For many people planning weddings in Gibraltar, their choice
of musical act will feel like one of the most important decisions they make in
relation to their special day. After all, the music that is played at your
nuptials – as well as who plays it, and how they play it – will make a big
difference to the all-round ‘vibe’.
And as we’re all about the
practicalities of organising weddings in Gibraltar here at Sweet Gibraltar
Weddings, what are some of the things you ought to check when you are looking
to secure the services of a band, musician, or DJ for your big day on the
British Overseas Territory?
The date of the musical act’s
availability
This might seem like an obvious
enough tip, but it’s a particularly important one if you have your heart set on
a specific band, musician, or DJ.
If that sounds like your
situation, try to secure their services for the required date as soon as you have
confirmed the venue. With certain times of year being especially busy, you
might need to approach your desired act at least six months in advance of the
date.
The act’s experience in
playing weddings
At the very least, you should
know how long the given band or DJ has been playing professionally, even if
their experience with weddings, specifically, isn’t as extensive as some
alternatives.
The greater the amount of
relevant experience they have, the likelier they are to know exactly what to do
to get ‘just’ the right mood going at a wedding like yours – including knowing
what songs work well, and the right moments to change the tempo.
The band or DJ’s musical
style
Presumably, if you’ve got as far
as booking a particular band, you will already know a decent amount about their
style of music.
But what we’re trying to get at
here, is not only the importance of ensuring their musical style is a good
match to what you want from your wedding, but also that you need to make sure
they will be comfortable playing what you expect them to play.
A band that only performs
traditional songs, for instance, might be a risky choice if you’re asking them
to play well-known pop hits at your wedding.
What happens if a member of
the band is ill
Whether illness happens due to
something like COVID-19 (which, lest we forget, has not ‘gone away’), or a
different cause, it is important to know what arrangements are in place for
this.
Bands that are experienced in
playing events like weddings tend to work on a roster of members, meaning there
will always be someone to step in. But if that’s the case for the band you’re
looking to book, you might want to know who the backup lead singer is, and to
check out their performances on YouTube before committing to a booking.
The band or DJ’s insurance –
and yours
Bands and DJs that often perform
at weddings do tend to have liability insurance for themselves and their
equipment, given the requirements set out by many venues. It could also be a
good idea, though, to check whether your own wedding insurance will protect you
for cancellation or illness.
Getting the entertainment aspect
of your nuptials right is far from a frivolous or superficial matter – it will
be fundamental to creating the atmosphere you desire on the day.
Give the Sweet Gibraltar Weddings team a
call today, and we can draw
upon our in-depth experience in the planning of weddings in Gibraltar, to help
ensure every aspect of your wedding – not just the entertainment – works out
perfectly.