Live jazz music for ceremonies, cocktail hours and elegant wedding receptions across Provence and the South of France. Book directly with the musicians.
Live jazz music for ceremonies, cocktail hours and elegant wedding receptions.
Dilia Jazz Band provides live music for destination weddings throughout Provence and the South of France. Our different line-ups combine jazz guitar, saxophone, double bass and drums to create a warm, lively and sophisticated atmosphere without overpowering conversations.
We regularly perform for international couples who choose France for their wedding. Whether you are getting married in a château near Avignon, a vineyard in the Luberon, a private estate in Provence or a venue on the French Riviera, we help make the musical part of your day simple to organise.
Guitar · Saxophone · Double Bass
You book directly with the musicians who will perform at your wedding. There is no agency commission, no booking platform and no unnecessary intermediary.
We can also coordinate directly with your wedding planner, venue or event team regarding timings, access, setup and technical requirements.
Organising a wedding in France from another country is exciting, but it also requires reliable local suppliers.
Many details need to come together: the venue, the schedule, the ceremony, the cocktail hour, the dinner, the speeches and the evening celebration. Music plays an important role in connecting these different moments and creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment your guests arrive.
Live jazz is particularly well suited to destination weddings because it is timeless, flexible and appreciated by guests of different generations and nationalities.
It can be:
Unlike a fixed playlist, a live band can respond to what is happening during the wedding. We adapt the volume, tempo and musical intensity to the setting, the number of guests and the natural rhythm of the day.
If the ceremony finishes later than expected, the cocktail hour moves to another part of the venue or speeches begin earlier, we adjust our performance accordingly.
Nothing replaces live music. Here is a short glimpse of our wedding performances in Provence — you will also find a dedicated video for each line-up further down the page.
When you contact Dilia Jazz Band, you communicate directly with the musicians.
There is no agency commission and no booking platform between you and the band. This keeps the process clear and helps avoid information being lost between several intermediaries.
From the first enquiry to the wedding day, you have one direct point of contact for:
Our quotes clearly state the selected line-up, performance duration, sound equipment and travel costs.
We regularly work with English-speaking couples and international wedding planners.
Most of the preparation can be handled by email. We confirm all the essential information in advance, including the date, venue, schedule, setup location, power supply, line-up and different musical moments.
On the wedding day, we can coordinate the essential practical details in English with your planner, venue team and other suppliers.
We are always happy to work directly with your wedding planner.
Before the wedding, we can discuss:
This means that you do not need to manage the musicians personally during your wedding.
A wedding performance is different from a concert. The musicians need to become part of the atmosphere rather than taking attention away from the couple or their guests.
We arrive early enough to install our equipment, carry out the necessary sound checks and be ready before the guests enter the performance area.
Our setup can be adapted to gardens, terraces, courtyards, vineyards, private estates, bastides and château reception spaces.
Every wedding follows a different schedule. You may want music for one specific moment or for several parts of the day.
We can perform during the ceremony, guest arrival, cocktail hour, drinks reception or dinner.
A subtle, meaningful presence that heightens the emotion of the moment without ever covering the words being exchanged.
Live music can add a personal and emotional dimension to your ceremony.
Depending on the venue and the atmosphere you want, we can perform during:
The ceremony repertoire can include jazz ballads, romantic melodies, French songs and well-known international pieces arranged for our instruments.
You may also request a specific song that has a special meaning for you. We will confirm whether it can be adapted successfully for the chosen line-up.
The cocktail hour is the moment for which couples most often choose Dilia Jazz Band.
After the ceremony, guests begin exploring the venue, having drinks, taking photographs and talking to one another. Live music immediately gives this part of the day warmth, movement and personality.
Our repertoire can move naturally between relaxed jazz, bossa nova, French songs, swing and familiar international classics.
The volume remains comfortable for conversation, while the presence of the musicians gives the reception a real sense of occasion.
As the cocktail hour develops, we can gradually increase the energy of the music without turning the performance into a formal concert.
A duo or trio can also perform during an outdoor dinner or early evening reception.
For dinner, the musical approach is generally softer and more discreet. The aim is to maintain a live atmosphere without interfering with conversations, speeches or service.
We coordinate the timing with your wedding planner so that the band does not perform during important announcements or speeches.
Live jazz · Cocktail hour
A jazz band and a DJ serve different purposes during a wedding.
Live jazz works particularly well during the ceremony, cocktail hour and beginning of the reception. It provides a human, visual and musical presence while guests meet and enjoy the venue.
A DJ is generally more suitable later in the evening when the focus moves to dancing.
Many couples therefore choose live jazz for the first part of the celebration, followed by a DJ for the evening party. We are used to coordinating this transition with planners and DJs.
