Ariel is Metro NY's most versatile, exciting and elegant wedding band & corporate event band. Ariel features six lead vocalists, full-time studio-level musicians and a fabulous horn section.

Ariel has been selected as a 2008/2009 Pick for The Knot Best of Weddings magazine. The Knot conducted its second annual survey of over 20,000 recent brides. The results are in and Ariel Dance Band is grateful to be recognized as tops in the field! In addition, WeddingWire.com has awarded Ariel Entertainment with a 2009 Bride's Choice Award!

Ariel Dance Band consistently exceeds the expectations of their clients by providing outstanding musicianship and exceptional care in the planning and execution of the music for their wedding or special event.

From an elegant, sophisticated wedding reception to a high-energy dance party, Ariel's unmatched talent, versatility, professionalism and personalized approach will allow you to create the wedding or special event of your dreams.

Ariel is a “set group”, meaning that the same musicians appear at all of Ariel’s performances. This ensures that the band sounds “tight” and well-rehearsed. Ariel’s band members are all full-time career musicians with extensive experience, training and credits in the music business. They were carefully chosen for their talent, dedication to their craft, discipline, reliability and their evident joy in performing live music.

Corporate Shows

Ariel welcomes the opportunity to create and perform unique themes for their corporate clients and party planners. They can provide a single musician or jazz ensemble for a small meeting or a 7 to 12 piece band for larger events held anywhere in the world.

Ariel Dance Band has performed for several MetLife conferences held at “El Conquistador Resort” in Puerto Rico and at The Ritz Carleton Hotel in Amelia Island, Florida. For these special events they created an exciting show complete with three costume changes to fit the “Time Warp” theme selected by the client.

Ariel created a show for the USO theme that was used for a major corporate conference in Palm Springs, California.

Ariel Dance Band was invited by New England Financial to perform for major events held in Puerto Rico and The Bahamas. These events featured a non-stop two hour dance set.

Let Ariel lend its talent to your next company event. Use your imagination and together they can create an unforgettable show for you.

Wedding Receptions

With experience gained from performing at more than 1,000 weddings, Ariel can assist you in planning all the details of your reception, cocktail hour and ceremony. Careful coordination guarantees that your event goes without a hitch and that you are free to enjoy the party with your guests.

Ariel Dance Band will provide you with their extensive song list from which you can make selections to create the mood, flow and musical theme of your wedding. They will also learn your special song request for your first dance as husband and wife and will perform it with the quality that you would expect from the original artists. Ariel features 6 lead vocalists which allows them to cover an extensive range of musical styles with authenticity.

You may feel that is important to hear music from your family’s ethnic origin. Ariel’s repertoire includes songs sung in Italian, Spanish, Irish, Hebrew, Yiddish, Polish, Korean, Croatian and Turkish! Please ask us about learning a song in your family’s native language.

What People Are Saying

"We want to thank you & the other members of Ariel for doing our wedding. You were great!! Your energy kept our guests on the dance floor all night. We received many, many compliments on the band. In fact, our friends Ben and Christine chose you for their wedding next August. We’re looking forward to seeing you again."
-- Alexandra & Clayton Borchard

"After 25 years of being involved in ministry, we have attended many wedding receptions. Without a doubt Ariel Entertainment provided wonderful music for both the wedding ceremony and the reception that followed. We would highly recommend Ariel Entertainment for anyone planning a wedding or other special event."
-- Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Giordano

" You made the party!!! Everyone had a great time. Michele and Stephen wanted a big party, they got what the ordered. Thank you so much."
-- John & Louise Buzzard

"Words cannot express what an amazing job Ariel did at our wedding. I cannot think of ever experiencing an evening more perfect, and your band was a main piece of the puzzle. From your seamless breaks, to your Korean songs, to your overwhelming professionalism in the face of an ever-evolving evening of music, Christina and I could not have envisioned entertainment that was more perfect. Thank you Len, Betsy, Kevin, Dan, Bud, Mike, Mike P. & Vito for an absolutely unforgettable night!"
-- John & Christina Galluccio

"We wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for helping to make our wedding even better than we could have hoped for! Your performances for both the ceremony and the reception were flawless. In watching the video, we could really hear each piece and appreciated the professional, energetic (where appropriate) and charismatic way that you played each one! You guys were truly amazing."
-- Rachel & Jason Potts

"We thank you so much for helping make our wedding a truly festive occasion. We have had so many wonderful compliments regarding how terrific the musicians were. Everyone from our friends to the “older’ generation enjoyed the music. We also appreciate your cooperation, professionalism and assistance in helping us organize the wedding entertainment, you were great!"
-- Karen & Ron Lile

" We wanted to thank you so much for the spectacular job you did at our wedding! Ariel added that special touch to our day & we’re so looking forward to seeing you perform at our friends wedding. You guys really are the best!"
-- John & Danielle Pickering

"The band’s chemistry and talent made an exponential improvement on an already wonderful day. I keep hearing from our friends and family about how great the band was and how they really kept everyone happy and dancing. I am proud to say we gave them a true New York Wedding experience. Thanks again for a night we will never forget."
-- Susan & Joe Grillo

"You guys rock! Our wedding was so magical and we have you to thank. It was a pleasure working out all the details with you for our big night. You made all our dreams come true. You truly are the best band! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You."
-- Lauren & Maximilian Crisp

Former Clients

Catering Halls

Assembly East Hill
Bayview House at Captain Bills
Bernard's Inn
The Clinton Inn Hotel
Crowne Plaza Englewood Hotel
Estherwood Mansion
Fort Lee Hilton
Gatsby's of Cresskill
Marriott Teaneck at Glenpointe
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
The Palisadium
Nyack Seaport & Cultural Center
Park Ridge Marriott Hotel
Radisson Hotel & Suites Fairfield
Raphael Vineyards
Regency Hotel (Manhattan)
Seaview Marriot Resort and Spa
Smoke Rise Inn
Tavern On The Green
The Tides Estate
The Valley Regency
Westin Hotel Morristown
Windows On The Water
Woodcliff Manor

Corporate

American Heart Association
American Friends of Migdal Ohr
Bertoli Oil
Best Western International
Campbell Soup Company
Continental Airlines
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Container Store
Daewoo Machinery
Equitable Life
Ernst and Young
Finova Capital
JH Cohn
Korean Air
Lucent Technologies
Meadowlands Chamber Of Commerce
Mercedes Benz
MetLife Corporation
The Money Store
The Medicines Company
NBC
New England Financial
Newark Star Ledger
Public Securities Association
Rotary International
Samsung Life
Sikorsky Aircraft
SST Corporation
Subaru
US Naval Academy at Annapolis
UTSA
Valley Hospital

Country Clubs

East Rockaway Yacht Club
Hackensack Golf Club
Indian Trail Club
Inn at Longshore
Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club
North Hempstead Country Club
Ridgewood Country Club
Stamford Yacht Club
Upper Montclair Country Club
Wee Burn Country Club
White Beeches Country Club
Woodway Country Club

Party Planners & Professionals

Above The Rim Events
Absolute Events
Botanical Designs
Coblestone Entertainment
Evention Inc
Eventfully Yours
First Class Catering
Gina B. Bridal Consultant
Gloria Nixon Events
John Seakwood Photography
MPI-Meeting Professionals Intl.
Memorable Events
Mountaintop Celebrations
NY, NY Orchestras and Events
Video By Maurice
Westchester Party Design