Bringing true love
to your event

Welcome to Dare to Love Music:
A Heartfelt Experience in Every Note

We are Derrick and Lovisa Lightning, a married duo with over a decade of experience creating unforgettable events through music.
Whether it’s a wedding, baby shower, or celebration, we specialize in tailored performances that resonate with your guests.
Derrick’s mesmerizing saxophone and Lovisa’s captivating vocals bring energy, emotion, and connection to every event. From intimate ceremonies to lively receptions, we ensure your event is extraordinary.

Let’s create the perfect soundtrack for your special day.
Contact us today!

  • Private/Corporate events

    We want to make your event special regardless of the type. Whether it’s a cooperative event, a babyshower or a birthday party we break the ice, bring the love and, upon request write and arrange a song for the very special occasion.

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  • Wedding Ceremony

    As a married duo we bring the true passion for music to your event. We don’t expect you to know what yo want. That’s why we’re here - to help tailor the experience to reflect your unique love story.

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  • Cocktail Hour

    We tie the knot between the ceremony and reception by playing some jazz and classic pop tunes using a loop pedal to create a full jazz band sound.

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  • Reception & Emcee

    We provide MCing & Live Music throughout the grand entrances, first dance, and dinner. To MC is an art. It requires high energy, elegance and devotion. We are ultimately responsible to create a fun, loving and energetic atmosphere leading up to the dance floor and we love it!

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  • Live Band/DJ Hybrid

    Want to get the benefits of both a live band and a DJ? This is the closest you get! As we deliver the top hits based on your all time favorites we also play live instruments and sing to pump up the dance floor and bring the vibes that only live music can bring.

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Loving words from clients

  • “I recently hosted an event that was taken to an new level of excitement and energy, thanks to the incredible performance by Derrick and Lovisa. The band's stage presence was simply mesmerizing as they interacted with the guests while performing. They had everyone singing along dancing along. I will be hiring them in the future and highly recommend them to others as well! “

    Nathan K.
    Cooperate Event

  • "Absolutely great to work with, highly recommend Derrick and Lovisa to save yourself from stress. They planned and coordinated their own wedding and it shows. They showed up early and they paid attention to details in a way that really helped personalize the event and match the theme. On top of that their performance was just magical and unique. A wedding planner's dream honestly, couldn't recommend them enough."

    Lindsey G.
    Wedding

  • "We LOVED hiring Derrick. Absolutely LOVED. We hired him to DJ for my husbands 40th birthday party. From the minute he arrived he was friendly, kind, professional, and had such a wonderful energy. Derrick DELIVERED!!!! We ended up paying for Derrick to stay longer because he was such a huge hit at our party. He played fantastic music, took recommendations, was approachable, and brought his Saxophone. Derrick blew us away and will be the only person I hire moving forward! We loved having him and he did amazing!"

    Sara C.
    Private Event

  • It was a perfect set up. Beatiful vocals, great music and mix between piano, flute and sax, had a really enjoyable time. They're full of surprises, not a fan of surprises typically but it added a lot of value and everyone loved them. Would do it again in a heartbeat - thanks again!

    Jason G.
    Cocktail Hour

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It all depends on what you are looking for, our rate starts at $1,000. We offer free consultations to talk about your vision for the event and how we can elevate it while staying within your budget.

  • Past events include weddings, corporate events, engagement parties, baby showers, gender reveals and life celebrations. Please see our Private Event section for more info.

  • We have access to high quality speakers so your event sounds like a concert at a music festival. Our lights make any space more classy and elegant and if needed we can provide lighting to bring the dance party.

  • We offer a no cost videography service for your event once you book us. We also offer song requests as well as the option to have a special song written just for your event.

Contact Us

Are you looking for a unique and personal music experience for your event? Let us guide you through what this could look like. We want to make sure your event is one to remember for a life time.