Testimonials

Absolutely the best choice we made! Bernadette and her band are simply amazing. People are still telling us it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended and it had a lot to do with Bernadette and her band. They are extremely talented and kept the dance floor FULL the entire night. They are soooo much fun. Bernadette is a True professional and all aspects of the wedding went perfectly thanks to her timing. It’s rare when a party this large goes without any hitch at all. Party of nine made our event the best wedding ever! We cannot say enough good things about this band! Hire them if you want the best possible party you can have. Our daughters dream wedding was so much fun and absolutely perfect! Bernadette worked seamlessly with the Legacy and Frontier catering and the other vendors to be sure everything was AMAZING!

Karen & Ward Fitch
August 2024

A Wedding We Won’t Forget! Thanks to Party of 9! Bernadette and Party of Nine made our wedding night everything we could have imagined and MORE! We have been getting non-stop compliments about how amazing the band was and how it was the best wedding they have been to (thanks to Party of Nine!!) They were great at reading the vibe of the room and adjusting the set list to keep the party going! Bernadette was amazing to communicate with and never got sick of my last minute requests and questions. I couldn’t recommend them more, they made the flow of the night perfect and SO organized.

Logan & Matt
August 2024

The only band to book! Party of nine is the absolute best. We hired them for our wedding and they made the night! Bernadette is amazing and she makes you feel at ease for the big day and is a true professional. She made our evening so special. Our wedding genuinely would not have been as great of a night without this band. We never stopped dancing, they brought the party. We loved them so much a few years later we booked them for my father’s surprise party. They made the day yet again for us and it was another unforgettable event. If you want a night you will never forget book this band!!

Lindsay & Delgrasso
July 2024

Best band ever! This was an incredible performance and experience for my daughter’s wedding. Bernadette went out of her way to please including performing our wedding song from 40 years ago. My wife and I were so thankful that the band was able to do this for us. The band was exceptional with updated songs that filled the dance floor all night and was able to make my daughter’s wedding so memorable. We are still receiving compliments from our guests.

Michael & Claudia
July 2024

AMAZING!! Hiring Bernadette and Party of Nine was the best decision we made, our wedding so special!! They were so great to work with! They even learned an acoustic version of our first dance song, “Shania Twain: You’re Still the One” and it was perfect. The band was not only talented but so fun, they let me come on stage to help sing the Buffalo Bills “Shout” song!! They were accommodating, flexible, fun, professional, TALENTED, and so nice to work with. Bernadette made sure to touch base multiple times before our wedding to confirm song lists, to go over what we wanted, and to reassure that everything would be perfect (which it was!) I can’t say enough nice things about them. Our wedding was over a month ago, but we still have people calling us and reminiscing on how outstanding the band was-no one left the dancefloor!! If you are looking for a band for your wedding look no further!!! Bernadette & Party of Nine: Thank you so much for making our wedding so memorable, we love you guys!!

Chris & Emma McCool
June 2024

Perfect in every way! Party of Nine and lead singer Bernadette made our reception!! Yes, yes, yes definitely hire them and your reception will be Perfect. They are phenomenal. We just can’t say enough. we are still getting compliments that this was best wedding ever because of them.

Claudia T.
June 2024

Best Wedding Band! We couldn’t imagine our wedding without Party of 9. After seeing them at my sister’s wedding, we knew that they had to play at our wedding. They are the absolute best! Our friends and family are still talking about the energy and fun Party of 9 brought to the dance floor. The entire band is amazing, and Bernadette is the best to work with!

Katie
Sept 2023

Above and Beyond! We checked Party of Nine’s availability before even securing our wedding date – that is how important it was to us that they be part of our big day. Having heard them at a prior wedding, we knew the entertainment would be top-notch, but everything was truly above and beyond! My fiancé and I opted for a short engagement which meant lots of decisions in a short timeframe. Bernadette was so organized and responsive – she helped us keep the planning process moving, but never once made us feel rushed. We felt so well taken care of and could tell that our day was as important to her as it was to us. Party of Nine was incredibly flexible and BEYOND accommodating – every little detail was executed to perfection and everything that was important to us came to fruition. There were even several surprise special touches that still bring tears to my eyes! Collaboration with our other entertainment was also seamless. I will never stop raving about our experience! Highly recommend!!!

Sarah K
March 2023

Weddings for 2 daughters – Loved Party of Nine. I loved working with Bernadette to make sure things would go smoothly. The band thoroughly entertained our guests with a great danceable song selection. The band was able to keep the dance floor full and fun for the entire length of the reception. Very short breaks gave us a necessary breather between sets. Several of our guests have hired Party of Nine after attending our weddings. Wish there wasn’t a conflict or they would be playing at our 3rd wedding which is out of town this fall. Thanks for the fun!!

Richard
September 2023

Party of 9 was the best decision! We knew we wanted a band for our wedding, and spent quite a bit of time choosing one that seemed like the best fit for us. We are so so so happy we picked Party of 9!!! Bernadette was great to work with, and we were able to pick the songs we wanted to hear during the reception, and they learned a new song that we used as a surprise dance with my parents that was perfect! We also had Tony the guitarist play for the recessional and processional in the ceremony and he was great and very flexible. We did the cocktail hour music as well which everyone enjoyed. But really what all our guests (and even staff at our venue) could not stop talking about was the awesome music throughout the reception. Everyone was on the dancefloor all night, it was the best party. Our friends and family haven’t stopped raving about how much fun our wedding was, thanks to the awesome energy the band brought. One of the bartenders at our venue said in 8 years there, she’s never worked at a wedding as fun as ours! Some of our friends have requested the playlist/setlist that was used in our reception because they loved all the songs so much. We can’t thank Bernadette, Tony, and everyone else from Party of 9 enough for making our wedding such an amazing time!!! We would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning their wedding!

