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How
long has this group played together?
Longer
established groups stay together for a reason.
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What percentage of your business is devoted to weddings?
Wedding Entertainment is a different breed
altogether - make sure they know what they are doing.
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Do
you provide demo tapes / videos of your group? If not, can I
attend a performance similar to mine?
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What
styles of music does the group play?
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Are
the musicians in the band I see and choose going to be the same
ones who will perform the day of my wedding?
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How
will the musicians be dressed?
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Do
you have back-up musicians?
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Can
I request specific songs to be played at my wedding?
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Will
I get live music at my cocktail hour?
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How
many breaks and for how long does the band take? Will you play a
tape or CD in the meantime?
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Does
the group have an emcee that will announce the special events of
my choice?
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What
is your payment policy? For how many hours?
Deposit
amount? Due when? Balance due when? Forms of payment accepted?
Cancellation policy?
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When
should I give you a list of my bridal attendees and special
requests?
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Do
you play overtime? How much?
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Do
you provide a contract outlining exactly the services you will be
providing?
Never,
under any circumstances, should you fail to get a contract in
writing.
