Wedding Bands - An added degree at your wedding

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Wedding Bands

• An added degree at your wedding

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Synopsis

• The Wedding Band Vs The Wedding DJ
• Qualities That Make a Great Wedding Band
• The Rules of Hunting for the Perfect Wedding Band
• How to Book the Wedding Band
• What to Ask Your Wedding Band
• Things to Give the Wedding Band

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The Wedding Band Vs The Wedding DJ

• The Wedding Band
• The wedding band is a live group that sings the
  music and they can also play songs of your
  choice, depending on what youd like. They can
  set the tone for your wedding and even do many
  different songs. However, you have to choose a
  band that fits in with your taste and style of
  music. The choices for what they can sing might
  be limited. Always check for referrals from the
  band, that they are available on your day and can
  play the songs you need them to play. Their
  prices range, so it is important to consider the
  price aspect of them.
• The Wedding DJ
• The wedding DJ is a person that plays recorded
  music, but can also be the master of ceremonies
  for you, if you wish. One of the biggest elements
  of choosing a DJ is their style and personality.
  You want someone that is fun to be around and
  happy. You want to work with someone that can
  send electricity through the room and get
  everyone moving. When you choose a DJ like this,
  you can make a difference on how the music is
  perceived.

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Qualities That Make a Great Wedding Band

• They can provide you with the songs that you want
  and need to have at your wedding. This is a must
  if you have special songs you want to have
  played.
• They can customize their band to provide the
  music you need and want for your wedding.
• They speak with you and work with you on ways to
  make the band and music better overall.
• They're organized and tidy with all of the items
  that they need to perform.
• They are a reliable band that can be there early
  and set up everything.
• Superb sound quality and other unique qualities
  that come from a quality band.
• They have public liability insurance in case
  something were to happen during the event.
• Their attitude and attire match perfectly with
  the wedding youre going to be having. You want a
  band that has everything together and nothing out
  of place.
• If they have a legitimate business, they will
  have a business card with their information and
  other marketing materials where you can learn a
  bit more about them. Sometimes word of mouth is
  not always a good thing.
• They have a decent amount of experience, which
  provides you with a great band overall since
  theyve done this before in the past and can
  provide the same level of service you can expect
  from a great wedding band.
• How personable are they? You want someone that is
  able to work with you on everything from start to
  finish, but also relate with you. Someone that
  can make you smile and has a great energy about
  them is always good.
• Does the band have a good intuitive to know when
  the music needs to be changed? They need to be
  able to make it softer or harder depending on the
  audience.

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The Rules of Hunting for the Perfect Wedding Band

• Never, Ever Hire Someone You Dont Research on a
  Whim
• When it comes to hiring someone on a whim, it is
  not necessarily a good idea. You want to ensure
  that you have someone you handpicked from a
  group. This is because you did the research on
  all of them and have gotten their information.
  You feel like you can trust them to do a good job
  and have already spoke with their references.
• Dont Pay the Band Up Front For Their Services
• You dont want to pay the band up front for any
  services. You wouldnt pay someone up front for
  the contracting or remodelling work that they do,
  the same is true for the band that you hire for
  your wedding. You want to make sure that you know
  the price, have a contract and pay them at the
  end of their service.
• Always Use a Contract
• People that do not use a contract are leaving
  themselves open for a lot of problems if
  something goes wrong. You want to work with a
  person that provides a contract and is able to
  provide the necessary help when needed. This is
  due to the fact that you need to protect yourself
  when hiring everyone.
• Find Someone That Shares Your Tastes
• When you work with a band that shares your
  tastes, youre easily able to enjoy all that
  comes with the music that they offer but you also
  know that theyre going to be on the right track
  to providing you with the same type of music that
  you want.
• Know Their Vibe
• By knowing their vibe and energy, you can choose
  whether or not youre able to hire them for your
  wedding. You want to make sure that they can
  motivate the crowd and provide them with all that
  they need, while also ensuring that youre
  getting a wedding band that has all of the right
  music for the occasion.

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How to Book the Wedding Band

1. Research bands in the area to find out who is
   recommended for wedding band services. Read
   reviews, talk to others that have used them.
2. Narrow down your selection to around 3-5 good
   bands that have high recommendations with others
   that have used them for their weddings.
3. Contact each of the bands separately to find out
   more about them. You want to know how they did,
   what they did and how they can benefit you.
4. Meet with them to find out more about them and
   ask any questions you have. Make sure to write
   down the questions and answers to find out if
   theyre the right ones for the job.
5. Narrow your selection down to at least 2-3 and
   then figure out the prices from there. Choose the
   one that has the best price, but also that
   provides the best wedding services. You want a
   band that is not going to be too high cost, but
   also not extremely low and you want someone that
   does a great job.

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What to Ask Your Wedding Band

• How do you describe the style that you have when
  it comes to playing music?
• Knowing more about their style means that they
  can conform to the music style that you need or
  want. Going with a band that doesnt have the
  same style as what you expect is a no-go.
• Can we come take a look at one of the other
  weddings youre doing?
• Getting a feel for the band means sampling them,
  as well. You want to see them in action. If they
  have an upcoming wedding, it is important to poke
  your head in and see how they do. If they dont
  or you cant, then consider asking for a tape.
• Will you find out if the space has everything you
  need for the music system?
• This is not only one less thing you have to work
  out, but it also means that they know what
  theyre looking for. They know their sound
  system, so being able to find out if your venue
  can accommodate it is a great thing.
• Can you play special request songs that we want?
• Usually, any band is going to play what you want,
  but it is also good to ask them. You want to know
  how they will react to this type of question.
  With anything from a religious song to a pop
  song, or anything in between.

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Cont

• Do we need to rent anything extra for you?
• Know if you need special instruments or lighting
  for them. You want to make sure that you have
  everything that they need for the setup. However,
  if this is going to be a large extra charge, it
  might not be worth it.
• What do you typically wear?
• Sometimes, they allow you to tell them what to
  wear, other times they might just wear something
  that is appropriate for the occasion. Either way,
  it is extremely important to ask them before
  hiring them!
• Can you act as the master of ceremonies?
• Know if theyre comfortable doing the shout outs,
  the first dance and other announcements when
  theyre also providing the music. This helps you
  cover all of your bases.

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Things to Give the Wedding Band

• Plan the Whole Day Out
• Make sure that they know what to expect and you
  know what to expect. By planning everything out
  ahead of time, everyone is in a comfortable
  position.
• Give Your Music Choices Ahead of Time
• Give the band your own music that you want to
  have played ahead of time. This will ensure that
  they have it on hand and can play the songs you
  want to have played during the times you want
  them to be played.
• Let Them Know What You Want Them to Say
• If theyre going to be the master of ceremonies,
  you want them to know what to say and when to say
  it. They often already have somewhat of a plan,
  as theyve most likely did it before, but it is
  always good to plan this out.
• Directions to the Venue
• Make sure they know what time, day and where the
  venue is for the day. You want to make sure that
  they are there ahead of time, so they can setup
  and prepare.
• Find Out if They are Doing Both Ceremony and
  Reception Music
• This is also a good thing to speak with them
  about. You want to know if theyre going to do
  both for you. You want someone that can give
  music throughout the whole thing.
• Seating Plans Might Be Required
• Letting them know theyre welcome to the food and
  drinks provided, but also a seating chart, so
  they know where they should be presenting from or
  setting up at is always a good idea. Making them
  comfortable with their surroundings will put them
  in the best position.
• Anything Else They Want or Need
• You want to work with them to provide the items
  they need to make the music at your event a
  success. Make sure to give the items to them and
  smile, its your big day!

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