For
all of the stressful parts of planning a
wedding, picking the entertainment should be one of the more fun parts.
Deciding on what type of music you want is something you can sit down together,
as a couple, and discuss. Or on the other hand, if you have opposing tastes in
music, it could be a variable nightmare! But one of the main forms of wedding
entertainment now is a band. Live music is a great way to get relatives up and
dancing, but also provides a proper party atmosphere to the proceedings. But
when it comes to picking a wedding band, what do you need to consider?
The
Type Of Music
If
you have been to many weddings
recently, and you know the type of band you want, it makes the process easier.
When it comes to choosing the type of entertainment, you want to get people up
and dancing. This means picking a band that does covers of popular songs, but
sometimes you might want something a bit different. There are many bands now
that do swing covers of popular songs, which pleases the general crowd but adds
a quirky angle to proceedings.
Booking
Them
When
it comes to booking your band, be sure to book as early as possible. Remember,
the most popular wedding bands are booked up at least a year in advance. But if
you book early, you could get yourself a bargain, especially if you book a
weekday wedding, or in the off-peak months. If you are looking for a cheaper
act than the average one costs, you might end up going for a band that hasn't
got much experience. Luckily, nowadays, demo tapes and YouTube clips are an
easy and great way to get an idea of a band, so even if they
haven't got much experience professionally, you know what they sound like.
The
Practicalities For The Band
You
need to think about the size of the band, in comparison to the venue. So if you
end up booking a 12 piece soul band, and there's a small stage, it's going to
be a tight squeeze. The best way to think about picking a band is to look at the space first.
Once you have got a good idea of the space, add the guests in before
considering the entertainment.
Trust
Their Ability
You
might have a list of requests, but they will have an inherent understanding of what songs work best and will fill the dance floor.
The chances are that, if you're booking a professional act, they will have done
this many times before. While you want to make it as personal for you as
possible, you still need to consider the overall entertainment factor.
Everybody needs to be catered for, not just the bride and groom. So trust your
band, and trust that they know what works best.
The
entertainment is one of the things that everybody looks forward to at a
wedding, so when it comes to picking the act, make sure you put as much thought
into it as every other aspect.
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