The Swingin' Swamis

The Swingin' Swamis played at our November 5, 2011 wedding at the Fort Myer Officers Club in Arlington, Virginia, and they were FANTASTIC! We had a very diverse -- in terms of ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, etc. -- guest list, and the Swamis' music appealed to everybody. Their lead singer, Kara Holtgren, has an amazing voice -- our first dance was to her singing a gorgeous rendition of Etta James' "At Last" -- and Snackie Hillman, who acted as our emcee, did a terrific job announcing the various events (i.e., toast, bouquet toss, father-daughter dance, etc) and keeping the reception flowing. We have received so many compliments on the Swamis since our wedding, and we would hire them again in a heartbeat if given the chance. Music is so incredibly important when you're planning a wedding, and one of the best decisions my husband and I ever made was to hire the Swingin' Swamis. If you hire them, you won't be disappointed!

What is your biggest fear for a wedding? That no one will have any fun. The Swingin Swami's made it happen. Somehow they managed to become part of the affair without being intrusive. They kicked off the event, seeming to enjoy every minute themselves - which was the secret. They stayed on top of the schedule and personalized each moment. It made all the difference. And, by the way, with or without the wedding, they were great performers. Just a suggestion, it really helped when I learned I could buy the band's CD's and circulate them among the crowd ahead of time. It's really cool when your guests can make requests including for the band's original stuff! My guests were very impressed that The Swingin Swami's were clearly not "just another wedding band".