Personalize the entertainment
Give some script ideas to the band leader.  Note funny and meaningful facts about your courtship and members of family or close friends – and ask for the band to squeeze these comments in between songs. 

Having a theme or a destination wedding?
How about unique music and dancers!  Hula, salsa, disco, Irish folk dancers – get creative and make your reception awesome.

“And the band played all night long.”
Will the band play an extra hour if the party’s still going? Find this out ahead of time.

Meet all the band members.
Before the fun begins, make sure you know the all the musicians who will be playing at your wedding.  Think of them as part of the guest-list and make sure their character represents your tastes.

Read the fine print!
Confirm that your band's contract lists exact number of members and instruments, or by the time of your gig, you could be left with a solo performer.

Go back to school?
Consider hiring a few first-chair high school students to play violin during dinner.

The success of your reception depends on music!
Music makes a party; make your bash rock! Nothing gets the guests energized like great music. Hire the best band you can afford.  Book the music that makes people want to dance.