Ally & Matt
August 2023

Awesome wedding reception band! While we’re still flying so high on their wedding celebration, we expressed our heartfelt gratitude to Bernadette for the AMAZINGLY AWESOME music that she and the others in Party of Nine provided for Matt’s and Ally’s reception! The energy and enthusiasm that they all had was like gasoline on the fire of everyone’s love and fed the excitement and joy that we all felt! Bernadette and the whole band are so diversely talented and clearly worked well as a team! We sent our thanks and best wishes to all of them, hoping they have continued success blessing others with their music. We were so grateful to them for all they added to our celebration!

Jeanette & Bill
August 2023

Absolutely Amazing! We are a venue and hired Party of Nine for our annual Black-Tie Gala. To add some back story, we are located near Rochester. Our Executive Chef – a 30 yr. veteran with a plethora of event experience (a man of few words) attended a wedding in Buffalo where PON had performed. He made a point to bring their business cards and said if you ever have a bride who needs a band – This band is amazing, and the dance floor was packed all night. He has never said or done anything like that before- so I knew they made an impression. I didn’t need to hear another word. When I inquired the response was almost immediate, Bernadette shared where I could get some links to performances and honestly, I told her, you can send them but based on my chef’s recommendation, I knew I did not need to see them. PON was communicative, followed up with questions and updates (which as a small business owner who is pulled in a million different directions in December with Holiday parties- this was so appreciated). Our event, like most weddings had an age range from 22-84, who stayed all night so the music had to flow so everyone would enjoy it for the whole evening (a lot of times at weddings older people leave after dessert so the DJ/band can completely change the genre of music). In the past we had bands that are players that don’t always play together- if you take nothing else away from this review as a bride, please ask any bands you are inquiring with if they always play together- most of them DO NOT and it makes a TREMENDOUS difference. While theses player bands may be great musicians, they lack the flow and chemistry of a band that plays together all of the time. Everyone in the band was kind, professional and amazing. We cannot thank PON enough for an amazing event and we would have them back in our venue hands down above any other band we have had perform at our venue.

Jennifer, Avon Inn
October 2023

Another over the top wedding event! Just when you think you had a great wedding experience with Party of Nine, they actually go above and beyond for the next wedding, and not sure how that could even be possible! Think of Bernadette as your eyes, ears and everything you need at a reception to keep things on track and upbeat from beginning to end. Hiring them goes above having a great sounding band who is reading the crowd to keep your dance floor filled. She is closely working with your photographer to be sure no moments are missed, the venue, to make sure all the timing works out beautifully, and the bride and groom to be sure all of their favorite songs are played, when they want them played.

This band makes you feel truly honored that you chose them to be at your event and put everything out there to be sure everything is fantastic for all your guests, regardless of their age. My 88 year old father didn’t want to leave early as planned because he was enjoying the music so much and watching the fun on the dance floor! So much better than a sound system which you can have at any event to play music. Having a live band really sets things apart and makes it so special and memorable…. And Party of Nine is really special!

Jeannie
September 2023

Party of Nine is Simply The Best! Booking with Party of Nine was very easy and handles quite professionally. I can’t say enough how easy the whole process was. They’re so professional that they guide you through everything. It was so comforting to have this part of the wedding be stress free! They’re simply the best!

Rosemary
July 2023

Party of Nine is the best! We booked Party of Nine for our 2023 wedding and it was one of our best decisions! Bernadette is responsive and so helpful. Everyone had the best time and nobody left the dance floor. Could not recommend them enough!

Caroline
June 2023

BEST wedding band! We could not have asked for a better band for our wedding! Not only was the music fantastic, but Bernadette and her amazing band kept the party going every minute of the night! Our only complaint was that we couldn’t keep going through the night and into the morning! They were responsive to all emails, they worked with us on creating a great playlist, and most of all they put an amazing flare on all the songs that let’s us enjoy our favorite music but also enjoy some great musicians.

Our favorite part was their ability to take our first dance song, and make it something so special and unique! They took a cover of a song we love and put their own special twist on it to make it that much better!! We loved every second of working with them! I would recommend anyone who wants to enjoy their music and give everyone their guests the party of their life should choose Party of Nine!

Jordan B.
June 2023

Amazing, must book! Party of Nine did both my wedding and my sisters wedding. They are AMAZING. We got so many compliments after the wedding saying they were the best wedding band they have ever seen/heard. Would highly recommend!

Catherine
August 2023

The Best Experience! Bernadette was THE BEST to work with. She handled every detail, even the details I would have never thought of. She was so responsive and thoughtful with every phone call, email, and text. Everything leading up to the wedding couldn’t have went better. We had to change our wedding date and Bernadette couldn’t have been more accommodating. I’ve seen Party of Nine at two other weddings and knew I wanted them for my own. The day of the wedding went AMAZING. My family is still talking about the energy the band brought to the night. They were so interactive and engaging and the dance floor was filled the entire time. If you are going to go with live music for your event, Party of Nine should be at the top of your list as you certainly will not be disappointed.

Angela & Joe
Nov 2023

Unbelievable! Zero words to describe everything you did yesterday and leading up to the big day! You’re a rockstar and the best person ever! Thank you so much for making the day even better! People are RAVING about party of nine! Send the whole band my love and thanks for keeping every foot in the air last night!! You’re the best!!

Kevin & Bre
July 2023

Excellent!! Party of Nine is hands down the best band in Buffalo, and I wish they weren’t always booked with private events, because I would absolutely make the time to go and see them every single weekend if I could. Bernadette, Sal, and the crew are absolutely the best entertainers in Buffalo!!

Lisa
May 2023

What can I say? This band is everything and more than advertised. Bernadette is not only an amazing singer/artist but she truly is the nicest and easiest vendor to work with. She listens to what you want. She is quick to respond and she truly cares about the product she and the band put out there. Our guests have not stopped texting/ calling to tell us how much fun they had singing and dancing the night away. Best of all, this band genuinely has fun with you. You can tell they feed just as much off of the crowd as we fed off of them. There is no other choice. If you want the best in Buffalo, Party of Nine is the band for you.

