When choosing the perfect wedding band for your reception, here are some fun numbers to keep in mind.

Wedding Statistics

• 53% – couples paying for most of the wedding cost
• 72% – brides saying they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment
• 100% – couples saying they would have spent more time choosing their reception entertainment
• 78% – brides saying they would have made entertainment as their highest priority
• 81% – guests saying they remember entertainment the most during the wedding

Money Talks

• In 2014, the average cost of getting married is $31,213!
• The average engagement ring cost in 2012 was $4,000.
• In 2013, brides paid an average of $1,271 for their wedding dress.
• Couples spent an average of $4,000-$5,000 for their honeymoon in 2014.

Hiring A Wedding Band

So with all of these high costs, why should a couple add a wedding band to their budget instead of a DJ?

• Live Music energizes the crowd and gets people more excited to dance
• The sound quality is higher than a DJs set up
• Musicians can change song tempos or even the feel of the song in general to accommodate the mood of the wedding or even the groom’s fancy dance moves.

Consider The Following

• Do you like the group’s sound? Is it appropriate for the wedding reception?
• Do they have a wide repertoire of material?  Is there a good mix of fast and slow songs?  Newer and older?  Do play different genres?
• The exact cost of the services – are there any hidden fees?

Wedding Music Mistakes To Avoid

• Starting off the reception in silence
• Skipping the sound check for the band
• Specialty dances that aren’t planned out well or events that are on-the-fly
• Language – keep the music sensible (PG-13) for best results among all age groups