Our Recent Clients Say It Best…  

Jessica Olshansky/Eric Mandell Wedding - July 18, 2009
"We just want to thank you and the whole orchestra ever so much again for helping to make Jessie and Eric's wedding a magical evening. Most know that the orchestra you choose for a special event like this is what makes your party. Jay and I knew long ago you and your orchestra were who we wanted to make Jessie and Eric's wedding perfect. Our family and friends just raved about you and your orchestra and everyone had an evening that they won't soon forget.
Thank you so very much again..."
The Olshanskys and the Mandells

Karla Temple/Ron McLawhon Wedding - May 2, 2009
"Thank you for making our wedding reception a truly extraordinary event! We have received rave reviews from many of our guests with comments like 'it was the best wedding we have ever been to' and 'this is one wedding I will never forget'. The consensus among all our guests was that the band was 'phenomenal' and really made the wedding memorable and a lot of fun. My dad said that the band was the best investment of all the many wedding expenses!

Many thanks again for making our day truly special and unforgettable!!!"
Karla and Ron McLawhon, Bride and Groom

Natalie Marino/Chris Fadel Wedding - March 30, 2009
"We wanted to personally thank you for an amazing evening!! You guys were unbelievably fun and entertaining, and we heard that from everyone. It was hands down the greatest night of our lives so far, and we truly believe that you and the band were a huge part of that. Please thank them all!"
Natalie and Chris Fadel, Bride and Groom

Lora Schatz/Jim Jacobsohn Wedding - March 21, 2009
"I want to thank you for your performance, your energy and your band's intensity, which everyone I have talked to has raved about."
Barry A. Schatz, Father of the Bride

"Jim and I had the greatest time at the wedding and wanted to be out on the dance floor the whole night. The songs that you played and the energy you brought to the evening were both fantastic. Everyone raved about how amazing the band was! Thank you again and we hope to be at another event where you are playing because we know it will be a great night."
Lora and Jim Jacobsohn, Bride and Groom

Mindy Urban/Kevin Braun Wedding - January 24, 2009
"Just a quick note of thanks for your wonderful music. The dance floor was packed all night long, and with so many of our guests still with us at midnight, I guess they also didn't want it to end. Thanks, thanks and more thanks for an unforgettable event"
Pam Urban, Mother of the Bride

Natalie Berger/Matt BrennerWedding - November 8, 2008
"As a trial lawyer I am accustomed to finding just the right words to express my thoughts. I am at a loss, however, to give proper description to what an incredible performance you and the members of your orchestra put on at Natalie and Matthew's wedding this past Saturday night at The Standard Club. You were absolutely right on the number of musicians to use for the ceremony. The music filled the entire room with an incredible sound, and when coupled with the way the room was decorated, made the ceremony feel heaven like. The music during the cocktail hour continued the festive mood and made it feel like the party had already started and that it was not just a time to drink and eat.

The music at the party -- WOW and AMAZING. Maureen and I have been on the phone for hours since the wedding as each guest calls to tell us what a great time they had and each guest has made it a point to go on and on about how the music was so great. The proof was in the fact that at 1:00 a.m. the dance floor was still overflowing with guests dancing and not just the youngins but the oldsters too. I knew your music was rocking when I looked across the dance floor and saw my 92 year old father dancing with my wife -- and it wasn't to a slow ballad. Not only was the music great but the energy from each member of your orchestra was visible and contagious. And, you are a great master of ceremonies; you not only ran the party like clock work but you observed the dance floor and took cues from what the guests were doing.

The best part for me, as father of the bride, came at the very end of the evening when you came to Natalie to congratulate her again and she told you that you had given her the wedding she had dreamed of since she was a little girl. It is every father's hope that he can make his child's dreams come true. Thank you for helping me make Natalie's dream come true. I cannot wait to attend another Ken Arlen function and I will be checking your web site to see what charity events you will be at. Maureen and I and our friends will contribute just so we can attend and dance to your great music. Thank you Ken. You are a true professional and it was soooo much fun working with you as well. Can't wait for my other daughter Emily to meet a boy and get married and do it all over again."
Rob and Maureen Berger, Parents of the Bride

