The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Dublin/Nationwide
NEXT PUBLIC SHOW:SATURDAY st MAY @ .PMTHE MINT BAR, WESTIN HOTEL, DUBLIN 2The Ratzingers are one of Ireland's most popular wedding bands - shortlisted as "Wedding Band of the Year" , , , AND by weddingsonline! We are a professional band based in Dublin, providing music for weddings & functions throughout the country. The band specialise in upmarket and elite wedding entertainment, and can supply musicians & singers for every aspect of your day, including music for wedding ceremonies, background music for drinks receptions, party band, & DJ.The Ratzingers are a high class, exciting, and energetic band. We are NOT a run of the mill band; we love what we do, and it shows. When you look at the testimonials you'll see that guests comment time and time again on the fact that we actually have fun on stage, while keeping the dance floor full all night long. That energy & sense of fun is contagious, and is why The Ratzingers are one of the best party bands in town. And if you don't believe us - we invite you to come take a look! We pride ourselves on being able to provide you with a personalised service, catering for nearly every budget and package required. We will work with you to make sure that you have the perfect music for your wedding day, we know how important it is to you!The Ratzingers are a completely unique brand, in that the package you book is individually tailored to your exact needs; taking into consideration your budget, musical tastes, and venue size. The band can perform as a 3-piece band for intimate boutique events, or as a full-on party band with brass section. The attention to detail is what will make your wedding entertainment seamless. Please contact Katie directly for a quote at le Set ListFIRST DANCE: YOUR REQUESTI GOT BILLS (LUNCHMONEY LEWIS)DO YOUR THING (BASEMENT JAXX)LET'S DANCE (DAVID BOWIE)SHUT UP AND DANCE (WALK THE MOON)MR. BRIGHTSIDE (THE KILLERS)THE ONE (KODALINE)PHOTOGRAPH (ED SHEERAN)ROCKS (PRIMAL SCREAM)UPTOWN FUNK (MARK RONSON/BRUNO MARS)HAPPY (PHARRELL WILLIAMS)RATHER BE (CLEAN BANDIT)ALL ABOUT THAT BASS (MEGHAN TRAINOR)WALK OF LIFE (DIRE STRAITS)THINKING OUT LOUD (ED SHEERAN)LET'S GET IT ON (MARVIN GAYE)BLURRED LINES (ROBIN THICKE)HIGHER & HIGHER (JACKIE WILSON)EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY (BLUES BROTHERS)SIGNED SEALED DELIVERED (STEVIE WONDER)CAN'T HURRY LOVE (THE SUPREMES)WALKING ON SUNSHINE (KATRINA & THE WAVES)RESPECT (ARETHA FRANKLIN)PROUD MARY (TINA TURNER)I WANT YOU BACK (THE JACKSON 5)SUPERSTITION (STEVIE WONDER)SHOUT (LULU) (DOLLY PARTON)LOVE IS IN THE AIR (JOHN PAUL YOUNG)WATERLOO (ABBA)I WILL SURVIVE (GLORIA GAYNOR)SEPTEMBER (EARTH, WIND & FIRE)TENNESSEE WALTZ (PATSY CLINE)ANNIE’S SONG (JOHN DENVER)THAT'S AMORE (DEAN MARTIN)FOLSOM PRISON BLUES (JOHNNY CASH)THAT’S ALRIGHT MAMA (ELVIS PRESLEY)WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD (LOUIS ARMSTRONG)WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW (THE SHIRELLES)ISN’T SHE LOVELY (STEVIE WONDER)JUST A GIGOLO (LOUIS PRIMA)BEYOND THE SEA (BOBBY DARIN)SWAY (MICHAEL BUBLE)KING OF THE SWINGERS (JUNGLE BOOK)JAILHOUSE ROCK (ELVIS)ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK (BILL HALEY)JOHNNY BE GOODE (CHUCK BERRY)WHAT I’D SAY (RAY CHARLES)SAW HER STANDING THERE (BEATLES)WIPEOUTLET’S TWIST AGAIN (CHUBBY CHECKER)HOUNDOG (ELVIS)GREAT BALLS OF FIRE (JERRY LEE LEWIS)VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR (BUGGLES)HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO (BONNIE TYLER)I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW (TIFFANY)TITANIUM (DAVID GUETTA)CALL ME AL (PAUL SIMON)JUMP (VAN HALEN)BOOTYLICIOUS (DESTINY'S CHILD)RHYTHM IS A DANCER (SNAP)MANIAC (MARK MCCABE)AIN'T NOBODY (JASMINE THOMPSON)DON’T STOP BELIEVING (JOURNEY)SUSPICIOUS MINDS (ELVIS)HIT THE ROAD JACK (RAY CHARLES)HIGHWAY TO HELL (ACDC)HIGHER & HIGHER (JACKIE WILSON)
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Reviews of The Ratzingers Wedding Band
5.0
42 reviews
Quality of service
5.0
Value
4.9
Responsiveness
5.0
Flexibility
5.0
Professionalism
5.0
Louise Nic an tSionnaigh
5.0
Married on 29th Sep 2019
If you're lucky enough to be getting married on a date that these lads are available, BOOK THEM. they played at our wedding 2 months ago (the 28th of September 2019) and they were extremely easy and pleasant to deal with, hugely professional (but sound and easygoing at the same time), they play exactly what you want, keep the dance floor full and the whole place rocking, and...they don't stop! They just don't stop! They just keep going! Everyone at our wedding was commenting on them and how they literally never took a breath or a break, and how brilliant they were - and we had a lot of music heads at ours with plenty of opinions. Unanimously blown away. They are pure class. Top-notch musicians, amazing vocalist and great craic. Even the d.j. was deadly. Go see them now, and then book them. Or the other way 'round. You will not regret it.