Dilia Jazz Band offers several line-ups depending on the size of your wedding, the venue and the atmosphere you would like to create. We will recommend the most suitable formation rather than automatically suggesting the largest and most expensive option.
The duo is our lightest and most intimate line-up.
Jazz guitar provides harmony, rhythm and warmth, while the saxophone carries the melodies and adds an expressive live presence.
The duo is particularly suitable for:
It requires a relatively small setup and can fit naturally into many indoor and outdoor environments. The duo creates a refined atmosphere while remaining discreet and flexible.
The trio is one of our most popular line-ups for wedding cocktail hours.
The guitar provides rhythm and harmony, the saxophone brings melody and character, and the double bass adds warmth, depth and a fuller sound.
This formation is particularly well suited to:
The trio has more musical presence than the duo while maintaining a comfortable volume for conversations. For many weddings, it offers the best balance between intimacy, energy and visual impact.
The quartet is our fullest and most energetic line-up.
The drums add drive and rhythmic movement, while the double bass, guitar and saxophone create a complete jazz-band sound.
The quartet works particularly well for:
Although the quartet has more energy, the volume and repertoire are still adapted to the wedding setting. It can begin with relaxed background music and gradually become livelier as the cocktail hour progresses.
Our repertoire is designed to work naturally during weddings.
We perform a mixture of:
The music can be relaxed and elegant, joyful and rhythmic or more romantic depending on the moment.
Our aim is not to impose a fixed concert programme. We select and adapt the repertoire according to the atmosphere of the wedding and the reaction of the guests.
A typical cocktail-hour performance may begin with soft jazz and bossa nova while guests arrive, then gradually move towards livelier swing, French songs and familiar melodies.
You are welcome to send us a list of songs or artists that you particularly enjoy.
We cannot guarantee that every piece will work with every line-up, but we will tell you honestly what can be adapted successfully.
For the ceremony, we can often prepare one or more specific pieces for important moments such as the entrance or recessional.
For the cocktail hour, we generally recommend giving the band enough freedom to respond to the atmosphere while taking your musical preferences into account.
We keep the booking process straightforward.
Send us the date, venue, approximate number of guests and the part of the day during which you would like live music.
You can also tell us which line-up you are considering and whether you are already working with a wedding planner.
We will confirm our availability and recommend the most appropriate line-up.
Your proposal will clearly state:
Once you are ready to proceed, we prepare the necessary booking documents.
Your date is confirmed according to the conditions stated in the agreement.
Before the wedding, we confirm the schedule and practical information with you or your wedding planner.
This includes arrival time, access, performance location, electrical supply, ceremony cues and weather alternatives when necessary.
We arrive in advance, install the equipment and prepare the performance area before the agreed starting time.
During the wedding, we remain attentive to the schedule and coordinate with the planner or venue team when needed.
We perform in châteaux, vineyards, bastides, luxury hotels, private estates and outdoor wedding venues throughout Provence and the South of France.
Our experience includes weddings and events at venues such as:
Located in the Vaucluse, Château de Tourreau offers extensive gardens and outdoor reception spaces that are particularly suitable for live music during a cocktail hour. In this type of setting, a trio or quartet can provide enough musical presence for a large outdoor area while keeping the sound comfortable for guests.
Near Carpentras and Avignon, Château Martinay offers several possible settings for ceremonies, cocktail hours and receptions. We can coordinate with the wedding planning team to adapt the setup and line-up to the selected part of the estate.
Located in Ménerbes in the Luberon, La Bastide de Marie offers an intimate atmosphere surrounded by vineyards, gardens and Provençal architecture. A duo or trio is particularly well suited to an elegant outdoor cocktail hour or dinner in this type of setting.
Situated in the historic centre of Avignon, Hôtel La Mirande has a more intimate atmosphere than a large château or vineyard estate. A discreet duo or trio can provide live music while respecting the venue's character and the proximity of the guests.
Located near Avignon, Château La Tour Vaucros offers spacious outdoor areas for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Depending on the number of guests and the location of the cocktail hour, a trio or quartet can create a warm and lively atmosphere.
We have also performed at venues including La Bastide de Laurence, Domaine de Blacailloux, Carlton Beach Club and private estates throughout the Vaucluse, Luberon, Var and French Riviera. Every venue has different requirements — we adapt the line-up, sound level and setup to the available space and the organisation of your day.
Our previous clients often mention the quality of the music, the professionalism of the musicians and the simplicity of the organisation.
A huge thank you for your performance on Saturday — it was truly perfect and appreciated by everyone!!
Thank you for bringing so much music, good spirits and beautiful emotion to our wedding! We had a wonderful day, and you contributed to it enormously. With all our gratitude,
Thank you, everything went smoothly — we had a wonderful day and we loved your performance.
