Sahara's musicans have, collectively, over a century of experience in
providing wedding entertainment and take great care to make sure
everything goes well on your big day.
Flexibility
Band members understand that often weddings don't run exactly as
planned so they are very flexible, moving sets around to accommodate
last minute changes and adapting play lists on the night to better
suit you and your guests. They also welcome your input, in
advance, into the sort of songs you'd like to have included (or
excluded) and will tailor what they do, as far as they possibly can,
to incorporate your wishes.
Set up
Sahara usually arrive, set up and sound check in about an hour
after you've finished your meal and speeches (or during your meal if
they can set up in a separate area). They then leave suitable
background music playing for your guests whilst they quickly get
changed ready to start with your first dance. They can be
booked for early setups, if necessary, please enquire for further
details and charges.
Playing time
Sahara typically play 3 x 40 mins or 2 x 60 mins sets of live
party music from across a wide variety of decades and genres,
generally suiting an audience of mixed taste and age range.
Once they have a 'feel' for the crowd, they will usually tailor the
sets accordingly.
First dance
Sahara can provide an up-to-date list of songs they currently play
that may be suitable for your first dance (for ideas, if nothing else).
If there's nothing you fancy on this list, they're very happy to learn
something special for you and ask for a minimum of 8 weeks notice to
allow enough time to write the parts and schedule rehearsals.
Alternatively, they're also very happy to play a special song on CD for
you.
Arrival drinks
Sahara can also provide various options for your arrival drinks,
including their smooth jazz trio (piano, bass and jazz guitar).
Please enquire for further options and pricing.
This short clip of the
jazz trio was recorded at a recent wedding:
Testimonials
Sahara have received countless thank you letters and cards from
delighted brides and grooms over the years...
"Sahara were absolutely superb - they were prompt, personable and
really made the night. Excellent singer vocals and sound - she really
went above and beyond our expectations to create a great party
atmosphere, singing whilst dancing with guests, utterly superb. At one
point I looked from the dance floor and realised that everyone was
dancing! I would highly recommend them to others - by far the best
band we have seen at a wedding and we are very thankful it was ours!
Can't praise them enough." [Groom]
