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Why Choose Live Bands for Wedding Receptions?

By Abi J Ponton

Live bands for wedding entertainment are a great option if you want everyone to remember your day. A good live band will provide fun and excitement for every guest, or you can find a band the will be in the background, creating an ambiance where guests can unwind and visit.

The availability of live bands for weddings can be searched over the internet. Just doing a quick search on google or yahoo will bring up thousands of results. Finding the right one is a bit trickier. First you have to decide on what sort of music you want to be played on the big day. Once you have decided e.g. jazz music, you must now do a search for jazz bands.

Most live bands for weddings will probably have already done a few weddings in the past. Any good band will also have a website or face book page with songs or videos on it for you to watch or listen to.

In order to make sure you have the right band for your day, call previous clients and get references. Another option is to go watch them play at a local venue where you can get a feel for their style.

Having a live band hired for your wedding day requires critical communication ability. Many people don't realize the process of setting up for a band to play in certain locations, and being able to coordinate with other elements of the wedding is important to make the day go smoothly.

Your live wedding band will need ample parking close enough to the site to unload equipment. Another consideration for your band is electrical outlets. Make sure that it is easy for your band to unload, set up, play and break down. They will appreciate your efforts, and it will make the experience easier for everyone.

Remember you also need to find out if the venue has a license to play live music. This is your responsibility and not the bands, so do check!

Communicate with the band about a sound limiter for your venue. If the music is played too loud, the equipment can get turned off. There is nothing to worry about as long as the band knows ahead of time and can make accommodations.

Now all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your live wedding band play live on your special day for the bride and groom.

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