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Planning your wedding will likely mean booking wedding entertainment. Wedding planning is already stressful, but choosing the entertainment is the cherry on top of the freak-out pie! If you’ve never booked a band (or any type of live entertainment) before, here are a few things to keep in mind throughout the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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1. You get what you pay for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the lesson our parents have always tried to teach us. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But in the world of live entertainment, a lowball quote usually means a less than stellar performance. Your wedding day is one of the most exciting days of your life, so don’t skimp when it comes to booking the band! You don’t want to spend the whole night hating the music, worrying about who can emcee, or whether your first dance song<\/a> will be everything you’ve been dreaming of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, professional wedding entertainers<\/a> are just that… professionals. So be sure to allocate a decent-sized portion of your budget to keep you and your guests dancing the night away with your amazing wedding band<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Special requests are just fine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you and your fiancee have a special song that brings back all the butterflies of your first date? Don’t be afraid to share! Let the wedding band<\/a> or singer<\/a> know what you’d like to hear. Most of them are more than happy to accommodate requests because they want your day to be special, too. Be sure to let them know as soon as possible though, especially if it’s not a well-known song. They’ll need time to learn it before the big day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t have a playlist in mind, most entertainers have a setlist that you can look at. After years of playing weddings, they’ve learned a thing or two about what gets the crowd excited. You may also want to consider how you want the band to dress. Suits and dresses? Or will jeans work? Just let them know…they’ve heard it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Communication is key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Organizing and coordinating your wedding vendors is almost a full-time job. Think about how you feel when you don’t get an answer to one of your pressing questions. It goes both ways! Entertainers need important details like the venue address, sound equipment requirements, setup and breakdown times, and more. Don’t worry, they don’t expect you to know everything if this is your first time booking. Just be courteous and answer what you can in a timely manner so they can plan ahead, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When booking wedding entertainment, there are some general questions that you’ll be asked. It may be helpful to have the answers ready ahead of time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n