Patty, Mother of the bride
August 2023

Excellent Band who puts customer service at the forefront! Party of Nine proved to be an outstanding choice for our event, with their impressive responsiveness, attentive listening skills, and strong commitment to customer service. From the initial inquiry to the event’s execution, they were quick to respond, eager to understand our musical preferences, and offered valuable insights based on their experience. Their professionalism and dedication shone through in their accommodating nature and flexibility. Moreover, their musical performance was nothing short of exceptional, captivating the audience and creating an unforgettable experience. Party of Nine not only met but exceeded our expectations, making them a top recommendation for anyone seeking a band that combines musical talent with outstanding customer service.

Katie Brown
August 2023

The best wedding band! We can’t say enough about Party of Nine! Bernadette was great to work with, we could tell from our first conversation we were in good hands with Party of Nine. She was extremely organized and responsive. Bernadette took complete control the day of the wedding and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Our venue also mentioned how incredible it was to work with her that day. The second the music started the dance floor was filled, she kept the party going all night!

Carleen & Mike
December 2022

Party of Nine is a Must for your celebration! We hired Party of Nine to play at our wedding celebration in Buffalo last November. They were incredible and had our guests on the dance floor all night long! Bernadette (Band Manager) is wonderful and so easy to work with leading up to the event. We connected a few times to solidify our song requests and timing. It was SO easy to pick songs and customize our music as they have their full set list on the website. My husband and I had so much fun picking out the music we wanted to hear. On the day of the event, Bernadette and the band made it so easy and seamless for us to enjoy with our guests. We were blown away by the band, their range, and how FUN they made the celebration for us.

Elizabeth & Craig
November 2022

Best Wedding Band in WNY! Bern is so great to work with! Quick and easy communication each step of the way. The band brings the energy all night and will take your wedding up several notches!!

Chuck & Andrea Mule
November 2022

Party of Nine is an absolute MUST for your wedding! Party of Nine played at the wedding of my two older sisters, so as soon as I got engaged they were one of the first people I called! Pre-wedding, I spoke with Bernadette several times to ensure we were on sync with staging needs, set-list, timeline of reception, and everything in-between. Bernadette went above and BEYOND to make sure every detail was discussed and accounted for. Day of wedding….. what a blast!!!! We had SO much fun. The level of talent this band brings is absolutely incredible. The horns, the vocals, just amazing! The dance floor was NON-STOP! The set-list had a mix of modern and classic hits that we all love. I highly recommend Party of Nine!!

Anna Hourihan
September 2022

Best wedding party band ever! From beginning to end, Bernadette was so responsive and made the planning process so easy. She provided a sheet to fill out that helped with our timeline for the reception and other details. She allowed us to pick out our own music for breaks, which we really liked. At the reception, she and the rest of Party of Nine exceeded our expectations by far. We knew from seeing them at local venues that they were great, but kept on saying how they truly were worth every penny spent. They had a great lineup of songs and knew how to get everyone engaged and dancing. The band is so very talented in their musical abilities, kept the night on track and was helpful with planning, and we’re so easy to work with. I highly recommend Party of Nine!!

Janelle & Nick
Sept 2022

Best band ever! Party of Nine was absolutely amazing! They were so great to work with leading up to our wedding, and so responsive. They were quite literally the highlight of our entire wedding, and had everybody up and dancing on the floor for the entire night. They helped to make our special day so memorable and our guests still cannot stop talking about how great the band was! Would absolutely recommend!

Lisa Saffire
August 2022

Amazing Band! Party of Nine is phenomenal! They made a seamless flow between pre-recorded music for the ceremony and formal dances, to a lively and upbeat performance that got the dance floor packed! All in all they were a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend using Party of Nine for your wedding music needs!

Nicole Stahli
August 2022

They brought the “Party” for sure! Bernadette and Party of Nine were THE perfect wedding band. They let us choose from a great collection of songs to build our perfect playlist that was reflective of our style and relationship, and even allowed us to request a couple off-list songs that were truly special to us! They even surprised us by performing our first dance song LIVE – we were expecting the recording we gave them. Very thoughtful, passionate, and high-energy ensemble that kept our guests on their feet the whole night. They clearly care very deeply about providing a memorable and personal experience for memories that will last a lifetime. We would enthusiastically recommend them to anyone getting married in WNY! Thank you so much!

Rachel
July 2022

My husband and I planned our Buffalo wedding while living in another city. He really wanted a band and so we started our search online by videos and reviews. Naturally, it can be nerve-wracking when you’re booking someone from afar before seeing them perform. From the first call with Bernadette, I felt reassured with our decision. She is so receptive to what the couple wants and the entire band knows how to keep people on the dance floor. They learn who their audience is and tailor the entertainment for them. Throughout the planning process, Bernadette was very responsive. We did a different dinner plan for the night where guests could eat when they wanted instead of a sit-down time, and as a result, we had people on the dance floor constantly! As the night progressed, the dance floor was packed. Several of our guests said that they had never seen almost all of the wedding attendees on dance floor like they did at ours. There are family members I’ve never seen on the dance floor at other weddings, and they were out on the floor for awhile with us. We even had a couple family and friends book them for their weddings after attending ours. By booking Party of Nine, know that you will have a memorable wedding with a full dance floor but also such an easy and organized planning process with them. Book them while they’re still available!

Jamie & Matt Hitro
June 2022

Excellent Band! Party of Nine played at our wedding and they went out of their way to accommodate us. Bernadette is extremely organized and made sure the music for the whole evening went off smoothly down to the last detail. Tony, one of the band members, even learned a song I requested on the violin (!) and played it while the bridal party and I walked down the aisle. It was absolutely beautiful. And the band is very talented and fun and kept us on the dance floor all night. I would highly recommend them!