Jessica Gitles/Jeremy Fine Wedding
"Although we were never formally introduced, I wanted to let you know how happy we were with your music the night of our son's wedding. The Jewish music was very important to Jeremy and our friends and it was perfect. I have been watching the video and the music just added so much to the wonderful evening. Music is big part of our lives and you helped make it one of the best weekends of our lives."
Nan & Marc Fine, Parents of the Bride

Christine Cannizzaro/Doug Gowski Wedding
"You and your orchestra are simply and fabulously the best! Thank you all for making our daughter Christine's wedding a night to remember! We are a family that loves music - especially great music - and you delivered it! So when I say ‘It's all about the music,’ it's my way of saying, ‘We got it.’ Thanks for a great evening of great music!"
Michael Cannizzaro, Father of the Bride

"You are not just the just the best band I have ever heard at a wedding, you are the best band I have ever heard!"
Cannizarro wedding guest

Elizabeth Papp/Michael Campione Wedding
"A heartfelt thank you to Ken, and all of the orchestra members, for making our wedding reception unforgettable. As with my sisters’ weddings in 2005 and 2006, I am sure guests will be raving about your talented band for years to come. It was wonderful to see our friends and family members, of all ages, on the dance floor the entire evening. Many thanks! "
Elizabeth & Michael Campione, Bride & Groom

Miriam Schiffer/Simon Brandler Wedding
"We are still up in Cloud 9 from the most fabulous wedding: our daughter's, of course. During the 10 months of preparation for the event, you were the most professional of vendors. Your preparation was complete, including our unusual requests. The event went by in a flash. The Orchestra was the oil that kept the parts moving. My only regret is that I was too busy sharing everyone's happiness to be able to simply hear the music. At our cousin's wedding that you're doing next month, after I exhaust my dancing repertoire, I will be the one who pulls up a chair in front of the band just to listen."
Mark Schiffer, M.D., Father of the Bride

Katie Reardon/Chris Speetzen Wedding
"Thank you so much for performing at our weddingl. Your Orchestra was the true highlight of the evening - we've been getting nothing but rave reviews. Thank you also for allowing my brother to play with you - we all enjoyed the experience beyond words. We really, really hope to hear you again sometime in the future."
Katie and Chris Speetzen, Bride and Groom

Daniela Ashe/Simon Burnham Wedding
"You knocked everyone’s socks off! Thank you for making our wedding night a spectacular musical event. The flow of the night was just perfect, the ceremony music beautiful, the cocktail hour elegant and fun, and the reception – well, you just blew us all away! The violinists during dinner were such a special treat, too. And you just nailed both our first dance and the father-daughter dance. We knew from the moment we booked KAO we were in good hands, but you managed to surpass our dreams and expectations. All I can say is please save the date for our 10th anniversary party!"
Daniela Ashe, Bride

Allison Cozzini/John Nick Gaetano Wedding
"I’ve seen a lot of wedding bands, and you really stood out as the best! You went above and beyond all of our expectations - from learning two songs for us to incorporating John Nick in for a few! Working with you was such a pleasure. Everything seemed so personalized and custom just for our event . I had asked to hear none of the “same old wedding music”, and was truly blown away by your creative repertoire. The violins were just unbelievable – I have never seen anything like them and it really is a unique offering that sets you apart from the rest. Many, many thanks on making it the best night of our lives! YOU ROCK!"
Allison Gaetano, Bride

Mara Radakovich/John Sirhal Wedding
"We are still basking in the glow of Mara and John’s wedding day!  Thank you for fostering such a joyful experience and for helping Mara and John and our guests celebrate in a big way!  One compliment after another have poured in with how fine the musicians and vocalists were.  And we can’t forget the violinists – what a fantastic show – fun, dramatic and fraught with emotion.  Your giftedness, talent and standard for excellence is evident, which of course could only be accomplished by working with a fine group of artists like the Ken Arlen Orchestra."
Wendy and Dan Radakovich, Parents of the Bride

Lizzie Dubin/Benji Gottlieb Wedding
"I wanted to thank you and your band for an unforgettable performance at my wedding.  It was the most amazing night and you made it as fun as it could possibly be.  I think the dance floor stayed packed until almost 2am.  The Sirens were an outstanding addition to the evening as well. Just wanted to thank you for everything and let you know that people are still asking me about you and your band and raving about how fabulous you all were.  A BIG thank you again for making our wedding the best and most fun night of our lives!!"
Lizzie Gottlieb, Bride

