The Secret Society of Brides

21: Are Wedding Bands Really Worth it?

1 h 24 min · 17. juni 2026
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Today's episode is co-hosted by Dan from The Function Band. Dan joins Georgie to discuss one of the biggest wedding planning dilemmas couples face - should you book a band or a DJ? From the real cost of hiring a live band to how wedding evening entertainment is structured, Dan gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what couples are actually paying for and what goes into creating a packed dancefloor. The pair discuss the songs that work every single time, the songs that probably need retiring, and whether a live band is always the right choice for every wedding. Dan also shares what makes The Function Band different from the average wedding band, how they approach weddings, and some of the funniest (and most chaotic) wedding stories he's witnessed over the years. If you're currently deciding on your wedding entertainment, this episode is packed with practical advice, industry insight and plenty of laughs. Check out The Function Band (and Dan) Website - https://www.thefunction.band/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefunctionband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionband/ YouTube -  @TheFunctionBandOfficial  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCFoiE2W25i3dEbFe6_LTlhg] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's episode is sponsored by One Lucky Day! You could win your £35,000 dream wedding at Clevedon Hall or £25,000 cash towards your big day OR honeymoon (or whatever you want)! Think of it like those Omaze houses, but for your dream wedding! And, there is no catch... Purchase your ticket(s) at www.oneluckyday.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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22: Booking The Right Wedding Band

In today's episode, Georgie is joined by Dan — owner of one of the UK's most in-demand wedding bands... The Function Band, for an honest, funny conversation about the music and entertainment side of your wedding day, and everything that quietly goes wrong behind the scenes. From building every playlist you actually need and decoding venue sound limiters, to speech timings, band riders, feeding your suppliers, and the open-bar mistake that cost one couple £50,000, this episode lifts the veil on how wedding entertainment really works — and how to get it right. If you're looking for a UK wedding podcast with honest industry insight, practical advice on booking a wedding band, and realistic conversations about wedding music, sound and suppliers, this episode is packed with guidance for couples planning the entertainment for their big day. This is OUR society, so please share your thoughts and ideas on socials, in the comments or by email at hello@secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Check out The Function Band (and Dan) Website - https://www.thefunction.band/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefunctionband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionband/ YouTube - @TheFunctionBandOfficial --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's episode is sponsored by One Lucky Day! You could win your £35,000 dream wedding at Clevedon Hall or £25,000 cash towards your big day OR honeymoon (or whatever you want)! Think of it like those Omaze houses, but for your dream wedding! And, there is no catch... Purchase your ticket(s) at www.oneluckyday.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

24. juni 20261 h 34 min
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21: Are Wedding Bands Really Worth it?

Today's episode is co-hosted by Dan from The Function Band. Dan joins Georgie to discuss one of the biggest wedding planning dilemmas couples face - should you book a band or a DJ? From the real cost of hiring a live band to how wedding evening entertainment is structured, Dan gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what couples are actually paying for and what goes into creating a packed dancefloor. The pair discuss the songs that work every single time, the songs that probably need retiring, and whether a live band is always the right choice for every wedding. Dan also shares what makes The Function Band different from the average wedding band, how they approach weddings, and some of the funniest (and most chaotic) wedding stories he's witnessed over the years. If you're currently deciding on your wedding entertainment, this episode is packed with practical advice, industry insight and plenty of laughs. Check out The Function Band (and Dan) Website - https://www.thefunction.band/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thefunctionband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionband/ YouTube -  @TheFunctionBandOfficial  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCFoiE2W25i3dEbFe6_LTlhg] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's episode is sponsored by One Lucky Day! You could win your £35,000 dream wedding at Clevedon Hall or £25,000 cash towards your big day OR honeymoon (or whatever you want)! Think of it like those Omaze houses, but for your dream wedding! And, there is no catch... Purchase your ticket(s) at www.oneluckyday.co.uk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgie wrote a book! Get 'It's Your Wedding: A Step-by-Step Down the Aisle' today - https://amzn.eu/d/3THATBx --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you want practical (downloadable) products that can help you plan & run your wedding day? https://www.georginaroseevents.co.uk/downloads Use the code 'THESECRETSOCIETYOFBRIDES' will give you 10% off ALL digital downloads! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stay in touch on socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.secret.society.of.brides TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesecretsocietyofbrides YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecretSocietyofBrides Website - www.secretsocietyofbrides.co.uk Georgina Rose Events - www.instagram.com/georgina.rose.events/ GRE - www.instagram.com/g.r.e.weddings/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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