Wedding

shaken NOT stirred specialize in making your wedding the most memorable nite of your life.

We start with a free no obligation consultation at a LIVE rehearsal session where you get to choose the songs you would like to hear shaken NOT stirred perform LIVE from our song list.  This is just part of the personalised service we offer; after all it is your wedding day  

If you would like to go ahead and book shaken NOT stirred after this we will go thru every little detail we need know to have you and your guests entertained from the minute you enter the room.

From Background music selection and emceeing to all of your required formalities such as speeches and main dance right thru to your last dance etc….

After you booking is confirmed if there are any queries or questions you have that may pop up in the coming months prior to your wedding day, don’t hesitate to contact us at anytime, then a few weeks before your special day we will sit down with the bridal couple and create a customized run sheet to suit your event which we will also confirm with your reception Co-ordinator, this way you will know exactly what to expect with out any hidden surprises.

shaken NOT stirred – the ultimate choice for your wedding day entertainment

During the past 10 years, we have noticed that shaken NOT stirred attracts a particular kind of wedding client. The brides and grooms who book us are

those that tend to display these qualities and have these needs:

• Extremely fussy about the quality of musicianship
• Want music that will cater to a wide age group, and also dinner music
• Expect excellent customer service
• Have access to the band beforehand to arrange reception details
• Know that if you choose to spend more than the base budget, the results will always be a better sounding and better looking band.
• Just want an awesome sounding band that knows what they are doing and look great.

Here’s 10 Reasons why YOU should book shaken NOT stirred:

1. Immaculate  dress sense
2. A  songlist which appeals to all ages 8 - 80
3. We set up on time, every time
4. Excellent musicianship! (You will think your listening to the record)
5. The Bridal Dance of your choice...(CD/Ipod)
6. Background music on CD/Ipod  during breaks
7. Priceless experience!...(We know when to keep it quiet and when to party!)
8. A memorable night.....guaranteed!
9. A basic M.C. service is available.
10. RELIABILITY...FLEXIBILITY....AND TOTAL PROFESSIONALISM!!!

Timing of Your Reception
There are three main areas (other than the meal) that you need to consider when you format the running sheet for your wedding.

They include:
Cutting Of The Cake
The time you choose to cut the cake can maximise your dance time. This could be early in the evening, or as part of the
formalities to the opening dance. Alternatively, you can cut the cake after speeches.

Bridal Dance
When you choose the song for your bridal dance, you will need to decide if it will be played live by shaken NOT stirred or
provided on a CD or IPod. If you have a CD or IPod to play you should delegate someone to hand it to the band or venue.
Other questions to consider might include who will join you on the dance floor and at what point? i.e. Bridal party and parents.
Will you have dry ice or a smoke machine for your bridal dance? fireworks? Streamers?? It’s all up to your imagination!

MC/ Speeches
Traditionally, speeches are popular after the main meal. Alternatives are before the main meal as well as during dessert.
Part of a MC's role is to work in alliance with the venue and resolve any potential issues which pose a threat to the smooth
operation of the event. Co-ordination with the venues function co coordinator, band & photographers are essential for a
wedding to run smoothly..
shaken NOT stirred prefer to perform music to entertain guests instead  of sitting around and waiting for the nite to go by.
We would rather that the bridal dance is commenced prior to the main meal being served this gets your guests in the party
mood early instead of sitting around and waiting for formalities.