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Selecting Your Wedding Entertainer
1) KNOW YOUR ENTERTAINER
Can you picture the person being your spokesperson? The person you hire will be your representative in front of all your friends and family. Can they execute your vision? What will they do to help make your event uniquely yours and memorable? Getting to know them BEFORE you hire them is critical. Never hire entertainment before meeting with them in person. Don’t leave the most important day of your life in the hands of a stranger you have never met.
2) EXPERIENCE
Beyond the number of events, it’s important to discover what formal training an individual has, if any. Do they have any acting, improv, creative writing or voice training? Do they attend workshops and seminars on a regular basis to keep up on new trends as well as older traditions. Communicating well in front or people is a learned skill that doesn’t come naturally for most people. It requires repeated training and years of experience.
3) PERFORMANCE & STYLE
Ask to see LIVE video of your perspective entertainer. Not just people dancing but raw unedited video footage of them performing in front of an audience at a wedding. This will give you an idea of their style, voice and level of talent. You will likely taste your cake, and see photographs before selecting those professionals. So why wouldn’t you ask to see the entertainers performances? Understand what your entertainer can deliver for you.
4) PROTECTION
Always sign a formal contract for any services that specify who your entertainer will be. Find out if they offer a money back guarantee. If they don’t, ask why not? It is also a good idea that they carry liability insurance. Request proof.
5) BUDGETING
The decision you make for your entertainment can make or break your wedding reception. When budgeting you will need to determine what level of entertainment you want and the impact it will have on the success of your event. Average prices gets you average results. Would you describe your event as average? No price is a good price if it doesn’t deliver the results you desire. a
