On this week’s episode of The Wedding Band Show, I chatted with Fergal Harmon from the Bridal Wave Wedding Band.

Bridal Wave is a 4-piece wedding band based in Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim but they perform at weddings all over Ireland. The band started playing the pubs and clubs about 15 years ago and they moved into weddings around 2016. A lot of their fan base at this time started to get married and wanted Bridal Wave as their band.

Fergal believes that because the band cut their teeth playing in the pubs and clubs scene it has helped them develop as a wedding band. 

Fergal is the lead singer with Bridal Wave but because he used to have a one-man show before joining the band he has a lot of experience in singing most of the set and reading a crowd. He believes that over time the strength of his voice developed and he was able to pace himself to perform for long periods of time without any issues.

What kind of music does Bridal Wave play?

Similar to most professional wedding bands Bridal Wave performs a set that covers all types of music. The band will talk with a couple before the wedding to find out what kind of music they enjoy and then tailor the setlist to suit. Because of their pub and club performing experience they have a large repertoire to pull from. After playing weddings for five years the band now knows what works and doesn't work and can adapt the set on the night. As Fergal says, a song that you play at a wedding one night might work but that same song might bomb at a wedding the following night! 

Bridal Wave Band & Disco Package.

Bridal Wave also offers a disco package and Fergal is the DJ. When the band moves into a venue they set up the band and disco equipment at the same time. This also means that there is no break between the band and the disco set. Fergal finds that’s it’s easier for wedding couples if they can book the disco package with their band as they don’t have to look around at so many different suppliers.  Another major benefit of having the band look after your disco is that the DJ is already familiar with the crowd and knows what kind of songs will keep the dance floor full. 

If you can’t get to see Bridal Wave live they do have excellent promotional videos online and Fergal believes that word of mouth is their best promotional tool. 

Brian says that to talking to wedding couples on a zoom call is actually his new favourite way of communication with new clients. It puts a face to a name and the couple gets a better idea of you as a wedding supplier,  very similar to a wedding fair!

When it comes to social media Bridal Wave has a large following on Instagram and Fergal states that this is probably one of the best platforms for communication with couples. If you'd like to find out more information on the Bridal Wave Wedding Band make sure to check out their Instagram page where you can view all the latest information.

How to contact Bridal Wave Wedding Band?

For information on the Bridalwave Wedding Band use these links,

Website - https://bridalwaveband.com/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaogXBe7mbT8t-TbwkXR_5A

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bridalwaveband/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bridal_wave_band

To find out more information about The Brian Mc Dermott Band use these links,

Wedding Band - https://thebrianmcdermottband.ie/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thebrianmcdermottband/

Instagram -