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Choosing Music for the
Reception (and
Music for
the Ceremony)
The music you choose for the reception sets the whole tone for
the celebration. Obviously you want the kind of music you and your fiancée
like. But what about your
guests, what are their musical preferences? Do you want folks to get up and
dance or mellow out?
Whatever choice you make, be sure to book your music as soon as you have your
wedding date confirmed. These professionals are booked months ahead of time and
are especially busy during the summer months.
Try
to hear your musicians or DJ before you book. Many bands and DJs will have
a demo tape that they can send you. Alternatively, ask them for details of
when they will be performing next so you can arrange to see and hear them
in action.
Visit your reception venue. Let
them know what type of entertainment you will be having,
since some venues only allow live music. If
you are having both a live band or a DJ, make sure there is sufficient
room at your venue for both to set up and perform. Also find out what sort
of lighting and effect, if any, will be supplied by your band or DJ in
case you need to make additional arrangements for space and power
supplies.
Talk
to your musicians and/or DJ well beforehand and let them know what you
have in mind for your wedding and what you expect from them. Let
your band know of any special
requests you have in case they need to practice. For DJs, let them know
both the title and artist's name so they bring the right version with
them.
As with any of your wedding plans, get everything in writing, the time
allotted to play, the number and duration of any breaks and the cost of over-running.
Always
confirm your booking in writing and get a receipt if you have paid a deposit.
Some musicians ask for a deposit up front, with the balance due
the day of the wedding.
If your musicians or DJ don't
know the directions to the venue give them a map. You don't
want them arriving late or at the wrong place!
100% Discos,
13 Gale Street Ballarat, VIC 3350 Phone: (03) 5332
6745
Ballarat owned and operated; 100% Discos provides disco
entertainment for Engagements, Weddings, Birthdays,
Trivia Nights and Corporate Functions. Along with our
discos we can M.C. functions, we offer you a complete
entertainment solution.
Eureka String Quartet,
Ballarat. Phone:
(03) 5342 0060.Email: eurekastringquartet@hotmail.com
The “Eureka String Quartet”
consists of four of Ballarat Symphony Orchestra’s finest string players and
has been providing the highest quality of music for a wide variety of
private and corporate functions. Available for a variety of
functions - Weddings, Engagements, Birthdays, Formal / Corporate Functions,
etc.
Melody Cool
- Ph: 03 5789 1474 Email:deluc@access.net.au
Duo/Trio/Four Piece Band. Offering you musical entertainment that's
interactive, vibrant, fun & professional is leading Bridal & Corporate act
'Melody Cool'. Having extensive experience in the music industry ensures you
do not have to worry about a thing on the day of your function, you can rely
on us to do that for you.
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