Tomy and team were exactly what we wanted for our wedding. They were friendly, flexible, and brilliant musicians. Would definitely recommend them.
Thank you very much for your performance. We liked it very much. Also Anita will recommend you to other guests who stay at the château. Thank you again for the smooth communication.
I wanted to take the time to say a huge THANK YOU to you and the whole team for your performance at Tom & Val's wedding. The clients were delighted! You have so much talent, and it was a real pleasure to work with you. The music was very important to the couple, and we saw quite a few other bands before finding you — but as soon as they saw the videos of your work they were convinced! And your performance on the day surpassed all their expectations (and ours). Thank you for everything; you set the tone for a wonderful evening. We hope to work with you again in the future!
Thank you so much for your message and your wonderful performance! We were thrilled and so were our guests — your music added a real atmosphere and a special touch to the wedding. Thank you for everything!
Thank you again for the beautiful music during the drinks reception. It was greatly appreciated by all our guests as well as by us, so thank you!
A big thank you for your performance at our evening — it was very much appreciated by everyone. It was a pleasure to work with you, and I hope we get the chance to do it again together soon.
A great group of musicians! They accompanied the cocktail hour at my wedding. Everything went perfectly. Highly recommend!
Thank you again for this beautiful performance. It was magical!
Thank you so much for your performance — our guests and we ourselves were truly delighted, sincerely!
Your performance was fantastic. Our guests and we absolutely loved it!
We had an unforgettable wedding evening! Thank you.
Dilia Jazz Band delivered for our wedding! Independent, friendly and reliable. Our contact Tomy was very kind, available and accommodating with every request we had for him and his team. We highly recommend them!
Yes. We regularly communicate in English with international couples, wedding planners and venue teams.
Most of the preparation can be completed by email, and all important practical details are confirmed clearly in advance.
Yes. You book directly with Dilia Jazz Band.
There is no agency commission, booking platform or unnecessary intermediary between you and the musicians.
Yes. We can coordinate directly with your wedding planner regarding timings, access, setup, technical requirements and the different musical moments of your wedding.
Yes. We can perform during the arrival of the guests, entrances, signing, symbolic moments and recessional.
You can also request specific pieces for the most important moments.
Yes. Many couples book us specifically for the cocktail hour or drinks reception.
This is one of the most natural moments for live jazz because guests are talking, moving around and enjoying the venue.
Cocktail-hour performances generally last between two and three hours, depending on your schedule and the chosen format.
The performance may be divided into several musical sets with short breaks between them. We will recommend a format suited to your wedding timeline.
Yes. We provide the sound equipment required for most ceremonies, cocktail hours and wedding receptions.
We generally need access to a suitable electrical supply and a clear, stable area for the musicians.
Yes. We regularly perform in gardens, vineyards, courtyards, terraces and private estates.
The musicians and electrical equipment must be protected from rain and strong direct sunlight. A stable and covered backup location should always be planned.
For outdoor weddings, we strongly recommend agreeing on a backup location with your venue or wedding planner before the wedding day.
If the weather changes, we will adapt to the planned alternative location as smoothly as possible.
The required space depends on the selected line-up.
A duo requires only a compact area, while a trio or quartet needs more room for the musicians, instruments and sound equipment. We can discuss the available space directly with your venue or wedding planner.
This depends on the distance between the locations and the amount of equipment that needs to be moved.
For example, a separate ceremony and cocktail-hour setup may require additional preparation or equipment. We will confirm what is practical after reviewing the schedule and venue layout.
You can share your musical preferences and any songs that are particularly important to you.
For a ceremony, we can discuss specific pieces in advance. During the cocktail hour, we combine your preferences with a repertoire selected to suit the atmosphere.
Peak-season Saturdays between May and September are often booked well in advance.
It is therefore best to contact us as soon as you know your date and venue. However, you can still enquire about last-minute availability.
We perform throughout Provence and the South of France, including Avignon, the Luberon, Aix-en-Provence, the Vaucluse, the Var, Montpellier and the French Riviera.
For weddings outside our usual area, travel expenses and practical arrangements will be clearly included in the quote.
Your wedding music should be enjoyable, personal and easy to organise.
Whether you are planning a château wedding near Avignon, a vineyard reception in the Luberon, an outdoor celebration in Provence or a destination wedding on the French Riviera, Dilia Jazz Band can help you choose the right musical format.
Contact us with your date, venue and approximate schedule. We will confirm our availability, recommend the most suitable line-up and prepare a clear proposal for your wedding.
Direct booking. No agency fees. Clear communication with the musicians who will perform on your wedding day.
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