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The band needs to fit the style of wedding, the time, venue, theme and needs to be a reflection of the couple’s taste. It is really important to select the right band for your wedding. The band you pick should not only be talented musicians but they should have experience playing weddings. A wedding party is not the same as putting on any live show; it requires a certain personality, timing, a sense of occasion and suitability.The style of music the wedding band plays will set the tone of the wedding party. The following is a list of different styles of wedding bands you could consider.String Quartet: A string quartet is a classical band made up of four musicians, most commonly with two violin players, a violist and a cellist. A string quartet is perfect for morning weddings and formal settings where guests are not expected to party into all hours of the night. It is the perfect option for couples who hate to dance. A string quartet is a stylish way of setting the formal tone of your wedding.Big Band: A big band consists of 12 to 25 musicians and can be a costly option for Jazz and swing lovers. A big band is made up of rhythm, brass and woodwind instruments and is a great option for those who’s friends and family love to dance or couples who have been taking dance lessons. A more cost effective option would be a small jazz ensemble. Theme band: If your wedding is a theme wedding you may want to source a band to fit. There are wedding bands to fit every theme, medieval minstrels, rockabilly’s, country, slash metal, Korean pop. Whatever your theme there is a wedding band to match, although the more obscure your theme the more research and the higher the cost.Cover band: A cover band is the most popular choice of wedding band for good reason, they play music everyone knows and can dance too. A cover band is a great option for couple who want a party atmosphere. A good cover band can play a range of music from old classics to the latest hits.Karaoke: If none of those options suit you can always provide the musical entertainment yourself. Karaoke weddings are a new craze providing fun and entertainment for guests without the expense of a wedding band. Couples can book out a karaoke venue or book a mobile karaoke supplier who brings all the equipment to their venue of choice.
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