How much does a wedding band cost?

02/04/20 • 6 min

How much does a wedding band cost in Ireland?
On today's episode of The Wedding Band Show I sat down with Allen Neilan from The Heebie Jeebies Band to discuss how much you should allow in your budget for a great wedding band.
Wedding surveys from 2018;
As a guide we looked at some recent wedding surveys in Ireland and found that Confetti.ie had the average price of a wedding band at €2041, Weddingsonline.ie had the average price at €2165 and OneFabDay had a guide price range from €2000 to €3000.
In our opinion, most great wedding bands are indeed averaging between €2000 to €3000 and there are many different factors which can change the price up or down.
What’s included in a wedding band quote?
Wedding bands in Ireland are all completely different so a few things to consider are;
How many members are in the band?
Some wedding bands might have 3 members and use backing tracks while other bands might have 8 members all performing live.
Does your quote include travel?
This is important when looking at quotes as sometimes it may be a hidden extra.
Does your wedding band have good quality equipment and backup?
Audio equipment can sometimes fail so you should always ask your wedding band about their backup equipment in the case of an emergency.
Has your band got public liability insurance?
Another factor which can sometimes increase the price is if a wedding band has public liability insurance. Most bands do and it is usually a sign of a professional band.
How long does the band perform?
Some wedding bands in Ireland have a strict cut off point so you need to make sure they will still perform even if your wedding runs a little later than planned.
Budgeting for a wedding band
When you’re planning your wedding we both agree you should allow approx €2000 for a great professional wedding band in Ireland.
One thing to remember is you can't always judge a band on price alone! Sometimes a few hundred euro can make a massive difference and guarantee a full dance floor on the night of your wedding!
The Brian Mc Dermott Band
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The Heebie Jeebies Band
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Previous Episode

4 Important Things To Ask Your Wedding Photographer

What should you ask a wedding photographer before you book them?

Your big day is fast approaching, and you’ve started looking up potential photographers to capture those beautiful moments. You’ve probably never done this before and you are not sure what to consider before you settle on that one photographer who will turn your day into stills.

What better way to know all these things than from the ‘horse’s mouth’? Meet Richard McCarthy, a wedding photographer with more than 10 years’ experience in the field.

In today’s episode, Richard shares the four most important tips you should consider before booking a wedding photographer.

“When you do book your photographer, make sure you got some sort of a contract outlining the coverage”- Richard McCarthy.

What you will learn:

How long should the photography coverage be? Why it is crucial to agree with the photographer about time beforehand.
How many photographs should you get? Quality vs quantity.
What are the best delivery options available?
How to differentiate a good photographer from a bad one.

Richard McCarthy’s Contact Information:

Website: https://richardmccarthy.ie/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmcphotography

Next Episode

Hi-Fi Wedding Band

On today's episode of The Wedding Band Show, I sat down with Dave & Gavan from the Hi-Fi Wedding Band.

The band is a 4 piece wedding band based in Sligo but they perform at weddings all over Ireland. Led by Tabby o Callaghan from X Factor fame this wedding band will not fail to impress you and with their repertoire of hits from the 1960’s right through to modern-day classics they are the perfect ingredient to add to any live event. Dave plays bass, Gavan plays Keyboards and Matt is on drums. All the members sing!

Hi-Fi can also look after your wedding disco and in this interview, Gavan goes over some of the pros and cons of having your wedding band also look after your wedding disco. The Hi-Fi band can supply your ceremony and drinks reception entertainment.

The band plays a variety of music and Dave explains how they read and react to the crowd each night as every wedding is different. He also recommends at least one waltz set for your wedding guests as this can keep the older guests happy!

To find out more information about the Hi-Fi wedding band you can visit these links;

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hifisligo/

Website: https://www.hifiband.ie/

For more information about The Brian Mc Dermott Band;

Website: https://www.thebrianmcdermottband.ie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_mc_dermott/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrianmcdermottband/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebrianmcdband