One of the best ways to make your wedding day a little extra special is with a live wedding band. Live music's energy and atmosphere can turn an ordinary event into something truly unforgettable. From setting the perfect tone during your ceremony to keeping the dance floor packed at the reception, a live band adds a personal touch that recorded music simply can't match.

Starting with the Initial Consultation

The first and most important step in hiring a live wedding band is the initial consultation. It is important at this step to make sure you meet with the production companies and bands you are thinking of hiring to discuss your vision and musical preferences to see how good of a fit they are — and if they can accommodate your date and preferences. This is where we leverage The Science of Celebration™ — our unique approach to event production. 

Customizing Set Lists

Your wedding day is about your unique love story. When speaking with the vendor you are choosing to hire, don’t be afraid to work with them to customize set lists that best meet your vision and preferences. Help guide the songs you would like for every special moment, such as your first dance, walking down the aisle, etc. Find the songs that best fit your personality, the tone, the length, and what you believe will help create the most memorable experience. 

And if you’re looking for something more custom and dynamic across the day’s events, a production company might be your best bet, as they can support many different music styles, settling, and requests.



Using Music to Add to Your Wedding Theme

Many couples plan their weddings around specific themes or vibes. Whether your wedding is a more classic wedding, a traditional or religious wedding, a more modern wedding, or something more specific like a bohemian, fairytale, garden, ocean, or vineyard-themed wedding, the music you choose should be able to reflect that, and add onto that theme. For example, a more modern or classic wedding may be best accompanied by a solo musician, string quartet, or pianist. A more whimsical fairytale theme, on the other hand, is better matched with a harpist or a ceremony band, and a vintage-themed wedding is better fit with big bands and jazz quartets. 

Putting in Special Requests

While you will have to choose the specific live wedding band ahead of time and have a general idea of a set list, you can still leave open the option to request key songs for significant moments like first dances and speeches. At Bonnie Foster Productions, our production company goes beyond just simply finding you the band itself. We can also coordinate live music and dancers for you, as well as custom entertainment and so much more for portions of your day. Depending on the size of your wedding and its budget, we can even source your celebrity talent from well-known names for your wedding weekend and wedding day events. For any special requests, all you have to do is simply ask, and we will see what magic we can work for you!

Engaging Guests with Live Bands in San Diego

One of the biggest benefits of choosing a live musical band over recorded music selections is its ability to better engage guests. Through sing-alongs, dance participation, and more, guests can feel more energetic and involved in the routine. At Bonnie Foster Productions, we prioritize making sure guests are engaged at every step of the wedding with our live music, entrainment, and other capabilities. 

Get started with us today and find the perfect wedding day live bands in San Diego. Book a consultation with us today!