Wedding Band (Music)

It doesn't sound very professional. Are they an established group or a bunch of friends who play together?

If you really want them I would stress how important you feel it is for both you and them. Ours had everything from set up times to whether or not they were permitted to eat our evening food.

Don't pay any money without a receipt at least, and if thy don't want to issue a formal contract maybe send an email covering everything you feel is important and make sure you get a reply with agreement from them as a form of informal contract.

Hi Sarah,

It's great that you've chosen a band you like, there's quite a large choice out there!

I would say that the most important thing is to have a contract. This is even more important than a deposit.

All bands should offer a contract which is signed by all parties. Unfortunately there are some horror stories that you do hear about and it makes sense to be as protected as possible. If they are refusing to offer a contract will your band have PLI or be fully PAT tested? Your venue will require this and potentially will not allow your band to perform.

Good luck.

James.

Thanks both - yes they are a well established band who have been around a long time. They play weddings every weekend from April to Oct and also very well known bars in London. Hence the reason I'm so surprised. All our other suppliers are providing us with Contracts or T&Cs to agree on before payment.

What is even more worrying is that obviously other couples haven't asked them for this paperwork in the past....

Can you draw up your own contract and send it through to them for signature?

It's a bit odd especially if they play at commercial venues.

My wedding singer hasn't provided me with a contract. Just a reciept of the deposit i've paid