As far as musical entertainment at weddings is concerned a live wedding band is really quite hard to beat and should definitely be considered as an option.
Do you have a good band? Live wedding entertainment could be an avenue you or your band may not have considered.
Weddings provide a high level of income for you and the band and also give your client the "wedding couple" live entertainment that will make their special day go out with a bang.
Of course, its only natural that the happy couple will expect to hear a few of their favorite tunes being played, one in particular being for them to take their first dance to, so you should prepare yourself for any requests made and spend some time prior to the wedding learning a few new songs.
Playing at weddings is a great way to build your reputation as a band. Guests attending the wedding may be looking for a band for their own wedding at some time in the future, so it will pay you to put together a brief information pack in case anyone asks about the services you provide.
It's not going to be all plain sailing as far as getting gigs is concerned but to make life easier for yourselves you could sign up with a local agent the details of whom you will find on the Internet and in the local yellow pages. Why not set up your own website or social networking page where you can show people exactly what the band is all about, collect feedback from those who have used you in the past and tell people about the gigs you are playing giving dates, venues and a phone number so they can call you if they need to.
When deciding on a price to charge for a wedding bear in mind the extra preparations needed, the length of time spent on stage and the value of the occasion when coming to a decision on price. Normally a band can expect to charge at least twice the amount they would normally charge at a local pub gig.
Please remember that once you have someone interested in using your services you must bear in mind that many couples book their entertainment months in advance, so make sure you have an up to date gig diary to avoid any double bookings. Before playing at any kind of venue find out what the parking is like as you will probably have heavy equipment to unload and load into the venue. Also make sure the stage you are playing on is big enough for the band.
Small details which sometimes get overlooked can cause chaos on the day. Making sure the venue has a live music license and enough power outlets for the musical instruments are the essentials needed for whole event to be a complete success.
Do you have a good band? Live wedding entertainment could be an avenue you or your band may not have considered.
Weddings provide a high level of income for you and the band and also give your client the "wedding couple" live entertainment that will make their special day go out with a bang.
Of course, its only natural that the happy couple will expect to hear a few of their favorite tunes being played, one in particular being for them to take their first dance to, so you should prepare yourself for any requests made and spend some time prior to the wedding learning a few new songs.
Playing at weddings is a great way to build your reputation as a band. Guests attending the wedding may be looking for a band for their own wedding at some time in the future, so it will pay you to put together a brief information pack in case anyone asks about the services you provide.
It's not going to be all plain sailing as far as getting gigs is concerned but to make life easier for yourselves you could sign up with a local agent the details of whom you will find on the Internet and in the local yellow pages. Why not set up your own website or social networking page where you can show people exactly what the band is all about, collect feedback from those who have used you in the past and tell people about the gigs you are playing giving dates, venues and a phone number so they can call you if they need to.
When deciding on a price to charge for a wedding bear in mind the extra preparations needed, the length of time spent on stage and the value of the occasion when coming to a decision on price. Normally a band can expect to charge at least twice the amount they would normally charge at a local pub gig.
Please remember that once you have someone interested in using your services you must bear in mind that many couples book their entertainment months in advance, so make sure you have an up to date gig diary to avoid any double bookings. Before playing at any kind of venue find out what the parking is like as you will probably have heavy equipment to unload and load into the venue. Also make sure the stage you are playing on is big enough for the band.
Small details which sometimes get overlooked can cause chaos on the day. Making sure the venue has a live music license and enough power outlets for the musical instruments are the essentials needed for whole event to be a complete success.
About the Author:
Leona Newport writes for the live wedding party band hire site at http://www.souldesire.co.uk. Finding out about Kent Wedding Bands will make all the difference to the success of your event. For more information about Wedding Band Hertfordshire please visit here.
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