Since your parents were wed, wedding bands have advanced significantly. Great bands now rule every musical genre, from the newest mainstream successes to the timeless classics. Creative, unique live music brings excitement to your perfect wedding day that creates priceless memories. Sadly, brides making decisions now risk having their judgment clouded by lingering opinions about entertainment from the past. By sifting through the misinformation, you can discover some pleasant surprises and excellent musical choices for your own wedding.
1. Wedding bands are tacky, to start
You just need to do your research. There are undoubtedly some tacky wedding bands out there, but there are also a huge amount of others who are doing some really amazing things . To try and get a decent idea of what you could expect from the band on your perfect wedding day, be sure to ask to see live videos of their performances or inquire as to whether they're appearing in any showcases. It's advantageous to have male and female vocalists who are at ease playing the genre of music you picture for your wedding celebration, whether it's current pop, indie rock, or even soul, to assist the songs to turn out more authentically.
2. Bands don't provide enough variety and stick to the tunes they are familiar with
Ask to check their actual song list—the songs they play regularly—when you're interviewing possible bands, and find out how much control you'll have in the song choices. The majority of professional bands will allow you to have a significant influence on which songs are played on the wedding day and have lengthy song lists. If you give them lots of advance notice, they might even learn a few songs specifically for you (it can take some bands up to a couple of months to learn new material). Get the price upfront as well because new tracks could come with extra costs!
3. The music I want to hear wouldn't sound good by the band
Nowadays, there are many wedding bands available, especially in major markets . Be very clear about the genre of music that you want to hear the most at your wedding and work with your planner to find the perfect fit. (If you don't have a wedding planner, the venue coordinator frequently has useful advice on which bands could be ideal for you.) If you do your research, the perfect band for you is out there.
4. It would be too loud to have a live band
The worry that adding more instruments will make the wedding too loud has nothing to do with the number of musicians in your band; rather, it's a controllable factor that is determined by your band's sound team and the songs you choose. To provide the ideal volume for your wedding, a reputable band with a skilled sound crew should be able to evaluate the acoustic requirements and limitations of your location.
5. The band is better with more pieces
Although a 15-piece orchestra with horn and string sections can be fantastic, the quality of the musicians and their ability to perform the music they're trying to play is ultimately what matters. When watching footage of the band, trust your ears and gut feelings. When you are confident in the music's quality, you can then think about the quantity and ask the band which songs will best serve your musical goals for the evening.
