Dueling pianos: a wedding guide
Two pianists play at once and take song requests from guests.
When couples book this
About 9 months before your wedding.
Still deciding the wedding
Your wishlist
Answer these before you meet anyone.
What kind of energy do you want from the show?
When would you want the show to play?
How do you want song requests handled?
Comparing your options
What to ask each one
Where does the show land in your night?
Most acts sell the after-dinner show; full-evening coverage changes the price and the DJ handoff.
How do song requests work?
The request flow IS the show — settle it in advance so the act, the couple, and the MC tell guests the same thing.
Whose pianos, and what do they need?
Performers on site
How it’s usually priced
Usually priced as one flat amount.
Possible extras: Piano transport / backline, Cocktail-hour set, Overtime (per hour).
Booked and settling details
What you settle once booked
Must-play, do-not-play, and the closer
Who MCs announcements during the show?
What to look over
Correct these details as needed.
When does the show start?
The week of the wedding
The day-of sheet
Confirm arrival, finish, who to call, access, a meal, and what is due.
Across the whole day
Choose which moments to include.
- Pianos load-in & sound check
- Dueling pianos show
- Pianos load-out
For businesses
The brief a couple sends you has these sections:
- The event
- The show
- Music
- Logistics
- Contacts