Are you having music at your coctail hour?

Original post by Annoulak

Dec 11, 2007 10:00 AM

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.

dancinmyazoff Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:19 AM

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Yes, we're having a steel drum band...it was very reasonably priced.

angl2001 Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:21 AM

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yes the dj is hooking up a small system for the cocktail hour

2007 Crescent Bride Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:23 AM

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Yes we are having a calypso band

dancinmyazoff Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:25 AM

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Posted by 2007 Crescent Bride

Yes we are having a calypso band

Just curious...who are you using?

FutureMrs.T Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:25 AM

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I am having a string quartet play at my ceremony and cocktail hour

kimnsteve Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:26 AM

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we are getting it ..our dj actually threw it in for free

SoontobeMrsH Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:34 AM

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Contact Juillard, get a student group! I think it's less than half.

We're using our dj, they use a seperate sound system

KK Holiday Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:35 AM

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yes we're just having our DJ play rat pack or something

Annoulak Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:37 AM

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Posted by perfectpair

Contact Juillard, get a student group! I think it's less than half.

We're using our dj, they use a seperate sound system

I also thought about contacting a local university group...but don't they need insurance certificates to be allowed by the RH?

JimmysPants Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:38 AM

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I have a calypso band for CH. FH wanted it. Not me but I think it might be a nice touch after all.

cbcf Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:41 AM

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Posted by dancinmyazoff

Yes, we're having a steel drum band...it was very reasonably priced.

just curious melissa who are you using?? and w as it expensive if you dont mind me asking?

cbcf Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:43 AM

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since my wedding is 5 days before xmas i kind of want xmas music playing during CH. just a light sound for the background. And more of the musical xmas songs not so much so the songs with words.

if i do that i will have my dad make a CD so we dont have to pay our DJ $150 for his own music beign played

SANDYROODY Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:48 AM

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I booked with Soul Revival for a trio (vocalist, saxophonist, and pianist) for my ceremony and cocktail hour. There is a song that I want performed as I walk down the aisle and they will learn it and perform it for me. I think the price was reasonable and the band leader is very personable.

davenjess Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:50 AM

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our DJ included it at no extra cost - he's just going to play a cd or two....nothing terribly special!

mrspalomino148 Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:54 AM

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We are having a pionist playing in the background, because our DJ threw it in, otherwise I don't really think its necessary

2007 Crescent Bride Posted: Dec 11, 2007 10:57 AM

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I don't know the name. My reception hall is getting it for me. I can find out if you want.

ammie1016 Posted: Dec 11, 2007 11:00 AM

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We are having a steel drum guy for the cocktail hour and then he will be doing percussion with the DJ for the rest of the reception. ONLY $500 for the Whole NiGHT. YEA