Added 22nd Nov 2019
Holly
5.0
Married on 9th Aug 2019
The Ratzingers are worth every penny. They are amazing performers and Katie vocals are also amazing. It was the best money we spent, we cannot recommend them enough. The dance floor was full the whole night.
We had to change dates and they were so understanding about it.
We know guests who have already recommended The Ratzingers to friends based on their performance at our wedding.
Best wedding band around! Don't consider.. Book!!
We had to change dates and they were so understanding about it.
We know guests who have already recommended The Ratzingers to friends based on their performance at our wedding.
Best wedding band around! Don't consider.. Book!!
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Thanks so much Holly!! What a night in fairness xx
Added 20th Aug 2019
Jessica and John
5.0
Married on 4th Jun 2016
The Ratzingers are an amazing wedding band. I've seen them three times now including our own wedding and they are a consistent crowd pleaser. They were very easy to deal with. Highly recommended
Added 30th Jul 2016
Ms O Dolan
4.8
Married on 28th Nov 2015
This band were simply brilliant. They dance floor was full the entire night from 8 year olds to 80 year olds. They cater for all tastes but definitely bear in mind the bride and groom's requests. Really excellent musicians and singers that offer more a typical wedding band.
Every guest was singing their praises.
Every guest was singing their praises.
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Thanks so much!! Delighted you and your guests enjoyed the band so much!!
Katie
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Katie
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Added 11th Dec 2015
Jenny and Gary Dixon
5.0
Married on 13th Nov 2015
I couldn't have been happier with the ratzingers as my wedding band ! From start to finish they had everyone dancing - the variety of music genres was perfect and people have still not stopped talking about how good they were ! The mix of instruments makes the sound just so amazing and the sax player was just incredible ! Not to mention Katie and her wonderful voice , the whole band made our wedding magic! Don't hesitate in booking them!!
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Jenny thank you so much for your lovely words!! We had a great time at your wedding, hope to see you again soon x
Added 11th Dec 2015
Laura
5.0
Married on 7th Nov 2015
I cannot speak highly enough of The Ratzingers. Katie was an absolute pleasure to deal with throughout the planning phase of the wedding and so professional. On the night, our speeches went longer than anticipated and the band were really flexible. Once the music started, everyone was up dancing and our guests all commented on how great The Ratzingers (band & DJ) were.... The music was superb and Katie's voice outstanding. We feel very fortunate that The Ratzingers were part of our special day.
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Laura thanks so much for your lovely feedback! Your dad also sent me a lovely mail, which was much appreciated. Congrats to yourself & Andrew again x
Added 9th Dec 2015
Siobhan Reilly
5.0
Married on 31st Oct 2015
From the moment the band started, the dance floor was full and it remained that way for the whole set! They were really great and all of our guests had a brilliant time on the dance floor and really enjoyed the music. Their covers of songs were Brill! Would really recommend this band for your wedding. Katie also sang in the church for our ceremony and her voice and the songs were beautiful and really added to the ceremony. Thanks so much to the band for making the night so much fun!
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Siobhan thanks a million for your review! It was such a great party at your wedding, what a great crowd!!!! xxx
Added 21st Dec 2015
Louise and Aidan
5.0
Married on 17th Oct 2015
The dance floor was full all night. The band responded to the crowd. Got lots of positive feedback from guests. Way beyond my expectations!
