The right wedding band can add a lively feel to any wedding ceremony or reception, helping to make your big day special and memorable for you and your guests. It's important to take your time to hire your band. Listening to some performances, talking with the band members, and other similar steps can ensure that the band is the right fit for the vibe that you're trying to create on your wedding day. As you prepare for your wedding, there are a handful of things that you should have ready for the band.

Rehearsal Space

Many wedding bands appreciate having their own space in which to rehearse for a short period of time before they begin to play for you and your guests. Think about the venue that you've booked, and then identify a space that can work for this purpose. The space should be large enough to comfortably accommodate the band, so make sure that you know how many members it has. The band may also use this space for relaxing between its sets, so talking to the venue operator to ensure that there's some furniture in the room can be important.

Refreshments

It's usually appropriate to provide some type of refreshments for your wedding band. This is something that you should discuss when you hire the band, as you'll want to know what the band wants. At the very least, you can provide basic refreshments such as bottled water, soda, and a selection of snacks that the band members can enjoy before and after their performance. In some scenarios, it may make sense to have your wedding catering service provide proper meals for the band. This idea can be appropriate if you're having the band at the venue for an extended period of time.

Introduction

When it's time for the band to begin playing at your reception, it's nice for someone to introduce it. While the band leader is capable of introducing their own band, make a plan to have your master of ceremonies take care of this task. You may want to have the MC provide a little information about the band, as this can be exciting for your guests. For this to happen, you'll need to compile some details about the band off its website and share them with your MC. Browse the internet to find a wedding band in your area that will provide the right type of music for your event.