Its your wedding day. You are probably feeling excited, stressed out, energised, nervous, joyous, dizzy, exhausted and overwhelmed - all at the same time!
There are so many things to organise, so many things to pay for, so many things to remember and check - the dress, the food, the venue, the guestlist, the flowers, the photographer…what could possibly go wrong?!! Hopefully nothing! And we haven’t even mentioned the weather! It’s a rollercoaster of emotions - it’s not called ‘the Big Day’ for nothing.
And probably the most important thing to get right on a wedding day is…the music. Of course we would say that! But we speak from the experience of playing at many weddings, talking to countless brides (and grooms) and many many venue’s, events organisers and wedding planners. And mainly - from the reaction of so many people cramming onto a crowded dancefloor celebrating your ‘Big Day’!
So – where do you start? How do you decide on your music? Should you have a band or a DJ? (Have both!) What should you look for when looking for a band for what will be one of the most important days of your life – your wedding day? There’s an overwhelming number of choices out there.
Well…the fact you are reading this means you’re on the right track!
The Upbeats Band know a lot about weddings – we’ve played at hundreds of them! We know how difficult it is to decide and find the right music, the right band, the right combination for all the cross section of guests that will be at your wedding – from all the kids (and maybe a few dad’s too…) who just want to run around, sliding on their knees to any music that's playing. To your indie anthem loving friends, or your grand parents who want to hear some Beatles and Stones, your uncle and auntie who want some ‘80’s tunes. Not forgetting the more current stuff – ‘Do you do any Ed Sheeran?’ is the common cry…How can you find a band that fits all of these genres? And what about your first dance?? It can be a minefield. Fear not - we can help! (Wedding 1st Dance Tips #1 & #2)
Pretty much every wedding will have a ‘cross section’ of guests in all sorts of ways – particularly in musical tastes. The Upbeats Band can solve all of your musical conundrums – we do all of the above. And we can do all this genre hopping with great enthusiasm, ability and most importantly – a great deal of fun! (see playlist)
Each wedding is different, unique, special. And the Upbeats Band treat every wedding with the special attention it deserves. Because…in our opinion…as objective as it can be…if the music is right, then the day can go from being a wonderfully happy day to being a stupendously exhilarating, unforgettably awesome day that stays fresh in the memory of everyone who was there! The Upbeats Band’s performance aims to achieve this from the time we arrive to the time we leave. We’re only happy if all of your guests are happy (that sounds like a cue for a song…!) and the dancefloor is full. And - we love to play. That’s what we are there for!! Plus we take care of playing all the music in between the sets – so no need for a DJ! (see ‘what we do’)
And…maybe most importantly, from the moment you book the Upbeats Band, you can call us anytime. We are there to re-assure you, to support you, to encourage you, to be on call for you every step of the way. So much so that on ‘The Big Day’ itself, with all the things you’ve had to organise and arrange and overcome to get there, the one thing you won’t be worrying about is - the band. Because you will be filled with confidence that the band you have chosen – The Upbeats Band – will be there on time know what they are doing, are experienced, and will deliver great music straight to your dance floor!
So, what will The Upbeats Band deliver? Check all of these tips and guidance on what we do and how we do it on our About page and our Media page. Plus - you can’t beat a good testimonial!
Why not contact us - no hidden costs, no obligations. We love to chat!