Wedding Singers in India

Each and every wedding has its own vibe, and the singer will play a major role in developing that ambiance. Popular songs by Bollywood singers are used for receptions, cocktail parties and couple entries. Punjabi wedding singers sing energy hits for baraat and sangeet. Traditional singers and devotional singers are best suited to the occasion of ceremonies. Moreover, the Sufi and folk singers add an extra flavor to mehendi and intimate celebrations.

Many singers also speak numerous languages so that they can be used for weddings where families are from different regions.

Live Band Setup and Instruments

Several wedding singers sing with a live band (guitar, keyboard, tabla, dhol, drums, violin or saxophone). Back-up vocalists and extra percussion instruments may also be added for larger shows, for extra grand celebrations. Smaller acoustic showpieces are suitable for engagement ceremonies, mehendi functions, welcome dinners and couple entries.

Where Live Singers Perform at Indian Weddings

Today, live musicians are included in nearly all aspects of any wedding. Often, the Sangeet ceremonies involve live performances by the family dance groups. Light music or acoustic music is generally a part of mehendi and haldi celebrations. 

The Baraat is accompanied by the dhol players and the singers have to be energetic. The couples also hire singers for their varmala ceremony or for their first dance to make it a memorable occasion. Other couples even prefer to have different singers for different occasions, to suit the mood of every celebration.

When to Book Your Wedding Singer

From November to February is the peak wedding season, so popular wedding singers have months of weddings booked up in advance. If you book your singer, 3-6 months in advance you will have greater availability and choice. Couples planning destination weddings should book even earlier, particularly if travel arrangements are involved.

How to Choose the Right Wedding Singer

When hiring a wedding singer, these are a few things to consider:

• See videos of recent live performances rather than studio recordings to evaluate how they perform on stage.

• Look to see if the singer can sing in your guests' native languages or their favorite music styles.

• Ensure that the equipment brought, including microphones, power amplifiers, speakers, lighting and sound systems, matches what is requested by the singer.

• Inquire about any equipment or setup required for the site to prepare separately.

• Determine the number of musicians or band members that will be playing at your wedding ceremony.

• If you're wanting to head overseas for your destination wedding, talk about travel, lodging and local transportation.

• Check-in and sound check times in advance.

• Please inquire if she or he is willing to do live song requests during the show.

• Ask for a detailed quote specifying the length of time, what's included and what's not.

• To avoid misunderstandings, make sure to receive all booking details in writing.