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- “Outstanding”
- “Incredibly easy”
- “Worth every penny”
- “Larry and Darren are great”
- “Such a great night”
- “Can’t recommend these guys enough”
- “So glad I trusted Encore”
- “Emcee work was flawless”
- “Hands down the best”
- “Indianapolis’ best live band”
- “Didn’t worry about a thing”
- “Great fun at the dinner”
- “That floor was packed”
- “We’ll remember this forever”
- “Best time of our lives”
- “Knew what they were doing”
- “Real professionals”
- “Not their first wedding, for sure”
Wedding entertainment you can trust
Always friendly and fun — never cheesy!
“Your band has to be able to play well and emcee the event. Those are two different skills. Our rule for emceeing: never seem over-eager, clingy, cringey, or cheesy.”
Encore Entertainment will consult with you through the entire process, ensuring the music at your ceremony and reception is perfect.
We don’t just bring wedding music or wedding bands, we bring good times and big fun. Our DJs are trained and experienced in reading a room and keeping the music flowing.
Most brides fear a collapsing cake or tripping down the aisle. In reality, the biggest challenge of the day is getting everyone on the dance floor.
A novice DJ or band might lean on the music to do all the work, but experienced pros know these moments are like productions. They must be produced. We do this by reading the room and serving guests with friendly chat that builds trust.
Contact us to keep the party moving. We’ll help keep people moving on your wedding day.
Frequently asked questions about wedding bands, DJs, entertainment, planning, and more
I don’t live in Indianapolis, can I still hire any of Encore Entertainment’s acts?
Yes! We may need to cover some travel expenses, but we’re out of Indianapolis and into cities across Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois multiple times per month.
I’m trying to find a DJ that isn’t just going to pull songs from a laptop all night. Is that you?
You bet. We pull together an extensive library of music and more importantly: know when to use it. Anyone can have a Spotify or Apple Music subscription. It takes skill to know how to interlace it all together.
What other services are available beyond just DJs and bands?
Cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners and events, and even just having music playing at the door of your wedding venue before the day is started. They’re all great opportunities to have one or more acts playing live or via a DJ.
I don’t have a wedding planner, do I need one?
Not necessarily. We’ve worked with a bunch and can give you recommendations if you’re interested. Just email us and ask. We’re not paid to recommend anyone. But if you don’t have a planner, we can help handle all of the entertainment, sound, staging, and some venue matters. We’re not, however, able to help much with food (except eating it!)
We want to present an award or toast during the wedding. Can you help us include that?
Yes! Just let us know you have an award or speech scheduled, or think you might. We’ll talk through that in the initial planning of your wedding schedule. Then our emcee, band leader, or DJ can take a moment to introduce it.
There are songs I know I want and songs I know I don’t. How do we handle that?
We’ll get you a sheet you can jot down any songs you know you don’t want. The Chicken Dance isn’t for everyone. Any special requests can also be accommodated. We recommend selecting a handful at most. Remember: a reception is more fun when guests get to pick music they like, too.
Schedule a time for a call with us directly
Get one-on-one guidance in a free, no-risk, no-obligation call at a time that works for you.
“Peak wedding times are in the spring and fall. Most wedding dates book out about 9-12 months in advance.”
For more help planning your wedding, check out these guides to help your DJ or band emcee
How to help your DJ make your wedding unforgettable
Help your DJ understand pronunciations, timing, the context behind songs, and more.
Six great Indianapolis-area wedding venues to consider
From the Indianapolis JW Marriott to the Conrad and Canal, these are six great new places in Indy for a wedding.
Looking for more options?
DJs, cover bands, party bands, emcees, classical music groups and soloists that fit every style, every size of event, and every budget
- If you need classical music for your ceremony Candlewood Strings is a great option.
- If your wedding is for big fun and contemporary or classic hits, the band
etc … is an excellent choice. - Wedding services for classy or quieter events can feature Encore Entertainment’s own Cocktail Sax jazz band.
- For smaller weddings or budgets, Circle City DJ has you covered.