Sounds of the Orient
Photo courtesy of Shanghai Angels Band

In between the sumptuous meal and emotional speeches at the wedding banquet, entertainment will set your guests in a celebratory mood. Piped-in music or tired renditions of guests on stage in a karaoke session are passé.  Nowadays, many couples as well as their guests enjoy and appreciate live music and there is nothing like a live band that will make the event more lively.

Entertaining the crowd
Photo courtesy of Shout Entertainment

Here are some things to consider when hiring a band :

• Select the right style of music - wedding bands generally have a wide repertoire of music that can be adapted to suit any wedding reception.
  
  
• Setting your budget – the cost of a wedding band varies depending on the number of musicians, number of hours they are to entertain, the type of bands and how popular they are.
  
  
• Set-up time – some wedding entertainers may take longer to set up. It all depends on the sound systems as well as the music equipment and instruments that they have.
  
  
• Wedding venues – check to see if your venue has ample space for a band set up and if live music is permitted.
  
  
• Quality of the band - never forego the quality of the band due to the cost.

Chanteuse
Photo courtesy of Mosaic Music Entertainment

Tip : Provide the band with a list of your favourite songs.