Choosing London Wedding Bands
A great Wedding Band is worth its weight in gold.
When deciding on the entertainment for wedding receptions, we’ve noticed time and again that the band is usually one of the last things that is considered. Wedding bands somehow get lost in the organisational process and become almost an afterthought. So much care and attention goes into shoes, flowers, hair or makeup and yet, if you get the right wedding reception band, that is what you and your guests will remember – a great night’s entertainment for everyone to enjoy. No-one will remember what the starter was at the wedding breakfast or what colour eye shadow the bridesmaid’s wore but everyone will remember a great night of dancing to a top London wedding band.
You really can’t beat live entertainment. A live wedding band will be able to read the crowd perfectly and find just the right mood to suit your guests.
A wedding band has so much more to offer than a DJ. You know from experience that going to see a live show is a much bigger thrill than seeing one guy with his CD collection (or maybe just his lap-top nowadays) and a pair of deafening speakers!
That said, no single band can play in every style of music so you might want to look for a wedding band which can also offer a DJ service after the band’s live sets finish – www.simplyswing.co.uk is one such band. The band will provide a three fantastic sets of live music in the Rat Pack / Swing genre and then continue the party with its professional disco service. It should be pointed out that this will not be an iPod played through the PA but a proper disco where you are able to make requests on the night and where the songs cross-fade.
Of course, this kind of entertainment is likely to be a little pricey but the fee you pay will be well worth it in the long run.
Is it easy to find good London wedding bands? Yes! All you have to do is search online with a phrase such as “swing wedding band.” So, how do you go about choosing a band to best suit your requirements? Well, any reputable band will have video samples as well as audio samples on the website which should give you a great idea. If you’re still unsure, why not ask to see the band perform live somewhere. You could also read testimonials from previous contented clients or check out their Facebook page or Google+ page and look for reviews.
You should ascertain that your wedding venue has a music license and enough space to accommodate the band. You should also make sure that the wedding band is professional and not a ‘hobby band’ who get together at weekends for a drink (on you) at weddings! A professional band will comprise musicians who perform for a living. This means they are successful, experienced and used to performing at weddings. You don’t want your big day to be their guinea pig! Such a band should also have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment. Simply Swing is a professional wedding band and a great choice for anyone looking for quality live entertainment.
By doing your research you can put your mind at ease that the big day is going to be one hell of a party!
