Want to find the wedding singer to soothe and entertain your guests? When it comes to your wedding reception it's important to set the right mood so choose any entertainers carefully.

Budget
The most important thing to the type of entertainment you can have is your budget. It is important to decide this before you approach any entertainers. If you find a musician that is actually quite expensive you could go for an out of season wedding and they may do a reduced rate.

Convenience
Choose entertainment that fits into your venue. If, for example you have a small dance floor and your DJ takes up most of the space; is it worth it?

What & When
Depending on the part of the wedding reception you are thinking about will determine the type of entertainment you choose. Perhaps at the drinks on arrival you might consider a string quartet or some other unobtrusive entertainment while your guests mingle and find their tables. During dinner and between courses you could put on a magician or a quirky singing waiter service. Then during the evening reception it is important to have a more upbeat mood and perhaps a fun DJ act.

Theme
Choose entertainment that complements your theme. For example if you are having a summer beach themed wedding why not get a steel band to perform or if you're in the country have a barn dance theme complete with hilly-billy band.

Music
The best way to choose any musicians is to see them yourself or get a recommendation you can trust and then go and see themselves. It's never a good idea to leave such an important decision to chance. It is important to consider whether the musician, DJ, band or singer you employ will take song requests from your guests. Also you may want your 'man with the microphone' to act as you Master of Ceremonies.