Couples’ Choice Award – WeddingWire

  WeddingWire gives out this award based on the wedding band reviews by brides and grooms received on their wedding bridal website. Although we are a NYC wedding band company, It is a regional award so the competition is in New York City, Westchester, NY, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut and Philadelphia weddings. Thank youContinue reading “Couples’ Choice Award – WeddingWire”

New York Wedding Band Central Park Performs at Oheka Castle Bridal Show

New York Wedding Band Central Park played music at a sold-out bridal show at the famous Oheka Castle on Long Island this past Sunday. The set started off with “Locked Out Of Paradise” by Bruno Mars, inspired by Bruno’s performance on the Grammys. The segue continued with “Call Me Maybe”, “Party Rock Anthem”, “We FoundContinue reading “New York Wedding Band Central Park Performs at Oheka Castle Bridal Show”

Planning Your Wedding – Booking Wedding Entertainment

Usually the first phase to planning a wedding is choosing a date and a location/venue.  Most brides and grooms desire a Saturday evening.  You will find these are the first dates to go.  So, if you are planning to book a Saturday it is better to book early. Once you have the date and aContinue reading “Planning Your Wedding – Booking Wedding Entertainment”

Plaza Hotel New York City: Ultimate 20-pc. NY Wedding Band

The wedding of Jennifer and Philip was held at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. The couple hails from the Washington, D.C. area but, decided a NYC wedding at The Plaza was what they desired. The ambiance was amazing – uplighting, staging, decor, and even the wedding cake which looked like a bronze GrecianContinue reading “Plaza Hotel New York City: Ultimate 20-pc. NY Wedding Band”

Central Park Orchestra “Rocks” the Mountain

On Saturday June 25, Central Park Orchestra, a band usually associated with music for weddings or wedding band, performed on top of Masthope Mountain in Lackawaxen, Pa. The ski lodge, usually filled with skiers and snowboarders, was packed with mountain residents that came out to dance and party. As you gazed over the stage whereContinue reading “Central Park Orchestra “Rocks” the Mountain”

How do I choose the songs that are played at my wedding?

As a bandleader, I get questions like this posed to me on a daily basis. Who chooses the songs or music that is played at my wedding? How much input do I get? Do I have to choose all of the songs that my band plays? The answer depends upon you and the bandleader. EveryContinue reading “How do I choose the songs that are played at my wedding?”

Taste the Music

People’s taste in music is as individual as taste in food. Central Park Orchestra just performed at a wedding this past Friday evening at The Liberty House Restaurant, overlooking the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline. The bride and groom’s NO LIST included disco, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and many other songs andContinue reading “Taste the Music”

Current Song Picks

by Bill Morgan Messinetti – bandleader for Central Park Orchestra It is very important to me as a bandleader to know what songs or genre of music you want to hear at your event. We do not play music WE want to hear. It is all about you, your family & friends and what happensContinue reading “Current Song Picks”

NY Wedding Bridal Shows

If you are having a wedding in New York City or Long Island there are two dates to remember for NY wedding bridal shows: New York City brides – Wednesday Feb 23 Long Island brides – Sunday March 27 Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011 – 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Presented by The Weddings EventContinue reading “NY Wedding Bridal Shows”