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Struggling to choose a live band for your wedding in San Diego? Here's why you should ask your wedding planner's opinion

Updated: Aug 2


There are so many things to arrange when you are planning a wedding. Even if you feel like you’ve got a clear vision when you start, there are so many different options for each element that it’s easy to find it harder and harder to choose as you get further along. In some cases, it’s not even that one option is ‘better’ than another. With so many amazing vendors to choose from in San Diego, it may be that one is equally as good as the other, but they’re just different.


Choosing a live band for your wedding in San Diego is a particularly important decision, as they set the tone for your celebrations but what do you do if you can’t choose? Here’s three reasons why you should go to your wedding planner for help.


Christien Anthony Live Band for weddings

Christien Anthony is one of our preferred live band!



We have seen plenty of bands in action


There’s no one like a wedding planner for experience – we’ll attend all the celebrations

we work on, so we’ll have unrivaled exposure to lots of different bands. You’ll be able to simply explain the type of vibe you’re looking for, and we’ll be able to share names of bands to look at based on our other clients’ weddings. For example, in Los Angeles,

Christien Anthony offers entertainment that focuses on culture and creativity, whilst in San Diego Ben Mallare gets everyone dancing with their throwback hits.


Having a recommendation can help ease any anxiety that would come with choosing an

unknown band, allowing you to relax and enjoy the lead-up to your big day.


Ben Mallare is a live band for weddings in San Diego


We’ll know all the small details


Staying on budget can be difficult when it comes to live music. Not only will you need to

pay the hire price, but you’ll also need to consider little things like paying for food for your musicians (check their terms to see if this is something you need to arrange).


You’ll also need to consider whether you’ve got enough space for them to set up, and how they’ll get their instruments into place. Whilst any good band will be happy to talk you through all these details before you book, having some key insights ahead of time from your planner can smooth out the process. Plus, we’ll be happy to advise on things you should look out for in your contract to ensure that both you and your chosen band have a great time.


A live band at a wedding in San Diego


We may be able to get you a deal


In some cases, your planner may work frequently with some specific bands, so they may

offer a better price if you go with their recommendations. This can save you money, but

also it can mean that the band goes out of their way to impress, as they want to continue working with the planner in the future.


In order for this to work, it’s important that you feel you can fully trust your planner. Independent wedding planners will only give good recommendations as we want to protect our personal brand, but venue staff may not have any personal relationships with the vendors they recommend. That doesn’t mean their bands aren’t great, but you will want to see some independent reviews or hear them play before you go ahead.


Live music band Christien Anthony Music


Create the perfect atmosphere


It’s important that you find the right band for your big day, but this decision doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Speak to your wedding planner and get their advice so you can focus on brushing up on your dance moves for your first dance as a married couple.




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