Every great wedding has a good wedding band. It is just one of those must-haves that has the power to bring us all together. Whether we are screaming ‘Mr. Brightside’ from the top of our lungs together, or forming a wedding conga, there is something magical about having live music on your special day.
We are sure you agree, which is why you have ended up here to find a fantastic band for your wedding. And you have definitely come to the right place.
This piece will discuss some of the band ideas you could consider when you are looking for that musical masterpiece.
Why Choose a Live Band?
When you choose a live band for your wedding day, not only are you supporting the industry, but you are also giving your wedding guests an experience. It is not often we get to see live music as we get older unless it’s very much a priority of ours or things happen to line up – which does not happen much with all of our other responsibilities!
Having our favourites played live can not only bring us to our feet but can also spark fond memories of when many of us used to dance or attend live music shows.
It is also not often that you get to see live music without having to share the space with strangers and random people, including some who are just a bit too tall! So, having your own private band is definitely something special for your special day.
Reminisce with a Pop Band
While pop stands for ‘popular music’, which could mean quite a mix of things, defining by decades can really give you the nostalgia feel you might be looking for, for your wedding. For couples or those among your guests who didn’t ever get to see the Spice Girls live, or wish that Wham could just exist for one more day, live pop bands can make your wedding dreams come true!
Feel that Funk with a Funk Band
Funk music is another excellent example of a genre that just carries itself so well when performed by a professional live band. From the intricacies of brass instrument parts to the wild and groovy key signatures, you will be hard-pressed to find anyone amongst your wedding guests that are not at least nodding their heads (Unless they have had one too many glasses of champagne). This mesmerising African-American genre is sure to be a hit at any wedding where the guests love a boogie; just be sure to find reputable wedding bands in the South East to give your night the groove it deserves!
Get Swinging with a Swing Band
Swing bands can send plenty of us down a trip to memory lane, especially the older generations that attend weddings. Not only that, but it is a genre that is impossible not to get up and move to. Classy, sophisticated, and perfect for couples who think ‘the more instruments, the better,’ a swing band is a fantastic choice for a live wedding band.