Jennifer Sarkees
June 2022

Party of Nine played at our wedding in May 2022.  My husband and I knew we wanted a band from the start and we received rave reviews from friends about PO9.  After speaking with Bernadette and watching some of their videos we were sold!  Bernadette was so helpful and made sure we felt very comfortable and in sync with everything.  We were able to review their setlist and select our top songs. The band played during our reception, and we had the horns play during our cocktail hour – guests raved about both!  We were sad when the night was over and just wanted to keep the music and dancing going!  PO9 was amazing all around and we would definitely recommend them for any wedding or event!  Thank you to Bernadette and the whole band!!  We had so much fun 🙂

Lauren
May 2022

Party of Nine did the entertainment for our wedding in May! I truly cannot say enough about how great it was to work with them. Bernadette was incredibly responsive and helped us navigate the entire process. They had the dance floor full the ENTIRE night with such a great variety of music. They even learned a special version of the song for our first dance. I recommend them very highly for your wedding!

Alyssa & Bobby Albers
May 2022

Amazing!! Amazing amazing! We had the pleasure of having the Party of Nine at our daughter’s wedding in April, so when it came time to begin planning our next daughter’s wedding in September, our first call was to make sure Party of Nine would be available! One very big concern checked off the list… Bernadette, the lead singer, also serves as the very best organizer to help schedule the reception from beginning to end. Communication is amazing and she covers every detail from fantastic cocktail music to help set the tone for guests arriving, to introductions of the wedding party, to music during their break, to helping coordinate some very special dances, and most importantly fills the dance floor with great energy and fun! For those very few who aren’t dancers, guests can be totally entertained by the talents of the entire band. We are looking forward to another fun event and working with Bernadette getting our new set lists together!

Jeannie
April 2022

I cannot say enough good things about this band. Bernadette was absolutely an angel to work with from the moment we started to think about booking with them. She was patient through all of our Covid delays, and was a dream to reschedule with each time. Our guests are constantly telling us how amazing the band was, and how much fun they had dancing all night. I truly don’t believe the dance floor ever emptied!! If you’re looking for a band that will have high energy, an amazing lineup for every age guest, great support and communication, and one that will be remembered for YEARS to come….this is your band! Thank you Party of 9 for being our DREAM wedding band!

Julie & Matt
April 2022

Party of Nine is easily the best wedding band. From the beginning Bernadette made the planning process so easy and ensured that she included every song we wanted to make our wedding so special. Party of Nine played amazing music that kept people dancing all night, bringing a fun and energetic vibe. I highly recommend Party of Nine to everyone, they definitely made our wedding a night to remember, not only for us, but for our guests. Thank you for everything,

Caillin
January 2022

Outstanding time!! We got married in November and Party of Nine performed. They were truly amazing and made the night extra special for us. They bring such amazing energy, getting everyone on the dance floor and moving. They have a large selection of music and sound great. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wedding band.

Michael & Allison
November 2021

We had seen Party of Nine at a previous wedding and when we got engaged, we knew right away that they would be perfect for our special day! Weeks after our wedding, our guests were still raving about this band and how much fun they had dancing until the end of the night.  Bernadette was our point person and she was very detail oriented with our day making sure everything was all set. She was fantastic about answering any of our questions in a timely manner and making everything seamless. We wanted a specific song for our first dance and they were able to learn and play it just like the original which meant so much to us. Especially since we had choreographed it. Overall, Party of Nine made this an amazing experience that we will always remember and plan to use for another event in the future!

Mallorie & Henry Rose
January 2022

Excellent They will elevate your wedding! We were so thrilled with their performance at our first sons wedding we hired them for our second sons wedding!  Bernadette, who is the lead singer, was a pleasure to work with. She is a planner and organizer who is very knowledgeable. She was easily available to us and helped set the tone for the entire evening. They are a high energy band that kept the party going seamlessly. From cocktail music to introductions to dancing. They are very versatile and sound amazing. Loved having a horn section. They elevate a wedding and hiring them will ensure your guests dance the night away and have a great time!

Gloria
December 2021

If you haven’t chosen your band yet there is no need to go any further- Party of Nine can not be topped. From our first contact with Bernadette until the last song on wedding night- we never had to worry about a single detail ! Bernadette is full of personality and performs with an energy that is contagious! The band sounded fabulous and kept the crowd involved and dancing! Bernadette kept things on track, organizing the introductions, toasts and first dances as well. She guided my daughter through song selections and helped them plan music for the breaks. The mix of music catered to old and young alike ! People were raving about the band. If you have the chance to hire Party of Nine- do it quickly so you don’t miss out on a sensational band that will push your wedding over the top! Thank you Party of Nine for helping my daughter have the wedding of her dreams- my feet still hurt from all the dancing!

Barb
December 2021

Party of Nine played at our wedding, and they made an outstanding day even better. The attention to detail Bernadette provided us leading up to our wedding was extremely helpful. She was able to walk us through all of the minor details that we never even thought of. The variety of songs they are able to play, makes them a hit for everyone in attendance. Anytime we talk with anyone who attended our wedding, they always comment on how great the band was. We could not have imagined our wedding without them. We would recommend Party of Nine to anyone who is getting married, or wants to have a PARTY!

Katie & Tim
October 2021

Amazing Party! Thank you Party of Nine for making our wedding reception something special. People were dancing all night!

Scott F.
October 2021

Excellent. Best decision we made for our wedding! Booking Party of Nine was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We had seem them perform at a family wedding prior to ours and new immediately that we wanted them at our wedding as well. Bernadette was great to work with and helped us so much leading up to the wedding. They have a great playlist with so many songs to pick from. We’ve gotten so many compliments about the band in the weeks after our wedding, and there were people on the dance floor all night. I would recommend Party of Nine to everyone!

Kristen Herle
October 2021

Excellent. THE Most Amazing Band Ever! From the very beginning we knew this was THE band to hire for our daughter Madison’s wedding on October 3, 2021 !! Bernadette was beyond kind, knowledgeable and professional throughout the entire process leading up to and the set up for the wedding! This band was worth it in a million different ways! Can you say packed dance floor for over 3 straight hours ?!? Her voice ! Their voices ! The quality of the band ! The instrumental solos ! Party of Nine also handled the music before, during and after the ceremony during our cocktail 1.5 hours and they recommended the best stage and dance floor lighting pros as well!

