Wedding Player: Five Secrets You Must Recognize
Arranging for live wedding music is just one of about a hundredjobs facing couples and wedding planners. Between flowers, photos, locales, dresses, parties, rings, video recording, and more, even a smaller and quiet wedding demands 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 huge disappointment.
Here are five secrets to engaging live wedding instrumentalists for your wedding and reception:
1. Be sure you rent a dance band with a established track record of professionalism. Does the handler return your phone calls promptly? Does the band have a web site? Business cards? Other marketing materials? Or do you get the impression you’re speaking to a guy rehearsing in his garage with his buddies? The way the band presents itself as you begin talking with them is a genuine indicator of how they’ll turn up (or not!) on your big day.
2. Punctuality is key. When you set an meeting to meet in person or on the phone, 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 seriously. If they can’t come through on time in the preparation stage, what other agreements will they fail with you on your wedding day? This carries on to you, also - being punctual is just one way you can live a life that shows that you abide by your commitments.
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 hard-to-please or over-the-top. Imagine employing the equivalent in craziness 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, delivering them food and drink, having the thermostat adjusted for them, or catering to other hard to please 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. Engage 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 splendid and fun. You don’t want to see your guests oblivious, spaced-out, and wishing the event was done with. You want them up, dancing, singing, and smiling. If you choose a live wedding music band well, your selection will do a lot to make your wedding day unforgettable in a fabulous way. This is the big day you’ve been waiting for, and music is such a important part of it. Be sure you book a musician that makes the day ideal - gratifying for you and your guests.
George Pollis is the handler and a player with Reel Ting Steel Drum Band. For a professional, prompt, easy-going, gifted, and fun live wedding music band, see Reel Ting at http://www.reelting.com.