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Getting married is a very special moment in anyone's life. As with any special occasion, people would want to make every detail in that event absolutely perfect. Take for example the wedding entertainment. Wedding entertainment plays a big role in weddings because it sets the theme and the ambiance of the event and shows the couple's taste and creativity. As such, it is essential to meticulously plan the wedding entertainment to be sure that nothing would get amiss during the big day.
Wedding entertainer, may it be a band, orchestra, choir, or a disc jockey, can be hard to find. And sometimes, it is natural for couples to feel a little doubt whether a certain wedding entertainer can deliver what they want. Thus, knowing the guidelines in getting wedding entertainers can really make the whole process so much easier.
1. Get an experienced agent – A couple should get an experienced agent first before hiring wedding entertainers. Agents who are already veterans in the field know the rate given to wedding entertainers, so they can eliminate the problem of hiring entertainers who tend to increase their prices tremendously when asked to perform in a wedding. It is also beneficial to hire an agent that has worked with the prospect entertainers as most of entertainers today tend to be more accommodating with agents that they have already worked with.
2. See the entertainers perform live – A couple should watch their prospect wedding entertainers perform live. Doing this will let the couple determine if a certain band, choir, orchestra, or disc jockey is capable of performing the job of a wedding entertainer. The couple should consider the atmosphere that they want to achieve in their wedding, and based on the live performance, they can decide if the potential entertainers can deliver it.
3. Get promo kits – Acquiring promo kits such as demo tapes, song lists, and photos lets the couple know about the kind of music that a certain entertainer performs. Demo tapes would really help the couple know how well a particular entertainer does his or her job and if his level of performance suits the wedding. The couple can also ask for the entertainer's references from the agent that they have hired.
4. Acquire a contract – When a couple has already chosen their wedding entertainers, they should finalize everything and state it in a contract. The contract should tell every detail that has been agreed upon to ensure that everything would go smoothly. The price and the means by which the wedding entertainers would be paid, how long the wedding entertainers would perform, the entertainers' name, the wedding entertainers' arrival time, the amount of time the wedding entertainers need to prepare for their performance, and the procedure to do in case of cancellation should all be included in the contract.
5. Communicate with the agent – A couple should constantly talk to their agent to make sure that everything is going as planned. They should talk about how much they have already achieved in the realization of the wedding entertainment plan and try to oversee any potential problems that might happen during the wedding day. The couple should also honestly communicate their feelings about the wedding entertainment so that their agent can propose any changes if needed.
Bands, orchestras, choirs, and disc jockeys are examples of entertainers that a couple can hire to perform at their wedding. Wedding entertainers play music that is in accordance with the wedding's theme. The choice of wedding entertainers that a couple should get depends on their own preference.
1. Wedding Band – Bands may not play as a whole band throughout the event because there might be parts in the wedding where only select members of the band would get to perform. During the wedding ceremony, for example, the pianist, guitarist, and the flutist may be the only ones to play if the couple chooses the music to be soft and dramatic.
2. Wedding Orchestra – If a couple wants to experience an elegant and sophisticated wedding entertainment, they should consider hiring an orchestra. Orchestras play various kinds of music including R&B, swing, jazz, and funk. The size of the wedding orchestra depends on the couple's budget, the venue's size, and the number of people attending the event. A wedding needs 8-10 piece orchestra if it has 100-200 guests, 9-14 piece orchestra if it has 200-300 guests, and 10-17 piece orchestra if it has 300 or more guests.
3. Wedding Choir – A couple may opt to have a choir sing for them in their wedding instead of just having a wedding orchestra or a wedding band play. They can ask their church if they can provide them a choir for their wedding. They should also talk to their wedding choir whether they want them to sing a cappella or with music.
4. Wedding Disc Jockey – It is essential that a couple chooses a disc jockey that exudes confidence. Wedding disc jockeys are the ones that will do all the announcements in the wedding like the announcement of dances and the announcement of the slicing of the cake. Nowadays, some wedding disc jockeys incorporate slide show presentations in their hosting of the wedding.
The wedding's tone is set by the music played in the event. Choosing suitable wedding songs makes the wedding feel unique, special, and definitely memorable for the couple and the guests.
1. Talk to the church's officiant - If the wedding is to be held in a church, the couple should first consult the church's officiant regarding the types of music allowed in the place during the ceremony. The couple can also ask the officiant for any wedding music suggestions that he might have.
2. Choose a meaningful wedding music for the first dance – Selecting a song for the first dance doesn't mean choosing the trendiest song of the season. The music for the first dance should be a song that captures the feelings of both the groom and the bride. The couple should also practice dancing with the wedding music that they have chosen to determine the songs pace and to decide whether they can keep up with the song's beat.
3. Include guests in selecting the wedding music – To help the couple express their gratitude, they can include a song dedicated to a guest or group of guests. The wedding songs of the couple's parents, for example, can be played during the dance.
Wedding entertainment is not merely a presentation to amuse the bride, the groom, and the guests during the event; rather, it intends to impart music and entertainment that communicate the story of the couple. Thus, in itself, it is a ceremony that rejoices the bond of two people who vow to love each other.
