Got music?
Hiring the right DJ or band or other musical group for your wedding will make or break the reception. A lot of couples simply shrug off certain companies to save some money, and opt instead for the cheapest choice. But, if you've just dropped thousands of dollars on your dress, the venue, your flowers and décor, your photographer, and more, why would you decide to have the cheapest instead of the best choice for your music - your entertainment - for your wedding?
I'm not saying to blow your budget on your music, but you should make sure that you're going with the best choice FOR your budget!
Figure out what's important to you when hiring your entertainment and write this down BEFORE you meet with the companies. Some DJs that are the least expensive are super cheesy or have horrible equipment. I've seen my share of singing DJs (yikes!) and even had one wedding reception in the early years where a friend of the bride deejayed, playing the same 4 songs all night long. After three hours of this, anyone would be ready to go home. Not the idea that you're going for, is it?
If you're selecting a band instead, make sure that they're willing to do what you want them to do. Play, entertain, possibly emcee a bit, and stay sober (you read this right). I've had to literally pry beer bottles out of some band members' hands and I've also had my encounter with the pre-Madonna groups who think that they're the Rolling Stones or something. You definitely don't want this! Get comfortable asking questions and requesting WHAT YOU WANT! Also make sure that this band plays the music your guests want to hear...whether that's motown, country, rock n roll, rap, R&B, swing, classic standards, and more.
If you're thinking about a more subdued musical choice, like strings or harp for your reception, make sure that you're comfortable with not having dancing at your wedding. This is lovely, but it's definitely not the "party choice".
If you like a little bit of everything, just plan it tastefully. For instance, you could have strings or harp for your cocktails, then transition into a band or DJ for the main part of the reception.
Your Fab Bride Assignment:
Make sure that your choices for music are YOUR choices, and not what someone else thinks that you should have. Always keep your budget in mind, but don't let that get in the way and be the only determining factor in planning. Otherwise, you may be not-so-pleasantly surprised at the end of your wedding reception!
© 2008 Soirée! Ltd./Natalie Bradley Events
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For years, Natalie Bradley has planned and designed hundreds of weddings and other social events. After rapidly creating a 6-figure wedding planning company and having a full wedding planning practice, Natalie developed a proven, step-by-step system to teach others the keys to being a truly successful wedding professional. As the CEO and Bride Attraction Expert for Soirée!, Ltd., Natalie helps wedding professional entrepreneurs create not only a profitable business, but one that creates wealth, abundance and joy in their lives. Natalie believes that success and freedom must go hand-in-hand! Natalie Bradley has been featured throughout the media, including Inside Weddings, Modern Bride Atlanta, The Knot Georgia, Lake Oconee Living, Weddings with Style, Brides.com Blog, Southern Distinction, Georgia Living TV and Holiday Home. At www.BrideAttraction.com, Natalie shares free resources, articles and strategies for wedding professionals to propel their businesses and lives to true success.
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