Live Music for your Wedding

The costs for a wedding band are entirely dependent upon your wedding needs. For a glamorous wedding party or for a low-budget wedding, brilliant wedding bands can be found. A wedding singer that accompanies the ceremony with a few songs is cheaper than a party band with 5-members that plays until the early morning. As a rough guide, you can use the following rule of thumb: for a professional live band, you should budget between 350 - 500€ per band member. The exact cost of a music wedding band depends, among other things, on how large and established the wedding musicians as well as the time commitment. Apart from the playing time, the travel, the preparation of the desired songs for the wedding as well as the set-up and dismantling also belong to the working time of the band. At SofaConcerts, artists provide their fee expectations as a guide. This is a good basis for negotiation and ultimately, the following applies: asking is free! Just ask several music wedding bands, then you can compare the best offers.

There are many parts of the wedding program where music fits well. You can book a singer who will sing some wedding songs in your church ceremony or provide musical accompaniment for the civil ceremony. A duo is suitable for the champagne reception after the wedding ceremony or as a special program item for the wedding reception. Live music at your wedding is a super entertaining gap filler for the program as well, so that the bride and groom can take their time with the wedding photographer and the guests are still entertained. A live wedding band plays the perfect song for the wedding dance and sets the right mood at the wedding reception. If you still haven't had enough dancing, with SofaConcerts you can also book a DJ for the wedding party that will move your guests to the dance floor.

A live wedding band guarantees to be a highlight, both for the bride and groom and for the guests. Live music makes the special moments of a wedding a little bit more beautiful and creates an exuberant mood. Still, a playlist with suitable wedding songs for breaks or as background music is a great addition to the wedding program. Some musicians also play music themselves or provide their equipment, so you can easily switch between live music and a playlist.

Why not simply do both? Many of our live wedding bands can play in different lineups – some even DJ themselves. This way, you can book a great music wedding band that will really get your guests in the mood to dance and afterwards you can continue to party to the beats of the DJ until the early morning.

The earlier the better. This way, the live band will keep your desired date blocked and you can rest assured that your favorite band be available to play your wedding. If you’re spontaneously planning your wedding (less than a month or two until the date), don’t stress! You’ll still be able to find a great musicians even on short notice – we are happy to help if you don’t have much time!

It’s really up to you and what kind of music you’d like to hear at your wedding. You can book a top 40 band that plays popular cover music, or you can hire a party band that might play some of their own songs as well as covers – definitely a unique experience that no one will forget. Many of the SofaConcerts music wedding bands can do both. You can choose a talented young original band for your wedding and you can still request your personal favorite songs.

Music is a matter of taste. First and foremost, the wedding music needs to fit the bride and groom. Especially for the most intimate moments, such as the wedding ceremony or the wedding dance, you should choose songs that have meaning for you. The music selection for the wedding reception is usually a little more diverse so that it can appeal to more guests. Music wedding bands usually have a large repertoire and know how to get you and your guests on the dance floor!

Of course. Using our message function, you can discuss any questions and requests with the musician and also request your personal wedding song. It’s always best to ask directly at the beginning if an artist can prepare and play your requests so that there are no surprises closer to the date. Many SofaConcerts wedding musicians are amazingly versatile and bring great ideas stemming from their vast experience playing weddings and other events.

Depending on where and when you want to have live music at your wedding, your tech needs will vary. For the wedding ceremony, the champagne reception or as an accompaniment at the registry office, acoustic music is often suitable and generally doesn’t require any extra equipment. If you want to hire a party band, you can expect the band to have some technical requirements. But don't worry: Our SofaConcerts music wedding bands know their craft and can usually take care of their own equipment and bring everything they need upon request. In addition, most of the wedding venues can also provide you with any speakers or further technical equipment that might be required.