Rachel Benjamin/Keith Schechter Wedding
"Being from New York and going to numerous affairs, both in the City and on Long Island, my wife and I know that an affair is only as good as the band or orchestra that is playing. I am the first to admit that your Orchestra was spectacular and made our wedding a tremendous success! We have received numeerous calls from our friends telling us how great the music was. Everyone also raved about the three violinists and had never seen anything quite like them. What is truly amazing is that people who did not even attend the wedding have called us to say that they heard that the Orchestra was truly extraordinary. Your Orchestra was equal to any New York orchestra and maybe even better than any orchestra that we have seen perform."
Donald L. Schechter, Father of the Groom

Melissa Delman/Jason Lipschultz Wedding
"We want to extend our most sincere thanks to you and your entire team for helping to make our wedding an absolute sensation. Everything from the beautiful Bedeken and ceremony music to your amazing musicians, singers and the Sirens truly captured the warm sophistication that we were striving to achieve. You are a tremendous orchestra leader who can get people up and dancing, which we knew was so important to us. It was our dream to have a party in which all of our guests would have a blast on the dance floor, and we achieved it! We only hope to be able to have another gorgeous celebration in the future so that we can work together again."
Melissa & Jason Lipschultz, Bride & Groom

"I don't think I'll ever be able to stop praising you and the band. I thought Jamie's wedding in 2004 was the greatest ever, but I know not to second guess your talent. You were the magic ingredient for the entire evening. From the initial discussions to the final performances, it was an amazing pleasure. The Sirens were spectacular. Who would ever have thought that a Sunday night wedidng that usually winds down at 9:30pm would end at midnight, with more than half the guests still on the dance floor!"
Jerry R. Lipschultz, Father of the Groom

Kelley Kistler/Josh Weiss Wedding
"What an honor it was working with you for our wedding. Your talent, passion and sheer presence were phenomenal. Thank you for providing such an outstanding performance at our wedding. All of our guests were in awe of your ability to make such an energizing and entertaining vibe. Josh and I enjoyed every moment of our wedding, and we were so glad that you were part of it."
Kelley & Josh Weiss, Bride & Groom

Shantell Feeser/Paul Drucker Wedding
"We are extremely pleased with how the entire wedding played out in no small part due to your professionalism. The music at the ceremony was perfect, including 'All You Need Is Love.' You and the band made the reception a total blast for everyone! We appreciate your flexibility in designing the evening's itinerary to our requests and appropriately handling the delicate issues of an interfaith wedding. Lastly, thanks for letting us play with the band...we rocked! Thanks for a great night!!"
Shantell & Paul Drucker, Bride & Groom

Ami Collard/Keith Simon Wedding
"Keith and I want to thank you for your truly amazing performance at our wedding. You really went above and beyond our expectations! We really appreciate so greatly how you learned all of those songs for us -- we were stunned! You really know how to keep the party going! Keith and I really had a blast -- along with all of our guests. We also got rave reviews on your violinists --what a phenomenal performance! So thanks again for such a great show and for keeping our dance floor packed. you made our celebration a rocking success and we thank you so very much!"
Ami Simon, Bride

Marnie Horowitz/Bradley Helfand Wedding
"The only word that comes to mind to describe the music for Marnie & Brad's wedding is 'Wow'! If our budget could have been limitless, I am convinced that our guests would have still been dancing at 4:00AM! The young people -- who are currently attending many, many weddings -- kept telling us that youre Orchestra was, without question, the best and most fun of any wedding that they had attended. Our friends totally agreed. Thank you for an evening we will never forget!"
Dr. Eli & Melanie Horowitz, Parents of the Bride

Kristyn Frass/David Coleman Wedding
"David and I would like to thank you and your entire band for such an incredible wedding!! You were definitely a hit! (In fact, my engaged friends have asked for your number.) Everyone is still talking about how extraordinary the band was, and they especially liked the violinists and interactions with the guests. You made our wedding so spectacular that I could never truly express how appreciative you are. We feel so grateful to have worked with such a professional and talented group. You seriously are the BEST (and I'm not being biased)!"
Kristyn Coleman, Bride

