Booking A Wedding Band Online?

On this episode of The Wedding band Show show, I talk about the best way to book a wedding band online and important things to look out for. I’m joined again by Aobh Pollard from Electric Blue Band. Booking A Wedding Band Online doesn’t have to be a hassle.

Where to start your search?

Because wedding couples can’t get to see bands in a live situation the next question is where should they start their search. Aobh thinks that if she was starting out her search for a wedding band the first place she would go would be Google. In general, Facebook is saturated with wedding bands and it’s very hard to narrow down your search to find the best ones. 

One thing that Brian has against the Facebook groups is that when somebody is looking for a band there are far too many replies.  Aobh also has a social media and advertising background and she finds Facebook groups very frustrating. She believes that they dilute the wedding band business and give a wrong impression on the true cost of quality entertainment for weddings. 

Wedding Band Association

(weddingbandassociation.ie)

The wedding band Association is another website that they would recommend as a starting point when looking for a band online. The Wedding Band Association also has a deposit transfer scheme in place which means other bands will take on a booking without the couple having to pay a second deposit. Bands in the Association are all in communication with each other and understand the challenges facing brides and grooms who have to move their wedding date. 

Important things to look for!

All Wedding Bands look similar online so what are a few different things you should look for to find the best ones? Brian always tells couples to seek out live videos as much as possible and particularly videos that involve guests dancing on the dance floor. Aobh always prefers to get couples to an Electric Blue Showcase because she doesn’t think videos do a live band any justice and can’t capture the atmosphere. She understands that wedding bands need promo videos but in reality, bands can sound completely different live.

She does agree that reviews are very important and can sometimes help when researching a wedding band.  Electric Blue uses reviews online but Aobh likes to keep some of them private as they are a reminder of the band doing a great job. 

What about wedding industry awards?

Electric Blue also joined One Fab Day and Weddingsonline in 2021 and is actually up for an award with Weddingsonline. Aobh admits that they invested a lot in the media build but she is delighted with the way it has boosted the band’s profile. Brian thinks that awards should be taken with a pinch of salt and they both agree that the only way to judge a band is by a live performance.

Best way to contact a wedding band?

Once you have found a band online one of the best ways to contact them in 2021 is Whatsapp! Facebook pages are currently going through changes and notifications don’t always come through to the business. Once you know the band is available it’s also a great idea to schedule a Zoom call. When you can see the person you’re dealing with it makes it much easier to decide on if they are the right band for you.

What to say in your first message?

In your first contact with a wedding band, you should always cover the most important points. Let the band know your wedding date and venue and if you have a set budget for entertainment make sure to mention that.

It’s also a good idea to ask the band if they use the same members each night. Some ‘bands’ can send out a few groups under the same name each night.

When should you secure the booking?

When you find the wedding band you want for your big day you should book them as soon as you decide. More than ever dates can be booked up in a few hours so make sure to tell your band to lock in the date. Sometimes you might not have the full amount for the booking fee but communicate this with your band and they may be able to arrange a few stage payments. The main thing for a band is to lock in the date and block that date off in the diary.

Booking A Wedding Band Online can be a great option if you do it carefully.

For information on the Electric Blue Wedding Band use these links,

Website – https://electricblue.ie/
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ETToWYhMWSyemgO-WmpHg
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ElectricBlueirl/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/electricblueirl/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/ElectricblueIRL

To find out more information about The Pixel Wedding Band use these links,
Video Work – https://pixelproductions.ie/