2013
Ciara & Eanna
Dear Marino & Co,
We wish to send you our deepest thanks, for the amazing service you provided us with on our wedding day! Your band were second to none & all of our guests are still talking about the music on our wedding day. From the jazz sounds you played for us at our aperitivo inVilla Balbianello to the hours of fabulous music played by your band at our party that night.YOU ALWAYS SOUNDED AMAZING!!! Your professionalism & open communication (despite us living in Ireland & planning our wedding in Lake Como) was always so reliable and you made the entire process so easy for us. Thank you & we look forward to meeting again in the future.
Added 21st Dec 2012
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Martina and Brian
The Italian wedding band travelled to play at our wedding in San Donato Val di Comino on the 29th Oct 2012, and they were amazing the dance floor was full from start to finish and they even learned our 1st dance song for us and Marino did a fantastic job! I cannot recommend them highly enough.. Everyone loved them young and old. Many thanks to Marino and the lads for an amazing night!!
Added 13th Nov 2012
Fiona & Cathal
The Italian Wedding Band played at my wedding in Rome on 21st September 2012 and they were brilliant. Everyone from all age groups was up dancing. I would highly recommend them for any wedding, they are excellent.
Added 25th Oct 2012
Deirdre & Diarmuid.
I booked the Italian Wedding band for our wedding in Umbria in August 2012. I had heard other bands but was not happy with them and having seen the reviews for the Italian Wedding band I took a chance and booked them. I was not sorry. The Italian Wedding band are simply brilliant. Everyone at our wedding raved about them (and are still talking about them) and we did not get off the floor for the night. My only regret is that we could not have them play for longer due to noise restrictions at our venue. I would highly recommend the band to anyone looking to dance the night away and who cater for all ages. Thank you for making our wedding so much fun.
Added 17th Sep 2012
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Sophia & Dan
After a lot of researching we eventually found the band that we were looking for to play at our wedding (3rd June). The Italian Wedding Band came all the way from Rome to play at our wedding in Northern Italy and they were absolutely fantastic. We are so pleased that we booked them! They played music that got everyone up dancing or singing along.
Before the day, Marino was in regular contact with me, suggesting music and asking for any requests ? this was really good when you are planning an event from another country. In the end we asked the Italian Wedding Band to play for the ceremony (a trumpet and clarinet), after the ceremony and during the aperitivi, and then for the dancing after dinner. Each time, they played different songs each suitable for the moment and we were really pleased with the music throughout the day. They really understood the crowd and also what we wanted for our wedding. They have their own style and lots of energy? and they understood the British wedding tradition that people want to dance!
We would highly recommend the Italian Wedding Band to play at your events and we would like to say a big thank you to them for making the journey up to Varese for our wedding and making it such a wonderful day for us. We wish we could do it all again!
Added 11th Sep 2012
Trudie & Cahal
We booked the Italian Wedding Band for our Tuscan wedding (30th June 2012) and could not have been happier with the service we received from Marino in the run up to the wedding never mind the fantastic performances the band put on for the day.
We had a two peice (flute and clarinet) play classical music for our church service. The music was so fitting and moving and I loved it.
We then had a three peice Jazz trio for our outdoor Cocktail reception. We have had amazing feedback from our friends and family about the trio music and our friends were saying that it made them feel as if they were in the coolest exclusive club in Ibiza!

And then on to the evening....

