Key information to understand:

• Their style
• If they emcee and make announcements + what is their style
• Number of hours of service + charge for overtime
• Requirement for breaks
• Stage requirements
• Greenroom requirements
• Meal and alcohol requirements
• Ability to provide music / amp / mics for ceremony and cocktail hour

• Do they provide a lapel mic for the officiant?
• Do they provide a handheld/wireless mic for toasts?
• Do they provide a mic stand and mic for readers or soloists?

• If they have back-up equipment in case any fails
• If they have lighting options

Additional questions to ask:

• How do you motivate the crowd if they aren’t dancing?
• What is your back up plan if band members get sick or have an emergency?
• Will we meet again before the wedding?
• Can we visit you at a performance?
• How involved can we be in selecting the music for our day?
• When do we need to finalize those selections?
• Do you take requests from guests?
• Can we submit a “do not play” list?
• What will you wear?
• Do you play recorded music during breaks?
• Do you set up a sign or banner with your table?
• Are you able to learn songs, and is there a cost?
• Are my VIP songs (first dance, father/daughter dance, mother/son dance) in your current repertoire? If not, can you play them recorded?