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Setting Up for live wedding music is just one of about a hundredjobs facing couples and wedding planners. Between flowers, photographers, venues, dresses, parties, rings, video, and more, even a moderate and quiet wedding makes for a large amount of planning. It can be a nerve-wracking time because if even one of these areas falls through the cracks, your big day can end up being a tremendous disappointment.
Here are five tips to hiring live wedding bands for your wedding and reception:
1. you rent a band with a tested track record of professionalism. Does the manager return your phone calls promptly? Does the dance band have a web site? Business cards? Other promotional materials? Or do you get the sense you’re speaking to a guy rehearsing in his garage with his buddies? The way the band presents itself as you begin talking with them is a honest indicator of how they’ll turn up (or not!) on your special day.
2. Punctuality is key. When you set an appointment to meet personally or on the telephone, it’s like a mini-contract. If the band director is tardy to meet with you, it’s a warning sign that they don’t take their agreements earnestly. If they can’t come through on time in the preparation stage, what other agreements will they break with you on your wedding day? This extends on to you, also - being punctual is just one way you can live a life that shows that you respect your commitments.
3. Make sure the band is easy-going rather than being a bunch of divas. By now you’ve likely heard a million Bridezilla jokes, even if you’re not demanding or unreasonable. Imagine engaging the equal in flakiness for your wedding dance band. The last thing you want on your wedding day is to have to wait on your musicians hand and foot, bringing them food and beverage, having the thermostat set for them, or catering to other exacting needs. The greatest band for you is one that can take care of itself, one that’s easy to get along with, and one that does all it can to make sure your day is sweet and fun for you.
4. Charter a wedding band that’s fun. Getting married is one of the greatest choices you’ll ever make. It’s important business. The music on your wedding day should be glorious and fun. You don’t want to see your guests yawning, dazed, and wishing the event was finished. You want them up, dancing, singing, and grinning. If you pick out a live wedding music band well, your selection will do a great deal to make your wedding day unforgettable in a good way. This is the big day you’ve been ready for, and music is such a critical part of it. Be sure you book a band that makes the day flawless - pleasant for you and your guests.
George Pollis is the handler and a musician with Reel Ting Steel Drum Band. For a professional, punctual, easy-going, talented, and fun live wedding music band, check into Reel Ting at http://www.reelting.com.
