Nate Hance Wedding Music
Live music for every moment of your wedding day.
"One team. One contract. Ceremony to last dance."
Ceremony from $475 · Full-day packages from $1,200 · Twin Cities + destination
We're one team. We just shift shapes.
Nate Hance · Pianist & Musical Director
Nate personally curates every wedding lineup · matching the right musicians to each moment of your day and handling everything under one contract.
Your wedding day, start to finish.
Most couples piece together 3–4 separate vendors for music. You don't have to.
All curated by Nate. One call. One contract.
Not sure where to start?
Here's what couples most often book. Find the one that sounds like you.
Gatsby jazz cocktail hour
Full dance band reception
Piano bar cocktail hour (live requests)
Interactive piano reception
Giggle Water cocktail hour
Giggle Water evening reception
Piano bar cocktail hour
Country/rock/R&B dance band reception
Build your day, moment by moment.
Book what you need · ceremony only, reception only, or the whole day. Mix and match.
The walk down the aisle.
Elegant, customized, and surprisingly flexible. Any song · traditional, modern, or unexpected.
The best part nobody talks about enough.
Live requests turn cocktail hour into a piano bar. Guests who don't know many people find their way to the music. Nobody stands in a corner.
Add sax to any configuration for an additional fee.
Elegant background. Not background noise.
Ambient music that lets conversation breathe · without going silent.
Pick your vibe.
This is where it gets fun. Choose the experience that fits your crowd · every option takes requests and keeps the energy going all night.
Tell us your genre · country, pop, R&B, rock, all of the above. Nate books vocalists and musicians specifically matched to your musical taste. Takes requests all night. Keeps the floor packed.
"The band was outstanding, the pop-punk a blast, and the Eric Church was so special. They absolutely crushed it!"
Ella Fitzgerald, Sinatra, jazz takes on modern pop, all delivered with 1920s speakeasy energy. Perfect for couples who want sophisticated elegance and a vintage atmosphere all night.
"They set the perfect mood for each set and got folks dancing. We can't wait to work with them again."
"Fun and classy, old school and modern. A sure-fire musical hit that will entertain the whole guestlist."
Guests shout out requests, then spin The Wheel of Genres to decide how the song gets played. Uptown Funk as a ballad. Bad Romance as opera. People can dance all night or just get pulled into the fun. Nobody's bored.
Piano, bass, drums. No vocals. Just warm, sophisticated jazz that works as a background or takes center stage. Modern takes on jazz classics and jazz takes on classical favorites. Great for smaller or more intimate receptions.
All reception packages include add-ons: premium stage lighting ($250) · additional performance hour ($150/musician) · emcee service ($125)
Bundle and save.
Book ceremony through reception as one package for the best value.
Pianist for cocktail hour
Soft DJ'd music during dinner
Pianist for reception · 3 hrs
Piano bar atmosphere, or whatever you'd like
Solo musician for cocktail hour
Soft DJ'd music during dinner
Emcee service
Live reception band · 3 hrs
Giggle Water, Cocktail Combo, or Nate Hance Trio · your choice
Solo musician for cocktail hour
Soft DJ'd music during dinner
Emcee service
8-piece band, full horn section · 3 hrs
Custom arrangement of your first dance
Dual vocals, sax + trumpet, the full Champagne Mixtape
Want something nobody else has ever walked down the aisle to?
Nate also creates fully custom wedding arrangements · your processional as a mashup, your first dance reimagined, or an original composition built around your love story.
Explore Custom Wedding Music ↗Good questions. Here are the answers.
Is Nate in all the groups? +
Yes · Nate plays piano in Champagne Mixtape, Cocktail Combo, and the Nate Hance Trio, and leads the Giggle Water ensemble. He's your single point of contact regardless of which groups you book.
Do you provide sound and setup? +
Yes. All band packages include a professional sound system operated by a band member. Ceremony PA is available as an add-on ($195). No hidden fees.
Do you travel outside the Twin Cities? +
Absolutely. Travel fees may apply for venues beyond 50 miles from Minneapolis. Ask Nate for a quote · it's usually not a dealbreaker.
How does booking work? +
50% deposit secures your date. Balance due 14 days before the event. Nate will walk you through everything after your initial inquiry.
Can I request specific songs? +
Yes · and not just from a preset list. Nate books musicians matched to your musical taste. Want country? He finds players who live in that world. Special requests for first dance, parent dances, and ceremony are all part of the process.
Are you insured? +
Yes. Nate Hance Music LLC carries liability insurance. Certificate of insurance available on request for venues that require it.
Real weddings. Real reactions.
"His music supported the fun, lighthearted vibe we wanted for our special day. Our guests enjoyed impromptu dancing, figuring out the unexpected genre mashups, and lobbing a few 'stump the pianist' requests his way. Everyone failed at that. At the end of the night Nate got one of the biggest rounds of applause of the evening and he deserved all of it."
"I reached out weeks before my wedding and asked if he could create a mashup for our processional. He wrote out a score for piano and violin, and did a professional recording of it. So quick, exactly as I wanted. We couldn't have been happier."
"He learned the Mario 64 ending theme, but made it wedding style. It was PERFECT. He definitely made cocktail hour fun for the guests. Nate truly demonstrates what happens when extraordinary talent is combined with a commitment to making the day uniquely special."
"As a pianist myself, I had specific and difficult requests. Nate did a fantastic job, sent short recordings to share his progress, and during cocktail hour showed off his versatility by switching to lighter pop and jazz. A couple guests even made impromptu requests he played on the spot."
Let's talk about your wedding.
Answer a few quick questions and Nate will follow up personally within 1 business day.
Pick your date from the calendar, or check the box if you're still deciding.
Nate also creates fully custom arrangements · processional mashups, first dance reimagined, original compositions.
Nate will reach out personally within 1 business day to talk through your wedding music and confirm availability.