The Band provided us with Microphone & speaker set up for our speeches and then after our meal played about 2 hours of fantastic swing band music (with the full 7/8 piece band)
Marino and the band managed to learn our first dance at very short notice and just blew us away with how amazing his voice sounded and it's safe to say that, without doubt, it was the most memorable moment of the day for me. (I was so pleased that they performed live and we didn't have to play a CD)
The evening of dancing and jibes of fun from the band was just so brilliant and special. Everyone was on their feet dancing and the feedback again from our friends and family has been amazing.
All in all we could not have asked for better and I'm so glad that we chose the Italian Wedding Band (something a bit different than a man with a guitar)
Highly recommend Marino and The Italian Wedding Band
Added 19th Jul 2012
Ger & Helen
The Italian Wedding Band are pure class. They gave our wedding a real Italian feel, the music was brilliant and they got everyone up dancing from start to finish. They look and sound great, are lovely to deal with and are very accommodating. They learned a new song for our first dance and everyone commented on what a great band they were. We couldn?t speak any higher of them. Thanks Marino and all the lads for a brilliant night.
Added 10th Jul 2012
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Michelle
We originally contacted Marino to arrange a DJ for our wedding in Rome as we thought a swing band would be too much for a small (30 guests) wedding but at the same time we wanted some sort of music!
Marino offered us another alternative - an acoustic 2 man band & it worked out perfectly. They played everything from Johnny Cash to U2 to Bruce Springsteen & interacted brilliantly with the crowd, it was just what we were looking for.For a smaller wedding we would definitely recommend this option - thanks guys!!
Added 24th Jun 2012
Alainna Morkos
Absolutely awesome! We were really worried about music options and as such carried out an extensive search in both Italy and the UK (we were even considering flying someone over from the uk). I?m so glad we didn?t as The Italian Wedding Band were just perfect both the planning before our wedding and during the day/night itself. They had everybody up on the dance floor, without being cheesy in the slightest. They were brilliant - really!
Added 23rd May 2012
Anna & Ryan
If the scuffed knees on trousers (from knee slides) and other dancing related injuries are anything to go by this band are the greatest! We've had so many reports from guests of the fun they had over the course of 5 hours of music from Marino, the band, and Paul the DJ...Marino & Co. trekked up to join us in Lubriano for our big day after recommendation from my sister who say them play at the Celtic Ball in Rome a couple of times.Great success - thanks!
Added 24th Oct 2011
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Daniel
My wife and I stumbled across The Italian Wedding Band online and after a few chats on the phone, booked them to take charge of all the music (ceremony, aperitivo and reception/party) for our wedding in June this year at Villa Catureglio.
All I can say is that they were amazing. Our wedding went just as we hoped and they really topped things off, everyone loved them. They have a huge repertoire, from Italian jazz to English and American rock, had tonnes of charm and charisma and really got everyone going. At one point the sax player even had every single guest following him round the garden! We just wish we could use them for something else, but seeing as live in London and they in Rome, that might be difficult!
If you want to make your wedding one to remember, I can't recommend them highly enough.
Added 19th Oct 2011
John
We got married in Rome this summer, and we had the Italian Wedding Band for our reception. They were excellent, the music & singing was brilliant and suits all ages,everyone was up dancing when they came on. Marino was very easy to deal with in the lead up to the wedding day, and went through everything with us in detail about the bands music, and was very helpful. We would recommend himself and the band to anyone getting married in Italy!
Added 15th Jul 2011
Claire
Fantastic band, can't recommend them enough. They played at our wedding in Borgo di Tragliata in June, everyone loved them and the floor was full for the night.
Added 28th Jun 2011
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James
My wife and I got married in Rome on April 30th. We booked The Italian Wedding Band for our reception in the Boscollo Exedra hotel and we were SO glad we did. They were brilliant! Fantastic musicians and showmen that had everyone up dancing (young and old) from the very start of their set until the finish. Marino was very professional to communicate with and even helped us out with a soundman to arrive a few hours before the band so that we could play our own background music before the speeches and during our dinner. We would definitely recommend them if you're thinking of getting married in Rome. :-D
Added 28th Jun 2011
Tim
We got married at the Borgo di Tragliata a few weeks back. Marino was fantastic from the start, we chose a song for our first dance which we played from a CD but Marino and the boys had all the chords learned off and when the song finished the guys did a reprise of the chorus on the trumpets. It was absolute class and a lovely touch on their behalf. I felt that the band made the night as they had the floor packed from start to finish. Also their DJ followed up with a great set made up of our selections and some of his choices. When my sister in law wanted to play musical chairs it was no bother and between Congo lines and Limbo dancing we all slept well that night.
