The thought of planning a wedding can be overwhelming, especially when so much of it involves planning for others. You’re giving people the chance to be a part of your special day and you want to ensure that everyone has the best time possible. You need to hire wedding entertainment that will keep everyone engaged and excited, but it can be hard knowing where to start. What type of music do people like at weddings? What should you expect from your guest list? And how much should you spend on hiring entertainment? Hiring wedding entertainment doesn’t have to be stressful if you take the right preparation steps. This article not only covers everything you’ll need to know about hiring wedding entertainment, but also lists our top tips so that hiring is stress-free right from the start.
What is Wedding Entertainment?
Wedding entertainment is the type of music played at weddings. There are a lot of different types of music that are played at weddings, including country music, pop, rock, hip- hop, and many more. The type of music that is played at your wedding is also affected by the culture of the people invited to the wedding. Many people also like to have specific genres of music played at their weddings, such as classical music, jazz, or even salsa. Be sure that you are hiring a band that plays the type of music that you and your guests enjoy so that the wedding reception will be memorable. You also want to make sure that the wedding entertainment you hire is appropriate for the type of ceremony that you have. You don’t want to hire a band that would be inappropriate for your wedding.
Types of Wedding Entertainment
- Musical Acts - DJs - Entertainment Conferences - Wedding Ceremony Ceremonies - Ceremony Coordinators - Photobooths - Videographers - Wedding Ministries - Corporate Entertainment - Photo Booth Supplies - Song Selections - Wedding Reception Decorations - Wireless Microphones - Lighting - Musicians’ Gear - Rehearsal Dinner - Wedding Ceremony - Reception - Invitations - Wedding Gift Giving - Bride and Groom’s Outfits - Bride and Bridesmaid’s dresses - Groom and Groomsmen’s suits - Flower Arrangement - Wedding Stationary - Wedding Favors - Wedding Vows - Wedding Transportation - Wedding Favors - Wedding Food - Wedding Cake - Wedding Dress - Wedding Day - Wedding Planning - Wedding Day
DJs
A DJ plays music at a wedding reception or event. DJs can be a great way to keep the crowd excited and engaged at the reception. They can also play certain songs at certain times, such as when people are eating or drinking, or when people are dancing. If you would like to hire a DJ instead of a band that plays a wide variety of music, then you would want to ensure that they are experienced.
Entertainment Conferences
An entertainment conference is a type of event in which ordinary guests meet with entertainment professionals, such as wedding DJs and wedding bands. These events can be a helpful way to meet with and select your wedding entertainment.
Wedding Ceremony Ceremonies
A wedding ceremony is when the person who is marrying you says vows, such as I do, or the bride walks down the aisle to the bride's room or the groom walks down the aisle to the groom's room. Most people celebrate a religious ceremony, although some couples prefer a non-religious ceremony.
Ceremony Coordinators
A ceremony coordinator is a person who helps you plan your wedding ceremony. You want to ensure that you hire a ceremony coordinator who is experienced and knowledgeable about the type of ceremony that you are having.
Photobooths
A photobooth is a contraption that allows guests to pose for pictures with props, such as a bottle of champagne or a cake. Some photobooths also allow guests to create a custom photo book, which can be a fun way to remember the day.
Videographers
A videographer is a person who shoots video at a wedding. It is common for couples to hire a videographer to create a film of the day or a series of films focusing on different aspects of the wedding.
Wedding Ministries
A wedding ministry is a non-profit organization that helps couples arrange affordable and meaningful wedding ceremonies. There are many different wedding ministries that cater to different religions, such as interfaith weddings, Jewish weddings, or Christian weddings.
Corporate Entertainment
Corporate entertainment refers to music played at the reception of the company or organization that is hosting the wedding. Some companies may have an in-house entertainment company that provides music for the event or the company may hire a wedding entertainment company.
Photo Booth Supplies
A photo booth is a contraption that allows guests to take pictures inside a booth. Some booths also print out a custom photo strip that can be a fun keepsake for guests.
Song Selections
If you are hiring a band or DJ, you will want to ensure that they play songs that will get people dancing. You can also select songs that you would like to hear while at the wedding reception, such as a song by a band or artist that you like or a song that you danced to at a previous wedding.
Wedding Reception Decorations
Decorations can make a huge impact on the look and feel of the wedding reception. Some decorations, such as an aisle runner, can be inexpensive and can be used at other events as well, such as a school dance. Other decorations, such as a photo booth, can be used only at the wedding reception.
Wireless Microphones
A wireless microphone is a small device that allows the band to communicate with the lead singer. This ensures that the music doesn’t stop and that the lead singer doesn’t have to yell instructions to the band from the stage.
Lighting
Lighting can make a huge difference in the look and feel of the wedding reception. Some lighting, such as uplighting, is used to highlight decorations or to create a unique look. Other lighting, such as uplighting, is placed at the dance floor to highlight the dancing guests.
Musicians’ Gear
A live band will probably want to practice with their instruments, so it is a good idea to hire a van that has a sound system. It is also a good idea to hire a truck that can transport the instruments, such as a truck that has a sound system.
Rehearsal Dinner
A rehearsal dinner is usually held before the wedding dinner. It is usually a chance for guests who were invited to the wedding to get to know each other better. It can also be a chance for the couple to ask their guests for advice, such as when to hire a wedding band or when to hire a caterer.
Reception
The reception is the part of the wedding when the dancing happens. The type and length of the dancing played at the reception is usually determined by the band or DJ that you hire for the music.
Invitations
An invitation is a piece of stationery that is used to send out the invitations. It is usually printed on card stock paper and has various designs, colors, and fonts. You can send out invitations in a variety of ways, such as mailing them through the mail, posting them on social media, and printing them on paper.
Wedding Gift Giving
A wedding gift is a present that is given at the wedding. Traditionally, the man gives the woman at least two bridal gifts and the woman usually gives the man at least one wedding gift for their first anniversary.
Bride and Groom’s Outfits
A person’s wedding outfit is one of the most important things in the wedding. It is customary for the man to wear a tuxedo and the woman to wear a wedding gown. It is also customary for the groom to wear a ring and the bride to wear a pendant. Finally, it is customary for the bride to wear the most expensive piece of jewelry.
Bride and Bridesmaid’s dresses
A bride’s dress is the dress worn by the bride at her wedding. Traditionally, wedding dresses are white, but nowadays they can be a very wide range of bright and vibrant colours.
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