JUST WOW !!! I have had 100’a of calls, texts and messages saying how much everyone, that attended the wedding, loved Party of Nine ! My family and I are dreaming up ways to use them again!! This band was a spectacular highlight to an amazing wedding and the venue, Nottinghill Farm, was the perfect location to enjoy this band both inside and outside as well!! I could go on and on! We all danced so much. We basically let Bernadette and the band chose the best music and we gave them the benefit of knowing people, how to motivate people and how to keep the party rocking – trust me, they absolutely did that! We had over 200 guests and more than 50 people on staff at the event and there was not a single person that was not feeling their incredible vibe !! Absolutely THE best band for any event!! I will be forever grateful for Bernadette and her team of pros ! They made our evening spectacular !! Everyone, this is who you want to WOW your guests !! A huge thank you to PARTY OF NINE !!!!! We loved every single second !!! Oh the fun we had !!!

Jaycee Gugino-Memminger
October 2021

Wow, just wow! This band was worth ever penny we paid. Bernadette was our point person and helped us plan everything. The dance floor was completely packed all night and the music choices and quality was amazing. I’m still smiling thinking about how much fun we had with party of 9!

Marie Feeley
October 2021

Every once in a great while you meet someone with extraordinary integrity who delivers on their promises. Bernadette from Party of Nine is such a person. We met Bernadette and her band members before my oldest daughter’s wedding. We had several bands to choose from, but selected the Party of Nine for several reasons.

First, I hit it off with Bernadette. In my view a successful reception can be reduced to great food, a great bar and a great band. Bernadette intuitively understood how important it was to us to have everyone, across all generations, up on the dance floor. Bernadette and the Party of Nine delivered.

Secondly, her testimonials. Anyone who organizes a wedding understands the amount of planning, effort and time it takes to host such an event. Once the wedding ends, life immediately goes back to normal and it’s easy to forget about publicly praising the vendors that helped make the event so special. It was so inspiring to see how many thoughtful testimonials were posted on behalf of Bernadette and the Party of Nine and I am happy to add mine as well.

Thirdly, I made a point to see the band in person and did not rely on posted videos. It is absolutely essential to hear and see what the Party of Nine is all about. Within minutes you will come to the same conclusion I did. I so appreciated their high energy and talent, their commitment to excellence and being totally invested in the moment that I hired Party of Nine not only for my eldest daughter’s wedding, but also her sister’s wedding as well.

It was so important to have the Party of Nine play at my second daughter’s wedding, we chose a date around their schedule. I am a firm believer in building an “A” team around special and important events. Since we have eight children, six girls and two boys, Bernadette and the Party of Nine will be our preferred vendor. I can assure you of one thing, you will not be disappointed. The Party of Nine’s talent, professionalism and attention to detail will surpass your expectations.

Thank you, Bernadette and the Party of Nine for making our first two weddings extraordinary and incredibly fun. You helped create memories that will last a lifetime. I can’t wait until we meet again!

Maritza Ruh
September 2021

Retirement party bash! Bernadette and the Party of Nine band was the icing on the cake to make our retirement party a huge success. Everyone raved about the fabulous time they had; saying it was the best retirement party they had ever attended. The music was outstanding, great selections to keep the party moving. Bernadette took the time to inquiry about the guest of honor’s favorite songs and orchestrated the night around those choices. Those special touches made everything that more spectacular. The dance floor was hopping! I highly recommend this band. You will NOT regret it. Thank you so much Party of Nine

Anne
September 2021

OMG! Snoop Dogg on the Sax! Brides and grooms!!! Look no further! BOOK THIS BAND!!!  All I can say is, Wow! And honestly I’m not sure I have enough words for how amazing Bernadette, and Party of Nine made our Wedding night.  My fiancé and I, like many other couples got put through the COVID ringer, but Bernadette couldn’t have been better and easier to work with!  She took control of the situation and made sure it was perfect. Everything was perfect!  Plain and simple, Bernadette is a boss! And let me just say, the old school 90s hip hop set was something TikTok worthy! Colt45 and some snoop dog on the sax, was like nothing we’ve ever experienced! And we saw snoop live!  Wow wow woow! Our guests are still raving about the music and how amazing the night! The dance floor was packed all night, and nobody left early!  Bernadette exceeded EVERY expectation! Thank you Bernadette, and Party of Nine for making our wedding dreams a reality!

Deanna
September 2021

Amazing experience! We were so happy Party of Nine was available for our wedding! Bernadette was very professional and helped make sure the night ran smoothly. The energy on the dance floor was palpable and guests were up and dancing the whole night. The band played a great mix of songs including new hits and wedding classics. We had an absolute blast and cannot thank them enough for making our wedding a night to remember! We would recommend them to anyone in the future!

Ally M.
August 2021

A Night to Remember! Words can’t describe how incredible our wedding day was and majority of that was due to Party of Nine! Being a COVID bride, I had many phone calls and email conversations with Bernadette all of which were nothing but positive and upbeat. We appreciated all the support and flexibility Party of Nine offered as we postponed our wedding 3x. Party of Nine exceeded our expectations and created a night of wonderful memories! Bernadette exhibited immense effort to make our night memorable for all our friends and family with incorporating personal requested touches. The Shout song was our last song and as we looked around the room, we no longer felt like we were at a wedding, but at the best concert ever!! For weeks, we had people non-stop complimenting our wedding with Party of Nine being their favorite part! If you want a night to remember, then you want Party of Nine to be on the dance floor!

Morgan B.
August 2021

Excellent! AMAZING!! I would recommend to anyone!! Party of 9 was INCREDIBLE!! I had been to a few weddings of family and friends who had them at their wedding and they were all so much fun! So when we got engaged, I knew that we needed them at ours too. Not only were they energetic, fun, and entertaining all night long (everyone commented on how good they were!), but planning everything with Bernadette made planning on my end MUCH easier! Bernadette always responded very promptly from the first meeting that we had together. She asked me questions about the flow of the wedding that I never would have even thought of without her! I would recommend Party of 9 to EVERYONE for their wedding if you want your guests to have an amazing and memorable night!!

