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About Velveteen Ensemble
Based in New York, Velveteen Ensemble works with couples planning weddings throughout New York City, New York. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Cipriani 42nd Street | Event Venue and Ivy Terrace. 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 New York City
How much does a live wedding band cost in New York City?
Live bands in New York City 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 New York City?
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 Velveteen Ensemble
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Cipriani 42nd Street | Event Venue | 0.1 mi |
| Ivy Terrace | 0.3 mi |
| New York Wedding Loft | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Velveteen Ensemble to each venue listed on Lazo.
New York City weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40° | 28° | 20% | 4:11 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Feb | 42° | 30° | 21% | 4:52 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Mar | 50° | 36° | 24% | 6:26 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 46° | 22% | 6:58 PM | 7:35 PM |
| May | 71° | 55° | 24% | 7:27 PM | 8:06 PM |
| Jun | 80° | 64° | 23% | 7:47 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Jul | 85° | 70° | 22% | 7:45 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 83° | 69° | 21% | 7:16 PM | 7:53 PM |
| Sep | 76° | 62° | 21% | 6:28 PM | 7:04 PM |
| Oct | 64° | 51° | 18% | 5:38 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Nov | 54° | 42° | 19% | 3:57 PM | 4:37 PM |
| Dec | 44° | 34° | 24% | 3:45 PM | 4:29 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 York Cntrl Pk Twr (1.7 mi from New York City). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in New York City.
Getting to New York City
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| LGA LaGuardia Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| TEB Teterboro Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 83 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| Hartford-New Haven | 88 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Providence | 153 mi | 3 hr 10 min |
| Baltimore | 172 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central New York City; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 99 Park Ave Rm 810, New York, NY 10016, USA
- Where
- New York · central New York City
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands
- In New York City
- One of 131 live wedding bands we list · 23 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (917) 733-4650
- Website
- Visit site
From Velveteen Ensemble's website
“Velvet Events provides world-class musicians for unforgettable performances - We are not just a music entertainment agency—we create elevated, immersive musical experiences.”velvetmusic.events
Read from velvetmusic.events in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Velveteen Ensemble before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around New York
- Nearest venue
- Cipriani 42nd Street | Event Venue, 0.1 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 137 wedding venues
- Live Wedding Bands nearby
- 23 within 3 mi, 37 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 580 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Brooklyn, Long Island City, Jersey City, Astoria
Distances are straight-line from Velveteen Ensemble; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around New York City.
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