You may have attended several weddings where hand-in-hand with the cheesy DJ playing back to back 70’s and 80’s disco, there are live bands on the entertainment line up. However these may not be the slick, professional party bands that you would wish and hope for. Often these wedding bands are a dishevelled collection of amateur players who would look better suited playing at the local pub on a Saturday night.

That’s not to say all amateur wedding bands and semi-professional function bands are devoid of the professionalism that is required for such a special event but you could be taking a risk that a significant part of your evening party may become dominated by a group of players who have perhaps limited ability and a limited repertoire of music to play.

Choosing wedding bands that are fully experienced in this type of event will ensure that your guests are entertained for all the right reasons. Amateur live bands often have a limited scope of music they can play. At weddings you have a range of guests from several generations, from grandparents to newest arrivals and you need wedding bands that are capable of catering to these diverse needs. Your wedding band lead vocalist will also be crucial in gaining rapport with your guests and encouraging them onto the dance floor. They will also be pivotal in highlighting key times in the evening like the first dance for the bride and groom.

At London Soul we are a big band with plenty of experience in making wedding days special with a wide range of music.