You and your future lifetime partner love the thought of renting a live band to provide good music live in your wedding reception. The entertainment and energy factor of wedding bands just can’t be beaten, yet what kind of band to choose?

Well, there are numerous wedding bands you can choose from today. From hip hop, swing, folk, jazz to country, soul, blues, and rock, here are the things you may consider when choosing a live band for your wedding day:

Who’s on Your Guest List?

When you’re selecting a band to play during your wedding day, you cannot be simply guided by your musical tastes. Colleagues and friends of your generation, there’ll be parents, grandparents, and friends at your reception. There might be some children, too. Therefore, think about the kind of music they’ll want to dance to or listen to. You’ll also have to consider a band that’s flexible enough when playing something suitable for each guest on your list. During the set, every guest must get the feeling that the band will play at least a track particularly for them.

How Big Your Venue Is?

Check out the shape and size of your venue. Does this have a dedicated area or stage for performers or will you need to sacrifice part of a dance floor? If you have a big open space for reception, you may have a band with 6 to 8 performers. If you’re searching for a more intimate wedding venue, you should restrict your search with a band that has 4 or less members. Ask your venue to recommend the bands as they’ll have the experience to know the ones that will comfortably fit in your reception.

How Long You Like Them to Play?

Any live band may put together a demo of 5 good songs, yet the way they will perform over a 4-hour set may be different. When you’re searching for wedding bands, try seeing them in action to know whether they can maintain the same levels of energy over a particular period of time.

Know If They Fit on Your Wedding Theme

If you are aiming for glamorous, elegant Hollywood style wedding, a disco band will ruin the mood. Try finding a jazz or swing band to keep the reception’s tone. Equally the string quartet will be out of place totally at the beach themed wedding. Find for solo Spanish guitar or Latin band to add more heat to your party.

If you’ve found a live band that meets all criteria, there are some other things that you must consider. Know what your band will wear and the time they have to sound check and set up and whether they’re willing to learn your favorite music for the first dance.

You should also check the charges or fees of a live band. Also, consider reading the contract of the live band for you to avoid any problems or inconvenience in the long run.