Wedding Band set up and start time?

03/04/20 • 12 min

What time should your Wedding Band start? (Irish Wedding)

On this week’s episode of The Wedding Band Show, I sat down with Dave & Gavan from the Hi-Fi Wedding Band to chat about Wedding Band set up times in Ireland.

If you are planning a wedding in Ireland it is great to have an idea of what to expect when it comes to your Wedding Band setting up and the expected start time.

Hi-fi wedding band arrives at 7:30 pm or 8 pm depending on how well they know the venue. If it’s a wedding venue the band hasn’t performed in before then they will arrive early to allow extra time for setting up and soundcheck.

Gavan explained that he would feel anxious not being at a venue early and he always wants to allow time to get into his ‘rockstar mode’ to put on the best show for the wedding couple!

He also mentioned that if a wedding band arrives at 9 pm but the room has been ready since about 8 pm there is almost an hour of silence which is not a nice situation at any wedding reception!

Dave says that the Hi-Fi Wedding Band can be set up in 25 minutes at an extreme rush but this would be only for an emergency. Because the band has no backline it means they can be ready for a first dance in about 45 minutes at a regular wedding. Also similar to The Brian Mc Dermott Band, Hi-Fi Wedding Band uses a digital mixing console which means each wedding venue’s sound requirements can be saved and recalled in seconds. This avoids the need for lengthy soundchecks!

One other factor that can delay a band from setting up is if the top table is on the floor and the venue needs to erect a stage. This is usually a safer option for the band so always allow time for this to happen.

Some tips to speed up your wedding bands set up time,

Ask your venue to make clearing the top table the main priority after the meal.
If your wedding photographer is still at the venue ask him to bring the guests from the top table to a different area for a few pictures.
Make sure the venue has good access for the band.
In general, we find speeches after the meal helps the kitchen run smoother and makes for a more definitive end to the meal.

To sum up, we recommend that you ask your Wedding Band to arrive for 8 pm and for you to allow 1 hour from standing up from the top table to walking back onto the Dance Floor for your first dance. Be very conscious that if your speeches run late your band will have a later start time!

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

What time should your Wedding Band start? (Irish Wedding)

On this week’s episode of The Wedding Band Show, I sat down with Dave & Gavan from the Hi-Fi Wedding Band to chat about Wedding Band set up times in Ireland.

If you are planning a wedding in Ireland it is great to have an idea of what to expect when it comes to your Wedding Band setting up and the expected start time.

Gavan explained that he would feel anxious not being at a venue early and he always wants to allow time to get into his ‘rockstar mode’ to put on the best show for the wedding couple!

He also mentioned that if a wedding band arrives at 9 pm but the room has been ready since about 8 pm there is almost an hour of silence which is not a nice situation at any wedding reception!

Some tips to speed up your wedding bands set up time,

Ask your venue to make clearing the top table the main priority after the meal.
If your wedding photographer is still at the venue ask him to bring the guests from the top table to a different area for a few pictures.
Make sure the venue has good access for the band.
In general, we find speeches after the meal helps the kitchen run smoother and makes for a more definitive end to the meal.

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

Previous Episode

Scruffy Duffy of SD Entertainment

On this episode of The Wedding Band Show, I sat down with Scruffy Duffy (Martin Duffy) to chat about his wedding entertainment company SD Entertainment.

Scruffy Duffy is a well-known Wedding DJ based in Sligo, Ireland and has been performing for weddings for almost 25 years. He provides many different wedding packages and services including Celebrant, Wedding Meal Show, Full Wedding Disco and much more.

Martin Duffy is a fully qualified Marry Me Ireland Celebrant and goes under the name Martin Anthony Wedding Celebrant. He can provide the music for the ceremony and encourages couples to choose uplighting songs. He can also include the Wine Box Ceremony. This is where couples write down their feelings and thoughts on the run-up to the big day. They seal them in the box with a bottle of wine and open it on their first wedding anniversary!

The Scruffy Duffy Meal Show is a new concept created by Martin and he is the only entertainer in Ireland providing the service. Because Martin was once a Chef he has designed the show so it doesn’t affect the meal and is perfectly timed around each venue. This high energy show is a fun way to add something different to your wedding. It suits all ages and includes a Sing-Off, Love Quiz, Fun Fashion Show and Lip Sync Battle. Martin says it is like the wedding couple is watching a concert during the meal.

Scruffy Duffy also explains about the 4 ways in which you can do your wedding speeches including, before you enter the room, video speeches, after the first coarse or the more traditional way, after the meal! Because SD Entertainment always sets up the equipment before the meal all of these options are available to the wedding couple.

Another service offered by Scruffy Duffy and SD Entertainment is a Full Wedding DJ Package.

This is a longer disco starting from your first dance and replaces the need for a wedding band.

To find out more information about Scruffy Duffy & SD Entertainment you can visit these links;

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJ-Scruffy-Duffy-104716809562265/

Website: http://scruffyentertainment.ie/

Phone: 0868216484

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

Next Episode

DJ Baldy Mick

On this weeks episode of The Wedding Band Show I talked to Michael O’Donovan about his Wedding Disco business ‘DJ Baldy Mick’ and his video production company The Video Guys

Mick starts the conversation by reminding us that he’s an award-winning Wedding DJ :)

His main occupations are as a Wedding Videographer and a Wedding DJ but he also dabbles in some wedding photography as a hobby. His DJ career started around 1991 and in 2003 when he returned from honeymoon he bought the videography business from the guy that shot his own wedding video!

The Video Guys

Michaels video production company is called The Video Guys and is based in Sligo. He travels all over Ireland and loves to take work in his home town of Cork when possible. The Video Guys shoot Weddings and also work on commercial projects. Mick’s vlogging has taken a back seat lately as the editing is very time-consuming!

When it comes to wedding videos, The Video Guy’s most popular option is their ‘All Day Package’ which includes everything from the bridal prep up until about 11 pm.

Michael suggests that doing a wedding disco is easier than shooting the wedding video because of the amount of editing that needs to be completed after the wedding day. There is also more stress for a videographer on the day of a wedding dealing with different lighting situations, complex audio requirements, etc.

A top tip from The Video Guys would be to plan your wedding timeline with precision similar to that of a military attack! Use a bridesmaid to keep an eye on the time and to communicate any delays with the wedding suppliers.

DJ Baldy Mick
For Michael being a DJ is more of a passion than a job. When it comes to weddings he loves to see the hope in young couples on their big day.

His disco set depends on the crowd but usually, it’s a mix of the ’80s and ‘90s dance music. Sometimes he starts a wedding disco with a slow song to give the wedding guests a break after the band.

Baldy Mick is now offering a ‘Day After’ package and it will be launched at The Oceans Sands Hotel Wedding Expo. It consists of regular disco music, party games and a smartphone speed quiz which is tailor-made to suit every wedding.

To find out more information about The Video Guys & DJ Baldy Mick you can visit these links;

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

Website: The Video Guys

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