Tuesday 21 July 2015

5 Things To Consider Before Choosing Your Wedding Live Band


5 Thing to consider before choosing a wedding live band


Nowadays, most of the couple chooses to have a live band during their wedding reception. But, there are so many types of wedding band to choose. Choosing the right Wedding band can make a wedding celebration but the wrong choice might also break it. So, if you and your fiancee had already decided to have a live band in your big day. There are a few things you will have to consider before you choose the live band that you are going to hire during your wedding night. 

# 1: What kind of experience that a good wedding band should have?
An experienced wedding band should be able to make the audience feel that they are a part of the party. They will know how to control the flow of the party. For an example, when the atmosphere in the wedding reception is going downwards, they will know what kind of music they should play in order to retrieve the heart of their audience.

# 2: Cost of a live band for wedding
The cost for a smaller band of 4 performers for a 4-hour performance, which can range from RM3000 to RM5000. For a bigger band to consist of 5 performers averages RM5000 and above. There are also other additional costs that you will have to inquire with the live band that you are going to hire.

# 3: Space allowances of the venue
There are few things that you will have to check with the reception site. Number one, is there any sound limiter setting, if they have one, check with the reception site. Number two, is there any restriction on the number of performers and also the space of the stage to be able to put down all the equipments. Number three, is there any electrical power supply limitations. Confirm with the reception site before you start hiring your band. Besides, make sure that the sound system set up works well with the size of the venue and the number of the guests.

# 4: How long do you want the live band to play for?
-It is impossible to let the wedding band play the music for 4-hour non-stop. During a 4-hour performance, bands normally play three sets with two 15-20minutes breaks. But it varies from band to band. Choose the right band that offers you with the right sets to keep all of your guests entertained.

# 5: Can you make choices for the band playlist?
-This is a very important thing that you will have to consider. As you know, the music is the heart and soul of the wedding celebration. The different type of music that you choose will have different perceptions from the audience. Look over your guest list, there might be different ages of guest that are coming to your wedding event. So, in order to move everyone onto the dance floor, you will have to choose the music that is fitting the people of all ages. Normally, an experienced live band will help to guide you through the process of selecting the music.


These are the thing you will have to consider before you hire a live band at your wedding reception. The right band will lead the party towards the high tide, and your guest will be able to go through the event happily. Choose the right band, think wisely and be sure what you are expecting of having a wedding live band. 

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Is there other things that you pay attention to when choosing your wedding live band?