Choosing Your Wedding Day Music
By George Meszaros

There are many excellent choices for your wedding music. Your
wedding music not only depends on your musical taste, but your
budget as well. No DJ can compete with the energy of a great
live band, but bands are usually much more expensive than DJs.
It is not unusual to receive price quotes from live bands that
are several times more expensive than that of DJs.
 
Both bands and DJs are normally charging you by the hours of
service performed. Four hours of music is standard in the
industry. Music normally begins during the cocktail hour. For
how long the band plays should be discussed during the initial
negotiations. Both parties should understand what is needed and
what is possible.
 
There are many ways to find wedding music. You can ask for
recommendations from friends and family. If you are working
with a wedding coordinator, she should be more than happy to
assist you with wedding music. It is best to meet with several
wedding music professionals before you make a decision. Never
hire the first one you meet, even if you fall in love with
them. You are doing yourself a disservice, if you don't
interview several bands. Ask to see the bands and DJs in
action. Ask for demos to help you to make your decision. Ask
for references to see what others think of the band.
 
Make sure you understand what the band members will be wearing.
Remember they are your employees, for the few hours you hire
them. They have to dress appropriately, and you not the band
members determine what is appropriate. You should ask to see if
they could play the songs that you want to hear. Will they take
requests from guests? If possible, make sure the bandleader
visits the venue before the event to make sure it has all the
space and electrical requirements.
 
If you think you found the band or DJ you want to hire, put all
the details in writing. Don't just take someone's word for it.
Unless it is in writing, it was never part of the deal. If it
is important to you put it in writing. It is better to be too
careful than to get burned.
 

About the Author:  George Meszaros with
http://www.beachweddingfavor.com