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It\u2019s a funny old time for everyone out there right now, not least us folks in the wonderful world of wedding planning. For us here at Tailored Entertainment<\/a>, this time of year would typically be our busiest time of year seeing us sending out top notch wedding entertainment<\/a> to literally hundreds of weddings a week.<\/p>\n

But whilst we\u2019ve all had to hit the pause button on summer 2020 wedding plans, we\u2019re seeing a huge uptick in bookings for 2021 right now \u2013 whether that be people rescheduling their 2020 wedding or making the most of the down-time in their schedules by getting on top of next year\u2019s wedmin way in advance!<\/p>\n

For many happy couples, their wedding entertainment can represent one of the most exciting elements of planning your big day. But if you\u2019ve no real experience in the music industry, it\u2019s tough to know how much you should be spending on a wedding band<\/a>. What really represents fair value for professional, high-end wedding entertainment of the highest calibre? And what do you get for that price?<\/p>\n

Well we\u2019re going to use our decades of collective experience in the music industry to help you get to grips with all this. Cause, well, we\u2019re nice like that. Let\u2019s get cracking by first answering the million-pound question\u2026.<\/p>\n\n

How Much Should You Pay For Wedding Entertainment?<\/h2>\n

To answer this, let\u2019s start with a little example.<\/p>\n

Take your average rockers playing ACDC down the local pub on a Friday night. They\u2019re probably taking home between \u00a3300 and \u00a3500, depending on where they are in the country.<\/p>\n

\u2018Hold on\u2026\u2019, you might now be saying. \u2018I can\u2019t find a professional wedding band for anywhere near that cheap!\u2019. Well, you\u2019d be right. But there\u2019s usually a few reasons why these kinds of bands go out at such a seemingly low price point.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re typically semi-pro or amateur musicians, performing in their spare time. The equipment they use can be a little older, and a bit battered (whilst this might not seem too crucial a point, it\u2019s important to remember wedding venues have very stringent safety and quality standards they expect all third-party suppliers to meet). They\u2019re usually used to fighting against the raucous atmosphere of a pub setting, so everything just ends up being very, very loud. They often don\u2019t work to contracts, meaning any issues with the service provided cannot be disputed after the fact. Finally, they act as their own representation, and trying to get musicians on the phone to discuss finer details can be a bit of a challenge!<\/p>\n

The very least we would recommend spending on your wedding band would be around \u00a31000. At this price, you\u2019re ensuring the performers are of the highest professional standard (these price points allow the UK\u2019s very best professional musicians to enter the market). You\u2019re ensuring concert-level sound and lighting production \u2013 the kind you\u2019d expect from any touring artist. You\u2019re ensuring that your band have all the necessary insurance and safety compliance certification to play at any wedding venue in the country. And finally, you\u2019re ensuring that the band you book for the biggest and most important day of your life is equipped to absolutely blow the roof off your wedding reception. And why would you want to settle for any less?<\/p>\n

Regardless of what you pay, booking a band through a recognised wedding entertainment agency is an absolute must as far as we\u2019re concerned. That way, you\u2019re signing a contract that binds the band and the agency to perform at your wedding \u2013 that extra element of peace of mind is going to make such a difference in the lead up to your big day. What\u2019s more, when you book with an agency like Tailored Entertainment, you\u2019re getting a personalised service from the initial booking right through to the big day \u2013 an expert agent will be on hand to deal with everything you might need from start to finish. Keep an eye out for agencies offering \u2018online only\u2019 services \u2013 they may be a tiny bit cheaper, but you\u2019ll never be able to get anyone on the phone when you need them!<\/p>\n

What Makes Some Bands More Expensive Than Others?<\/h2>\n

Whilst \u00a31000 would be the base-rate price we\u2019d recommend budgeting for; you can absolutely end up spending quite a bit more than this. But why? How come some bands are so much more expensive than others? It\u2019s a fair question \u2013 but there\u2019s a few valid reasons for some bands carrying a higher price.<\/p>\n