Choosing the perfect jazz band for your wedding day is particularly important, as it will serve as one of the main sources of entertainment throughout the event. You want the day to be memorable; making everyone as happy as you and your partner by providing the best live jazz entertainment to complement the atmosphere and air of your wedding.
Here are some timely tips on hiring and booking a jazz wedding band:
Know where to look and who to turn to
Finding a live entertainment band can be easy if you know what to look for, where to look, and whom to ask.
Your Wedding Planner: If you have a wedding planner, then you don’t need to stress too much. The wedding coordinator will take care of everything for you. Just give him the songs you want and other details and everything will be prepared accordingly.
Your family and friends: ask. Your family and acquaintances may meet a local live jazz band that can perform at your wedding.
Online: Most of the live bands today have websites created for the convenient reservations of their clients and clients. You can use their site to contact them with detailed questions about their service and performance or to get an initial quote.
Be clear with the weather arrangement
After choosing the jazz band, the next step is to discuss the length of the performance with them so that everything goes as smoothly as possible. Some bands can play for up to four hours with short breaks in between.
Have a list of what you want from the band.
Jazz bands will have a list of the songs they play regularly, but if you have special requests for songs, you should inform them in advance. Professional wedding players will try to satisfy your requests in the best possible way. Take the time to sit down and discuss the music compilation with them. It should also be discussed what music will be played at a particular time (for example, during the first traditional dance).
Check with the wedding venue
Some wedding venues will have restrictions on the type of entertainment allowed on the premises. Be sure to let them know that you plan to have a live jazz band on your wedding day so arrangements can be made.
Organize the schedule
Be sure to inform the band’s performers about the event program so they can make arrangements. Set up the band equipment and do a sound check before the guests arrive.
Confirm the act
Get written confirmation of the cost of the entire act and check if the things you want are included in the quote. Other jazz bands charge extra for special requests. Also, travel expenses and waiting time should already be included in the written quote.
Before ending the act of entertainment for your special day, be it a jazz band or a wedding singer, you need to make sure that the details are well discussed. You don’t want setbacks to ruin this big day.