21: Are Wedding Bands Really Worth it?

Today's episode is co-hosted by Dan from The Function Band.Dan joins Georgie to discuss one of the biggest wedding planning dilemmas couples face - should you book a band or a DJ?From the real cost of hiring a live band to how wedding evening entertainment is structured, Dan gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what couples are actually paying for and what goes into creating a packed dancefloor.The pair discuss the songs that work every single time, the songs that probably need retiring, and whether a live band is always the right choice for every wedding.Dan also shares what makes The Function Band different from the average wedding band, how they approach weddings, and some of the funniest (and most chaotic) wedding stories he's witnessed over the years.If you're currently deciding on your wedding entertainment, this episode is packed with practical advice, industry insight and plenty of laughs.Check out The Function Band (and Dan)Website - https://www.thefunction.band/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefunctionbandInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionband/YouTube -  @TheFunctionBandOfficial -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Society is now open 🥳Wedding planning can be lonely — 100 tabs open, the bridesmaid chat's gone quiet, and nobody really gets what you're going through. So we made you a little corner of the internet where they do.The Society is our members' community for anyone in the thick of wedding planning. Inside: bonus episodes, helpful links, Q&A tutorials and loads of wedding gold — plus a whole group of brides to chat it all through with. Think of it as your own wedding workshop.Less than £10 a month. Cancel any time.👉 Join here - https://www.skool.com/the-secret-society-of-bride-6164/about---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Today's episode is sponsored by One Lucky Day!You could win your £35,000 dream wedding at Clevedon Hall or £25,000 cash towards your big day OR honeymoon (or whatever you want)!Think of it like those Omaze houses, but for your dream wedding! And, there is no catch...Purchase your ticket(s) at www.oneluckyday.co.uk---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Georgie wrote a book!Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day?https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloadsUse the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Stay in touch on socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.bridesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbridesYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBridesWebsite - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.ukGeorgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.