Wedding Player: Five Secrets Brides Must Know

Arrangements for live wedding music is just one of about a millionchores facing brides and grooms and wedding planners. Between flowers, photographers, venues, gowns, showers, rings, video recording, and more, even a moderate and unpretentious wedding demands a tremendous amount of preparation. It can be a stressful time because if even one of these areas falls through the cracks, your big day can end up being a super letdown.

Here are five secrets to hiring live wedding instrumentalists for your service and reception:

1. Make sure you employ a musician with a tested track record of professionalism. Does the manager return your calls promptly? Does the band have a internet site? Business cards? Other marketing materials? Or do you get the feeling you’re speaking to a guy rehearsing in his garage with his buddies? The way the band represents itself as you begin talking with them is a great indicator of how they’ll come on (or not!) on your wedding day.

2. Promptness is essential. When you set an date to connect 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 discouraging sign that they don’t take their agreements seriously. If they can’t make it on time in the planning stage, what other understandings will they abandon with you on your wedding day? This carries on to you, too - being punctual is just one way you can live a life that displays that you honor your promises.

3. Make sure the dance band is easy-going rather than being a bunch of prima donnas. By now you’ve probably heard a hundred Bridezilla stories, even if you’re not hard to please or over-the-top. Imagine engaging the equal in flakiness 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, fetching them food and drink, having the thermostat adjusted for them, or catering to other demanding wants. The greatest 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. Employ a wedding band that’s fun. Getting married is one of the greatest decisions you’ll ever make. It’s important business. The music on your wedding day should be glorious and fun. You don’t want to see your guests oblivious, dazed, and wishing the event was all over. You want them up, dancing, singing, and grinning. If you pick out a live wedding music band well, your choice will do a good deal to make your wedding day unforgettable in a great way. This is the big day you’ve been looking for, and music is such a important part of it. Make sure you engage a band that makes the day perfect - enjoyable for you and your guests.

George Pollis is the manager and a instrumentalist with Reel Ting Steel Drum Band. For a professional, prompt, easy-going, talented, and fun live wedding music band, look into Reel Ting at http://www.reelting.com.