Information for Weddings

Hi there,
 
Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for considering CANTA for your live entertainment on your special day. Here are a few basic things that you might be wondering about. I know you will have more questions the further along you get in the planning stages but this might help you for now. Please, feel free to call with questions you might have any time at 817-218-8890 or E-Mail at lisaram@flash.net.

• Time-wise, we cover a total of 4 hours by performing 3 one hour sets with 2 twenty minute breaks. We guarantee you 3 hours of live music in a 4 hour time span. Breaks will coordinate with cake cutting, toast, bouquet and garter toss etc... It’s your day so we’ll work around you!

• We will play recorded music on our breaks to maintain a good energy level. We have all styles of music so what ever you want-you get!
• We typically dress formal for weddings (black suit and tie for the men and evening dresses for the women) so, let us know what YOU want.
• If you have one or two special song requests that are not on our current list, just let us know 60 days in advance so we can prepare for your special songs well in advance.
• About 30 days prior to the wedding, I will review the work sheet I will send for you to fill out and start laying the evening. We ask that you look over the sheet carefully before sending it in and make your special song requests at that time. Last minute changes are harder to make the closer to the event it is.
• We typically start the evening with a “dinner set.” That means nice and easy background music while your guests mix, mingle and eat. This set is mostly instrumental featuring the horn and rhythm section. This set will appeal to the grandparents and older guests who prefer music of a different era. Remember, we want to make EVERYONE happy!

• By the time we start our second set, people are finished eating and generally are ready to get the party started. So, we do just that, kicking off with non-stop dance, disco and soul. We’ll slow it down once or twice per set to let them catch their breath and get a little closer. (We’ll include Country or Tejano music upon request)
• Standard electrical requirements- Six separate 20 amp circuits labeled.
• Standard Stage Requirements- 16’ deep by 24’ Wide
• Bare Minimum Stage Requirements 12’ deep by 20’ wide
• Please note that we DO NOT drink alcoholic beverages at any private event, even if you say we are welcome to the bar. We’re working and don’t think it’s appropriate to drink on the job.
• A 50% deposit is required upon receipt of contract to guarantee the date.

Thanks again for considering CANTA and I look forward to hearing from you!