Devon Hornung
July 2021

Party of Nine is hands down the BEST wedding band in Buffalo. When John and I started to plan our wedding, Bernadette was our first call. This band sets the standard so high, we had countless guests tell us that this was the best wedding dancing they’ve ever experienced. Our dance floor was packed the entire time. This band knows how to get a crowd moving and ready to party!

Even more, Bernadette was so helpful throughout the wedding process. She was willing to talk with us and plan as much as we wanted. They are true pros, taking care of everything you need. From creating a personalized set list as well as taking care of bridal party entrances and parents dances. They truly have everything covered and know how to run the show.

PO9 consistently goes above and beyond. When we told our wedding venue we had booked PO9, they raved about their experiences with them and how seamless the evening would be.

Thank you for making our wedding day such a special day and bringing the beat. Our advice is to book them now. You won’t want to miss out on this incredible band.

John and Celine
May 2020

Bernadette and her crew are AMAZING. My mom and I went to see her play at our Church’s picnic prior to her playing at my wedding. Both times the band was absolutely incredible and very professional. They really know how to get a crowd on their feet! My guests were dancing the entire time and there was not a dull moment!  Prior to the wedding Bernadette was very reachable and was so patient with my lack of communication (sorry!). She told me what she thought was best but always listened to my wishes first. She is truly a wonderful person and the band is incredible. I would highly recommend Party of Nine for ANY style of event!

Chloe & Brandon
Aug 2019

Best Band in Buffalo! Let me start by saying, Party of Nine made our wedding! Bernadette, who manages the band and also is the lead singer was incredible to work with throughout the planning process. She was extremely helpful and friendly. We had a few concerns with our ceremony leading up to the wedding and Bernadette assisted in getting us in contact with her set up crew to manage for a very reasonable price. This took a ton of pressure off of myself and family not having to worry about someone controlling the music for the ceremony.

Party of Nine kept the dance floor packed the entire night. We even had a few family members join the band for a few songs. The guests LOVED this and were thrilled to have our family members singing with the band. The entire group is extremely talented and we are so happy we had Party of Nine celebrate our special day with us.

Marit August 2019

When I started wedding planning I knew the most important part was the band. The band is what MAKES the wedding. You need the right people to get people pumped and on the floor. That is exactly what Party of Nine did.  P09 has the best energy and most amazing music. They absolutely know how to get the crowd going and out of their seats. During our entire wedding, there were soo many people on the dance floor. They know how to read the crowd and get the group going. P09 also went above and beyond by including personal touches about the music for us.

I have not lived in Buffalo for 15 years and was concerned I could not find such an amazing band… I was WRONG! P09 delivered and more! They were so easy to work with and thought of EVERY single detail needed for our wedding! Often couples use a DJ because they are a bit cheaper— I highly recommend not going this route. If you want a party and people on their feet or even just sitting and enjoying an amazing concert, you need a band and P09 is the way to go! HIRE THEM!!!

P09 thanks for making our day EXACTLY what we wanted!!

Rebecca Mize
Sept 2019

Party of Nine did not disappoint! The dance floor was packed the entire evening and left us wanting more. The musicians are very talented and know how to give the crowd what they wanted. Their repertoire is vast and varied. Bernadette is very enthusiastic and professional and replicated our “first dance” music perfectly. For us, it was the highlight of the evening. Mark Marinaccio is a great keyboardist and vocalist too. Great band and I highly recommend them! Our guests are still raving! Thanks again for everything – such a pleasure working with you!

Kristin & Michael
May 2019

If you want to have a wedding where the dance floor is packed from start to finish, then you need to book Party of Nine! The band made my wedding-from intros, the first dances, the continuous dancing (guests dancing/singing on stage with the band) to the very end where everyone was in a circle singing to Piano Man. Bernadette was so great to work with-any questions I had she got back to me ASAP and always made me feel reassured that everything would go off without a hitch-and it did!! After the wedding, guests told me they have never seen a wedding with so much dancing (and the music appealed to EVERYONE). I did not want the band the end, they were AWESOME. They are worth the money!!! You will not regret booking them!!!

Lauren
May 2019

Party of Nine best wedding band! My daughter was married on February 2019 in Buffalo, NY and Party of Nine played at the reception. I don’t even know where to begin “singing” their praises. We booked the band nearly a year in advance. From the very start Bernadette was wonderful at keeping in touch, explaining the process, following up, answering questions, etc. We needed music for the ceremony which was in a different place than the reception, Bernadette sent her sound man over and took care of that. We wanted music during cocktail hour, Bernadette took care of that. They learned a new song of the bride’s choice for the reception. They have an extensive play list that my daughter and her fiance were able to choose from. They were set up and ready to go before the guests arrived. Absolutely no problems with any of their equipment that would have detracted from their performance. Very, very professional and fun! They had everyone dancing all night and looked like they were having as much fun as we were! Bernadette has a beautiful voice and all of the band members are very energetic. My daughter was going to hire a sound system to save money but her fiance insisted on a live band. Hands down the best decision made, worth every penny and more. My advice, book early, you don’t want to miss out!

Lorri Clark
February 2019

Amazing band! Party of Nine was EXCEPTIONAL! Bernadette worked with us throughout all the planning. She played all the music we requested and really made the wedding a BLAST! She spent about an hour on the phone with me the week of the wedding planning out every detail and answering all of my questions. She handled everything including introductions, special dances and fit in all of our requests! The dance floor was NEVER empty! I HIGHLY recommend Party of Nine!

