Knowing Your Theme

We all have different taste in music. When it come to your wedding it can be a challenge to pick the right music that you and all of your guests will love. Picking music that fits your style as a couple is very important because it can give your wedding a sense of uniqueness compared to the rest. However some music, no matter how much you love it, could bring the wrong tone to your wedding.

A good way to find the right music is to find compilation CD’s of wedding songs, these songs are typical wedding songs that have been used for years. However if you want to be different in your music finding songs that you both like that are similar is a great substitution. Songs by Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra are very popular at weddings and appeal to all ages. Try to stay away from songs that have a lot of profanity, because it could make some of your guests uncomfortable. As a substitution try and find the same song, but the edited version that way you can still have a personal touch without it being too much.

Songs that Make Them Dance

Picking songs that will get people out of their chairs and on their feet are great! Typical wedding songs that everyone knows and will dance to are songs like; The YMCA, Hokey Poky, and Don’t Stop Believing. sometimes the old songs can be the best. People love to sing along and join in when they know the song, so even if the rest of the music is your own personal taste, throwing a few oldies in there can be helpful!

Music for the Ceremony

When picking music to walk down the aisle to or for your bridesmaids and groomsmen to walk down to is another challenge. Music that is easy on the ear, very light and airy is a good choice. Classical music or hymns as well as instrumentals are a few good options. You want everyone to focus on the bride when she walks down the aisle, you don’t want them to be distracted by the words of a song or how “loud” it is. The music should be subtle just to give the bride that grand entrance she deserves. Songs with words are useful while the bridesmaids are walking down or the groomsmen. However there are some great songs out there with words that are good for walking down the aisle, just be very particular when choosing.

Have Fun and Be Creative

There are many options to chose from when deciding on music for your wedding. There is the option of hiring a DJ or MC, hiring a live band, or having a friend create a playlist to play throughout the wedding/reception. Any of these choices is a great one, but no matter which one you chose make sure the person responsible for playing the music knows what you and your partner want. Make sure when picking a band or a DJ, that you pick someone that you feel comfortable with and that has the same kind of style that you do. Always audition your cortet, DJ, or band before hiring them, that way you can make an informed decision.

If you want your wedding to be fun, upbeat, and maybe even a little humorous, music is the best way to set that tone. Picking songs from movies that define you as a couple that everyone will get a kick at is a good way to bring everyone together through the music. It really comes down to how personal you want it to be or how comfortable you want it to be for the guests. Songs like, “Baby got back” is a fun dance song that most people from this generation would know, however, it could be taken offensively by the older crowd. You want your wedding to be memorable but just not in the wrong way and not because of the music choice. A good way to organize it is by themes. First the ceremony: think light, orchestra, string cortet with a touch of your own uniqueness. Second for the reception: think fun, lively, romantic, because people love to dance at weddings, so make sure the music is fitting for whether people are dancing or sitting down to eat dinner.

Music is the factor in your wedding that brings everything together so whether you are having a elegant sit-down dinner reception, or a fun funky wedding, make sure the music you chose fits your theme, as well as yours and your grooms personality. Your friends and family will dance and have a great time!

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