FAQs about Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions: Q. Can I get a demo tape of the musicians I need?
A. Yes, most musicians and groups have a sampler tape of what they
do.
Q. Can I communicate directly with the musicians or band leader before
the event?
A. Of course. Everyone feels better when they've talked directly to
each other before the event.
Q. What will the musicians be wearing?
A. Usually a tuxedo for reception events and a suit if it's just for
the ceremony.
Q. When will the musicians arrive?
A. Between thirty minutes and an hour before they start playing depending
on how much setup is required.
Q. What if the piano at the site sounds terrible or there is no piano?
A. Many keyboardists have an instrument they can bring along for an
extra fee or you might use a guitar or harp.
Q. Our ceremony site has no electricity. What music should we use?
A. A string trio or brass trio would work nicely. A guitarist might
have an amplifier hooked up to a car battery for adequate volume.
Q. Do musicians charge by the event or by the hour?
A. It's done both ways. For a ceremony, we assume that we'll provide
fifteen minutes of prelude music and the ceremony will be less than
an hour. For cocktails, we assume an hour. A full reception tends
to be four hours and the price reflects that.
Q. What if everything is running late?
A. Hopefully, it's not too far behind schedule, but ceremony and cocktail
musicians may have another job to get to and you might be left without
recessional music or a shorter cocktail time. If you've scheduled
the band from 8:00 to midnight, and your grand entrance was at 9:00,
that doesn't mean that the band will stay until 1:00 A.M.
Q. What about overtime?
A. Overtime fees will be clearly stated. If the party is still going
strong and looks likes another thirty minutes or an hour is appropriate,
you should discuss it with the band leader before the last song of
the event.
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