How much does it cost to hire wedding musicians?

In this article, we are going to give you an idea of how much it will cost you as far as wedding musicians are concerned.

Number of band members

This is one of the main factors that determine the cost of hiring wedding musicians in Philadelphia. A band with fewer members costs less, but the problem is that such bands are rare to find. The price will continue to increase depending on how many musicians are in the band.

Is the band in demand?

Singing in a band is just like any other business or job. If the band you hire has a good reputation and the guys have been in the business for many years, you obviously should expect to pay more.

Seasonal prices

Most people plan to have a wedding in the summer (mostly on Fridays and Saturdays). This is one time of the year where the best musicians are fully booked and getting a discount is next to impossible. If your wedding is scheduled for February or March, it will be easier to hire popular wedding musicians at a lower price or even get a discount. But this is the exact opposite in the summer.

Travel time and expenses

If the wedding is to take place miles away, you will likely travel with the wedding musicians. But remember that the cost of fuel will be on you. There are even wedding musicians that include the traveling hours in their final charge. So the more hours they travel the more expensive it will be.  

Arrival, finish, and performance time

The longer you hire wedding musicians the more affordable it will be. Usually, wedding musicians work for an average of twelve hours. The group can perform two sets for about one hour. Some do two sets for forty-five minutes and others can accommodate three sets for the same forty-five minutes. Some bands charge a smaller amount for 2×45 and increase their charges for longer sets.  

Accommodation 

If the wedding venue is more than four hours away, you might need to organize accommodation as well. The musicians might decide to stay in a hotel and this can also increase the cost of hiring wedding musicians.

We hope that you will find the article useful when hiring wedding musicians for your big day.  With a simple Google search, it is easy to find a wedding band that meets your needs and budget.

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