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Wedding Receptions

From our first meeting to the closing dance at the reception, we are with you...and the memories will be with you for a lifetime.

Thank you for taking the time to consider Classic Masters.  This page has been carefully designed for future brides and grooms. We hope you will find it very helpful.

Setting up and breaking down equipment

Set up is approximately sixty to ninety minutes prior to playing time on average. Breaking down is naturally at the end of the playing time schedule. 

Meetings

You are welcome to schedule two meetings with us, but they are not mandatory and really not necessary.  With today's hectic schedules and rising fuel prices, most people opt to communicate by phone, email or fax.   

If you would like to meet, the first would be an intial meeting to discuss your wedding reception and our services.  A second meeting could be scheduled one week before your reception to discuss the details of the day. 

Formalities

All of the traditional wedding formalities are included.  You can choose as many as you like or opt for none.  Thats entirely up to you.

Introductions

Blessing

Toast

Dinner

Cake Cutting

First Dance

Wedding Party Dance

Parental Dances

Bouquet Toss

Garter Toss

Dollar or Money Dance

Closing Dance.  This is the last dance with the Bride and Groom and closes the reception.

Please keep in mind that in addition to five hours of playing time our work schedule includes two meetings, unlimited phone conversations,  set up,  breaking down, traveling, the traditional formalities, and extra announcements such as an anniversary, birthday or a special recognition for one of your guests, and more.

Music

The music at a Wedding Reception usually follows this format, however, we can tailor it to your liking.

Cocktail Hour 

The older Jazz played at a low volume while the guests are mingling and talking.  This is a nice touch and is great for atmosphere.  Just a side note, if you are having a cocktail hour, its best to book five hours.  

Dinner

We can continue with the Jazz or if you like,  mix in soft vocal artists.  The volume is at a low level to add atmosphere and not to disrupt the guest's conversations.

Cake Cutting

Music will be discussed when we meet.  Bride and Groom's choice.

Traditional Dances

The Bride and Groom will pick the songs for their dance, the Wedding Party Dance, the Parental Dances, and the Closing Dance.

Dancing

The goal is to play music that everyone will enjoy.  Its a big mix of music so that those young, senior, and in the middle get the chance to dance to music from their era. 

Requests

We take requests during the reception and if they fit the plan of the day, we will do our best to play them.  Keep in mind, we don't play gangster rap, heavy metal or anything freaky or nasty.  Also, we only play music from our library.

References

We have references available.

Customizing Music Formats

Sometimes we get requests where the Bride and Groom will want to pick every song from the beginning of the reception to the end of the reception.  We can do that for an addtional fee.  Music that we don't have in our library will have to be provided by the Bride and Groom.  Again, no gangster rap, heavy metal or anything freaky or nasty.

Flexible

Your wedding day is the biggest day of your life and we at Classic Masters want it to be right for you.  We are flexible when working with Brides and Grooms.  So please feel free to discuss what you invision when its comes to your reception.  We look forward to your call.

Outside Wedding Receptions

The equipment has to be powered and protected.  You would have the option of renting protection for the equipment and if needed, a generator to power the equipment or we can rent them and add it into your cost.  If we rent it and need to set it up there will be an additional $100.00 set up and breakdown fee plus any fees with respect to renting a tent and/or generator.

Pricing

Reception only:  $695.00 for up to 5 hours playing time.

Reception plus ceremony:  $795.00 includes 5 hours of playing time plus the time for the ceremony.

Rates posted are based on the event taking place on the street level of a venue where we can just roll the equipment into the reception area.   Situations where staircases or elevators are involved to get the equipment to other levels are slightly higher.

Overtime or Extra Hours of Service

$100.00 per hour for each additional hour when available

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