Los Acustilocos
917-254-6818
718-626-5307
losacustilocos.com
This Latin-leaning group - which has headlined at Merkin Hall and played Carnegie - usually starts off with classical flute and acoustic guitar, moves to jazz, and builds to a six-piece Cuban and Brazilian rhythm ensemble. Their multilingual original numbers include salsa and bossa nova, but they also favor swing and funk. From $3,000.

Lou Davis Music & Entertainment
381 Park Ave. South, Suite 1216
212-684-5200
loudavismusic.com
Lou Davis Music & Entertainment is comprised of seven in-house orchestras along with specialty ensembles and exciting emcees and deejays. From hot dance bands to cool jazz groups; classical to the most contemporary, whether intimate or grand, they specialize in meeting the needs of their clients with an innovative and fresh approach. Schedule a meeting with Davis eight weeks before your wedding. Be sure to book early--dates tend to fill up fast.

Manhattan Swing Orchestras
888-765-8850
212-769-3600
manhattanswing.com
Guitarist Joe Bonacci backed Tito Puente and saxophonist Danny Wilensky and has toured with David Bowie and Madonna. Manhattan Swing specializes in energetic, highly danceable swing, funk, disco, and R&B. Gigs run from $3,200 to $10,500.

New York City Swing
38-08 221st St., Bayside
718-279-8038
nycswing.com
New York City Swing offers a choice of six versatile bands - zoot suits and all. Each has an enormous song list, and the cast of The Sopranos, natch, recommends them. From $6,000 to $15,000.

New York Edge Music
212-749-2364
newyorkedge.com
What started out twelve years ago as a single orchestra has grown into a company that includes dance bands, classical and jazz ensembles, and D.J.'s. The orchestra itself features horn arrangements and four-part vocal harmonies, plus a massive song list, ranging from Sinatra to Earth Wind & Fire to Blondie. Prices upon request.

Park Swing Orchestra
150 W. 28th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 902
212-229-1642
parkswingorc.com
Sure, you could hire all 22 members of the Park Swing Orchestra, but if you're looking for something more modest, you can request just a few to play classical, jazz, classic rock, or swing. From $2,100.

Peter Duchin's Orchestra, Inc.
305 Madison Ave., nr. 41st St., Ste. 755
212-972-2260
duchinentertainment.com
Big-band leader Peter Duchin performs more than 100 times a year. His company will accommodate your budget, offering everything from D.J.'s to mariachi bands.

Son Amigos
917-254-6818
sonamigos.com
Book this Cuban/Latin trio to liven up your big day with authentic salsa, son, cha cha cha, bolero, bossa nova, and more. Legendary crooner Jose Luis Martinez, founding member of Cuba's Los Van Van, leads on vocals. Prices from $1,500.

Starlight Orchestras & Productions
212-595-0999
starlightorchestras.com
Valerie Romanoff heads a group of seven orchestras and specialty acts, most led by objectively gorgeous females. Their bands have played at Catherine Zeta-Jones's wedding as well as Taye Diggs's in Jamaica. They'll form small swing bands, jazz ensembles, and chamber groups - and for the right price, they can bring in Tony Bennett, Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole, or a Frank Sinatra sound-alike. Gigs from $7,500.

Steven Scott Productions
200 W. 57th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 303
212-757-3299
stevenscott.com
This 44-year-old company has more than 30 ensembles, ranging from solo harpists to Motown and funk bands. But the crown offering is the twelve-piece (or more) orchestra led by timbalist Stuart White, who's played three presidential inaugurations. Prices range from $600 for a single violinist to $20,000 for White.

Trapp Music
212-399-9042
trappmusic.com
Founder George Trapp, a graduate of Juilliard and the Vienna Conservatory, and veteran of countless professional groups, oversees a collection of jazz and classical ensembles that will incorporate your choice of instruments, ranging from flute to harp to the upright bass. They recently delighted audiences at the Sony-sponsored MoMA opening. Prices upon request.

Trevor Davison Orchestras and Musical Entertainment
441 Manor Ln., Riverhead, N.Y.
631-722-4824
trevordavison.com
If your crowd would rather do the jitterbug than the macarena, go for the clean-cut, polished Trevor Davison Orchestra, a four- to seventeen-piece ensemble that specializes in Hamptons- and N.Y.-style society swing, jazz, and big-band music, with a dash of contemporary. Prices range from $2,400 to $3,600 for a four-piece dance band. The company also offers D.J.'s who spin similar sounds, from $600.