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.

Ceremony music choices

During the wedding ceremony 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 church organist or pianist can provide the majority of the music. We recommend going with something a little more flexible like a DJ, so you can can the exact vibe you want for your event.

The Reception

For the reception, the bride and groom has a choice of DJ, or a band. If you opt for a DJ, a major perc is that you can request to have all of your favorite songs in the playlist. Finding a great DJ for your event can be done through a site the “wedding wire” or “the knot” or through a google search for local DJ’s

Choosing a band, soloist, or a DJ

If you settle 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 want more of a raw feel for your wedding, then hiring a band might be the way to go. 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.

Tips for your wedding

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!

Conclusion

Choosing the music for your wedding can sometimes be stressful. It’s can really save you a lot of time and effort to hire a professional to help you with this process. Most credible wedding DJ’s are great at this and at Evening Star Entertainment, we have a streamline and simple process designed to make the selection of music as easy as humanly possible for you.