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About Big Ray and the Kool Kats - Live Wedding Band
Couples planning a Richmond wedding will find Big Ray and the Kool Kats - Live Wedding Band among the Charlottesville area's wedding videographers. Beyond wedding videographers, the business also offers wedding planners, wedding djs — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Planning a live wedding band in Richmond
How much does a live wedding band cost in Richmond?
Live bands in Richmond 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 Big Ray and the Kool Kats - Live Wedding Band
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Bradbury | 0.2 mi |
| Level 10 | 0.2 mi |
| Old Metropolitan Hall | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Big Ray and the Kool Kats - Live Wedding Band to each venue listed on Lazo.
Richmond weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are September, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° | 29° | 20% | 4:35 PM | 5:15 PM |
| Feb | 52° | 30° | 20% | 5:12 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Mar | 60° | 37° | 22% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Apr | 70° | 46° | 22% | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 78° | 56° | 23% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jun | 86° | 64° | 22% | 7:53 PM | 8:32 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 69° | 24% | 7:52 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 68° | 21% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 81° | 61° | 19% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Oct | 71° | 49° | 16% | 5:57 PM | 6:32 PM |
| Nov | 60° | 39° | 17% | 4:20 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 52° | 32° | 20% | 4:11 PM | 4:52 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Richmond International Airport (6.8 mi from Richmond). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Richmond.
Getting to Richmond
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| RIC Richmond International Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| PHF Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | 59 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | 69 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 93 mi | 2 hr |
| Washington DC | 97 mi | 2 hr |
| Baltimore | 129 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Raleigh-Durham | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Richmond; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA
- Where
- Charlottesville · 66 miles northwest of central Richmond
- Listed under
- Live Wedding Bands · Wedding Planners · Wedding DJs
- In Richmond
- One of 53 live wedding bands we list · 29 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (434) 960-4595
- Website
- Visit site
From Big Ray and the Kool Kats - Live Wedding Band's website
“Live wedding band based in Charlottesville, VA, led by Ray Caddell. Ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and dancing across Virginia, DC and Maryland.”bigrayandthekoolkats.com
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Around Charlottesville
- Nearest venue
- The Bradbury, 0.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 16 wedding venues
- Wedding Videographers nearby
- 29 within 3 mi, 31 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 35 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Keswick
Distances are straight-line from Big Ray and the Kool Kats - Live Wedding Band; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Richmond.
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