Wedding Player: Top Five Tips for Hiring a Band
Setting Up for live wedding music is just one of about a thousand jobs facing couples and wedding planners. Between flowers, photos, locales, gowns, parties, rings, video recording, and more, even a modest and tranquil wedding requires a large amount of preparation. It can be a trying time because if even one of these areas falls through the cracks, your big day can end up being a huge disappointment.
Here are five secrets to hiring live wedding music players for your ceremony and reception:
1. you employ a musician with a tried track record of professionalism. Does the managing director return your telephone calls promptly? Does the band have a website? Business cards? Other marketing materials? Or do you get the impression you’re speaking to a guy practicing 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 show up (or not!) on your special day.
2. Promptness is key. When you set an meeting to connect personally or on the phone, it’s like a mini-contract. If the band handler is late to meet with you, it’s a warning sign that they don’t take their agreements seriously. 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 timely is just one way you can live a life that shows that you honor your promises.
3. Make certain the band is easy-going rather than being a bunch of divas. By now you’ve likely heard a dozen Bridezilla stories, even if you’re not exacting or unreasonable. Imagine engaging the equivalent in craziness for your wedding band. The last thing you want on your wedding day is to have to wait on your musicians hand and foot, fetching them food and beverage, having the thermostat adjusted 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 sweet and fun for you.
4. Hire a wedding band that’s fun. Getting hitched is one of the biggest choices you’ll ever make. It’s serious business. The music on your wedding day should be glorious and fun. You don’t want to see your invitees yawning, groggy, and wishing the day was done with. You want them up, dancing, singing, and glad. If you pick out a live wedding music band well, your choice will do a great deal to make your wedding day unforgettable in a good way. This is the big day you’ve been looking for, and music is such a essential part of it. Make sure you employ a band that makes the day perfect - pleasant for you and your guests.
George Pollis is the director and a player with Reel Ting Steel Drum Band. For a professional, timely, easy-going, talented, and fun live wedding music band, check out Reel Ting at http://www.reelting.com.