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How to Select the Proper Wedding Music
So you've
exchanged vows, and have said your 'I
do's, now it's time to head out to the
reception and party like you've never
partied before. If you want live music
playing in your reception, then you
would want to hire a live band. But
first, you must check with people that
rent the venue where you're going to
hold your reception, to see what type of
live music they allow. Some venues have
stringent restrictions when it comes to
live music.
The type of music that you choose to
play in your wedding should be an
expression of both the bride and groom's
personality, personal taste, and the
overall theme of the wedding.
It's very important to select the right
music, because the music will become a
pervading presence all through out the
wedding, and right down to the
reception. Music creates an atmosphere.
It will set the mood of your wedding.
During the wedding itself, the choice of
music usually depends on the wedding.
Most church ceremonies don't allow
secular music. They stick to more
traditional, or religious music. A man
and a woman duet is usually sung during
the ceremony. A church organist usually
provides the majority of the music.
For the reception, the bride and groom
has a choice of recorded music, or live
music. If you opt for recorded music, it
would be best to hire the services of a
DJ. The best thing about this, is you
can request to have all of your favorite
songs in the playlist. Ask your friends
if they know any good DJs that are
willing to play for wedding receptions.
If they don't know any, you could always
just search the yellow pages, internet,
or even contact your local radio
station.
Once you've settled on a DJ, have a
one-on-one discussion with the DJ. Just
to explain what type of entertainment
and mood you want to have during the
reception. Also discuss, the selection
of music that you have in mind. Ask if
the DJ's familiar with wedding protocol.
If not, you might want to brief the DJ
first about the sensibility of the
event.
On the other hand, choosing live music
offers you a choice of hiring a band,
soloist, instrumentalists, jazz group,
etc. It all depends on what kind of
theme you have in mind for you wedding.
For more formal weddings, classical
groups, piano soloists, and
instrumentalists are more appropriate.
It would not be a bad idea, to also
consider the sensibilities of your
guests, to ensure that everyone has a
good time!
If you want to have a rocking good time
for the reception of your wedding, then
hiring a band is the way to go! The
energy of a live band gets people going.
There's nothing else that spells a
rocking good time better, than a rock
and roll band.
Before hiring a band, ask them if you
could listen to their music first. This
will help you decide if that particular
band is just right for you. Also
discuss, if the band will do emcee
duties, as well as provide the music.
It's best to hire a band that has had
previous experience with wedding
receptions. This way, they'd know what
to expect, and will be able to provide
the proper entertainment that's fitting
for the occasion.
You always want to keep the music going,
so include some background music even
when the meals are being served, or when
the bride and groom are doing their
rounds of greeting, having their
pictures taken, etc. This will also
maintenance the atmosphere of the
wedding all through out the reception.
So choose wisely, because your choice of
music can make or break this occasion! |
