There are high stakes when it comes to choosing the entertainment at your wedding. From sentimental ballads to upbeat 2000's jams, couples want entertainment that will not only cause the audience to shed a tear at the slow song but get out on the dance floor to the Macarena. Many might be lost on where to begin when looking for a DJ or band for their wedding. You might be asking yourself:   Should I pick a band or a DJ for my wedding?How big should my wedding venue be for a band?How big should my entertainment budget be?What do I do if the entertainment backs out last minute?The episode show notes can be found at verveeventco.com/43.About Rick Stowe, Managing Director, Dream Fulfiller, and the general Band Guy at East Coast Entertainment.Rick has had a long and storied career in the entertainment business. Over the years Rick has produced entertainment all over the United States, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and Bermuda. A few career highlights include entertainment producer for the Allstate BCS Championship Gala, The Sugar Bowl, major motion picture premiers, numerous corporate events, festivals, college/university concerts, and many other events. He works with some of the biggest names in entertainment like Pit Bull, Usher, Luke Combs, Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band, KISS, Earth, Wind & Fire, Fergie, Train, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bently and the list literally goes on. Many events take place in unusual locations, and Rick has seen it all! Whether the event is at a dude ranch in Montana, Puerto Rican rain forest, a three-story arena show production in a ballroom, private residences, on top of swimming pools, rooftops, cruise ships and even a golf course, Rick can make it happen with the right team!Thank you to our podcast sponsors! Visit the Ask the Planner Wedding Planning Template ShopLoveStream - Get 10% off your virtual wedding package with my code Ask10! Links Mentioned in the Episode: East Coast Entertainment Wedding Vendor Email Templates and Interview Questions GuideConnect with East Coast Entertainment.Instagram: @eastcoastentertainemntOnline: www.bookcece.comFacebook: @EastCoastEntertainmentConnect with the show!? Leave us a Voicemail: (585) 210-3467 IG: @asktheplannerpodcastTikTok: @asktheplannerpodcast?: http://asktheplannerpodcast.com/?: asktheplannerpodcast@gmail.com