The band that is hired to provide the music for the wedding has a critical role in the festivities. After the pomp and seriousness of the actual ceremony, the bride, groom, and guest look forward to the reception as a time to relax, dance, and enjoy the celebration. Therefore the band selected to entertain for the reception must not only be excellent musicians, but versatile. They should not only be able to play selections from the “top forty”, but be equally capable of playing tunes or selections from “yesteryear,” or the ” golden oldies,” cultural favorites, family favorites, and selections that will encourage all to guest to get on the dance floor and ” cut a rug.”

The wedding band is virtually more important at the wedding reception than the wedding party. Often the band for wedding will be required to continue to play after the bridal couples have left for the honeymoon, but the reception will continue until the wee hours of the morning. Additionally, the band should have an extensive repertoire of music to satisfy the special requests that may be requested at the affair. They should unequivocally have stamina or “staying power,” and energy to sustain them throughout the evening.

Without a doubt, cost is a consideration, but caliber, quality, and expertise tend to equalize the additional expense of first rate musicians.