Jenn
January 2019

Party of Nine is THE BEST! If you are getting married in Buffalo and want to dance all night, this is the band you need! I went to a wedding in 2016 where Party of 9 played and from that moment on I knew I wanted them to play at my wedding. Within a week of getting engaged we called Party of 9 to see if they had our date available and if they didn’t I probably would have changed my date. Bernadette, is extremely organized, professional, personable, and helpful. She made all the planning, payments etc seamless and easy! The band has a large repertoire of songs they know and were willing to learn anything we asked. On the big day, Party of 9 kept the dance floor rocking. We had so many guests tell us after the wedding what an awesome job they did, and one stated “I’ve never been to a wedding that I couldn’t even get on the dance floor”. Everyone wanted to dance and party of 9 made sure we did! My husband and I went to 11 weddings this year and absolutely no band compares. One major point we would like to share is that the band took only 1 break over the whole set. This is huge, especially in comparison to other weddings we have attended. We would highly recommend Party of 9 and we hope that they will be playing at a wedding we go to soon!! Thank you Bernadette!!!

Natalie and Christopher
January 2019

This band will ensure a great time! Party of Nine made my wedding a success. They are true professionals. The planning was easy and Bernadette is so helpful. The band plays a wide variety so everyone will enjoy. The guest were on the dance floor all night and stayed until the very end. We received so many compliments on the band since the wedding. Worth every penny and I would recommend this band as one of the top things to make your wedding a success. They were one of the favorite parts!

Andrea
January 2019

Best Band in Buffalo!! Bride and Grooms to-be, the best thing you can do to make your wedding reception fantastic is hire Party of Nine to be your band! Without a doubt they are the best in Buffalo. They have an amazing selection of songs and an energy that truly keeps your guests out of their seats and on the dance floor all night long. Since our wedding, we have had so many people compliment us on just how amazing Party of Nine was and how much fun they had because of them. Bernadette is super professional and organized and will emcee your evening perfectly to keep everything moving and flowing seamlessly. Take one of the stresses out of planning your wedding by hiring Party of Nine and resting assured that they will do an amazing job!

Danielle
Sept 2018

Party of Nine knows how to throw a party! We had the absolute best time at our wedding dancing and singing along. As the bride, I didn’t get off of the dance floor once! Bernadette was so organized and amazing to work with, and she made everything go off without a hitch. Our guests haven’t stopped raving about them since the wedding. We couldn’t recommend them enough. Thank you Party of Nine!

Christine
September 2018

Party of Nine absolutely made our wedding and, even more importantly, they made it feel like OUR wedding. It was really important to me and my husband that there be music and dancing throughout the reception, including while guests were waiting for dinner to be served. Although this wasn’t the typical style of wedding for Party of Nine, they were open to our vision, worked with us to plan things (including many things we had not even thought of!), made it happen and, in the end, made our night absolute perfection. On top of all this, when a few things came up that we had not planned for, Bernadette was able to be flexible and kept the night going seamlessly. The only thing that could have made the night better would have been a five-minute warning that the night was ending — we were so busy dancing with ALL of our friends and family on the dance-floor, that we didn’t realize that the wonderful night was coming to an end. Fortunately, our friends and family are still talking about the dancing and the band, so we get to keep reliving the night!

Anna-Claire
August 2018

Party of Nine is one of the best bands in Buffalo! We saw them at another wedding (before we were even engaged) and immediately knew we wanted them for our wedding. They were one of the first vendors we booked and made everything else work around the date they had available for us. From the first time I contacted her, Bernadette was responsive and professional. She and the guys went above and beyond to meet all of our requests, including learning a brand new song that wasn’t easy and not in their usual genre of music. In addition to performing for the reception, Mark (lead vocals) provided our ceremony music (for a small additional cost). This was really convenient as our ceremony was onsite with our reception. I highly recommend Party of Nine, worth every penny! They kept the party going, the dance floor was never empty! If you have a chance, check our one of their public events listed on their website! You won’t be disappointed!

Jennie
May 2018

Wow! Party of Nine is amazing. We have seen them perform multiple times at our friends weddings and we knew we had to have them at ours! They absolutely made our wedding. We are still getting compliments to this day about how awesome our band was. They kept the dance floor jam packed the entire night and were able to learn and play a special request song from me. Bernadette is awesome and easy to work with. She is very experienced and MC’d our night perfectly. I had full confidence in her. So happy we choose them I would not have had it any other way!

Jenny/Alex
August 2018

AMAZING FROM START TO FINISH! Party of Nine took our wedding to a level I’ve never seen before. The dance floor was packed the whole night and the energy throughout our venue was absolutely electric! We had a summer wedding in a club that had a few different rooms separated from the main dance area. You might think that the music wouldn’t reach the corner pockets of those rooms, but Party of Nine’s sound is huge. Bernadette’s vocals are fantastic but the other male members of the band performed a few solos that killed it! This mix of talent kept our guests coming back to the dance floor again and again and again. You just couldn’t escape the excitement the energy coming from this band. Bernadette is very professional: quick with responses, attentive to every single detail and intuitive with reading the crowd. I had some special requests for songs, dances and an announcement or two during the night. I also wanted Bernadette to walk out into the crowd and dance to get crowd revved up. She and the band delivered every single request on time and in the exact style I wanted. We didn’t have to think about a thing other than dancing our butts off! If having a crazy good time at your own wedding is important to you, hire this band. If you want your guests to feel like they can’t get off the dance floor because they’re having such great time, hire this band. They’re worth every penny. Remember, people only remember a few things about weddings, and the food and music are always high on the list. Spend your money where it matters: Party of Nine!

Allison
July 2018

Party of Nine performs for a lot of weddings, so I imagine they blend together after a while, but we have just one daughter and we want to thank you for helping to make her wedding at Park Country Club, an occasion we will never forget! Anna-Claire decided early on the most important element in a great reception was a really good band. She got her wish. You guys did a wonderful job for us, and we can confidently say our guests did their part by filling the dance floor with high energy all night!  Thanks also for your flexibility in working with our “guest” musicians to perform Ripple for our father-daughter dance. That was a treat!  Thank you for a memorable night of music and dancing!

