Why are Cupids Wish the best band for my wedding?

Cupids Wish are professional musicians with a wealth of experience performing at weddings. They devote invaluable time and commitment to their profession to be able to deliver their high class performance and invest heavily in their rehearsal times, performance and equipment to be able to deliver their high class show! The band are fondly known for their caring and friendly approach and share the same ambition as you… which is to unite and wow audiences with their superb music that is expertly chosen to fill up your dance floor!

Your audio demo’s sound great! How do I know you really sound like that?

With today’s enormous availability of  backing tracks which are so often used to record band demo’s (not ours!) alongside the clever use of studio technology, many bands can be made to sound great on their audio samples and professionally overdubbed videos, but can they actually make it happen live? Cupids Wish certainly can and feel that it’s important to share amateur footage which has been given to them by their audiences on their video page, to demonstrate how they do just that! Please excuse the poor sound quality by the way! It’s impossible to capture the bands fantastic sound on mobile phones and pocket cameras!

How long do you play for?

Cupids Wish cover the entire evening with their fabulous live performances and expertly chosen ipod-dj music too, which is played during the bands breaks for a complete evening of fantastic music! The band usually perform 2 x 60 minute live sets followed by a generous encore too which they have found to be the most effective formula for a successful night of celebration. The band are generally asked to provide music from 8pm until midnight for the majority of engagements although timings are flexible and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

Do I need to hire a DJ?

As the band already supply fantastic stage and dance floor lighting and a full PA included in their fee, they are happy to offer their ipod/dj’ whilst they are not performing. Expertly selected songs will be played via a laptop to compliment the bands repertoire to ensure there is a full dance floor all night long!

The band is of course equally happy to work alongside your professional DJ if you would like to have both services at your event.

Can you learn our first dance to perform at our wedding?

Cupids Wish are perfectionists when it comes to their performance and spend several rehearsals getting just one song to their quality standard. With so many engagements, it is not always possible for the band to learn new songs without charging the hirer for the additional rehearsal time it takes to learn a new song. First dances are especially important to rehearse and get right so it may be that if you want the duo or band to perform it, a fee will be incurred. With such a huge repertoire that includes so many romantic love songs however, the duo/band hope that they already have your special song covered!

Do we choose the songs we want you to play?

The band would love to hear which songs are your personal favourites from their fantastic repertoire to get a feel for what you like and to make sure that they include them at your wedding. Rest assured though folks, guests will love your band and Cupids Wish are the party experts with the most amazing songs in store for you!

What is the ‘Early Evening Acoustic Show?’

Available only when you hire the band for your evening reception, Cupids Wish also offer an early evening acoustic set which is a mixture of gorgeous love songs performed beautifully by the duo. Likened to the bbc’s live lounge idea of stripping great songs back to their original acoustic version, the music is a laid back and refreshing way to start the evenings celebrations. The early evening acoustic set is available to book as an additional performance package only when you hire Cupids Wish for your evening entertainment.

Do the band require any PA or Lighting?

Cupids Wish have a professional 2kW PA system that is suitable for indoor venues of approximately 300 guests, including marquees. New for 2011, the band have invested in beautiful soft stage lighting and have some funky lights too to light up the dance floor if appropriate for your choice of venue.

The band are able to cater to larger audiences but will need to hire additional PA equipment and lighting if the venue does not provide it.

What size stage or performance area do you require?

Cupids Wish (five piece) would ideally like a performance area of around 20ft (6m) wide x 10ft (3m) to set up sufficiently and to make the most of their PA setup and stage decor. They are however able to play in smaller spaces and often do. If you have any concerns or suggestions, please email or chat with Georgia, the bands lead singer and manager who will be able to advise you.

For smaller venues with a limited performance area, Cupids Wish duo and trio are more suitable to hire.

Does the band need a stage?

The band do not require a stage to perform but if the venue already provides one or you wish to hire a stage for the occasion, it will of course further enhance the show.

When can I hire the Duo?

The ‘Acoustic Duo’ are available to hire for the ceremony, drinks reception and early evening when you hire Cupids Wish to provide your evening entertainment.

The ‘Party Duo’ are available to hire for mid-week evening receptions and on some weekends if the full band are unavailable.

Do we need to provide anything for the band members at the event?

The band will require lots of water and will ask the bar to provide jugs/pints of iced tap water during set up and their performance. The band do not drink alcohol whilst they are working and only consume soft drinks during an engagement, which they are happy to pay for themselves.

The band will need to change after they have set up and a large bathroom to change in is usually suffice. If a room to change in can be arranged with the venue however, it would be greatly appreciated!

When is the best time to serve our guests food during the evening?

This is an area which is often overlooked but which is very important to get right for a successful event. The band would like to recommend that in their professional experience, food is best served during the bands break. This will ensure that guests won’t feel torn between the fun of dancing and the food you are offering. It would be most helpful to inform the band in advance if food is going to be served during their engagement so that they may plan their sets around it.

What will you wear?

Cupids Wish are always complimented on their fabulous look! Georgia, the bands lead singer is fondly known for her creative enthusiasm and personal approach. The band are happy to perform both suited and booted (never in white at a wedding unless asked) or cool and urban for less traditional/modern weddings and events. If you have a particular theme or style, have a chat with Georgia and she will do her best to arrange something with the guys so that the band will be in keeping with your wedding.