Wedding Musicians: Five Points before You Book
Arrangements for live wedding music is just one of about a hundredchores facing couples and wedding planners. Between flowers, photographers, venues, gowns, parties, rings, video recording, and more, even a moderate and unpretentious wedding needs a large amount of preparation. 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 letdown.
Here are five tips to hiring live wedding bands for your ceremony and reception:
1. you employ a band with a verified track record of professionalism. Does the manager return your telephone calls promptly? Does the dance band have a website? Business cards? Other promotional materials? Or do you get the sense you’re talking to a guy rehearsing in his garage with his buddies? The way the band exhibits itself as you begin talking with them is a honest indicator of how they’ll come on (or not!) on your big day.
2. Promptness is important. When you set an appointment to meet in person or on the telephone, it’s like a mini-contract. If the band director is tardy to meet with you, it’s a cautionary sign that they don’t take their agreements earnestly. If they can’t arrive on time in the preparation phase, what other arrangements will they fail with you on your wedding day? This extends on to you, too – being punctual is just one way you can live a life that shows that you honor your commitments.
3. Make certain the dance band is easy-going rather than being a bunch of prima donnas. By now you’ve likely heard a dozen Bridezilla jokes, even if you’re not exacting or extreme. Imagine hiring 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 demands. The best 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 fabulous and fun for you.
4. Employ a wedding band that’s fun. Getting hitched is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. It’s serious business. The music on your wedding day should be splendid and fun. You don’t want to see your invitees oblivious, listless, and wishing the event was over. You want them up, dancing, singing, and grinning. If you pick out a live wedding music band well, your choice will do lots to make your wedding day memorable in a good way. This is the big day you’ve been waiting for, and music is such a important part of it. Be sure you employ a band that makes the day perfect – pleasant for you and your guests.
George Pollis is the handler and a player with Reel Ting Steel Drum Band. For a professional, punctual, easy-going, gifted, and fun live wedding music band, see Reel Ting at http://www.reelting.com.