Erin Gordon/Bret Solnoki Wedding
"Wow! Wow! Wow! I can't even describe how unbelieveable the night was. You and your Orchestra performed above and beyond what we expected to hear. The dancing did not stop the whole night! At 1:30 in the morning, it was still crowded on the dance floor. The violinists could not have been better! The horns were amazing and the singing was unreal! You could not have been any more perfect."
Erin & Bret Solnoki, Bride & Groom

Jamie Saltzberg/Marc Klein Wedding
"We want you to know how thrilled we were to have the Ken Arlen Orchestra play at Jamie and Marc's wedding reception. We have always felt that good music is the key to a successful party, and your band did everything possible to ensure that this evening was incredible from beginning to end. We are so glad that we included the 'Rock 'n' Roll' violins -- they added a dimension that was unique and exciting. You were attentive and patient during our planning meetings -- we always left feeling that we were in good hands. The end result was beyond our expectations, creating a celebration and a memory that our family and friends will cherish forever."
Marlene & Bruce Saltzberg, Parents of the Bride

Damen Blumberg/Justin Weller Wedding
"Words cannot express Annette's and my appreciation to you. We knew you could rock, but boy did you ever! All our guests, especially our New York guests (and there were a lot) could not stop talking about how great your Orchestra is. Ken, I really feel that music makes the party. With having said that, you really made our party! Many thanks to you and your wonderful Orchestra for giving us a truly memorable experience."
Gerald Blumberg, Father of the Bride

Rachel Lupiani/Xavier Simler Wedding
"A huge thank you for making our wedding absolutely unforgettable and perfect! All of the music from ceremony, cocktails, dinner music to the reception was incredible. You were an excellent 'MC' -- you weren't kidding when you said you know how to read the crowd and choose the right song based on the energy of the crowd! Your repertoire, combined with the wonderful energy on stage, made for an atmosphere where no one wanted to leave the dance floor. You have a very professional approach and you take the time to answer every question, both of which were really reassuring during the planning."
Rachel & Xavier Simler, Bride & Groom

Rachel Klein/Eyal Namordi Wedding
"Wow, what a wonderful and special night for our whole family and dear friends -- thank you for the incredible job you did. The Ken Arlen Orchestra is truly the best and you made the party such fun! Rachel loved dancing with you and your sax as a special moment. You know how to make a party rock and you know how to read a crowd. You helped create a memory for each of us that will never be forgotten."
Deb Klein, Mother of the Bride

Erin Kurtz/Jordan Gilman Wedding
"You are really the master of your craft! Your Orchestra far surpassed your reputation. There wasn't a guest of any age that didn't dance the entire evening. Your vocalists and musicians are the best anywhere. The phone calls have been nonstop and every person raves about you. You were wonderful to work with -- thanks for making this the most fantastic, fun evening of our lives."
Mindy & Randy Kurtz, Parents of the Bride

Barrie Friend/Andrew Hananel Wedding - September 8, 2007
"To have a great wedding, 'All You Need Is Love' and Ken Arlen."
Lori & Howard Friend, Parents of the Bride

From industry professionals…

"As you know, ITA Group has operated special events worldwide for some of the largest companies in this country. We have utilized a wide variety of both top-names as well as entertainment local to the areas where we do business. In all of my years in this business, I have yet to see anyone get the audience more engaged than the Ken Arlen Orchestra. The energy and professionalism of your team is simply off the charts. Your music, ranging from Frank Sinatra to Charlie Daniels to the Beatles and everything in between, is played to perfection.

I am speaking for everyone involved in the BRAVO event when requesting that you express your appreciation to your entire orchestra for making this the premiere event held in our community each year. If ever asked to provide a reference, I would simply say, 'You'd better arrange for a much larger dance floor than you were thinking.'"
Steven G. Chapman - Chairman, President and CEO
ITA Group

"You make my job easy. You’re so professional, conscientious and you’re such a pleasure. We really want you to know how much we appreciate your professionalism and your talent and your style and all your wonderful qualities; and mostly the incredible music you make. Really there’s no one else like you."
Susan Davidson, Party People

"Your creative nature and truly caring approach for each family is most evident. From creating a new song, an opera performance during a ceremony or just by always being able to enhance a great moment in the lives of our guests, you are a consummate professional. I recommend you because I believe in you, trust you and know that you care about doing an excellent job for every family."
Steven B. Thompson, The Standard Club