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About The Phunky Monkeys
Based in Metairie, The Phunky Monkeys works with couples planning weddings throughout New Orleans, Louisiana. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Crystal Events and The Pearl Room, A Mr. Ed's Venue. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a live wedding band in New Orleans
How much does a live wedding band cost in New Orleans?
Live bands in New Orleans 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.
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Wedding venues near The Phunky Monkeys
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Crystal Events | 1.0 mi |
| The Pearl Room, A Mr. Ed's Venue | 1.9 mi |
| The Balcony Ballroom | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Phunky Monkeys to each venue listed on Lazo.
New Orleans weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in February, March, April, October, November, December. The driest months are March, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64° | 46° | 21% | 4:47 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Feb | 68° | 50° | 19% | 5:16 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Mar | 74° | 56° | 16% | 6:37 PM | 7:08 PM |
| Apr | 81° | 62° | 17% | 6:55 PM | 7:27 PM |
| May | 88° | 69° | 17% | 7:13 PM | 7:46 PM |
| Jun | 92° | 75° | 31% | 7:27 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Jul | 94° | 77° | 34% | 7:28 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Aug | 94° | 77° | 30% | 7:08 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 74° | 23% | 6:33 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Oct | 83° | 65° | 14% | 5:57 PM | 6:29 PM |
| Nov | 73° | 55° | 16% | 4:29 PM | 5:04 PM |
| Dec | 66° | 49° | 19% | 4:26 PM | 5:02 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at New Orleans Audubon (4.2 mi from New Orleans). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in New Orleans.
Getting to New Orleans
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | 12 mi | 20 min |
| GPT Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | 68 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | 76 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 312 mi | 6 hr 30 min |
| Houston | 318 mi | 6 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central New Orleans; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 2202 N Atlanta St, Metairie, LA 70003, USA
- Where
- Metairie · 10 miles west of central New Orleans
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands · Live Wedding Bands
- In New Orleans
- One of 43 live wedding bands we list · 6 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (504) 307-9124
- Website
- Visit site
From The Phunky Monkeys's website
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Around Metairie
- Nearest venue
- Crystal Events, 1.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 61 wedding venues
- Wedding DJs nearby
- 6 within 3 mi, 26 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 43 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Kenner, Harahan, Jefferson, Elmwood
Distances are straight-line from The Phunky Monkeys; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around New Orleans.
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