Choose Live Band Entertainment

Vibe
 

The type of music you choose can set the tone of your party and the theme. Music brings good mood and is the thing people most often remember.
Think about what musical genre best reflects your personalities and inspires the ambience you want to create: Latin, Bossanova, Reagge or Brass Band? Rock N Roll or Ska? Percussion or Classical String Instrument or Acoustic Guitar?
 

Variety

Are you a little bit country, while he's a little bit rock and roll?
Regardless of whether you choose a band or DJ, let them play slow and fast songs, old and new tunes to encourage different sets of guests to hit the dance floor.

 

Budget

The price depends on the experience of the musicians and equipment request. Bands are more expensive since there are people to pay.
There are always exceptions; celebrity DJs can be just as expensive as live bands.
Band prices vary by the number of musicians, the amount of time you want them to play for and what time of year it is.
 

Space

Don't get your heart set on an 8-piece band before you check whether the reception site has any restrictions on the number of musicians and pieces of equipment you may bring in, and whether there are any electrical power supply or noise limitations.

 

Before You Sign

Ideally, you will want to agree on the theme and the way to dress on stage.
You can ask for a playlist, and look for songs you know and love. 

Give them your personal request list, songs they must, and, perhaps more importantly, a do-not-play list.