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Louise thanks so much for leaving us a review. We had a ball at your wedding, what a great crowd!!! Such fun :)
Katie x
Katie x
Added 9th Dec 2015
C
4.4
Married on 10th Oct 2015
Excellent band who provide a great atmosphere. Really good fun and Katie has an excellent voice with a great range of songs. Read the crowd well and provide a perfect professional service with no hassle. We had the Jazz band too for our drinks reception and could not fault them.
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Caitlin thank you for the review! You were an absolute pleasure to deal with!!! Great night, thanks so much for having us!
Added 9th Dec 2015
Aideen & Ruairi
5.0
Married on 21st Aug 2015
To any future bridal couples looking for an outstanding band to entertain your guests all evening, then look no further than 'The Ratzingers'.
They were amazing and had our guests on the dance floor all night. 4 months on we are still receiving comments on how fantastic the music and Katie's vocals were. They really knew how to read the crowd and played all the requests we asked for, we can't praise them enough.
Katie is a dream to deal with, so professional and knowledgeable, as well as keeping our nerves at bay for the first dance, she was fantastic.
We recommend 'the Ratzingers' to every newly engaged couple we meet, they are hands down the best wedding band we've seen and delighted we had them for our wedding.
They were amazing and had our guests on the dance floor all night. 4 months on we are still receiving comments on how fantastic the music and Katie's vocals were. They really knew how to read the crowd and played all the requests we asked for, we can't praise them enough.
Katie is a dream to deal with, so professional and knowledgeable, as well as keeping our nerves at bay for the first dance, she was fantastic.
We recommend 'the Ratzingers' to every newly engaged couple we meet, they are hands down the best wedding band we've seen and delighted we had them for our wedding.
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Wow Aideen, thank you so much for this gorgeous review xx
Added 10th Dec 2015
Annie Sheahan
5.0
Married on 1st Aug 2015
Myself and my husband were absolutely delighted with the Ratzingers. They were absolutely amazing on the day - the dance floor was full for the whole night! They played a great variety of music that appealed to all ages.
In addition, Katie is so professional and easy to deal with. She made everything so easy for us and really helped when we were trying to pick a song for our first dance. Katie was brilliant on the day and organised everything perfectly. She even helped to organised a special song I wanted to play for my Dad, which meant everything to me.
We really couldn't recommend the Ratzingers enough!! I really hope we get to go to another wedding where they're playing so that we can dance the night away with them again!! xx
In addition, Katie is so professional and easy to deal with. She made everything so easy for us and really helped when we were trying to pick a song for our first dance. Katie was brilliant on the day and organised everything perfectly. She even helped to organised a special song I wanted to play for my Dad, which meant everything to me.
We really couldn't recommend the Ratzingers enough!! I really hope we get to go to another wedding where they're playing so that we can dance the night away with them again!! xx
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Aw Annie it really was a great night; your crowd loved to dance so it made our job easy!! Your first dance was super, it was definitely the right choice for you guys :)
Hope to see you at a gig soon!!!
xx
Hope to see you at a gig soon!!!
xx
Added 9th Dec 2015
Kerrie Grace
5.0
Married on 15th Jul 2015
We could not recommend the band highly enough. From the minute we met Katie in the Mint Bar we immediately felt at ease with her and we knew that The Ratzingers were the band for our day! They were extremely professional but at the same time very friendly and approachable. We were so impressed that we hired members of the group to cover the music for our whole day. We had Katie singing at the ceremony, the jazz group at the reception, the band themselves at the wedding and the DJ at the end of the night. My husband had given the band a lot of requests and they somehow managed to deliver even more than we could have hoped for. A huge number of our guests commented on how the dance floor was busy all night and how this was down to the great music which had covered a bit of everything and therefore appealed to all age groups. My husband wanted some 90s dance music played at the end of the night and the DJ just played and played. Katie has an amazing voice and we could not recommend the group highly enough as the perfect wedding band. Thanks guys :)
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Thank you Kerrie, really appreciate your lovely review :)
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Added 13th Dec 2015
Linda & Ian
Married on 19th Jun 2015
The band were brilliant.From start to finish the dancefloor was packed as the band played great song after great song. They played a wide range of songs that had a bit of something for everyone.
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Thank you Linda & Ian! So good of you xxx
Added 10th Dec 2015
John and Dianna
5.0
Married on 9th May 2015
We could not recommend The Ratzingers highly enough. They made our day so much fun. From the first minute to last they had the dance floor packed. Katie is such a good lead singer who could not do enough for us not just on the day but also in the lead up to it. Padraig also played piano for our ceremony and did a DJ set and both were just perfect. We have been to loads of weddings in the past few years and in all honesty have not seen a better wedding band, no one even comes close
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Hi guys,
Thanks a mil for your lovely review!! It was great to see a some (unexpected) familiar faces at your wedding!!
