| Live Entertainment Versus A DJ | | | | questions when approaching them, as well as letting |
| This will depend upon who's available in your area and | | | | them know what you expect from them. |
| how much you want to spend. For the first part of | | | | - Ask to see their customer testimonials, find out |
| the reception it's nice to have soft background music, | | | | where they've worked before, and ask to see |
| so a solo musician or string quartet is perfect for this | | | | demos. This will give you a good idea of how much |
| section. | | | | experience they have and how good they are. |
| Book Well Ahead | | | | - Remember, if you don't have someone else |
| A lot of the really popular bands, wedding | | | | allocated to be your M.C. (Master of Ceremonies.), |
| entertainers and DJs are booked out for months, so | | | | then the band leader or DJ is going to be the one |
| make sure you book as soon as you can. | | | | with the microphone, so they need to be a fantastic |
| The Cocktail Hour | | | | M.C. |
| After the ceremony and before the meal, there is | | | | Questions To Ask |
| the "Cocktail" or "Social Hour." This is when the bridal | | | | - Can the audience ask for requests? |
| party are busy having their photos taken and while | | | | - Do they include audience participation? |
| the guests mingle. Since the guests will want to talk | | | | - Will they play longer if required and how much will |
| with each other, the music should be in the | | | | that be per hour? |
| background, so don't have it too loud. Having a soloist | | | | - Do they have a light-show available and will you |
| wedding entertainer playing here, like a harpist, works | | | | have to pay extra for it? |
| really well. | | | | Requirements For The Wedding Entertainers / DJ |
| Finding The Right Wedding Entertainment | | | | - They'll need time to set up, so make sure the |
| - First of all, make sure they have a repertoire that | | | | venue is open when they arrive. |
| you just love. | | | | - You may be requested to provide them with |
| - Entertainers and DJs who provide music for | | | | meals? |
| weddings need to know exactly what you're after. | | | | - They'll need breaks, so find out from them how |
| Planning ahead will enable you to ask the right | | | | often and how long each one will be. |