Choosing Your Wedding Day Music
There are many excellent choices for your wedding music. Your wedding music not only depends on your musical taste, but your budget as well. No DJ can compete with the energy of a great live band, but bands are usually much more expensive than DJs. It is not unusual to receive price quotes from live bands that are several times more expensive than that of DJs.
Both bands and DJs are normally charging you by the hours of service performed. Four hours of music is standard in the industry. Music normally begins during the cocktail hour. For how long the band plays should be discussed during the initial negotiations. Both parties should understand what is needed and what is possible.
There are many ways to find wedding music. You can ask for recommendations from friends and family. If you are working with a wedding coordinator, she should be more than happy to assist you with wedding music. It is best to meet with several wedding music professionals before you make a decision. Never hire the first one you meet, even if you fall in love with them. You are doing yourself a disservice, if you dont interview several bands. Ask to see the bands and DJs in action. Ask for demos to help you to make your decision. Ask for references to see what others think of the band.
Make sure you understand what the band members will be wearing. Remember they are your employees, for the few hours you hire them. They have to dress appropriately, and you not the band members determine what is appropriate. You should ask to see if they could play the songs that you want to hear. Will they take requests from guests? If possible, make sure the bandleader visits the venue before the event to make sure it has all the space and electrical requirements.
If you think you found the band or DJ you want to hire, put all the details in writing. Dont just take someones word for it. Unless it is in writing, it was never part of the deal. If it is important to you put it in writing. It is better to be too careful than to get burned.
Both bands and DJs are normally charging you by the hours of service performed. Four hours of music is standard in the industry. Music normally begins during the cocktail hour. For how long the band plays should be discussed during the initial negotiations. Both parties should understand what is needed and what is possible.
There are many ways to find wedding music. You can ask for recommendations from friends and family. If you are working with a wedding coordinator, she should be more than happy to assist you with wedding music. It is best to meet with several wedding music professionals before you make a decision. Never hire the first one you meet, even if you fall in love with them. You are doing yourself a disservice, if you dont interview several bands. Ask to see the bands and DJs in action. Ask for demos to help you to make your decision. Ask for references to see what others think of the band.
Make sure you understand what the band members will be wearing. Remember they are your employees, for the few hours you hire them. They have to dress appropriately, and you not the band members determine what is appropriate. You should ask to see if they could play the songs that you want to hear. Will they take requests from guests? If possible, make sure the bandleader visits the venue before the event to make sure it has all the space and electrical requirements.
If you think you found the band or DJ you want to hire, put all the details in writing. Dont just take someones word for it. Unless it is in writing, it was never part of the deal. If it is important to you put it in writing. It is better to be too careful than to get burned.
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My brother and his fiance' are getting married soon. Thanks for the great music suggestions.
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I love my wedding music....My wedding musician was excellent...wedding music the soul of a wedding.
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Yes wedding is not complete withought music. I wedding songs feels color to wedding life. Got good idea.
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For a list of great wedding songs that get the crowd dancing take a look at the Reel Ting Steel Drum Band's list of songs!
As a talent consultant and a performing wedding pianist/vocalist/bandleader here in Atlanta I agree with the writer that I wouldn't dream of doing a specisl event or a wedding without all the details of what is expected of my talent in contract form. This is shooting you straight advice and would heed it. Otherwise, you are headed for a potential "train wreck" on your wedding day. One thing I would like to add is that if you are working with credible talent consultant company like Blue Sky Atlanta then it is not always neccessary to have to see the performers "in action". You'll be in good hands. For as I always say, "if you or your group is up on our web pages, then you have my admiration!"
I too was in worry that which wedding music to go with but ultimately i found one. The preview you can find and then request for the wedding music.
Choosing wedding music is not easy, but after I read your blog I very much know what I want for my wedding day. I also look over at this site www.ivorytreasures.com for some references.
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While planning for a wedding, music picks up the first few priorities for the D-day for it is the right music that makes the occasion even special and memorable.
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Choosing your wedding music is like writing a script. You think about the beautiful moments of your life-the first time you kissed, the first time you made love.
Thanks so much for this advise. Its so important to get the right music for your wedding and this is a result of getting the right wedding dj which can be difficult. Always asks friends and don't just plump for a bog standard mobile disco
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This is great advice for all couples getting married. I plan to send this link to all potential clients of Milwaukee wedding band
Nice sharing.
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This blog is very helpful. You cant beat live music. If you don't have a big budget a party singer is usually more affordable than a full band. But you should at least consider a DJ to work the crowd http://www.ajlewis.biz
This blog is very helpful. You cant beat live music. If you don't have a big budget a party singer is usually more affordable than a full band. But you should at least consider a DJ to work the crowd http://www.ajlewis.biz
Well explained!Thanks.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I think the best wedding songs to be used is the one that both couples love, like their theme song,, the one that holds high significance to their relationship... just saying.,
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