Wedding Planning: Music - Where and When?
Few things have more effect on the mood of your guests than the music that is played, and nobody can imagine a wedding without at least some music.
Traditional Music
The most essential musical choices are the processional and recessional pieces; the music the wedding party, especially the bride, enter by and the music that plays as they leave. Traditionally, processional music has a slower tempo, to avoid the bride galloping down the aisle, while recessional tunes tend to be faster and more upbeat.
Many brides and grooms will already have favourite music picked out for these pieces, but it’s fun to suggest alternatives. Versions of these favourites played by different groups or in unusual styles or instrumental arrangements can be a fun way to make a wedding feel unique.
Audio Cues
Music is about so much more than just the ceremony. The WWS blog has already waxed lyrical about the benefits of live music at a wedding ceremony. Hopefully you’ve taken our advice and saved enough money by buying your wedding decorations online to afford a choice of live music on the big day. Even if your budget is limited, it’s well worth considering having live musicians perform at your wedding. In particular, music is a great way to keep guests entertained during lulls in the day’s events or to create a joyful atmosphere while guests are getting to know one another.
DIY wedding decorations can create great visual signposts, but music is a subtle and powerful way to help guests navigate your wedding ceremony. Make waiting times seem shorter by ensuring your music begins at least half-an-hour before the ceremony. The sound of music can also guide guests around a venue, so it can be really helpful in larger spaces or weddings taking place in spread-out venues.
Dinner And Dancing
Wedding reception music is all about getting guests up to dance; however, there can be much more to the music at your wedding reception than persuading your guests to shake their booties. For example, live music while awaiting food or before speeches can help to calm nerves and create a relaxed and convivial vibe. Small classical ensembles are ideal for creating a soothing and sophisticated atmosphere without dominating the occasion.
Finally, of course, there’s the wedding reception dancing itself. A live band can help you to tailor your music’s tempo and playlist to suit your guests on the evening, but even if you have a DJ rather than live musicians, it’s a good idea to discuss preferred music and volume before the reception.
An increasingly popular addition to the wedding supplies sent out with invitations is a musical request card, so that you can create a suggested playlist to discuss with your DJ before the event. Don’t be tempted to micro-manage this, as a good DJ will bring a wealth of experience to your event, managing tunes, volume and tempo.
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Wedding Planning: Music - Where and When?
Few things have more effect on the mood of your guests than the music that is played, and nobody can imagine a wedding without at least some music.
Traditional Music
The most essential musical choices are the processional and recessional pieces; the music the wedding party, especially the bride, enter by and the music that plays as they leave. Traditionally, processional music has a slower tempo, to avoid the bride galloping down the aisle, while recessional tunes tend to be faster and more upbeat.
Many brides and grooms will already have favourite music picked out for these pieces, but it’s fun to suggest alternatives. Versions of these favourites played by different groups or in unusual styles or instrumental arrangements can be a fun way to make a wedding feel unique.
Audio Cues
Music is about so much more than just the ceremony. The WWS blog has already waxed lyrical about the benefits of live music at a wedding ceremony. Hopefully you’ve taken our advice and saved enough money by buying your wedding decorations online to afford a choice of live music on the big day. Even if your budget is limited, it’s well worth considering having live musicians perform at your wedding. In particular, music is a great way to keep guests entertained during lulls in the day’s events or to create a joyful atmosphere while guests are getting to know one another.
DIY wedding decorations can create great visual signposts, but music is a subtle and powerful way to help guests navigate your wedding ceremony. Make waiting times seem shorter by ensuring your music begins at least half-an-hour before the ceremony. The sound of music can also guide guests around a venue, so it can be really helpful in larger spaces or weddings taking place in spread-out venues.
Dinner And Dancing
Wedding reception music is all about getting guests up to dance; however, there can be much more to the music at your wedding reception than persuading your guests to shake their booties. For example, live music while awaiting food or before speeches can help to calm nerves and create a relaxed and convivial vibe. Small classical ensembles are ideal for creating a soothing and sophisticated atmosphere without dominating the occasion.
Finally, of course, there’s the wedding reception dancing itself. A live band can help you to tailor your music’s tempo and playlist to suit your guests on the evening, but even if you have a DJ rather than live musicians, it’s a good idea to discuss preferred music and volume before the reception.
An increasingly popular addition to the wedding supplies sent out with invitations is a musical request card, so that you can create a suggested playlist to discuss with your DJ before the event. Don’t be tempted to micro-manage this, as a good DJ will bring a wealth of experience to your event, managing tunes, volume and tempo.
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