AAA performance. Thanks guys.
Added 28th Jun 2011
Hazel & Kieran
We got married on 15th April 2011 with dinner in L'Archeologia ( ristorante Via Appia Antica) Marino and the guys were brillant and everyone at the wedding were talking about them. They gave the wedding a real italian feel yet playing all the classic s that everyone could dance to. they were so easy to deal with.Definately recommend them.
Added 28th Jun 2011
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Evelyn
We got married in Villia Catignano, Siena 2011. The Band turned up with plenty of time to spare and ensure everything was set up correctly. The guests loved the music and got everyone into the spirit of the celebrations. Marino and the gang were very professional and certainly were a great bit of craic after their set had finished. I would highly recommend and enjoy xx
Added 20th Jun 2011
Sarah and Richard
We got married on June 4th near Lake Albano, Rome. The band were absolutley fantastic - we danced all night! They are very professional, great musicians and true performers! The music suits all age groups and works really well in the Italian wedding setting. Would recommend!
Added 18th Jun 2011
Aisling & Alan
Alan and I got married in the Irish college Rome April 16th this year followed by a intimate reception in the Castello della Castelluccia just north of the city.Marino and the lads were the highlight of the day for our guests. they had everyone up on the floor for the duration of their music. it was so different and quirky from the traditional Irish wedding bands and we absolutely loved every second!! think the italians think we are mad since.....but it was a day and night we will never forget
thanks for the memories
Added 19th Oct 2010
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Anna & David
We got married at the beautiful Fattoria Lavacchio about 20km from Florence, and the Italian Wedding Band made the trip all the way from Rome for our big day. We searched high and low for a band online and none of them could even come close to Marino and the band...so we booked them and never looked back. Our party is still talked about by our friends as being one of the most fun and relaxed weddings they have been to and much of this was down to the band and the way they got everyone up on their feet all night. BRILLIANT!!!!
Added 14th Oct 2010
Roisin and John Paul
We got married at the Marriot in Rome last May and from the moment we contacted Marino from the Italian Wedding Band we knew they were the music of choice for our big day!
We have been to so many weddings over the last year both here in Ireland and abroad and the Italian Wedding Band are by far the best wedding band we have ever seen. From the moment they arrived our guests were curios and as soon as they started playing myself and John Paul didnt have to worry one bit about whether our guests were enjoying themselves, they never left the dancefloor!
The selection of songs suit everyone and they really know how to get the crowd (no matter what age!) going!
I would not hesistate recommending the Italian Wedding Band, they were superb!
Added 11th Oct 2010
Mike
we got married in borgo di tragliata on 19 july '10. we didnt have the band but we got the dj from marinos band. he was fantastic, prior to the wedding i sent a specific playlist for him and the order i wanted the songs to be played in and he played every song just like i asked. Great dj, very friendly and very professional, also e mailing marino felf easy as he was also very helpful and very friendly, i would recommend them to anybody planning on getting married in italy
Added 10th Oct 2010
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Tim & Christine
Marino and his band played at our wedding at Villa La Palagina just outside Figline Valdarno in Tuscany.
These guys are just fantastic, they had all our guests, of all ages, up and dancing for the whole night. They played some great songs, engaged brilliantly with our guests and really made the evening with their energy and enthusiasm. I would recommend them unreservedly, if you're getting married anywhere near Rome (and as one of the other posts says, they'll travel a fair way if you're not), then book them!
Added 14th Sep 2010
edel maher
Where do I start - Marino and his band made our wedding a night to remember! John and I got married in the beautiful Portovenere, Liguria, Italy in early Sept 08. When we stumbled on Marino's website we knew we stuck gold. The guys travelled from Rome, 4 hours north to Portovenere to play at our wedding. Noboby sat for the entire time they played. I actually think the footage on their website does them no justice. We had some very musical people at our wedding and the band were complimented continuously on how 'tight' they were. Technically amazing, performance second to none....Marino and his guys will make really make your wedding night a hit. Thanks guys for everthing. Edel & John.
Added 18th Sep 2008
Hi,

We just got back from Rome where we had our wedding last week. I had heard from a few websites and a friend of mine that these guys were good. They didn't mention though, how good they really were!

Marino and the boys were unreal! Apart from being technically excellent, they got the crowd up and dancing from the word go and never let them settle! With a mix of swing greats that everyone knows and a few Italian classics (that we all know now!), we had such a brilliant night thanks to them.

If anyone wants to contact me about this feel free, I will answer any questions that I can...

Cheers

Murf
Added 5th May 2008
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