10. The pressure of a wedding performance quickly exposes the weaknesses of any
performer. No amateur can be expected to perform well under such pressure.
9. A failed performance will be as painful for your friend or family member as it will
for you.
8. Professionals have the knowledge, experience and equipment to solve technical
problems as they arise, which is usually at the last minute.
7. Amateurs tend to bite off more than they can chew and sometimes back out at the
last minute.
6. Wedding contracts are business agreements. Never enter into a business
agreement with a friend or family member unless you can afford to lose their
friendship, because chances are, you will.
5. Friends and family might agree to sing or play to avoid hurting your feelings, but
often spend six months dreading the performance, which produces a dreadful performance.
4. A professional can help lead you to better music choices for your event, and can
speak from experience about which things will work best.
3. Professionals know exactly how to work with the other vendors and officials at your
wedding to make the event run smoothly.
2. The memory of your wedding ceremony is permanent.
1. Peace-of-mind on the most important day of your life is priceless.
Christopher Rude
