Sabtu, 01 Oktober 2011

Choosing A Live Band Or A DJ To Play At Your Wedding

The live band or DJ that you pick to entertain at your wedding can either enhance your wedding or spoil the celebration. It is imperative you choose a live band or DJ who is competent enough to ensure that your guests and you have a wonderful time. A good live band or DJ is able to sense the atmosphere and adjust the tempo and style of music keep the party going. The most important tip is to make sure that you see them perform live before you commit to hiring their services. Most live bands or DJ gain popularity through their performances at events other weddings. To find a live band or DJ may be difficult at first but if that you enjoyed a band or DJ at the wedding of a friend or family members or some other event then that is a great start.
Of course the first thing to consider is whether you actually want a live band or a DJ to perform at your wedding and there are a couple of things to consider when deciding this question. The first consideration is price; a DJ is probably considerably less expensive than a live band. This is because a DJ is usually just will be just one person or possibly two people while a band usually consists of an average of about five performers, all of whom need some financial remuneration for their work.
The next consideration is the selection of music. Most live bands that regularly perform at weddings have a set of known songs as well as perhaps some of their own compositions. This list is not as long as the list of recorded music that the DJ has, which with modern computer technology may run into thousands of music tracks. While this may not seem that important because there can only be so many songs played during the wedding, if guests request individual songs there is a greater limit to the live bands repertoire. Another consideration is that a DJ is capable of keeping the wedding guests entertained for the entire duration of the wedding. Bands however often play for approximately 30 minutes at a time and then take a break which could interrupt the flow of the wedding celebrations.
When choosing between a live band or DJ it is essential that you ensure that your contract specifies the names of those who will be performing at your wedding. This is usually not a problem because bands usually have the same members present at all of their performances, but this may not always be the case; a lead singer going solo could mean that the replacement is not up to the task, but the contract will give you recourse to compensation if the worst should happen. If a DJ become so popular that he or she is unable to perform at all of their commitments a DJ may offer your party to another DJ for a commission. In other words the DJ of your choice may sell the right to perform at your wedding to another local DJ. Also popular DJ may also have a younger, less experienced DJ that sometimes fills in for him or her at some events. This is why it is important to make sure that your contract specifies the name and details of who will be performing at your wedding.
If a DJ or band comes highly recommended by friends or family, ask your friend or family member if you can borrow a copy of their wedding video if they have one and pay special attention to the parts of the video where the guests are dancing and decide if you think the live band or DJ is as good as you have been told.
Although you may have your heart set on hiring a particular band or DJ it is worth interviewing at least three other potential candidates before making your final decision so that you have some comparison. You may find you feel more comfortable with the service provided by another band or DJ than you had previously chosen.
Remember, once you make your decision as to who you want to perform, make sure you obtain a detailed contract that specifies all of the details of your wedding as well as all of your expectations. Who knows perhaps you will decide in the end to have both a DJ and a Live Band, but make sure each knows what you expect and the times they should be performing.
William Johnston is a professional photographer providing wedding photography and portrait photography throughout Bristol, Wedding Photographer Bath and Somerset, the South West, Birmingham and the West Midlands, Leicester and Leicestershire, London and the Home Counties
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