One of the most essential questions to ask your wedding venue is, “What time is curfew?” This crucial detail outlines how you’ll set up your wedding day and reception, and more importantly, determines how long your wedding band gets to keep the live music vibes flowing.
Today’s article has one mission – to help you with your wedding music by providing the essential tips you’ll need to hire a live band. As we lay out the top questions to ask, let us also introduce Entertainment Nation. They’re passionate about helping you discover the perfect act for your event by providing trustworthy, transparent, and hassle-free entertainment booking services in the UK.
To get started with Entertainment Nation, simply enter your wedding’s date and location to quickly find ensembles that are available for you. Anything from upscale party bands, folk music groups, pop and rock groups, to more mellow styles can be found listed on the site.
Entertainment Nation created the easiest way to browse available groups and find the perfect band for your wedding. On each individual band profile you can read detailed bio descriptions of their performance styles, and even watch videos! So, even if you’re hoping to have your Mumford & Sons wedding band moment, you can check the list of wedding acoustic and folk bands that will lead you to the perfect ensemble for your vision.
Opt for live music for your wedding and reception and trust it’s definitely going to live up to the hype. Our list of tips for booking a wedding band will ensure you’ll be able to relax and enjoy every part of your wedding day, leaving every music detail perfectly planned.
List the equipment.
You’ll need to gather equipment information about your wedding venue from the on-site manager or coordinator. Things like a PA system and speakers will be necessary information you’ll need to relay to the band you hire. And a very important detail for outdoor events – you’ll need power, and most likely, plenty of extension cords and plug-ins. If your wedding is at a more established venue, there’s no doubt they are prepared for an under-the-stars reception with live music. However, if your venue is a little more DIY, you’ll need extension cables, and people to help set up equipment.
Confirm the venue’s details.
What time is the sound curfew? What time is best for the band to arrive? Every wedding location is going to have a preferred flow to their day. This can cover when and where people can load in equipment, and also general rules on how the venue likes to run things. The venue may have a designated person in charge of assisting with sound, but if they don’t, you’ll want to make sure you establish this role. This person can assist with load-in and break-down of equipment, as well as the very important task of sound checking the band.
Sign a written contract.
Since this is likely one of the larger ticket items in planning a wedding, we highly recommend the band’s terms and your terms are written out for all parties involved. Entertainment Nation includes this as part of the booking process to eliminate any sort of issues with scheduling. This also serves as a great way to confirm contact information in the event of a rescheduling, or any other sort of last minute emergency. On the day of the wedding, they’ll be able to contact a point-person or coordinator, and not you.
Create your “do not play” list.
This is arguably more important than a “favorites” list of songs. While it’s great to have rec’s for the style of music you like and your favorite bands, you also don’t want to perk up during a moment that reminds you of your ex. You would be surprised by some of the creative liberties that can happen once things get moving at a wedding reception. It’s great to have this song insurance already in place, just in case a well-intentioned guest decides it’s time to start making requests.
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