So you are now married, have come through the beautiful Wedding Ceremony, the photographer's creative pictures, the venue's best meal and are ready to celebrate the night away with all your guests - make sure you choose the right kind of Wedding Band or Wedding D.J. for your Reception!
A Wedding Band or D.J. can make the evening go with a swing or can ruin the whole atmosphere if not chosen correctly! Again you must go back to the kind of celebration you are looking for - it is to be a wild party or is it to be subtle background music? Although you choose the kind of celebration you want, remember here to look at the guests you are inviting as their participation in the entertainment is crucial! There's no point in hiring the best Swing Band around if no one knows how to dance to the music, or hiring a Jazz Band because your dad likes jazz, but no one else does, or hiring a D.J. who plays dance music if all of your family guests are over the age of 60!
You need to hear a Band or D.J. play, preferably at a Wedding, to decide if they are right for you! Personal recommendations of friends or family who have heard the Band or D.J. are useful too. When you call a band or D.J. to make enquires, ask where they are next playing and if you can come and hear them - there is no other substitute for deciding if this is the right type of music for your special Wedding! If you like the Band or D.J., ask,
What they charge?
How long they play for?
How much of a break will they take?
How varied can they make the music if what they are playing doesn't seem to be inticing people onto the dancefloor?
Will they play some 'Wedding' games to get the crowd mixing?
Will they arrange for the throwing of the bouquet?
How much of an input can you have into which songs they play e.g. can you give them a playlist of favourite songs?
Do they allow guests to come and sing?
One other important thing to do once you have chosen your band or D.J., is not only to give them a note of the First Dance song, but to give them a list of the names of the Bridal Party so they can call people to the floor by name e.g. Can we now have the Chief Bridesmaid and Best Man, Laura and John, on the dancefloor? It just makes people feel included and adds a personal touch to the evening.
Check out our Wedding Reception Music Advice for more ideas and tips on music on your Special Day and use our Bands and D.J.s pages to help you choose your entertainment for your special Glasgow Wedding Reception.
