Wedding Entertainment - subtle or slamming?!?
So, you are now at the point where you need to decide what kind of entertainment there will be at your wedding reception. Listen to Bella, there are so many different ways to go that it will make your head spin. But, again, if we are talking budget, then a D.J. (disc jockey) is the way to go. Now don’t feel too badly about that (and maybe you really want a d.j., then it’s all good), because d.j.’s can be awesome. They can provide you and your guests with every kind of music imaginable and play you your favorite songs all night long. There are also packages that provide more of an entertainment aspect with hats and big glasses, Caribbean music, etc. etc. etc…the sky is the limit with many of them.
But, that may not be your cup of tea. Speaking of tea…sorry for the detour…but I just discovered that we are the only people on the internet that offers these adorable teapot wedding favors. These are the most unique wedding favors you will find
and they will go with any kind of music!
Okay, back to what I was saying. If you prefer, at the wedding reception you can have a 3-10 piece band. Or you might want to hire a harpest or a flute duo or string quartet. As I said, the ky is the limit if your budget has no limit.
I went to a wedding once that during the cocktail hour there was a small jazz trio and then they had a live band for the reception. But what was so unique, was that when the band took breaks, there was a d.j. who played music and got the people up to dance. It was very different and very enjoyable.
Just remember, this is totally up to you, your taste and your budget. Anything goes musically, from karaoke to a live band…jazz…classical or even reggae and disco. After all, even down to the band, it should all be about what the couple that is getting married prefers. The only exception here, and I see this quite frequently, is accommodating some of your special guests. For example, if you have many older Italian couples attending, you might want to add some of the songs that they know and love. You can tailor the reception to any of your guests which is always a nice added touch.
Don’t forget! You have to have a first dance song whether you have a band or a d.j. This is a very special, sentimental moment when the bride and groom dance together, alone on the dance floor for the first time. If you hire a band, just make sure they can play the song before you hire them. In our case, we hired the band well in advance and when they didn’t know the song my daughter and future son-in-law wanted, they told me that they would learn it and that it would sound perfect.
Well, now you have the lowdown on all the possibilities that you have with regards to music. You can get as creative as you want with bands, trumpeters, jazz duos, concert pianists, etc. If you can afford them, you will get them. Just make sure that if you go with live entertainment, you hear them before you hire them! Do not hire them because you heard them at someone else’s wedding. They may have changed singers, musicians, etc. and may not have the same sound. Word to the wise: go to hotels that have the wedding nights and listen to many different bands. Don’t hire the first one that you like. Remember, this is your special day. You’ll never have this day again. And music fills the ears of your guests all during that day. Make sure they sound just like you want them to.
Okay…now you’re equipped to make a decision re: the music for your wedding! Now go get ‘em!
Have a wonderful, musical journey.
Much happiness coming your way,
Bella
Unique Wedding Favors
But, that may not be your cup of tea. Speaking of tea…sorry for the detour…but I just discovered that we are the only people on the internet that offers these adorable teapot wedding favors. These are the most unique wedding favors you will find
and they will go with any kind of music!Okay, back to what I was saying. If you prefer, at the wedding reception you can have a 3-10 piece band. Or you might want to hire a harpest or a flute duo or string quartet. As I said, the ky is the limit if your budget has no limit.
I went to a wedding once that during the cocktail hour there was a small jazz trio and then they had a live band for the reception. But what was so unique, was that when the band took breaks, there was a d.j. who played music and got the people up to dance. It was very different and very enjoyable.
Just remember, this is totally up to you, your taste and your budget. Anything goes musically, from karaoke to a live band…jazz…classical or even reggae and disco. After all, even down to the band, it should all be about what the couple that is getting married prefers. The only exception here, and I see this quite frequently, is accommodating some of your special guests. For example, if you have many older Italian couples attending, you might want to add some of the songs that they know and love. You can tailor the reception to any of your guests which is always a nice added touch.
Don’t forget! You have to have a first dance song whether you have a band or a d.j. This is a very special, sentimental moment when the bride and groom dance together, alone on the dance floor for the first time. If you hire a band, just make sure they can play the song before you hire them. In our case, we hired the band well in advance and when they didn’t know the song my daughter and future son-in-law wanted, they told me that they would learn it and that it would sound perfect.
Well, now you have the lowdown on all the possibilities that you have with regards to music. You can get as creative as you want with bands, trumpeters, jazz duos, concert pianists, etc. If you can afford them, you will get them. Just make sure that if you go with live entertainment, you hear them before you hire them! Do not hire them because you heard them at someone else’s wedding. They may have changed singers, musicians, etc. and may not have the same sound. Word to the wise: go to hotels that have the wedding nights and listen to many different bands. Don’t hire the first one that you like. Remember, this is your special day. You’ll never have this day again. And music fills the ears of your guests all during that day. Make sure they sound just like you want them to.
Okay…now you’re equipped to make a decision re: the music for your wedding! Now go get ‘em!
Have a wonderful, musical journey.
Much happiness coming your way,
Bella
Unique Wedding Favors
