Many people like having live bands for their reception but others opt for a DJ. Wedding entertainment is a big part of the reception so you should put some research into it before choosing the type you want to use. Once you decide whether to go with a band or a DJ you then have to find one that plays the type of music you want played during your reception.
There is a lot of different music to choose from so you need to choose a style of music to be played then you have to decide how much money you want to spend on entertainment. When you set your budget you then have to find DJs and bands who will fit into your budget, then you need them to play for you.
You want to hear them play before you hire them because you never want to go by word of mouth. Some one may tell you this band is great and do not cost much and then you hire them without hearing them play and you could be quite upset and disappointed when they start playing at your reception.
If you don't know how to find performers for a wedding you can always hire someone that does it for a living. If you do decide to hire someone to find the performers you need to be sure they know exactly what you are want in a band or DJ. Let them know that once they find a few prospects that you would like to hear them play before you hire them.
This will also save you time because it will mean you only have to listen to a few bands or DJs instead of several because the person you hired will have picked the ones that best fit your criteria. You have to also consider the size of the venue you will be using because you can not hire a band of eight if you are using a small space. A DJ could be a good idea if you don't have room for a full band. You could also consider hiring a singer that does not have a band if you really just prefer live music. Just be sure that you have enough room for whomever you choose to hire.
Another thing you have to be sure to do is check with your venue to make sure they have an entertainment license. If they don't have this license then you will not be able to have any type of entertainment. If the place has the license they need then you can hire performers. You could even choose to do something unique and have dancers instead of singers. The dancers could dance around the room while people are eating or just mingling.
You could hire salsa dancers, belly dancers, or ballroom dancers. All of your guest will enjoy watching professional dancers while they are enjoying their meal. You could also consider hiring a celebrity impersonator to sing or just walk around taking photos with guest. This is a unique type of entertainment that your guest will enjoy and remember for quite a while.
You should just keep in mind that this is your day and you hire the performer that you like. If you want dancers then hire dancers and do not worry that it is not what you would normally see at a reception. Hire an impersonator if you want. Just do what you would enjoy and what you think your guest will enjoy.
There is a lot of different music to choose from so you need to choose a style of music to be played then you have to decide how much money you want to spend on entertainment. When you set your budget you then have to find DJs and bands who will fit into your budget, then you need them to play for you.
You want to hear them play before you hire them because you never want to go by word of mouth. Some one may tell you this band is great and do not cost much and then you hire them without hearing them play and you could be quite upset and disappointed when they start playing at your reception.
If you don't know how to find performers for a wedding you can always hire someone that does it for a living. If you do decide to hire someone to find the performers you need to be sure they know exactly what you are want in a band or DJ. Let them know that once they find a few prospects that you would like to hear them play before you hire them.
This will also save you time because it will mean you only have to listen to a few bands or DJs instead of several because the person you hired will have picked the ones that best fit your criteria. You have to also consider the size of the venue you will be using because you can not hire a band of eight if you are using a small space. A DJ could be a good idea if you don't have room for a full band. You could also consider hiring a singer that does not have a band if you really just prefer live music. Just be sure that you have enough room for whomever you choose to hire.
Another thing you have to be sure to do is check with your venue to make sure they have an entertainment license. If they don't have this license then you will not be able to have any type of entertainment. If the place has the license they need then you can hire performers. You could even choose to do something unique and have dancers instead of singers. The dancers could dance around the room while people are eating or just mingling.
You could hire salsa dancers, belly dancers, or ballroom dancers. All of your guest will enjoy watching professional dancers while they are enjoying their meal. You could also consider hiring a celebrity impersonator to sing or just walk around taking photos with guest. This is a unique type of entertainment that your guest will enjoy and remember for quite a while.
You should just keep in mind that this is your day and you hire the performer that you like. If you want dancers then hire dancers and do not worry that it is not what you would normally see at a reception. Hire an impersonator if you want. Just do what you would enjoy and what you think your guest will enjoy.
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