What songs will a wedding band perform?

Professional wedding bands usually have extensive song lists - they're experienced musicians and will cater the songs they play to fit the mood of the wedding reception party and whatever your playlist requirements were. A wedding band's first priority is hitting the right tunes at the right time, getting your guests dancing, and making sure the evening is unforgettable. Unlike a pre-organised Spotify playlist, wedding bands will 'read the room', providing the right musical atmosphere to suit the moment. Make sure you tell the band the song you'd like them to play for the first dance well in advance - they might already know it, but best not to risk it!

When should I get the band to perform?

After the wedding dinner is usually your best bet. The band will normally set-up during dinner, and be ready to start the party when you are. If you're after something low-key, getting the band to play background music is not unheard of, just simply let them know beforehand.

Will the wedding band provide all their own equipment?

Wedding bands will come well-prepared with all their own equipment: lights, PA system, music gear, and sometimes even a sound assistant! To give them a break between their sets, they will also often provide a DJ service, which will keep the guests happy and the dancefloor moving and grooving.

Best West Coast Music Bands Cost, Affordable, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA – Premier Los Angeles Dance Bands

West Coast Music Wedding Cost(s) for Live Music Bands and Entertainment

Venue- $6,000

Caterer- $16/person x 175 + 20%tip = $3,360

Planner or Day of Coordinator- $850 + $100 tip = $950

Music/Sound Equipment- $1500 +$100 tip = $1600

Officiant- $350

Marriage License- $90

Photographer- $1500 + $150 tip = $1650

Videographer- $1600 + $100 tip = $1700

Bar- $1200 + $100 tip = $1300

Dessert- $175 + $100 + 20%tip = $330

Florist- $1500 + $100 = $1600

Wedding bands- $5570

Dress/Suits- $2370

Hair & Makeup- $350 + $100 tip = $450

Save the Dates/Invitations- $460

Decorations- $400

Misc. (i.e any rentals you may need, cups, plates, napkins, silverware, etc.)- $2000

TOTAL: $30,180

NOW WHAT??

Once you have completed your budget, total everything up and see where you land. Maybe you have realized you need to change a few vendors you had in mind for someone that will work better in your budget. Maybe you have found extra money in your budget and you can splurge in other areas. Now jump on those vendors, because finding a vendor you love just to learn your date has been booked is no fun!

So how did we do on our example budget? Remember we are planning on around 175 guests. Let’s tally.

So even on our example budget we went over by $180. Maybe I will have to go back and reconsider some of the miscellaneous things I want, maybe I can find a wedding dress that will be less than my budget, maybe I can convince my partner to find a wedding band on the lower end of that price range, maybe I will just choose to spend the extra $180. Whatever I need to do, at least now I have mapped everything out and know exactly where I will stand on my budget. Now I am ready to take on the next steps of wedding planning. Yee Haa!!

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West Coast Music Wedding Cost(s) for Live Music Bands and Entertainment

NOW WHAT??

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