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MUSIC
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Set the Stage!
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Music plays an integral part in setting
the mood for your wedding festivities. This is true for both the ceremony
musicians and the reception entertainment. Careful selection of the
musicians will put you one step closer to a successful wedding celebration.
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| Ceremony Musicians |
There are a great many choices
with regard to ceremony musicians from the classic piano or string
quartet to Scottish bagpipes! Be sure to meet with your clergyman
to discuss any possible restrictions on the instruments or choice
of music played during your ceremony. Your clergyman may even be able
to refer you to a good organist or pianist. Most ceremony musicians
will supply you with a taped performance to help you with your selection
process.
If you are looking for ceremony musicians or vocalists be sure to
check our classical
musicians pages.
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| Reception Entertainment |
A great band or DJ will
determine whether your guests party all night long or start to fade
around 9:00pm! Ensure success by auditioning bands and listening to
their audio tapes. Be careful, however, that the tapes have not been
remixed as this would make the band sound much better than what you'll
be hearing at your wedding!
An even better alternative is a videotape of the band or DJ so that
you may review their stage presence and setup. If that is not available
perhaps you will be able to catch them at another event before your
wedding. Be sure to check the following items: |
- Specify how many musicians will play, and what instuments they
will bring.
- Check with your reception facilities to ensure that there are
enough electrical outlets available.
- It is helpful to hire a band or DJ with prior wedding performance
experience. Often, the DJ or band leader will act as the master
of ceremonies, and if they are already familiar with the flow
of events so much the better.
- Inform the DJ of the size of the room so that the proper equipment
can be secured. Ask what safeguards there are should he/she become
ill on your wedding day.
- Offering your guests a wide range of musical styles will ensure
that everyone hears something they like. A versatile band or DJ
should be able to supply you with a song list that you can go
over to ensure the variety you desire.
- Be sure to have a written contract specifying all the details:
date, time, place, # hours, cost for additionial hours, # musicians,
type of equipment, etc.
- If you need to locate reception entertainment be sure to see
our bands
and DJ's
pages!
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