Don't Want A DJ? - Get A Wedding Band3213176

A wedding is a big undertaking, there are many details and a lot of planning that goes into the affair. You will have many things to consider and a lot of work as well. A large part of the planning will go into the reception, and there are many choices to make. One of the most significant details of your reception will be the music.

You have a variety of options when it comes to music for your reception; normally people choose either a Disc Jockey or a live wedding band. Live music is always more exciting and fun than recorded; however what do you need to look for in a good wedding band?

Your first order of business is to check out any wedding band at a live event. Generally speaking, most bands will have paid public gigs to supplement their private ones, so be sure to ask about their performance schedule. You can also request their demo CD or even better a video of their performance. All of these previews can give you a good sense of whether the wedding band is right for you.

If the band has a website, you will want to make sure to check it out as it will provide you with a lot of the information you need. There are generally photos, musical tracks, and videos to review, all of which will give you a clear understanding of how professional the band is.

If you are lucky enough to come across testimonials on the website, you will want to read through them in order to see just how much their previous customers enjoyed their music. If the repertoire of the band is listed, you will want to pay attention to that.

Look for a wedding band with a wide range of music in their repertoire so they appeal to a broader range of guests. If you go with a progressive jazz or grunge rock band you might find that only a very few people enjoy the music. Try something from the 70's or perhaps disco, these both appeal to a large number of people.

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.

And then about a week before the wedding, you will want to make sure that you are giving the band a call, just to make sure that everything is still on track and in order. This might also be the time to make sure that they are allowing enough travel time so that they can set up without a problem.

Since the wedding band has probably traveled quite a ways to perform for your reception, it is proper to provide them with a meal. Last but not least, make sure you have provided the wedding band with an accurate run down of events, this way they will be able to more naturally flow with what you have planned.

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