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Music is the life of your
wedding. It sets the tone, creates the mood and speaks of your love for one
another. Depending on what you choose, your music can greatly enhance your
wedding. How do you go about choosing the kind of music for your big day? Follow
these easy steps to flawlessly choosing the perfect music for you.
First, realize that different
music will be played during different times throughout your wedding. What might
be appropriate for your reception may not be for when guests are arriving, etc.
While the music may be different, you might want to stick to the same musical
theme. For example, if you hire a string quartet to play at your ceremony, it
would probably be best to have a live band at your wedding instead of a DJ. But
if you choose a compilation of prerecorded music, a DJ might work better for
your reception. You might want to create a feeling of solemnity while guests are
arriving, to demonstrate the importance of the day. Or, you may wish to hear
something more sentimental, such as your favorite songs as a couple. You may
also consider something upbeat, that creates a feeling of excitement you can
share with your guests, as in the case of my friends' wedding. There are so many
choices you can make, it will take some time to decide what suits you best.
Whatever your musical choices,
you will need to choose a specific piece of music to walk down the aisle with.
Some traditional choices are the Wedding March, or Pachabell Cannon, but nearly
any piece of music that you find beautiful will work for you. Keep in mind that
the music will cease when you get to the end of the aisle, so the length of the
aisle is important. You don't want a piece of music with a long introduction,
when the aisle is only 10 metres long! You can cue the music to start in a
certain section so you hear the part you want while you walk down the aisle.
You also may choose to have
shorter pieces of music played during your ceremony. This can create such a
beautiful moment for you and your guests to reflect on your marriage and
wedding, and allow you to take a moment to revel in the experience. You can
choose pieces that have meaning for you, or you can ask family members that you
wish to honor to choose something significant. This is particularly good during
the signing of the register, which can generally be a bit boring for the guests,
but if you have included them in the selection of music, then this can enhance
their experience. Either way, it is a great way to add a personal touch to your
ceremony.
For your reception, you will
want to take the time to make a 'play' and 'do not play' list. Unless you want
hardcore heavy metal or rap, you will need to make your choices clear to your DJ
or band. No matter how confident you might feel about the choices your DJ or
band might make, you really want to make these lists, as they communicate
clearly what your expectations are. Don't forget that your guests will make
requests, and it will be easier for your musicians or DJ to say no to these
requests if you have created a definitive list.
Your music choices set the tone
for your wedding, it is a chance to personalize and add the sentimental charm
that makes your wedding uniquely your own. Have fun with your selections and
don't forget to include music which suits all age groups at your wedding. One
last thing, at the reception it is always a good idea to choose songs which
everybody knows, especially just after the first dance, when you want your
guests dancing happily, not downing the champagne at your expense.
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