THE FUNKTION WEDDING AND DANCE BAND NJ

Tips to planning a fun wedding reception | Wedding Planning Ideas ADD A LOUNGE AREA TO YOUR RECEPTION If at all possible, create a lounge-like area in your reception space. Why? People can get antsy. Instead of having your guests sit around the same dinner tables all night, a change of environment will promote conversation and keep even your nondancing guests entertained. Look into renting or borrowing couches, chairs, and other pieces of furniture that you can then stage with pillows and votive candles in your wedding colors. A lounge area also gives people the opportunity to ham it up in pictures! Also, tell your guests about a late night treat or events. Nothing stops a party in its tracks faster than guests heading for the door early. Take out an insurance policy against a skimpy crowd and plan a treat for the end of the night that people will look forward to: You and your new spouse can perform a song with the band for the last dance, or you can plan a reception getaway tha

CONTINUOUS MUSIC OR NO CONTINUOUS MUSIC NJ WEDDING Continuous Music or No Continuous Music Many companies will use continuous live music as a selling point. This is already built into the pricing.  We are a bit uncertain of the actual value of that extra 20-25 minutes when, with some proper planning- its not necessary.  It is your choice of course. However we believe a break is good for the musicians as well as dynamically for your guests. Generally, your affair is 5 hours in length beginning with cocktails followed by a 4 hour reception. Most often the keyboardist is playing the cocktail hour.  In about 30% of our wedding events, the keyboardist/guitarist is playing the ceremony as well.  Thats about 6 hours. What we feel – at meal time is give our fingers and your guests’ ears a short break and put on some pre recorded music you may love but the band may not get to.  Its also a very short dynamic change after several hours to  chat with some light recorded back ground musi

Ok, we now have performed at probably 300 weddings in the last 4 years. Its an amazing accomplishment and certainly a testament to quality driven live live music. What I ask every client is this: What do you really want on your big day? Answer: For my guests and I to have a great party and everyone to dance and enjoy themselves. My response: Us as well. This is a universal response that may seem at first over simplified, but think about it. Your event, wedding, gathering of family and friends is first and foremost a celebration!!. Period. All the prior work of planning is done... So then, this leads me to ask my next question .... What separates a great celebration from an ok one? Answer: Usually "dancing, fun, laughing, relaxed, comfortable, great atmosphere, energy" My response: Yes all correct, there only 3 ingredients to a great celebration 1. You 2. The company you bring 3. The Energy of the Entertainment  If you took away: favors, cakes, fancy limo, p

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The Funktion has joined forces with the prestigious Philly Event Group.   We believe in total dedication to quality, fairness in pricing for our clients and an honest and sincere approach to everything we do.  Real musicianship lives here. OUR MISSION IS TO MOVE YOU

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The Funktion Wedding Tips- The Music by The Funktion The Funktion PLAN IN ADVANCE  Planning well in advance is the best advice. This way you can be assured to get the entertainment or services that you most prefer. CHOOSE YOUR DATE & LOCATION  C hoose your date and lock in your location before you try to secure services and entertainment. Party professionals and entertainers will most likely only confirm your booking when they are sure of the date, time and location. Then you need to secure the date with a contract and a deposit. REFERRALS ARE THE BEST RESOURCE Referrals from friends, direct from vendor, or other party professionals are a great way to seek out vendors for your event. You will still need to interview people and look at samples of their work to ensure that they meet with your expectations. At KLN we believe that referrals are our best form of advertisement and we’re proud to be referred by many clients. Just request referrals and are very ha

The Funktion THE FUNKTION BAND LIGHTS UP THE SILK CITY July 14th, 2013 |  The corner of Main and Ward Streets in Paterson, New Jersey, was transformed into a festive atmosphere of carnival rides, food booths, and vendors.  Stores stretching down both venues offered sidewalk sales, and more.  Literally thousands of area residents filled the streets, in anticipation of the annual, 4 th  of July, fireworks display. At center stage was the large band shell from which music had been played, a magician had performed, and even Uncle Sam on stilts had danced. THE FUNKTION BAND LIGHTS UP THE SILK CITY As the high heat and humidity continued to hover, few noticed as the final band for the evening set up.  Most were preoccupied with searching for a cold drink, or simply counting away the time until the pyrotechnic finale.  Some that did notice more music on the way, may have, a la, Simon Cowell, thought, “This will be just another karaoke or cruise ship band.” Nothing from th

Entertainment- Who doesn't just want to have a spectacular time? Finding and hiring a great band is important to having a fine, unique, and fun wedding. Be sure to call or meet in person with the band leader leader to get a sense of how they will be to work with. It's your big day and they should be willing to do anything they can help make your day perfect for two of you. Ask if they will learn any song for your special dances that they don't already play or if it's okay if uncle Bob sits in on guitar for a song or two. If sense resistance or they mention an additional fees, find another band. Always ask if there are any additional fees for travel, taxes or other that will show up in the contract. The fee you discuss should always be all inclusive - don't sign any contract that isn't all inclusive. Most likely the band you hire will be wedding professionals and they know what song selection will work best to move your crowd to the dance floor. Ask your ba

The Funktion When it comes to your event, the entertainment you choose can be the crucial decision to the lasting impression you leave on your guests and yourself as the happy couple. The band will fill the air with music creating an atmosphere of at first romantic sophistication and by the end fun-filled party time to celebrate the beginning of the rest of your lives together. This guide will assist you in the options you should consider which will ensure it’s covered and you can focus on more important matters such as the dress! Live Bands are a great touch for wedding entertainment. There are professional bands available that can provide you with a list of songs so you can make your own choice of songs and make an evening everyone will remember. When it comes to arranging the wedding entertainment the most important thing is to book quality acts. There are entertainment agencies (KLN Entertainment) that specialize in taking care of it all for you. You can usua