Celebrate in Style with a Wedding singer

One of the highlights of the wedding can be at the reception, when you get all of your guests out on the dance floor for a fun and exciting time. If you really want guests to get up and dance, the best way to ensure that will happen is to have some great music for them to dance to. While having a DJ is an okay option, hiring wedding singers or wedding music bands is really a way to create a once in a lifetime event.

There are many different types of wedding singers and bands for hire, so you can find something that will suit your needs, whatever style of music you prefer. You could go for a traditional wedding singer who will provide your reception with the classics. Full swing bands are very popular now, and they will play some great jazz and swing tunes that are sure to get your guests moving. Though these are the more typical options for weddings, the possibilities for what you could do with a live band or singer are really endless. If you like American country music, go ahead and find a bluegrass band or country singer. Or if you're into rock, there's no reason why you can't actually have a rock band perform at your wedding.

If you are considering a wedding singer or band for your reception, there are a few things to keep in mind when you go out looking for performers. The internet can be a great place to start your searching and do a little background research, but if you want to make sure you get some really talented people you need to take things a bit further. Make sure to meet with the bands or singers in person so you can ask them some of the important questions - you'll want to know what their rates are and if they're available on your date, but be sure to dig a little deeper as well. Ask about experience, ask them to describe a typical wedding that they've done, and how they would approach playing at your wedding. If you're having a cocktail hour you can ask if that would be included, and what type of music they would normally play for that.

You will also want to make sure you actually hear the singer or band's music before your hire them. Most good groups will provide a CD for you to listen to of their work, and you can usually find videos of their performances on the internet. Also ask if they are doing any upcoming performances that you would be able to attend, so you can really get a feel for how they perform live.