Music is a major part of your reception and should be planned carefully. Not only does it helps create the atmosphere of your wedding but also it will make your reception unique accompanied with special songs. When you select music for your reception, keep in mind the musical preference and age of your guests, your budget, and any restrictions that the reception site may have. There are many options for reception music. You can hire a DJ, a band, an orchestra, or any combination of one or more instruments and vocalists.
Things to Consider: Music may or may not be included as part of the ceremony site fee. Be sure to check with your ceremony site about the restrictions pertaining to music and the availability of musical instruments for your use. Discuss the selection of ceremony music with your musicians to ensure that they know how to play the selections according to your request.
When selecting ceremony music, keep in mind the formality of your wedding, your religious affiliation, and the length of the ceremony. Also, do consider the location and time of day. If the ceremony is outside where there may be other noises such as traffic, wind, or people’s voices, or if a large number guests will be attending your ceremony, consider having the music amplified. Another thing to consider is to make sure there are electrical outlets close to where the instruments will be set up.
If you don’t know where to begin, consider hiring an entertainment agency that can help you choose a reliable DJ or band that will play the type of music you want. Bear in mind that whoever you choose should have experience performing at wedding receptions.
