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About RICO Entertainment Events
Based in Meriden, RICO Entertainment Events works with couples planning weddings throughout Hartford and New Haven, Connecticut. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Silver City Ballroom and Aqua Turf Club. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in Hartford-New Haven
How much does a live wedding band cost in Hartford-New Haven?
Live bands in Hartford-New Haven commonly run $2,500–$7,000 depending on size and demand. Many couples split the difference: band for the reception, DJ or playlist for ceremony and cocktail hour. Always watch live or recent unedited footage before booking.
How does Lazo rank live wedding bands in Hartford-New Haven?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near RICO Entertainment Events
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Silver City Ballroom | 0.1 mi |
| Aqua Turf Club | 4.5 mi |
| The Lyman Homestead | 5.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from RICO Entertainment Events to each venue listed on Lazo.
Hartford-New Haven weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, February, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37° | 19° | 17% | 4:02 PM | 4:45 PM |
| Feb | 39° | 20° | 19% | 4:45 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Mar | 48° | 28° | 19% | 6:20 PM | 6:57 PM |
| Apr | 60° | 38° | 22% | 6:54 PM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 70° | 48° | 24% | 7:23 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Jun | 79° | 57° | 25% | 7:44 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 84° | 62° | 20% | 7:42 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 82° | 61° | 20% | 7:12 PM | 7:50 PM |
| Sep | 75° | 54° | 18% | 6:23 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 42° | 20% | 5:31 PM | 6:09 PM |
| Nov | 52° | 32° | 19% | 3:49 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Dec | 42° | 24° | 21% | 3:36 PM | 4:21 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Meriden Markham Municipal Airport (8.2 mi from Hartford-New Haven). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Hartford-New Haven.
Getting to Hartford-New Haven
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BDL Bradley International Airport | 23 mi | 35 min |
| HVN Tweed New Haven Airport | 25 mi | 35 min |
| WST Westerly State Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 70 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| New York City | 88 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Boston | 100 mi | 2 hr |
| Philadelphia | 171 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Hartford-New Haven; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 14 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA
- Where
- Meriden · 6 miles southwest of central Hartford-New Haven
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands · Wedding DJs · Wedding Rentals
- In Hartford-New Haven
- One of 53 live wedding bands we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (860) 922-7426
- Website
- Visit site
From RICO Entertainment Events's website
“Connecticut's award-winning luxury wedding & event DJ team -- Knot Hall of Fame, as seen on NBC. Pro DJ, Magic Mirror, uplighting & LED shows across CT, NYC & Newport.”ricoevents.com
- Services they list
- DJ between sets, Learns your first dance, MC services
- In business since
- 2005
- Languages
- English and Spanish
Read from ricoevents.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with RICO Entertainment Events before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Meriden
- Nearest venue
- Silver City Ballroom, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 20 wedding venues
- Wedding Videographers nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 18 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 20 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Wallingford, Cheshire, Southington, Plantsville
Distances are straight-line from RICO Entertainment Events; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Hartford-New Haven.
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