Things You should never overlook when hiring a live wedding band
Never blindly accept any live wedding band without doing a little research. So aside from listening to their demos and watching their performances, it also pays to know a little more about their work attitude and practices.
If you are like most people, chances are, your wedding is the only occasion when you will be hiring a live wedding band. And your lack of experience in this department can make it a bit of a challenge to find a professional group that will complement your needs. However, if you know what to look for, you can be assured that the entertainers you will pick will deliver the results that you want and expect. So beyond the performance you have seen and heard, here are some other things to look for when you are dealing with a live wedding band.
Experience
Look for a live band that is experienced in wedding entertainment. This will ensure that every member of the group knows what to do and all of them follow good work habits and business practices. At the most, pick a band that has been playing in weddings for a minimum of five years. While the lack of experience is not necessarily a deal breaker, your reception will flow smoothly and seamlessly if you opt for a seasoned pro.
Good references
Professional live wedding bands will have no trouble providing you with a good set of references, especially if they are confident that they are good at their job. So be sure to ask if they can provide you the contact details of the most recent clients they've had and get in touch with them. This is your opportunity to find out firsthand from a past client how well a particular band delivered their job.
Insurance
Wedding musicians, regardless if they are handled by an agency or an independent group, should always have an insurance in place that covers accidents involving themselves and others. Lack of insurance can leave you liable if one of the members of the band suffered an injury during your wedding. So be sure that the band has an insurance prior to hiring them to protect yourself from possible mishaps.
Professional work attitude
You want to make sure that the live band you will hire is easy to work with and cares about the wedding as much as you do. At the most, they should never be late whenever you have agreed to meet up and you should be comfortable when discussing your ideas to them. Remember the success of your wedding entertainment depends on the band you pick, so you will want to hire a group whom you can work with closely towards the end of your wedding.
Personality and talent
Above all else, the group you're looking to hire should be able to get the crowd going. They should be able to get everyone on the dance floor and should have some extra tricks up their sleeves to encourage stubborn guests. In short, they should be able to start and end the festivities with a bang. If they are lacking in these areas, chances are, your guests may find the celebration boring and may even be forced to leave well in advance.
If you are like most people, chances are, your wedding is the only occasion when you will be hiring a live wedding band. And your lack of experience in this department can make it a bit of a challenge to find a professional group that will complement your needs. However, if you know what to look for, you can be assured that the entertainers you will pick will deliver the results that you want and expect. So beyond the performance you have seen and heard, here are some other things to look for when you are dealing with a live wedding band.
Experience
Look for a live band that is experienced in wedding entertainment. This will ensure that every member of the group knows what to do and all of them follow good work habits and business practices. At the most, pick a band that has been playing in weddings for a minimum of five years. While the lack of experience is not necessarily a deal breaker, your reception will flow smoothly and seamlessly if you opt for a seasoned pro.
Good references
Professional live wedding bands will have no trouble providing you with a good set of references, especially if they are confident that they are good at their job. So be sure to ask if they can provide you the contact details of the most recent clients they've had and get in touch with them. This is your opportunity to find out firsthand from a past client how well a particular band delivered their job.
Insurance
Wedding musicians, regardless if they are handled by an agency or an independent group, should always have an insurance in place that covers accidents involving themselves and others. Lack of insurance can leave you liable if one of the members of the band suffered an injury during your wedding. So be sure that the band has an insurance prior to hiring them to protect yourself from possible mishaps.
Professional work attitude
You want to make sure that the live band you will hire is easy to work with and cares about the wedding as much as you do. At the most, they should never be late whenever you have agreed to meet up and you should be comfortable when discussing your ideas to them. Remember the success of your wedding entertainment depends on the band you pick, so you will want to hire a group whom you can work with closely towards the end of your wedding.
Personality and talent
Above all else, the group you're looking to hire should be able to get the crowd going. They should be able to get everyone on the dance floor and should have some extra tricks up their sleeves to encourage stubborn guests. In short, they should be able to start and end the festivities with a bang. If they are lacking in these areas, chances are, your guests may find the celebration boring and may even be forced to leave well in advance.