Checklist



Decide on the type of atmosphere that you want and the type of band that will help you to create your ideal wedding reception.

Speak to your venue manager to make sure that they can accommodate the type of band you want.

Search Google for suitable bands or ask friends and family for personal recommendations.

Ask to see the band live or watch a video of them performing before you book

Don’t go for the cheapest option. The band is not the best area to economise for your wedding. An inexperienced or “cheesy” band could ruin your wedding day.

Book direct with the band to save agency commission and book early!

Speak to the band manager. Do they seem efficient and reliable?

Check that the band has adequate insurance and a PAT safety certificate for their equipment.

Check out the band’s testimonials and references. Are they from a reliable source?

Prepare your own Logistics sheet with all contact details and directions to the venue.

Make sure that the band are aware of the dress code for your reception.

Look after your band and they will look after you!

Enjoy your own wedding and dance the night away! Wedding guests are more likely to spend time on the dance-floor if they are joined by the Bride and Groom.


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Running Late?

My own band, Hula Groove has performed at hundreds of weddings. Approximately 95% of those weddings did not run to schedule. Photographs are delayed because family members have gone missing, guests take longer than anticipated to sit down for dinner and speeches always run on longer than originally planned.

 

Don’t worry too much about trying to time your wedding reception down to the last minute. An experienced function band will be prepared for delays and will simply reduce the length of their breaks to make sure that you still get the same amount of live music and that the reception still finishes on time.