The 2025 Wedding Trend

DJ + Live Musicians
The Best of Both Worlds

Why choose between a DJ and a band? COS Celebrations pioneered the hybrid model in North Florida — live saxophone, piano, and drums performing seamlessly with your DJ. Concert energy meets wedding elegance.

Toured 35+ Countries • Performed with Usher & Alicia Keys • 2,000+ Weddings
Corey Peterson performing live saxophone at Hammock Beach wedding ceremony

What Makes It Different

Live Performance Meets DJ Versatility

A traditional band plays their setlist. A traditional DJ plays tracks. Hybrid entertainment gives you both — the visceral energy of live performance combined with the unlimited song selection of a professional DJ.

Imagine your guests dancing to a seamless mix of your favorite songs when suddenly, a live saxophonist walks onto the dance floor, weaving melodic lines over the beat. The energy shifts. Phones come out. People talk about that moment for years.

This isn't a gimmick — it's the biggest wedding entertainment trend of 2025, pioneered in Ibiza club culture and now the standard at luxury weddings worldwide. And COS Celebrations brought it to North Florida first.

Industry Trend

Why Couples Are Choosing Hybrid

The hybrid DJ + live musician model has exploded from exclusive nightclubs to mainstream weddings. What started at venues like Pacha Ibiza with the Hedkandi DJ sets is now the most requested upgrade at luxury weddings across the country.

30% of luxury weddings now add live musicians
50% lower cost than a full band
100% song versatility maintained

Our Musicians

Choose Your Sound

Every musician in our roster has performed professionally — on tour, in studios, or at major events. This isn't a side gig for them.

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Live Saxophone

Our signature offering. Sax walks the dance floor, interacts with guests, and creates unforgettable moments during peak energy sets.

Most Popular
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Piano / Keys

From elegant ceremony preludes to funky reception jams. Keys add harmonic depth that transforms any song into a live experience.

Ceremony + Reception
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Violin

Soaring melodies for ceremonies and cocktail hour. During reception, electric violin brings an unexpected edge to dance music.

Ceremony + Cocktails
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Drums / Percussion

Nothing drives a dance floor like live drums. Our percussionists sync with the DJ to amplify energy during peak moments.

High Energy
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Guitar

Acoustic for intimate moments, electric for dance floor energy. Guitar adds texture and warmth to any part of your day.

Versatile
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Trumpet / Horns

Brass brings bold, celebratory energy. Perfect for grand entrances, hora loca, and high-energy dance sets.

Special Moments

Throughout Your Day

How Live Musicians Fit In

We customize timing based on your vision, but here's a typical hybrid wedding day.

1

Ceremony

Solo piano, violin, or acoustic guitar provides elegant live music as guests arrive and during key moments — processional, recessional, and signing.

2

Cocktail Hour

Live jazz trio, solo sax with backing tracks, or ambient piano sets the mood while guests mingle. Background music that elevates without overpowering conversation.

3

Dinner

DJ provides curated dinner music while musicians take a break. Optional: acoustic sets between courses for intimate dining experience.

4

First Dance & Specials

Live saxophone or violin accompanies your first dance for a one-of-a-kind performance. The musician plays your song — live.

5

Reception Dance Party

This is where the magic happens. DJ keeps the dance floor packed while live sax or drums drops in for 2-3 high-energy sets throughout the night. Guests never know when the musician will appear — creating surprise and delight.

From Our Couples

The Reaction Says It All

★★★★★

"The dance portion of our wedding was truly epic. Corey surprised us with his sax and it was show stopping! Every single guest told us it was the best wedding they'd ever been to."

— Liz & Tyler, Treasury on the Plaza

Questions

Frequently Asked

What is a hybrid DJ + live musician?

A hybrid DJ + live musician combines the versatility of a professional DJ with the energy of live performance. Instead of just playing tracks, our saxophonist, pianist, or drummer performs live alongside the DJ during key moments of your reception. This creates an immersive, concert-like experience while maintaining the song variety only a DJ can provide.

When do the live musicians perform during the wedding?

Live musicians typically perform during cocktail hour (ambient sets), the first dance or special dances, and 2-3 high-energy sets during the reception dance party. The saxophone might walk onto the dance floor for a surprise 15-minute set, creating a moment guests talk about for years. We customize timing based on your preferences.

How is this different from hiring a separate band and DJ?

When you hire a separate band and DJ, they rarely collaborate — you get two distinct acts. With COS Celebrations, the live musician and DJ are one cohesive team, rehearsing together and performing as a unit. Our founder is both the DJ and saxophonist, so the integration is seamless. You get band energy at a fraction of the cost.

How much does hybrid DJ + live musician cost?

Hybrid entertainment packages at COS Celebrations typically range from $2,000 to $4,500 depending on coverage hours and musician selection. This delivers the energy of a live band at roughly half the cost while maintaining full song versatility. Most couples find the impact-to-investment ratio exceptional.

Ready for Concert-Level Entertainment?

Let's discuss how live musicians can transform your wedding day. Check your date and tell us about your vision.

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