Many people like having live bands for their reception but others opt for a DJ. Wedding entertainment is a big part of the reception so you should put some research into it before choosing the type you want to use. Once you decide whether to go with a band or a DJ you then have to find one that plays the type of music you want played during your reception.
There are a lot to choose from so once you decide on the type of music you want played then you need to decide how much you want to spend on the entertainment. Once you have a price set, then you can call different bands and DJs that are in your price range and have them come audition for you.
You should be sure you audition them before hiring them. Sometimes people will tell you that they loved this band they used or heard and this person is in your price range. However, you should never hire someone without hearing them first because you do not want to hear them for the first time at your reception and find out that they are no good.
Some people do not know how to find performers for a wedding and that is fine because there are people you can hire to do that for you. Just be sure you let that person know exactly what you are looking for in a performer. Once they have narrowed it down to just a few performers you can then have them audition for you.
This will save you time because you wont have to listen to several different bands and DJs you only have to listen to the ones that have already been picked by the person you hired to find your entertainment. You can not fit an eight piece orchestra or band into a small venue. If you have a small venue then a DJ may be the best option or maybe even a singer without a band. You have to make sure that you have room for who ever you decide to hire.
Another thing you have to be sure to do is check with your venue to make sure they have an entertainment license. If they don't have this license then you will not be able to have any type of entertainment. If the place has the license they need then you can hire performers. You could even choose to do something unique and have dancers instead of singers. The dancers could dance around the room while people are eating or just mingling.
You could hire ballroom dancers, salsa dancers, or belly dancers. Everyone will love watching the dancers while they are enjoying a meal. You could also choose to hire celebrity impersonators to keep your guest entertained. This would be unique and people would love it and talk about how unique and fun it was for a long time afterwards.
The thing to remember is that this day is your day so hire whatever type of performer that you like. Don't worry about whether the type of entertainment you choose is normal for a reception. If you want dancers then hire dancers. You just do whatever you think will make this event fun, exciting, and memorable to yourself and your guest.
There are a lot to choose from so once you decide on the type of music you want played then you need to decide how much you want to spend on the entertainment. Once you have a price set, then you can call different bands and DJs that are in your price range and have them come audition for you.
You should be sure you audition them before hiring them. Sometimes people will tell you that they loved this band they used or heard and this person is in your price range. However, you should never hire someone without hearing them first because you do not want to hear them for the first time at your reception and find out that they are no good.
Some people do not know how to find performers for a wedding and that is fine because there are people you can hire to do that for you. Just be sure you let that person know exactly what you are looking for in a performer. Once they have narrowed it down to just a few performers you can then have them audition for you.
This will save you time because you wont have to listen to several different bands and DJs you only have to listen to the ones that have already been picked by the person you hired to find your entertainment. You can not fit an eight piece orchestra or band into a small venue. If you have a small venue then a DJ may be the best option or maybe even a singer without a band. You have to make sure that you have room for who ever you decide to hire.
Another thing you have to be sure to do is check with your venue to make sure they have an entertainment license. If they don't have this license then you will not be able to have any type of entertainment. If the place has the license they need then you can hire performers. You could even choose to do something unique and have dancers instead of singers. The dancers could dance around the room while people are eating or just mingling.
You could hire ballroom dancers, salsa dancers, or belly dancers. Everyone will love watching the dancers while they are enjoying a meal. You could also choose to hire celebrity impersonators to keep your guest entertained. This would be unique and people would love it and talk about how unique and fun it was for a long time afterwards.
The thing to remember is that this day is your day so hire whatever type of performer that you like. Don't worry about whether the type of entertainment you choose is normal for a reception. If you want dancers then hire dancers. You just do whatever you think will make this event fun, exciting, and memorable to yourself and your guest.
