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Staging for live wedding music is just one of about a hundredjobs facing couples and wedding planners. Between flowers, photos, locales, gowns, showers, rings, video, and more, even a modest and subdued wedding takes a large amount of preparation. It can be a nerve-wracking time because if even one of these areas falls through the cracks, your big day can end up being a big letdown.

Here are five tips to engaging live wedding instrumentalists for your service and reception:

1. Make sure you rent a band with a proven track record of professionalism. Does the handler return your calls promptly? Does the dance band have a internet site? Business cards? Other marketing materials? Or do you get the feel you’re talking to a guy practicing in his garage with his pals? The way the band represents itself as you begin talking with them is a honest indicator of how they’ll show up (or not!) on your wedding day.

2. Punctuality is essential. When you set an date to meet in person or on the telephone, it’s like a mini-contract. If the band handler is tardy to meet with you, it’s a warning sign that they don’t take their agreements seriously. If they can’t come through on time in the planning phase, what other understandings will they abandon with you on your wedding day? This carries on to you, also - being timely is just one way you can live a life that shows that you abide by your promises.

3. Make sure the dance band is easy-going rather than being a bunch of prima donnas. By now you’ve likely heard a hundred Bridezilla jokes, even if you’re not exacting or over-the-top. Imagine renting the equal in flakiness for your wedding dance band. The last thing you want on your wedding day is to have to wait on your musicians hand and foot, delivering them food and beverage, having the thermostat set for them, or tending to other exacting demands. The greatest band for you is one that can take care of itself, one that’s easy to get along with, and one that does all it can to make sure your day is easy and fun for you.

4. Book a wedding band that’s fun. Getting hitched is one of the deepest decisions you’ll ever make. It’s important business. The music on your wedding day should be glorious and fun. You don’t want to see your invitees inattentive, spaced-out, and wishing the event was done with. You want them up, dancing, singing, and grinning. If you choose a live wedding music band well, your choice will do a great deal to make your wedding day memorable in a great way. This is the big day you’ve been ready for, and music is such a essential part of it. Make sure you rent a band that makes the day perfect - pleasant for you and your guests.

George Pollis is the managing director and a player with Reel Ting Steel Drum Band. For a professional, timely, easy-going, gifted, and fun live wedding music band, look into Reel Ting at http://www.reelting.com.