How to Get Your Wedding Entertainment Right
Choosing the right entertainment for the wedding will have a really big impact.
It can mean all the difference between a reception that guests will remember for a long time and something that they would rather forget.
Since normally wedding budgets are not so big so as to accommodate a live band as well as a DJ, you will need to decide on one.
Some points to ponder:
Hiring a Live Band
Live bands are usually versatile so they can play all sorts of music; classical, funk, blues, pop, country or any other genre you or your guests may care to name. Because professional wedding bands have lots of experience, they can suit the music to the atmosphere required at the wedding. Additionally, live music can usually provide a more emotional experience to the couple as well as the guests with memorable numbers being played during the course of the function. The biggest reason why live musicians are preferred is because the musicians can interact with the guests and this makes for a really memorable experience. Musicians are really sensitive to the mood of the guests and can time the necessary song changes very well providing for a great variety.
Usually, the sound quality delivered by a live band is more superior that that of DJs playing recorded music. However, this largely depends on whether you can give the musicians access to the venue in advance; so that they can carry out their requisite sound checks and arrange the sound system. When you choose the right kind of music that suits the tastes of the guests, you can ensure that your wedding reception will be a long-remembered affair. If you have the inclination and the budget, considergetting a celebrity for weddings to provide extra excitement.
The Cons of Live Bands
The downside of engaging a live band is, of course, the cost that goes up with the reputation and size of the band. Also, if the venue is not large enough then the sound may be too overpowering and could end up deafening the guests, and also prevent them from mingling as well as they would like to. Bands will need to take breaks because they can’t play continuously for a long time.
Why Choose A DJ
The good thing about having a DJ is that you can request only the songs of the original artists to be played. If you are particularly finicky, you can even specify the genres and the artists to the DJ. However, experienced DJs can work wonders with their own selection when given the chance. They are also quite experienced in gauging the mood of the guests and providing foot-tapping music that will have your guests on the dance floor.
Stick To the Reputed DJs Only
Because they have a very large catalog of music at their disposal, many DJs can dive into the mood of the wedding and act as the MC. They will keep on changing the tracks and the pace of the music to suit whatever is happening at that point of time to grab the attention of the guests. However, DJs can sometimes go off-track and start playing music that may beinappropriate or cracking jokes that could be downright embarrassing. You can avoid this sort of a situation by sticking to DJs that have a solid reputation for good wholesome entertainment.
Before Hiring a Live Band or DJ
Whatever is your preference, you will do well to check out the credentials of the entertainers you are talking to. Ask for recent references; see some video clips of performances. Do meet them to see how receptive they are to your ideas and discussing their song selection. Most importantly, find out what they are including in their pricing such as lighting, sound systems, transport, and even food and beverages. Find out how much time they need to get their setup ready so that you can prevent embarrassing moments when your guest have started to arrive but the band or the DJ is still not ready.
Author bio: Helen Diaz is a reputed PR consultant with a number of very illustrious clients on her list. She has associated with http://magnifique.in/ to provide media coverage to several high-profile weddings.
