November 30, 2009
Is Live Music The Way To Go?
As you might have already figured out, planning a wedding is a huge undertaking. There are many different details and plans that have to be worked out and it can get a little hectic at times. One important part of the planning process that you do not want to slack on is the reception and the music that will be the entertainment for your guests.
You could go for the DJ or you could go for the more popular choice of the live wedding band. If you want some spark and life during your reception, you will want to stick with hiring the live wedding band.
One of the first things that you will want to look at is their performance. Many wedding bands perform live public gigs so you should be able to catch them playing somewhere. If not, make sure that you are at least grabbing a demo CD from them or hopefully a video of a performance of theirs as well. This will help you decide whether or not that particular wedding band is the best fit for your reception.
If the wedding party band that you are looking into has a website, you will want to start your research there. They should have some photos, musical tracks and videos for you to look at. These will help you decide whether or not the band is professional enough for you.
You might luck out even further and find some testimonials on their website. This will clue you in as to how well their previous customers enjoyed their music and performance. If you happen to stumble on the bands repertoire, make sure that you are taking a look at that as well.
With so many different types of music out there, you want to try and make sure that you are selecting a wedding band that will play music that will appeal to most of your guests. Think about what the average age of your wedding guests is and you should have no trouble selecting the music you want for the reception.
Of course, there is also the consideration of the price of the wedding band. You want to make sure that all of the details are outlined in your contract. You will most likely be asked to turn in a non-refundable deposit with your contract so that they can feel safe reserving your date for you.
As the wedding gets closer, you will want to make sure that you are calling the band to confirm the details of the reception. If you are concerned about the wardrobe they will be wearing, make sure that you discuss these things with them in plenty of time before the reception.
A nice gesture is to make sure that you provide the band with some food since they most likely traveled a long way, took some time to set up, play all night, and then tear down their equipment. You might also want to make sure that the band has a copy of the planned events for the evening so that they can work around them.
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