“I was told that a spectacular wedding depends on two elements: food and music. I knew when I saw you perform that AREA 51 was the best and only choice for me. And you were!”

— Debbie Ross, Bride

Setting the Tone

Wedding Ceremony Music

In addition to the reception dance band, AREA 51 also provides the area’s highest quality, classically trained soloists and ensembles for your ceremony music.

Prelude/Meditations/Parents and Wedding Party Processionals

Jesu, Joy Man’s Desiring by Bach
Canon in D by Pachelbel
Preludio by Corelli
Siciliana from Santa No. 2 in Eb by Bach
Arioso by Bach
Air from Suite #3 in D major by Bach
Air from Water Music Suite #1 by Handel
Minuet by Beethoven
Romance, Menuettto or Romanza from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart
Sarabande from Suite #4 by Handel
Ave Maria by Gounod/Bach
Ave Maria by Schubert

Bride’s Processionals

Bridal Chorus by Wagner (traditional)
Trumpet Voluntary by Clark
Trumpet Tune by Purcell
Canon in D by Pachelbel

Recessional

Wedding March by Mendelssohn (traditional)
Rondo from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart
Gigue from Suite #3 by Bach
Sheep may Safely Graze by Bach
Allegro, Bourree or Finale from Water Music Suite by Handel
Spring by Vivaldi

Reception, Cocktail & Dinner Jazz

This is a partial list, but good examples of songs that our trio often plays at weddings:

A fine Romance
A Foggy Day
Afternoon in Paris
Alice in Wonderland
All Blues
All of Me
All of You
All the Things You Are
Alone Together
As Time Goes By
Autumn in New York
Autumn Leaves
Beautiful Love
Big Nick
Black Narcissus
Black Orpheaus
Blue Bossa
Blue Monk
Bluesette
Blue Trane
Body and Soul
Bye, Bye Blackbird
Chega De Saudade
Con Alma
Corcovado
Days of Wine and Roses

Dolphin Dance
Equinox
Footprints
Four
Four on Six
Gentle Rain
The Girl from Ipanema
God Bless the Child
Green Dolphin Street
Have You Met Miss Jones
How High the Moon
How Insensitive
I Love You
In a Mellow Tone
In Your Own Sweet WayI Should Care
It Don’t Mean a Thing
Joy Spring
Just Friends
Lady Bird
Maiden Voyage
Meditation
Misty
My Favorite Things
My Funny Valentine

My One and Only Love
Naima
Nardis
Night and Day
Oleo
One Note Samba
Peace
‘Round Midnight
Shadow of Your Smile
Some Other Time
Song For My Father
The Song is You
Stella By Starlight
Stolen Moments
Take Five
Take the “A” Train
There Is No Greater Love
There Will Never Be Another You
They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Triste
Up Jumped Spring
What Is This Thing Called Love
When I Fall is Love
Wild Flower

Let the Dancing Begin!

For our dancing song list, see MUSIC

At Your Service

Band Manager

The band manager, Michael Andrews is also the leader of the band, so the person you deal with on the phone will be there with you through your special day. Michael has earned a reputation for being professional and easy to work with. Michael has helped hundreds of brides, grooms and family members relax, knowing that all their event details are in good capable hands, and that they will have the best and most memorable entertainment on their special day. (Contact information for further references available upon request.)

Area 51 has played at most of the major wineries and event locations in the area, and is familiar with their different specifications and works well with the individual site managers. Michael has also worked successfully with all the best local wedding coordinators.

Sound System

Area 51 provides the highest quality and most economical, sound systems and stage lighting packages, making your planning that much easier and reducing the number of contractors at your event.

MC Services

In addition to playing music that will create the atmosphere that you are looking for, one of your lead singers will be your master of ceremonies, making all the necessary announcements and coordinating the different aspects of your event seamlessly.

Typical MC Services include basic introductions of

  • Your bridal party

  • First dance

  • Father/bride dance

  • Mother/groom dance

  • Special dances: kids, interactive, etc.

  • Cutting of the cake

There is no extra charge for these transitions when your vocalist is present. Additional charges apply if you want MC services outside the times they would otherwise be present and/or if your announcements are more complex.

"...hardly anyone could stay off their dancing feet when your band played. Your sound is clean and mean, powerful and energetic!"

  — Debra Farris Entertainment Coordinator