b'ENTERTAINMENTGenevieve NislyArtisticJadie Photography Photography, Inc. FotoQUESTIONS TO ASK ReceptionFrom playing the perfect entrance song to keeping your guestsEntertainmentdancing, your DJ, Band, or Musician will make sure everyone is having a good time. Contract PointsEquipment YES NOAsk about and confirm deposit Figure out what the equipmentrequirements, payment plans,requirements are, such as power 1. Who will be performing?and final deadlines.outlets, space needed, speakers, 2. Can I see you perform prior to my wedding?and any equipment that youMake sure a cancellation/refund When?/Where? may be expected to supply. policy is included. If something 3. Have you performed at my venue before? happens to a musician whos not Ask your reception site whetherunder contract, you could endthe facility has any restrictions 4. Will there be an assistant to help? up without wedding music. on the number of musicians and pieces of equipment you may 5. How much space will you need?Find out about any hidden feesbring in. You should also askor extra costs they might have.about electrical power supply 6. How many hours will Ihave? Attire Guidelinesand noise limitations. Let your performers know theIntroductions 7. Do you require breaks?8. Will you have music playing during breaks? dress code.Inform your DJ or bandleaderbefore the reception on how to9. Do you emcee the reception? Timing properly pronounce the namesof your bridal party and theirConfirm arrival times. You should 10.Will you help structure the timeline?expect them to arrive an hour inrelationship to the newlyweds advance and plan on contracting(Maid-of-Honor, parents of the them for at least four hours.bride, etc.).11. Do you provide a microphone for toasts? Entrance Song:12. What if the reception runs long? 13. Do you have a standard music list? Must-Play-SongsFirst Dance:14. Will you take requests at the reception? Father-Daughter Dance:NOTESMother-Son Dance:Bouquet Toss:Garter Removal:Cake Cutting:Last Dance:Don\'t forget to ask the general questions on page 768 | TODAY\'S BRIDE 8-12 MONTHS UNTIL "I DO" 68'