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| The Wedding Reception: Music Details | You can ask what music is best for a wedding reception. The answer is simple: there is no exact answer because a lot depends on the reception itself.
For example:
• If the reception is being held in a small room adjacent to a church and there is no dancing the bride and groom might want a pianist playing very soft background music.
• However if the reception if being held in a banquet hall with 500 guests there is a good chance the bride and groom will want a 12 piece band with a few singers.
• And if the bride and groom are trying to achieve a certain theme they will often choose a style of music to complement their wedding. (If the groom wears a cowboy hat and the reception is on a ranch they will probably choose all country music).
The basic answer to this burning question is that most times brides and grooms want big band, swing, and pop-songs for the first part of the reception. After dinner, they choose top 40, oldies, R&B, country, ethnic music, group dances, etc.
It means they want a good mix because when you mix different styles of music, you are more likely to please all ages and, as a result, more guests will be inclined to dance.
You should begin making arrangements to hire (and contract) your musicians or DJ as soon as you confirm a wedding date and secure a location for your reception. You should book the most popular wedding music professionals at least one year in advance.
Don't be shy about telling your bandleader or DJ exactly what you want. If you confirm special details, it will take more time on your part, but it is the only way to achieve the wedding of "your" dreams. Definitely ask your bandleader or DJ for suggestions if you are undecided about anything, but you should make the final choices.
Consider having an in-depth meeting with your bandleader or DJ at least six weeks before your wedding day.
At that meeting you should discuss...
• Introductions:
Bring a list of names of the bridal party and in what order you want them introduced. Compiling a list of your bridal party names, you may want to include something about each person so your guests will now why that person is special to you. Be sure everyone will enjoy this personal touch, whether it is funny or sentimental.
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