We’re Certified By The Guide!

June 28, 2018

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been hand-pickedย as a Certified Vendor by Here Comes The Guide,ย a highly respected publication and one of the most comprehensive wedding planning resources available to brides and grooms! Spend a few minutes browsing The Guide online, and you’ll seeย the great careย they take to provideย inspiration, information, and references for each crucial part […]

A Beautiful Wedding for Jaclyn and Danny at the Langham Huntingon, Pasadena

March 26, 2018

If you are looking for aย magnificent venue for your own big day, the prestigious Langham Huntington in Pasadena is a worthy consideration. Last month, theย Langhamย played hostย to Jaclyn and Danny Lim’s beautiful wedding, and one of our most spectacular shows to date. The evening began as guests took to the lawn of the breathtaking Horseshoe Garden, […]

Allstate Rocks the Revolution with MJ and Ben Mallare’s 11-Piece Party Band

March 15, 2018

Last month, we were pleased to bring our full 11-piece show bandย to the magnificentย Palm Springs Convention Centerย for Allstate’sย “Rock the Revolution”ย party. Attended by nearly 200 employees, theย partyย took place in the ornateย Primrose Ballroom, where guests were treatedย to aย exquisite buffet spread, before settling in for a Grammy-style awards ceremony commemorating their workplaceย achievements. The celebration thenย commenced as a Michael […]

Top 10 First Dance Songs – September 2016

September 28, 2016

photo // Anna Schmidt Photography Before I begin, let me say this. I don’t think you can go wrong picking your wedding song. Whether it’s old or new, upbeat or slow, it’s really all about what the song means to you. The song will take on special meaning for you as you dance to it, […]

Bridal Shower in Castro Valley

June 16, 2015

Our friends Jamie and Dan decided to throw a joint Bridal Shower for a newly engaged couple.ย We have to admit, we’d never been part of an event like this before, but one of Jamie’s friends put it best as she took in the lavish settingย – “Jamie is such a class act!” The event was both […]

Picking the Right Vendor: 5 Things to Find Out

May 9, 2015

Selecting the rightย wedding vendor can be a hectic task. There are so many options, yet you can’t find the information you need about the professionals you’re interested in. Rule of thumb: when somebody stands out to you for whatever reason, reach out to them with a few specific questions about what they do, and see […]

Top 5 Most Breathtaking Destinations & Venues in California for 2015

April 22, 2015

At my company, we offerย bands and ensembles consisting of between two and five members each. As such, we’re able to travel all to the most remote destinationsย without hassle. When it comes to beautiful scenery, secluded sanctuaries and breathtaking views, you can’t beat the California coast. Here are some of our favorite destinations and venues to […]

The Bottom Line: How much does a good wedding band cost?

April 16, 2015

There is a lot of misinformation onlineย about the cost of a solidย wedding band. It’s not hard to see why, though. Many of the individuals and companies that knowย the answerย don’t really want to provide you withย aย number until they think they have a shot atย your business. Some of the numbers you’ll find from a quick Google search […]

Band or DJ? 5 Questions To Consider

February 27, 2015

When it comes to your wedding reception, your decision about music entertainment can go a long way. Fortunately, there are tons of great options at almost every price point, especially in California. Perhaps you’re considering a band or DJ referred to you by a friend, a group you saw at somebody else’s wedding, or found […]

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They were perfect, literally perfect. Through all our questions, requests, demands, inquiries, concerns, rescheduling, on and on and on, they were nothing but gracious, professional, prompt and courteous. Then they showed up and rocked the hell out of absolutely everyone. My wife and I, and every single one of our guests, give them the highest praise possible. And the cherry on top, they let me get on stage and jam with them. We had Ben and his band, which we clearly highly recommend dishing out the extra money for and locking in. Perfect.
Groom testimonial Nick G. (Los Angeles, CA)
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The number one priority my bride and I wanted for our wedding was for a night full of dancing--not people begrudgingly on their feet, but truly having the best time on the dance floor. Ben Mallare absolutely delivered that for us. Since getting back from our honeymoon, the first thing people say to us is "that band you had was the best wedding band we've ever seen". If you are reading this review, don't waste another minute--book Ben Mallare--you'll be so glad you did. PS--they even learned a house/electronic song for us by request--they can truly do it all
Groom headshot Mark S. (San Francisco, CA)
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The entire wedding, we were (and still are) so proud to share the Ben Mallare name and are thrilled we could share our day with them. We could go on and on about how much fun the dance floor was, how engaging the band was with guests, how great the music was, etc., but you should take all of that as an absolute given. Ben Mallareโ€™s band brings together truly talented, hard working and fun musicians. We knew music was going to be a very important part of our wedding weekend and we wanted the absolute best of the best, and we have only the highest recommendation for everything Ben Mallare.
Groom headshot Arnie F. (Banff, AB)
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