Mariachi
A live mariachi for the Mass, the grand entrance or a surprise serenata. Nothing fills a room faster.
- Typical Houston price
- $325 to $500 per hour, for the whole group
- Book ahead
- 2 to 6 months
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What to expect
A mariachi is a group of musicians in matching charro suits who play and sing live, with no speakers. Families book them for a quince Mass, the grand entrance, a serenata at the door or a set during dinner. Most groups know the classics, take requests and will play Las Mañanitas for the guest of honor.
- Who comes
- Usually 5 to 10 musicians: violins, trumpets, a guitar, a vihuela and the big guitarrón on the bass line. Six to eight players fill a room of about 150 guests.
- Space
- An open spot near the guest of honor where the whole group can stand together. No stage needed.
- Power and water
- None. Mariachi is acoustic. In a big hall, ask whether the singer wants a microphone from your DJ.
- How long
- Most families book 1 to 2 hours, and most groups have a one-hour minimum. Plan the set around the moment you care about most.
- How many
- One group covers the whole party.
- Grandparents to toddlers enjoy it
Styles to choose from
Mariachi for the Mass
Misa songs at church.
Serenata
Surprise songs at the door or table.
Dinner and dance set
1-2 hours at the reception.
Callejoneada
Leads a walking parade from ceremony to party.
How to book it
What we'll ask you
Your request asks a few quick things, so vendors can price it right:
- Which mariachi styles interest you?Mariachi for the Mass, Serenata, Dinner and dance set, Callejoneada
- How many hours do you need them?
- How many musicians?4-5, 6-8, 9+, Not sure
- Where will they play?Church, Entrance, Dinner, Serenata, Parade
Say which moments you want them for (the Mass, the entrance, dinner, a serenata) and roughly what time, so they can plan the set.
Houston notes
- Mother's Day (May 10) and December 12, the feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, are the busiest days of the year for mariachis. Book those months ahead.
- For a quince or wedding Mass, ask the parish about its music rules before you book; some want to approve the songs.
- Outdoors in summer, put the group in the shade. They play in full suits.
Great for
Pairs well with
Hosts often book these alongside it.
Cheaper alternatives
Close to the same idea, for less.
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