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The Band That's All the Bands You Love.

Yes!!! You've come to the right place — We're Casual Bowtie! 5 professional musicians (Our members perform regularly with the Seattle Symphony, studio record for video games and big film, and play with theatrical productions all over town) and we bring the party.

Pre-recorded music is an excellent option for listening in the car, at the gym, and almost anywhere else… almost. On the day of your wedding, when you’re looking to create a lifetime of memories with your closest friends and family, there is no substitution for the excitement and intensity of live music. The thunderous energy and spontaneity of Casual Bowtie is unparalleled by pre-recorded music, but the real benefit you get from booking CB is the interaction and contagious high spirits that take your day from a fun party to an event you and your guests will be talking about for the rest of your lives… there is no way to squeeze that epic entertainment out of a DJ or an iPod. We're sure Apple is working on it though.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

Embossed

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

What is the price of your popular wedding package?

$3,250

Which of the following are included in the package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Folk
Funk
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
Punk Rock
Reggae
Rock
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Karaoke Services
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
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Reviews of Casual Bowtie

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Seth Sent on 12/22/2017
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Casual Bowtie was INCREDIBLE! From start to finish, these guys were awesome (and super nice). Rob was so amazing to work with, from when we first started reaching out to wedding bands all the way through the wedding day. We had our wedding this past August and Casual Bowtie made the party what it was. The guys learned 4 new songs for us (including playing for the entirety of the wedding ceremony). When Casual Bowtie says they get everyone up and dancing - they really mean it! We had about 150 people at our wedding and it really felt like a majority of them were up the WHOLE time. There were a couple of musical surprises from me (the groom) and the bride's brother and Casual Bowtie was totally game to make those moments happen. One thing that really shows the character of Casual Bowtie is they had a break towards the end of the reception but, instead, they were learning a special cultural dance with the rest of the wedding guests. They looked like they were having a blast! Honestly, from the moment you meet Casual Bowtie, you can just tell that they love what they do. We never saw the band perform for an audience until the day of our wedding, but felt comfortable with the band's assurances that they knew what they were doing. Boy, were they right! Thank you Casual Bowtie! One other note, we had a TON of feedback saying how great the band at our wedding was (if you're considering them over a DJ, just take the leap). I wish this website wasn't so nice to vendors so that my 5 star review could really show how much they shined.
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C Sent on 02/09/2017
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Casual Bowtie is absolutely Seattle's best wedding band. It may be the best wedding band on the planet. We had heard them play at a friend's wedding. They had so much style and panache! And they sounded incredible. We danced for hours. We knew they were the band for us. From our initial meeting, (where Rob not only helped us plan out a song list but the order/structure of the entire event!), to emails about arrival, set-up for the day, Casual Bowtie impressed us with their clarity, their expertise and their amazing willingness to make the day and the dancing exactly what we wanted. The band has an amazing sound, and they know how to pace the evening and work a room. Many of our guests came up to us several weeks afterwards to gush about what an incredible dance party we had. At the end of the night, when clean-up rolled around, they went from Wedding Band Superstars to Wedding Band Gods in my eyes. We ended up being a little pressed for time and short on hands to help clean up the venue (a Seattle Parks building). Casual Bowtie noticed, and after they had cleared all their gear, they came back and helped up break down tables and sweep. It was totally awesome, unexpected and so incredibly generous of them. But, that's who they are. Awesome, unexpected, generous. Book them! Book them for everything! You will be so happy that you did.
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Jacy Sent on 09/27/2016
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It's not even a question - the Casual Bowties are the absolute best choice if you're looking for a wedding band. Their enthusiasm is infectious, their willingness to go the extra mile is incredible and they aren't kidding when they say they get *everyone* on the dance floor. They were by far one of the very best decisions we made for our overall wedding. We felt so lucky to have them perform at our wedding!

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