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Checklist 1
Questions to ask when looking for Wedding Reception Entertainment
About the Performers:
___ Available?
___ Experienced?
___ Professional?
___ Have an MC? Familiar with all kinds of wedding protocol and open to new?
___ Do they take breaks? How often and for how long? Where do they go?
___ When do they show up?
___ Do you have to feed them?
___ What is their attire? Coordinated? Do you have a choice?
___ Who is your advance contact? Who is on-site?
___ Can a friend or relative perform with them?
___ Can they orchestrate a special performance with the newlyweds?
About the Songs:
___ Psyched to perform your requests?
___ Versatile enough for all your guests?
___ Have suggestions?
___ OK to not play specific songs?
___ Able to “read” the crowd?
___ Have enough ballads?
About the Tech:
___ Self contained with professional state-of-the-art sound and lighting gear.
___ Is that gear actually appropriate for your event?
___ Spotlight? Available for wedding party entrance and Spotlight Dances?
___ Dedicated sound and light engineers?
___ What do they wear?
___ Will they expect to “hit” the buffet or bars?
___ Who decides volume?
___ Are sound, lights and techs available for speeches?
___ Wireless mics available for toasts from tables or stage?
___ Is there a backdrop included behind the stage? Are there choices?
___ Will there be someone on-site to perfect/ refine the “look” of the stage and gear?
___ Is line-of-sight an issue?
About “Themes”:
___ Any experience with themes?
___ Any advice on how entertainment can fit in and support whatever the theme is?
___ Examples of specialty costumes?
___ Special characters to welcome and escort?
___ Special show-tunes to feature the Bride and Groom?