Congrats again to you both,
Katie
Thanks a mil for your lovely review!! It was great to see a some (unexpected) familiar faces at your wedding!!
Congrats again to you both,
Katie
Added 17th May 2015
Lorna O Neill
5.0
Married on 10th Apr 2015
I couldn't fault this band in any way. From the moment I made contact with Kate to the day of the wedding she was extremely professional. Eight months on and our guests are still talking about how good they were.
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Hi Lorna,
Thanks so much for your feedback!! It was a great night; your guests were fab!!!!!
Katie
Thanks so much for your feedback!! It was a great night; your guests were fab!!!!!
Katie
Added 9th Dec 2015
Eilish Hogge
5.0
Married on 5th Dec 2014
This band is a must for your wedding!!! Katie is full of energy and she is a wonderful asset on your wedding day. The Ratzingers are such a well-gelled group that feed off each other. The sound and the song choices are fantastic and they were truly a highlight for our wedding!!! Invest in the music as that's what all your guests talk about and its the lasting memory the majority will leave with!!!
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Eilish thanks so much for your lovely review, and happy anniversary!!!
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Added 2nd Feb 2015
Mark and Carolin Conway
5.0
Married on 18th Oct 2014
We couldn't recommend this band more.
We booked them to provide a jazz reception, the main act and provide a DJ for the end of the night. From the outset they were incredibly professional and catered for each and every one of our "demands" regardless of odd and crazy they were. They had the ability to engage the crowd from the get go and had the entire room on their feet for most of the night. We've been inundated with compliments from our guests and even had a few of them book the Ratzingers for their wedding after seeing how amazingly the preformed.
Again, if you book them you will not be disappointed.
We booked them to provide a jazz reception, the main act and provide a DJ for the end of the night. From the outset they were incredibly professional and catered for each and every one of our "demands" regardless of odd and crazy they were. They had the ability to engage the crowd from the get go and had the entire room on their feet for most of the night. We've been inundated with compliments from our guests and even had a few of them book the Ratzingers for their wedding after seeing how amazingly the preformed.
Again, if you book them you will not be disappointed.
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Mark & Carolin,
Thanks so much for leaving this lovely review for us. It was a pleasure, and so great to have seen you at some functions since then xx
Thanks so much for leaving this lovely review for us. It was a pleasure, and so great to have seen you at some functions since then xx
Added 2nd Mar 2015
Claire and Declan
5.0
Married on 26th Sep 2014
Just wanted to drop a quick note to say thank-you to you and all the band for helping to make our wedding day in Thomas Prior Hall (September 26th) so amazing. Myself, Claire and all the of our guests were blown away by your performance on the night. We had so many comments praising your performance and even had a lot of seasoned wedding attendees comment on how you were the best wedding band they had ever seen. Honestly, people really were buzzing after your performance. We'll be singing your praises off the rooftops for years to come.
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Claire & Declan it was our pleasure!! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback
Added 5th Nov 2014
Brian Kelly and Severina Nico
5.0
Married on 28th Jun 2014
Without a doubt the best wedding band I have ever heard, was an absolute pleasure to have them play at our wedding in the Ferrycarrig hotel in Wexford.friends that were at the wedding are still talking about "the ratzingers" 8 months on!!!! Would love a personal cd of their music so I could listen to them everyday:) pure class:)))))))
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Brian thank you so much. It was our pleasure x
Added 2nd Feb 2015
caroline
5.0
Married on 23rd Aug 2013
Excellent service
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Thank you Caroline :)
Added 6th Nov 2014
Laura and James Nolan
5.0
Married on 20th Jul 2013
Looking back on planning our big day, I am so happy we found The Ratzingers! They were a dream to deal with from beginning to end, nothing was too big a task -not even my request for some tin-whistle at the church :) Katie's singing at the church ceremony was simply beautiful and the band had the dance floor literally jam packed for the night. The Ratzingers are a truly talented band and when they take to the stage they do not disappoint, they put everything into it and you get energy, atmosphere and a one of a kind show. You do not feel like just another number, they take the time to listen to what you like, what you picture for your big day and they help make it happen. When our guests speak to us about the wedding they always mention how great the band were. I'd choose them again in a heartbeat.
Thanks a million guys for everything.
Thanks a million guys for everything.
Response from The Ratzingers Wedding Band
Laura & James this review is so lovely!! Thank you so much,
Katie xxx
Katie xxx
Added 7th May 2015
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