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Staging for live wedding music is just one of about a hundredchores facing couples and wedding planners. Between flowers, photographers, locales, gowns, parties, rings, video, and more, even a moderate and quiet wedding takes a extraordinary amount of planning. It can be a trying time because if even one of these areas falls through the cracks, your big day can end up being a huge disappointment.

Here are five tips to hiring live wedding music players for your ceremony and reception:

1. Be sure you rent a band with a verified track record of professionalism. Does the managing director return your phone calls promptly? Does the band have a web site? Business cards? Other promotional materials? Or do you get the feeling you’re talking to a guy practicing in his garage with his buddies? The way the band presents itself as you begin talking with them is a great indicator of how they’ll show up (or not!) on your wedding day.

2. Promptness is important. When you set an appointment to connect in person or on the phone, it’s like a mini-contract. If the band director is tardy to meet with you, it’s a discouraging sign that they don’t take their agreements earnestly. If they can’t come through on time in the planning stage, what other arrangements will they abandon with you on your wedding day? This extends on to you, too - being prompt is just one way you can live a life that shows that you abide by your commitments.

3. Make sure the band is easy-going rather than being a bunch of prima donnas. By now you’ve likely heard a dozen Bridezilla stories, even if you’re not exacting or extreme. Imagine hiring the equal in craziness for your wedding dance band. The last thing you want on your wedding day is to have to wait on your musicians hand and foot, bringing them food and drink, having the thermostat adjusted for them, or catering to other exacting needs. The greatest band for you is one that can take care of itself, one that’s easy to get along with, and one that does all it can to make sure your day is effortless and fun for you.

4. Hire a wedding band that’s fun. Getting married is one of the deepest choices you’ll ever make. It’s serious business. The music on your wedding day should be beautiful and fun. You don’t want to see your guests inattentive, groggy, and wishing the party was all over. You want them up, dancing, singing, and glad. If you select a live wedding music band well, your selection will do a good deal to make your wedding day memorable in a great way. This is the big day you’ve been ready for, and music is such a essential part of it. Be sure you employ a band that makes the day perfect - pleasurable for you and your invitees.

George Pollis is the manager and a player with Reel Ting Steel Drum Band. For a professional, punctual, easy-going, gifted, and fun live wedding music band, see Reel Ting at http://www.reelting.com.