Choosing the Best Wedding Band

Planning a wedding is a big undertaking. To some, it’s thrilling! It’s an opportunity to plan the biggest and greatest celebration of a lifetime! There’s so much to do! Everyone has their own vision! This could either include a Pinterest board (or 10), various lists, and printouts! Likewise, the wedding planning may include screenshots of ideas you may want to recreate or customize. It’s a “to-do” list of flowers and color schemes, bridesmaids’ dresses, and centerpieces. The devil is in the details. To others, it is an overwhelming abundance of tasks and the first thing on their “to-do” list is to hire a wedding planner. Regardless of who is taking the reins in the wedding planning venture, there is one thing that your guests won’t quickly forget after the festivities of the big day are in the rearview mirror. Remember, the reception equals dancing, and dancing equals music. You need to find yourself the best wedding band.   Luckily, Texas isn’t just known for their BBQ anymore but cities scattered all across the state have made a name for themselves in music. Some cities are more underrated for the music they churn out than others. Nevertheless, from Dallas to Houston, Austin to San Antonio, you will not be hard-pressed to find some good listening. However, wedding entertainment is a niche market. Therefore, if you are going to be responsible for entertaining potentially hundreds of guests, you’ll need to do your research. Here is a list of your most important considerations when choosing a Texas wedding band for your upcoming nuptials.  

Don’t Procrastinate 

You probably have a laundry list of things to do when preparing for holy matrimony. However,  you mustn’t place the hiring of a wedding band on the proverbial back burner. Waiting until the last minute to check this line item off of your “to-do” list could leave you scrambling for a B-list DJ. Or worse, it can leave you empty-handed. If the band is good, they will likely be booked well in advance. In Texas, if your big day is during “wedding season” —which is typically fall and springtime— then it’s even more imperative that you get a jump on hiring your dream wedding band. 

Have a Plan 

When making your entertainment decisions, it’s important to factor in a couple of specific considerations. You can start by asking yourself what kind of ambiance you want? Are you going classic and elegant with a string quartet? Or are you looking for a high-energy option to get your guests on the dance floor and keep them there all night? Once you decide on the vibe, next you should consider the party-goers. Are there going to be lots of kids in attendance or is your reception adult-only? Do you want a band that is playing a certain era of music or do you want some variety to cater to a varying demographic? 

Get a Sample

It’s your wedding! You have been combing over every detail of what you want this day to look like and how you want it to feel. The musical entertainment for the bride and groom and their bustle of guests is no exception. The best way to know if the wedding band will jive with you and your guest list is to get a sample of their work. Any reputable band will have this available. Whether it’s a standard CD they put in your hand, a video clip from the archive of weddings they’ve done in the past, or a music file they can send by email, you’ll know when you hear/see it. If their sound fits with your vision, there’s another check off the “to-do” list.  Let us help you get started by checking out One Five Six Four Entertainment!