Typical Wedding Band: Singer Vs. Spokesperson

Singer Vs. Spokesperson

If you are planning on hiring a Typical Wedding Band for your reception entertainment, be sure to ask for video footage of the Band in action. If they provide you with footage, it will undoubtedly show guests dancing and enjoying themselves as the Typical Wedding Band is playing some great tunes. But watch carefully and look for the special moments in the reception that will require clear, concise and polished announcements. Just because someone can sing, doesn't necessarily mean they are qualified to serve as your spokesperson.

If you have ever watched American Idol, then you know that there are lots of people who think they can sing well, but really can't. The same can be said about the specialized talent and skill that is required to be an exceptional Master of Ceremonies at a wedding reception. When any good performer, whether they be a singer, an MC, or an actor, does what they do extremely well, it is commonly perceived as being reasonably easy to do. However, it is not easy to be an exceptional singer or an exceptional actor. And being exceptional as a Master of Ceremonies is no easy task either. Just ask Billy Crystal why he spends several months preparing to host the Academy Awards. Yet, when Billy Crystal does host, he not only makes it look easy, but he also typically outshines the other regular hosts.

Being a great musician takes years of training and practice combined with unique talent and specialized skills. However, all of this work and talent may not matter much when it's time to announce your wedding party's grand entrance. When considering hiring a Typical Wedding Band, it is imperative that you take the time to find out what training has been taken by the band's MC to serve effectively as your spokesperson. Ask them to make sample announcements as an audition. Everyone auditions the music, but how many people overlook the capabilities of the MC to inform your guests in an appropriate and polished manner? If their announcements are generic in nature, such as referring to you as "The Bride & Groom" or "The Happy Couple", instead of using your first names, then your guests will experience a very impersonal presentation from the MC. Don't wait until your wedding day to find out that your singer isn't qualified to serve as your spokesperson.