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 You've
got the
ring, your
ceremony and
reception
sites are
booked, and
now your
attention
turns to the
selection of
entertainment
for your
wedding
reception.
Your
decision
will have a
great impact
on the
outcome of
your party.
You know
that music
is a key
ingredient
in setting
the mood for
the affair
.
Many factors
will
influence
your choice
of music for
your
reception.
How large a
group will
you be
entertaining?
What size
band will
suit your
room size
and your
budget? Most
wedding
audiences
will include
guests whose
ages span
from
teenagers to
grandparents.
How can you
be sure that
your friends
and your
relatives
will all
rave to you
about your
band or DJ?
Begin
shopping for
bands 9 to
18 months in
advance of
your party,
especially
if your
reception
will be held
on a
Saturday
night.
Popular
bands will
often have
their prime
dates taken
up to a year
or more in
advance, so
get started
early to
ensure that
you will
have a good
selection to
choose from.
Look for a
band or DJ
that has
substantial
experience
performing
at weddings.
Most
seasoned
professionals
can provide
you with a
list of
country
clubs and
caterers
that
recommend
their
services.
When
interviewing
a band or a
DJ, ask for
a list of
the songs
that they
can play.
Versatility
is a key
ingredient
to your
party's
success! You
should be
able to
create a
list of the
songs that
you want to
hear or to
provide a
list of
"please do
not plays"!
"Make sure
that you
feel
comfortable
and can
communicate
easily with
your
bandleader",
advises
Betsy Greene
of Ariel
Entertainment.
"He or she
should be
willing to
learn your
wedding song
and to spend
time helping
to
coordinate
all the
special
touches at
your
celebration.
You should
be
encouraged
to express
your
preferences
on all of
the party's
details,
including
the control
of the
band's
volume."
Some
questions
that should
be asked
include:
-
How many
breaks
will be
taken?
-
Will
live
music or
taped
music be
provided
during
the
breaks?
-
How long
will the
dance
sets be?
-
Am I
guaranteed
to have
the same
musicians
or DJ
that I
have
seen on
video or
at a
live
showcase?
-
Does the
company
have
liability
insurance?
-
Should I
plan to
feed the
entertainers?
If your
budget is
tight, or if
you are
looking to
create the
atmosphere
of a night
club at your
party,
choosing a
DJ might be
right for
you. DJ
companies
offer
services
that range
from a
single DJ
entertainer
to an
elaborate DJ
package that
includes a
DJ, an
MC-entertainer,
costumed
dancers and
laser-like
light shows.
Whether you
choose an
exciting
dance band
complete
with male
and female
vocalists
and a horn
section, an
elegant
smaller
band, or a
DJ package,
try to see
the
entertainers
perform live
at a
showcase or
other event.
There is
nothing like
getting the
real feel of
a
performance
by
previewing
the
entertainers
in action.
Most
importantly,
have fun
shopping,
and planning
for the most
significant
and exciting
day of your
life!
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