Hi, soon-to-weds! How much thought have you put into your wedding music? Sometimes this wedding details gets buried under the list of other more glamorous wedding details–the wedding dress, the decorations, and so on. But do keep in mind the music is essential to creating the right mood for your wedding day. So, make sure you still allot ample time to plan your wedding music!
Now, what steps should you take when planning your wedding day music? And how do you choose the perfect band or musician? We can go through it together, step by step. Let’s begin.
(1) Narrow down your music genres.
The first thing you need to do is list down your top 3 music genres. Think of each part of your wedding–the ceremony, the cocktails, the banquet–and think of the main types of genres you would like to fill your wedding day with. This will help you later on, when you need to pick songs, and when you need to narrow down vendor options. Some vendors may be experts in certain styles or genres, so choosing your top ones will help you in the long run.
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(2) List down your favorite songs.
After you zero on on your top three favorite genres, list down your favorite songs. If you can, also select already the important songs for important moments at your wedding.
- For your walk down the aisle
- For your father-daughter/mother-son dance
- For your first dance
(3) Think of songs that your guests will like.
Next up is to think of music with guests tastes in mind. Usually you will have mixed ages groups with different music genre preferences. How can you best incorporate songs and genres suitable for all ages? If this is a difficult for you, you can always open this question when meeting potential wedding bands and musicians and get their advice. They should have insights and suggestions based on their experience from prior weddings.
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(4) Be open and explore options.
In relation to the previous point, it will help if you keep an open mind and listen to suggestions of seasoned bands and musicians. While you can have your chosen genres and some must-have songs in your list, explore ideas and suggestions when meeting and canvassing vendors. This will help you get an experienced perspective on the best wedding music options, the kind that everyone will enjoy.
(5) Yes, you can hire more than one musician.
What if you want a string quartet for your ceremony and cocktails, then a DJ for your banquet and after party? That’s not a problem at all! You CAN hire more than one band, musician, or vendor on your wedding day. What matters is that you pick music and vendors that will create the right mood and atmosphere for your special day.
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(6) When canvassing bands, musicians, and DJs, take time to watch and listen to their work.
We always say this when sharing wedding planning tips and it does applies to your wedding music, too: do your research. Take the time to watch videos or YouTube, or listen to audio samples and files that potential vendors send over. This will really help you gauge if you have or have not found what you’re looking for.
(7) Trust the experts.
Spotify will always be an option, there’s no doubt about it. But wouldn’t you feel more secure if you leave your wedding music to musicians who posses the necessary skills and have professional experience? You can leave it all to them to create the right atmosphere and ambience for the best day in your life.
