How to choose a live band for your wedding?

No wedding is ever complete without music. The songs you play set the mood of the entire wedding and show the kind of people you and your partner are. Wedding days being a dream come true for the grooms and brides, the songs played need to be perfect. This is why couples get live bands or DJs for their D-day to ensure the party is a success and enjoyable to everyone attending. If you are wondering how to go about choosing your live band, here are some helpful tips for you. 

Just a live band or a mix?

 When choosing the musician (s) for a wedding, the biggest debate to arise is often between hiring a DJ or live band. While some are sure about their choice of live bands, others are confused between the two. There’s a middle ground for the latter type of people—have a live band start the wedding and let the DJs take over during the second part of the ceremony. This option can give you the best of the two worlds but can cost you more than it would when hiring a DJ or a band.

Floor presence

This is where you need to put on your marketing hat and choose your target audience. Who all do you want on the dancing floor? The answer to this question will help you choose the right songs and eventually the right live band for you. For instance, if you want everyone to dance at your wedding, you need a comprehensive list of songs and a band that can play various songs. Either way, you need to ensure that the band you choose can get your crowd moving. 

Setlist flexibility

As mentioned in the previous point, whoever you want on the dance floor can decide the variety of songs you need. You may already have a setlist for your wedding or need help creating one. Regardless, you need a band that can match your expectations. Some bands are open to playing the songs you suggest, while others have a comfortable range that they don’t venture out of. Ultimately, your choice needs to depend on whether or not the band can play the songs in the way you want them to. 

Music budget

What’s your budget? Weddings are an expensive affair. Everything from the venue to the catering costs money, and so makes the music. Before you go band hunting, it is always smart to decide a budget for your music and approach vendors that meet that range. Knowing how much you can spend on music will help you find the right options with ease. There is simply no point in going above that range. Likewise, if you find someone below that range, always ensure the quality. 

Performance focus

Weddings are special and come once for most people. While most couples want all the focus on themselves, some are okay with the band stealing the show. Decide which of these two types you are. Knowing what performance gives focus to whom can help with this decision. Once you have decided, you can choose between a couple-focused wedding and a band show type of wedding, which ultimately enables you to select the band and setlist. 

Conclusion

Weddings need good live bands to keep the party going smoothly. Therefore, it is necessary to pay special attention when choosing them, as these occasions don’t come very often and thus, need to be super special. From figuring out your budget to the setlist flexibility, both your preferences and that of your guests’ must be considered during the selection.