Planning a wedding can be really hard work as there is always so much that needs to come together in the right place. Getting the entertainment right is one of the most crucial aspects as it can really help to ensure that everyone has a great time. With so much to choose from you need to take into consideration peoples tastes, and also how much you can afford to pay on your budget.
For those of you who have never booked a wedding band before, you might find the process a little daunting. We've put together some advice to try and help you on your way.
If you're thinking about hiring a band for your wedding then you'll need to have a think about what sort of music that you'd like. Have a search around and try to find a few bands that you think might be suitable. Once you've found some potential bands request a demo CD and some live footage. Most professional bands will have this to hand, alongside all their set lists and other useful information. It's also worth working out how long you want them to play for, as this will greatly effect your quote.
If you want something a little bit more flexible than a band, you could consider hiring a DJ. DJ entertainment is great as you can easily specify playlists and ensure that the music suits everyone's tastes. DJ's can also be a cheaper option than a band, as effectively you are only paying one person. You could always go for both, in fact it's quite a popular option to have a band play for the first part of the evening, with the DJ taking over and playing tunes into the early hours.
If you like things to be slightly more edgy, then most entertainment agencies will be able to recommend something a little off the wall. Entertainment doesn't have to fit in a box, and the only limit is your imagination. You could consider having a circus act, or how about some dancers? If you think you've got the guts, anything's possible!
For those of you who have never booked a wedding band before, you might find the process a little daunting. We've put together some advice to try and help you on your way.
If you're thinking about hiring a band for your wedding then you'll need to have a think about what sort of music that you'd like. Have a search around and try to find a few bands that you think might be suitable. Once you've found some potential bands request a demo CD and some live footage. Most professional bands will have this to hand, alongside all their set lists and other useful information. It's also worth working out how long you want them to play for, as this will greatly effect your quote.
If you want something a little bit more flexible than a band, you could consider hiring a DJ. DJ entertainment is great as you can easily specify playlists and ensure that the music suits everyone's tastes. DJ's can also be a cheaper option than a band, as effectively you are only paying one person. You could always go for both, in fact it's quite a popular option to have a band play for the first part of the evening, with the DJ taking over and playing tunes into the early hours.
If you like things to be slightly more edgy, then most entertainment agencies will be able to recommend something a little off the wall. Entertainment doesn't have to fit in a box, and the only limit is your imagination. You could consider having a circus act, or how about some dancers? If you think you've got the guts, anything's possible!
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This article was written on behalf of Eight Ray Music, specialists in wedding and party entertainment. To see what they have on offer, browse the entertainment section of their website.