Gazm Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 So, the future Mrs. G has suggested that both bands I play in do an hour each at our wedding in September with yours truly on bass, Has anyone else played at their own wedding? I can't decide if its good idea or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybassplayer Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Played with two bands I was in at my 50th. A little stressful but worth the effort and great memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 So you have this party, and invite all your friends.... and spend more time than anyone else in the room being unable to talk to them???? balls to that - if it were me, book a band you would want to hear and dance to - and then enjoy the day with your wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulconnolly Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Never done it but if it was my wedding I'd want to be enjoying the full wedding experience, ceremony, meeting and greeting, circulating a few drinks etc, etc, etc, . So how about getting a dep and just getting up for a couple of numbers rather than doing a full stint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 [quote name='Gazm' timestamp='1360538350' post='1972139'] So, the future Mrs. G has suggested that both bands I play in do an hour each at our wedding in September with yours truly on bass, Has anyone else played at their own wedding? I can't decide if its good idea or not. [/quote] I've played at both of my weddings. I'll not do it if I get married again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassninja Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I think I played at my wedding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Yea, I did! However I only played two 15 minute sets with two bands I had been in and we had three other bands playing (one playing a longer set) and a bit of a jam session to finish off. I would think that playing for two hours would be a bit tricky to pull off and might make the event seem more like a gig than your wedding! After all, you don't get married every day and it will probably be several years before your next one...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Mrs. WoT & I both played at our wedding, with a scratch-band of mates. It was fun, but we were wrecked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Ha ha - I found a crappy video of it... http://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=501373121321 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'd rather enjoy it fully than stress out about playing 2 sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjas Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I played at my wedding 13 years ago, it was fun and its only as stressful as you make it. We played for about an hour at the beginning of the evening reception and then a disco took over so I could 'enjoy' the rest of the evening. It went down well and I have fond memories of that day. Also, because it was my 'big day' the rest of the band set up my gear and took it down at the end, so I just turned up and played I wouldn't want to do a full on 2 or 3 sets. Jas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Personally speaking I'd only do a few numbers---get the bands to get a dep in, and you play on a few of your wife's favourite numbers. On your wedding day you should be spending time with your new wife/husband, not two hours playing bass with your mates. Between posing for photos, the speeches, catching up with your guests, and all the other demands that will be made of you you get precious little time with your other half as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperbob 2002 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I played at my wedding- but only did a few songs- same as I played at my 50th and just did 30 mins. There will be lots of gigs but not lots of Weddings, 50ths etc. Get a dep and enjoy the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1360540592' post='1972187'] Ha ha - I found a crappy video of it... [url="http://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=501373121321"]http://www.facebook....id=501373121321[/url] [/quote] the guy on the video... walks towards the camera and covers his face.... Dave Grohl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisba Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I played at my own 50th b'day party, I did a few numbers at the beginning of the set, and the last couple, but got two different people to stand in for the rest of the time, including a young relative who had never played with a rock band before. If it's your wedding, people will want to talk to you and you new Mrs ( preferably at the same time ), so I would recommend doing something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I did. No way was I missing out on the chance of a gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Vader Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I had my guitar on hand in case I wanted to play. I didn't want to, i think most guests were pleased about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 We did it for our guitarist's wedding. Playing originals Was a good laugh, and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 My band played for an hour at my wedding last year. It went down very well as quite a few of the guests had never seen us play before, and they were thrilled. Well, I hope view were lol. As long as your wife to be is ok with it, and it doesn't detract from your special day then I'd say go for it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fettsman Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I played at mine, did a fourty minute set before the band we paid for did a full set. I had to remain reasonably sober until the evening (we got married at 11:30 AM) which was the only ball acher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 We played at our singers wedding, had a dep for the first set and part of The second, and then he joined us for the last 30-40ish mins. Had an extra guitarist on board so he didn't have to worry about being competent to play at that stage of the evening too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I don't see any particular problem about gigging at your own wedding . . . . . but it might be wise to steer clear of the groupies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingsta Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Good man, and congrats!!! I played at my own wedding just last September and put up a few vids here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187266-played-my-first-wedding-gig-oh-and-got-married-too/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/187266-played-my-first-wedding-gig-oh-and-got-married-too/[/url] I'd say go for it! It certainly helped to make the day more memorable for us (and I hope) our guests. However, don't lose site of the fact that tying the knot with your missus to be should be the absolute focus of the day, so I'd advise that you don't play for more than 40-50 minutes yourself and get someone to dep the 2nd set. Also you are gonna be the main event for the whole day and should be spending your time with your guests, so it really ought to be set up so that you just jump straight in to the gig, do your bit and then get back to being with your guests - so let your band take care of all of the setting up and sound checking etc. you don't want to be having to get involved with that on the day and you probably won't have the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) I used to play in a function band so I booked them to my step daughters wedding even though I had left the band by that time. They tried to persuade me to get up and play for a couple of numbers but since I have been playing 5 string exclusive I had to decline because I just cant play a 4 string anymore Edited February 11, 2013 by bassman7755 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mingsta Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 [quote name='bassman7755' timestamp='1360603071' post='1973168'] They tried to persuade me to get up and play for a couple of numbers but since I have been playing 5 string exclusive I had to decline because I just cant play a 4 string anymore [/quote] Was it for mathematical reasons? 2 in to 5 just doesn't go, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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