Michael & Mary Marrone
August 2018

Party of Nine was a perfect choice for our special day. Bernadette payed such close attention to every detail, helping to make sure on the big day everything would go perfect. Party of Nine is very professional and always made us feel like we were their number one priority. From the start of the reception to the end, Party of Nine had our guests filling the dance floor. Numerous guests came up to me during the party and commented on how wonderful the band was and how impressed they were. They played something for everyone. Throughout the evening I found everyone from my grandparents to my college friends dancing the night away. My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams. Having Party of Nine there was one of the major reasons why. If you are looking to have the wedding of the year you need to have Party of Nine at yours!

Abbie & Charlie
July 2018

My husband and I were lucky enough to book Party of Nine for our wedding, and let me be the first to say – THE HYPE IS REAL. Leading up to the wedding, every time we mentioned Party of Nine was playing, faces would light up. They did not disappoint. Bernadette’s energy is infective – the dance floor was packed.  Party of Nine did so many wonderful things- learning a new song for our first dance, extending the father daughter dance when we kept going, and setting the mood for the night during cocktail hour. Everything was perfect and yet, somehow, Bernadette managed to keep the attention on me, making me feel like the star. Thank you Party of Nine for an unforgettable night.

Kelly Jo
May 2018

I just want to thank you for giving such a good performance at my son’s wedding of March 10 (Ian & Alexandra). I am also amazed at your performance, Bernadette, of “We’ve only just begun” by the Carpenters which was not your normal repertoire. If I closed my eyes I could swear it was Karen Carpenter singing. Well done to all! and many Thanks!

Chris May
March 2018

The band’s performance was wonderful!!! All of our guests loved the music, and they really made the evening! They had everyone on the dance floor!!!  The band learned a new song that had special meaning for the mother son dance. My husband and I really appreciate that the band accommodated all of our requests!

The band’s variety of music was great for all ages. My nieces and nephews had a wonderful time. Oscar, 4 years old, LOVED getting to join in for a bit on the tambourine.  It was so kind of the band to bring him up. The sets that they prepared really kept everyone dancing and enjoying the evening.

From our initial phone calls to providing final information Bernadette was especially helpful, knowledgeable and prompt with answers. If you need a band, and are lucky enough for Party of Nine to be available – then I highly recommend that you book them ASAP!

Alexandra & Ian
March 2018

Party of nine made our wedding one of a kind! Bernadette was so organized and helped with announcing and everything. The crowd danced the whole night and some even got on stage and sang with the band! We highly recommend them if your looking for a band for any event!

Courtney & Greg
November 2017

My husband and I highly recommend Party of Nine! Bernadette helped us with the timeline of our wedding reception and everything went perfectly! The band had us dancing all night long! My guests are still telling me about how wonderful the band was at our wedding!

Tara
June 2017

Party of Nine is the first and only band you should consider for a WNY wedding. Our guests were on the dance floor the whole night and called for an encore after the reception was over. Even then, people were so revved up that they hung around in the hotel lobby for hours, talking and having a great time.

Almost two months later, we still hear from friends and family who tell us that ours was “the absolute BEST wedding they have ever been to” and that they “haven’t had so much fun in a long time”… And to hear them talk, like 90% of that is down to Party of Nine!

Even before the wedding, we knew we’d made the right entertainment choice in Party of Nine. They aren’t just a great band, they’re great wedding professionals. I don’t think Bernadette ever took more than a few hours to get back to one of our emails. And because they’d played at our venue before, she was able to give us some really helpful tips on our setup and schedule.

I cannot speak highly enough about Party of Nine, and neither can anybody else. So, I’ll keep it short. Book this band!!

Emily and Dan
Aug 2017

We first saw Party of Nine at my cousin’s wedding and they were The first call we made once we got engaged (we even picked our date around their availability!). We could not be happier that we chose them to be part of our amazing day. Bernadette was fantastic to work with throughout the entire planning process (including administrative items, introductions, etc.) and made everything extremely easy. When I say the dance floor was PACKED from the first note they played until the very last song I’m not kidding – we had to break down at least 6 tables to make more room. People didn’t even realize they took breaks because nobody sat down the entire night and the flow into our selected playlists was effortless (plus that’s how good they sound!). We had tons of people come up to us during and after the wedding to say how much fun it was and almost every person mentioned how amazing Party of Nine was. They were a huge part of what made the night so much fun and I would HIGHLY recommend them for your next wedding or event!!

Lauren & Kevin
April 2017

If you are getting married and want nothing but having a goal of getting people up and out on that dance floor, you must hire Party of Nine. My parents heard them previously at other local weddings as well as a lawn fete and had nothing but the most positive experience listening to them and experiencing them for themselves. My husband and I, living in South Carolina, at the time we had been planning our wedding, were unable to get home and listen to party of nine before our wedding, but trusted in the reviews and my parent’s experience. I have to say, they were nothing but amazing. Bernadette is so sweet to work with. She is so organized and made sure everything was ready months before the wedding date. When you get closer to the time of the wedding, everything becomes so hectic and her way of staying organized and doing everything prior to make sure the night runs smoothly was so helpful. Their variety of music is good for everyone and they mix it up in order to get people on that dance floor. All of our friends said they wish we could have stayed on that dance floor for hours longer and it was so sad when that last song was played, we did not want the night to end. Frank and I would truly recommend part of nine to anyone for any event!!! They are amazing, and we cannot thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding reception fun and so memorable. 6/3/2017 Hotel Lafayette.

Elizabeth & Frank
October 2017

The Buffalo Launch Club held its annual Commodore’s Ball, the most prestigious event of the year with guests from around the country attending, so we had to have a top-notch band. Party of Nine exceeded our expectations with high energy music that made the event a night to remember! I would highly recommend Party of Nine for any special event. Thank you Party of Nine for an unforgettable evening that will be one of our most cherished memories.

Jim Kalec, 2017 Commodore
The Buffalo Launch Club
May 2017

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