You’ve been dreaming of a wedding of a lifetime so when your groom asked you where you want to be wedded you know for sure that it would be in an enchanted garden. Maybe you liked the idea of an old-world garden wedding charm and the book The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett planted an ideal garden setting into your mind. And so off you go looking for the perfect wedding venue and once you’ve found your hidden little gem, it’s time to think about the other aspects of wedding planning. One thing that you should always consider would be your live entertainment especially now you’ve chosen an outdoor wedding reception. To make life more bearable and things easier for you, here are some helpful tips that you might put into mind:
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1. Begin your search among the best live wedding bands at least 1 year to 9 months in advance
This is the rule of the thumb when it comes to wedding planning and when choosing live wedding bands. One year to nine months is the ideal time to go wedding band hunting since it will give you enough time, leeway and room for mistakes. Decide which musical course you’re running to and you can do this by considering the mood and atmosphere of the reception.
2. Consider the band size and the venue where they will be playing
Live wedding bands come in different sizes so make sure you choose the best size for your wedding. To avoid any unnecessary inconvenience to both parties, make sure that the band can fit and move freely at your wedding venue. A 12-member band may seem too big if your venue is quite small and intimate.
3. Consider putting up a tent for your band
Knowing that you’ll be holding your wedding reception outside, it’s best to check the weather days in advance. Whether it will rain or not, it might be best to put up a tent where your live wedding bands can station themselves. It’s better to be prepared than be sorry in the end. Besides, the tent will give enough protection for their musical instruments.
4. Know if there is any sound limit for your venue
Remember to read carefully the Terms and Conditions of the contract for your wedding venue since this might be a downer and can ruin the dancing atmosphere. Most wedding venues have a sound limit so make sure you can work it out with your chosen live wedding bands. Talk to them about it and being professionals in their career, they will know how to control the volume and not exceed the sound limit provided.
5. Talk about your preferred music choices
Professional live wedding bands usually cover a wide variety of music, including hit songs of the 50’s up to the present-day favorites. It is best to play a variation of several music since this can satisfy your crowd, whatever age they are in. So talk about it with your wedding band and they’ll surely know how to make the crowd go wild.
