Choosing Wedding Entertainment
Music can help to create the right atmosphere and set the mood during
the wedding ceremony and during the wedding celebrations. Deciding which
music should be played at you wedding is one of the most important decisions
you need to make when planning your special day.
There are two aspects of wedding
music that need to be addressed when planning your big
day. First, you may wish to select certain music or arrange for professional
soloists or musicians to play during the actual wedding
ceremony. But at the wedding
reception, it's pretty much anything goes when it comes to selecting
wedding music, provided it's tasteful. Everyone's requirements are different
so don't be afraid to discuss any special requirements with whoever
you're hiring.
Start planning your wedding music early. Good talent gets
booked fast and you don't want to end up having to select the brand new
DJ with only a few weddings under his belt or something even worse. Booking your
music a full year in advance is advisable but at a minimum, you should know
who will be showing up and what he or she will be playing at least six months
prior to the wedding date.
For most weddings, selecting the music for the wedding
ceremony isn't that complicated because most often, it's
controlled by the person in charge at the location where the ceremony
will take place. When you're researching your wedding ceremony options,
be sure to inquire about any guidelines with respect to wedding ceremony
music as these could possibly impact your decision. If the ceremony
is being held outdoors, check for electrical hook-ups or book live musicians.
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Wedding music during the ceremony is basically secondary to
the ceremony itself so the music is really meant to sort of 'fill in the
gaps' during the non-speaking periods such as while guests are being seated,
during the procession, and while lighting the unity candles. Of course,
it's your wedding and it can be custom-designed.
The music that's played at the reception, however, is going
to mean the difference between a successful reception and one that's ho-hum.
And this is where things can start to get complicated. When you begin searching
for wedding reception
music, you'll realize rather quickly that you have a lot of options.
You can book a live band, or a DJ that'll
play pre-recorded music, or you can buy that CD full of top wedding
songs and have someone act as the DJ.
It's important that you both agree on the type of wedding
music you want played at your reception. There are 'traditional' songs that
almost always are played at certain points during the reception such as
the father/daughter dance, the cake cutting, the dollar dance and so on.
And then there is all the music in between. Do you want jazz, country, R&B,
new age, Italian, Latin, Jewish-inspired, or a little bit of everything?
That's an important decision to make because the musicians you select have
to be able to deliver what you want or you won't be happy.
Your specific choice of music should be discussed with the musicians well
before the event and they should be able to provide you with some ideas.
Try to book experienced professionals for your wedding music. Always ask
for and check references. Even contact the Better Business Bureau. If booking
live talent, arrange to hear a live
performance before booking. Scrutinize the contract before signing to
make sure all parties agree on the number of hours music will be provided
and that everything that has been agreed to is in writing. Find out the
cancellation and refund policy, too.
Your wedding day will be one of the most treasured memories
of your life. Selecting the right wedding
music can take a lot of time and effort, so start planning early.
Contact one of our friendly professional staff at Perth Professional
Entertainment Services for assistance with your next entertainment booking
on 08 9382 1894.
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