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Wedding Band (music) question

  • 02-08-2006 8:07am
    #1
    BrookieD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,
    My wedding is on Sep 1st this year and After booking the band and paying a deposit in Feb just gone I am now chasing the band to make sure all is ok.

    I got a call from them to confirm that they are all set for the wedding and they will supply a DJ afterwards also.

    Question is they mentioned that the full amount of the gig was to be paid in full before they play and it was to be cash?

    Cash i can understand as they might have an issue with bounced cheques in the past and i prefer cash anyhow,

    My issue being the full amount, Is this the norm or should i say half at the start and the rest paid at the break?

    I have seen the band and they sounded great and also seem nice enough but alarm bells are ringing in my head and i only have 4 weeks to the big day?

    cheers for the advice.

    D

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    fuse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 707 ✭✭✭fuse


    I wouldn't advise you to pay in full beforehand.

    Half before & half after is very reasonable, they can't argue with that.

    Just make sure you've got someone who'll be around/sober enough to pay at the end!

    Enjoy.


  • #3
    BrookieD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭BrookieD


    cheers my thought is to pay 50% before they play and then 50% at the break?


  • #4
    gastropod
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭gastropod


    We got married in June and we paid the band a booking deposit of around 40%, 6 months in advance and the remainder after they finished. If you haven't paid anything yet, maybe suggest sending them a cheque for half now and pay the rest in cash after the performance? It'll all turn out fine on the day anyway! Good luck!


  • #5
    obrien_pa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭obrien_pa


    I'd agree with all the other responses to your query, OP.

    Half beforehand is fair enough. Cash is also reasonable. But paying all up-front doesn't appear a practical way of doing things. I'm sure if you propose the compromise, the band will agree - it's only fair to both parties.

    Stick the money in an envelope, give it to your best man and enjoy the day and night - don't worry, it'll all turn out right!!:cool:


  • #6
    BrookieD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭BrookieD


    the deposit has been paid, 200yoyos, has been paid, balance of 1400 or 1600 needs to be paid.


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  • #7
    Savman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,323 ✭✭✭Savman


    Why not pay them at the interval on the night?
    That not a happy medium?

    You have to pay them either way...


  • #8
    BrookieD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,705 ✭✭✭BrookieD


    my fears are put to rest, I have a family member who has been to a wedding out west were they played, She said they were very good and had the same pay deal so I wll pay as requested.

    At the end of the day if they do stuff it up word will get around.


  • #9
    Tarakiwa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 633 ✭✭✭Tarakiwa


    I paid my wedding band in cash - that part is certainly normal.
    Paying 100% before the big day though ............ I would suggesting giving them a few hundred Euro now & the balance on the night (usually it is 1 of the best man's jobs to ensure that all these people get paid on the day!)


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