Ready to hire professional musicians for your wedding?

For those of you who are faced with the task of choosing professional musicians for your wedding, here is general information to make your selection easier. Your goal is to find someone who can meet your exact needs; financially and professionally Be selective! The wedding musicians you select must be able to provide the perfect setting for your wedding festivities.

What is the difference between wedding booking agents and self-managed artists?

Whoever hires should depend largely on the type of service they want for their wedding. It is important to note that booking agents may not be musicians themselves; But, instead, you can hire an individual or a collection of artists. The financial sum that a booking agent quotes you for your wedding is not the actual price paid to the musician. It is very rare for a booking agent to reveal what the artist (s) are actually paid. The fees quoted by a wedding booking agent are substantially higher than those of a self-managed wedding musician.

Self-managed wedding musicians

If you are on a semi-tight budget, you can choose a self-managed artist / group to perform at your wedding. Basically you are removing the broker. Reserve agents are business men / women. Yours is a competitive and expensive business. However, a higher price does not guarantee that entertainment is better. To find self-managed artists in your area, try typing your area name and the words "wedding musician" or "wedding band" in your search engine. If you are not satisfied with your results, check your phone book. If you have a friend or family member who can give you a recommendation, even better. Just make sure they've used this artist / band for a similar event. Otherwise, it is not a very strong recommendation.

Tips:

Always verify a musician's credentials before signing a contract.
Ask if they have a sample recording of a previous client's wedding
Make sure your musician's price matches a quote given by at least two others
Make sure that all verbal agreements correspond to the written contract.
Provide an exact date and time for your musician's services. Make sure this date and time are firm. Most musicians do not have flexible hours. Josh Mannis

Signing the contract:

The terms of service must be agreed by both parties. If something seems unclear, always ask for the phraseology to be clarified. Never sign a contract if it appears written in an unprofessional manner. If you are hosting a themed wedding and require your band / musician to be dressed in a themed outfit, make sure it is written in the contract.