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Wedding Bands for your
Reception
O When interviewing potential bands, here are a few important
questions you need to ask:
What is your band’s style? This is an important question. If you are
looking for a contemporary band to play at your elegant “cocktail
party” like reception while your guest converse, you are not going
to want a “head-banging” rock-in-roll band playing in the
background! This just wouldn’t mesh well with your guests.
O Ask the band if you and your fiancé can come and watch them
perform at one of the weddings they have scheduled. This will give
you an idea of how the band performs and what you can expect
from their performance at your wedding if you choose to go with
them.
O Ask the band if they are familiar with the venue you have chosen.
Do they have adequate power cords, amplifiers, and other
necessary equipment? Do they have a backup generator if
needed? If they are not interested in checking out the venue, then
check them off your list of potential bands because they are not
serious about giving you a performance to your liking.
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