I'd like to have music at the coctail hour, but the reception band i'm thinking of booking doesn't offer that in their package.
I've spoken to a few of my friends about this and they said that they don't remember ever going to a coctail hour that had music, and if there was music, they really didn't notice.
Ideally I'd love to have a classical trio play for the coctail hour, but that's at least $750.
Any ideas, suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
hannahshim
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its only an hour.. is it necessary?
I never really thought of it that much..
skinny237
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We considered having a calapsyo band but then realized it wasn't worth the $700 for them to play for 1 hour. I'd rather spend them $ somewhere else. Our DJ agreed to do it for $75.
Hey, if u have the $ and really want it, go for it!
Snick n Nick
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Our banquet manager suggested that it's really not necessary, and that we will provide cds for them to play in the 2 cocktail hour locations....so my dad is going to make some cds with whatever music we choose to use....
....FH has a friend who plays jazz saxophone so we might end up having a jazz trio in one area for some of it, we'll see!
dajc23
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We're having a piano player right outside the CH room, so hes there almost greeting guests and giving the CH some background music
TJ22908
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We are having the DJ play some music but like you said I don't even think people notice it!!
LoveRocks
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Yes-- our DJ will be playing
Annoulak
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I was actually thinking of asking the RH if they could play a cd or two for us...definitely much cheaper in the long run!!
Espo22
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i agree, i never hear music at the CH and if there is i don't really notice...It gets so noisey and ppl are busy talking, walking around getting food and eating.
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Posted by Annoulak
I was actually thinking of asking the RH if they could play a cd or two for us...definitely much cheaper in the long run!!
yeah dont worry about it too much, playing a cd is more than fine
yelley77
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My DJ threw in Ch music for free.
Maybe see about getting a pianist, or a 3 person jazz band?
Toucan311
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I'm having a pianist play during cocktail hour.
hannahshim
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Posted by Annoulak
I was actually thinking of asking the RH if they could play a cd or two for us...definitely much cheaper in the long run!!
ooooooooooo can you let me know what he says when you ask?
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Posted by Annoulak
I was actually thinking of asking the RH if they could play a cd or two for us...definitely much cheaper in the long run!!
This idea is also very good. See if they can do this for you. But I agree a string quartet is a very nice touch to a CH.
Browneyesncute
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my dj is not charging us for CH, we are playing a the songs on the CD we handed out for the engament party
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Posted by Annoulak
I was actually thinking of asking the RH if they could play a cd or two for us...definitely much cheaper in the long run!!
ooooooooooo can you let me know what he says when you ask?
Sure, but I probably will ask them after the holidays...it's a crazy time of year right now!
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I am having Vintage String Quartet for the ceremony and cocktail hour.
I wont a free hour at TWOTY last year so i am just adding on an hour.
jjk1007
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We had a pianist playing. Our RH offered it for only $100 more for an hour of playing.
FinallyEngaged
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I wish i could help, but I do not even have a band yet!!!!
You should see if your hall has a piano or something. For example Russo's has a piano and if we want we can request that it plays during CH
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we're paying extra to have one of the band members play some songs during the CH. Whatever they charged was much less than bringing in someone else
