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Wedding band attire?
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My Upscale Band usually looks like this:
We can switch up the ties and kerchiefs easily to different colors for a new look or to match the decor, and our female lead has several different colored formals.
I also DJ upscale events, and part of the client interview is establishing dress code and acquiring approval of the band/DJ attire. You want your client to know up-front that (A) you care about aesthetics and (B) you are willing to tailor your wardrobe accordingly.
For what we charge people for upscale events, and considering many of these are "once in a lifetime" events with Bridezillas and anxious event planners lurking in the shadows, it's the little details like this that make a big difference to clients.
We can switch up the ties and kerchiefs easily to different colors for a new look or to match the decor, and our female lead has several different colored formals.
I also DJ upscale events, and part of the client interview is establishing dress code and acquiring approval of the band/DJ attire. You want your client to know up-front that (A) you care about aesthetics and (B) you are willing to tailor your wardrobe accordingly.
For what we charge people for upscale events, and considering many of these are "once in a lifetime" events with Bridezillas and anxious event planners lurking in the shadows, it's the little details like this that make a big difference to clients.
jive1
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I usually ask the client, since they are the ones paying for it. Since tuxes and gown are an additional expense for the band, I will usually roll that into our quote. Otherwise, it's ties and blazers for the guys and cocktail dress for the girls. If they say it's OK to dress casual, make sure to clarify. Casual can be a golf shirt and khakis, Hawaiian shirts with shorts, jeans and T-shirt to all points in between.
Talk to the client before to avoid any mixups or unclear expectations.
Talk to the client before to avoid any mixups or unclear expectations.
in our agreement, it has a photo of standard attire... the hosts have an option to pay extra for several other options (like a menu).
I'd say no blue denim.. big logos... or bold prints...
IF you have a lead singer... contrasting to them works.
IF you have a lead singer... contrasting to them works.
I subscribe to dressing as good or better than guests. This really works for anything. People up front should should flashier.
IMHO if you are serious about this and it's a long term plan to do weddings...
Get each male band member to invest in a black suit, white shirt or two, a black bow tie and discuss coloured shirts and ties (matching or different). That way you can go black tie to casual (just trousers/pants and a shirt) and anything in between with minimal fuss and outlay. You might want to get one(for each person) of those suit bags you put on a coat hanger and put all options in it (suit, shirt, ties). That way you can change into any option at the venue.
If you have female members I suggest a black dress, a coloured dress and smart casual if needed.
BTW I liked the Black/Red Combo up a bit ^
Get each male band member to invest in a black suit, white shirt or two, a black bow tie and discuss coloured shirts and ties (matching or different). That way you can go black tie to casual (just trousers/pants and a shirt) and anything in between with minimal fuss and outlay. You might want to get one(for each person) of those suit bags you put on a coat hanger and put all options in it (suit, shirt, ties). That way you can change into any option at the venue.
If you have female members I suggest a black dress, a coloured dress and smart casual if needed.
BTW I liked the Black/Red Combo up a bit ^
A big +1. Weddings are very expensive. If your serious about making a good impression, dont make the person who hired you to regret it based on what you decided to wear.
Hey, man, if the keyboard player likes to play the keyboard vertically, just get an accordion and be done with it...My Upscale Band usually looks like this:
We can switch up the ties and kerchiefs easily to different colors for a new look or to match the decor, and our female lead has several different colored formals.
Randy
None of the wedding/corporate bands I work with wear tuxes anymore, haven't for years. Guess they got tired being mistaken for the waitstaff. Black suit, black shirt, no tie is the norm. One band I sub with wears black suits or tuxes with contrasting fancy vests (which I think look corny as heck). In that case I wear... a black suit and black shirt.
Whatever you do, DO NOT do vests! You'll only be a straw hat and a armband away from looking like a barber shop quartet!
I feel ya. Our keyboardist used to wear a vest and tie to every gig. by the end of the night he'd be wearing the tie like a headband, too nerdy. But he was a classical concert pianist and really good, so heck with it.
Unless otherwise indicated or specifically indicated, I always go for black pants (NOT jeans), white button up shirt, a black or dark blue jacket, and a tie. And shiny black (NOT brown) shoes.
Around here, every serious gig-whore has an outfit like this so there's a "look". When a contractor is ringing around and says the magic words "black pants, shiny shoes" all the guys in the loop know exactly what's needed.
Around here, every serious gig-whore has an outfit like this so there's a "look". When a contractor is ringing around and says the magic words "black pants, shiny shoes" all the guys in the loop know exactly what's needed.
Back in the 90's we decided to change our outfits after we got reprimanded by a head waiter for lounging about backstage instead of waiting tables.
That's a very good question. They're actually not easy to find.Where does one even purchase pants like that?
