The last week before your wedding day can be a stressful time filled with many details that need to be confirmed. A few last minute details that need to be resolved in the weeks before your wedding include confirming the details of your honeymoon, packing for your honeymoon, providing catering for the final count of the number of guests, confirm the details with florist, photographer, DJ or band and a limousine driver. If the couple is hosting rehearsal dinner, now is also the time to confirm this setting. It’s important to attend all the tasks but also important to take some time to get some rest and relaxation as well. If you have friends and family members who are willing to help, you can delegate many tasks to reduce the stress of last week before your wedding.
The first thing to consider is whether you want a live band or a DJ to perform at your wedding. There are several things to consider when deciding between a live band or DJ. The first thing is the price. A DJ is likely to cost significantly less than a live band. A DJ is usually only one or possibly two people while the band usually consists of an average of about five players. There is where you usually see a rise in costs because the cost that you see in the band is usually split between several people and therefore higher than the cost for one or two DJs.
Most caterers also need a final count for the number of guests in the weeks before your wedding. If all of your guests have not responded to your invitation, you may want to consider calling them instead with the assumption that they will not come to the wedding. This phone call can save you embarrassment is not ready for additional guests. Having a confirmed response from all of your guests will be invited to make sure that you give the caterer an accurate guest numbers.
The most important tip for choosing a live band or DJ is to make sure that you have the chance to see them perform before you commit to their service. Most live bands and DJs who perform at weddings gain popularity through their performances at other weddings. The best way to find a live band or DJ that will do a great job on your wedding is to use a live band or DJ that you enjoyed the wedding a friend or family member.
Rehearsal dinner is usually held the night before the wedding so it is important to confirm the details of the rehearsal dinner in the last week before the wedding. Whether the couple themselves are hosting a dinner or other person is taking responsibility of the event, still needed to confirm all the details such as time, location and number of guests. Also, because the couple usually use the rehearsal dinner to thank their parents, wedding parties and anyone who has supported them in planning a wedding, now would be the time to plan out exactly what you plan to say thank you for this offering. While it is important to speak from the heart, it is also important to ensure that no person who has really gone out of their way to help the couple is left out of thank you speech.
You may find that there are a variety of live bands and DJs are available for rent in your area. This can make choosing just one a difficult task. One great way to make sure that you choose a good live band or DJ is to seek recommendations from close friends or family members. If you do not attend their wedding entertainment or do not remember them, ask them if they would recommend a live band or DJ. If they come highly recommended, ask your friend or family member if you can borrow a copy of their wedding video. Pay particular attention to the parts of the video where the guests danced and decide whether you think the live band or DJ might work for your wedding.
Although you may be sure that you want to hire a particular band or DJ but try to interview at least three to five potential candidates before making your final decision only for comparison. You may find you feel more comfortable with service providers or that there is another band or DJ that suits your needs better than your previously preferred candidate. Finally, after you make your decision make sure you get a detailed contract that determines all of the details of your wedding and all your expectations.