Essential Tips on Choosing the Right Music for Your Wedding
Saying your “I dos” is the culmination of a long process of wedding planning, budgeting, and task management. But at the end of the day, when all is said and done, you can finally proclaim to the world that yes, you are married!
But, as mentioned, planning your wedding takes a lot of time and effort. There are plenty of details to consider, from your venue to your theme, budget, menu, entertainment, and so on. However, there is another detail that you shouldn’t overlook, as it can affect the success of your event: the music.
That being said, here are a few tips on choosing the right music for your dream wedding:
Determine your wedding theme and atmosphere, and choose the music that goes well with it
First of all, you have to determine the overall theme and atmosphere of your wedding. If you are planning to have a classic, traditional wedding, then you can opt for classical music with an emphasis on string instruments or classical piano melodies. If you are having a more modern, contemporary wedding, then you can go for more popular music as well.
But you should also keep in mind that the important thing is for you to like the music that you choose. Don’t just choose classical music because everyone thinks that it is the best type of music for a classic, traditional wedding. What you can do is listen to the music you have in mind, even for just a few minutes. Look for pieces on the Internet or in your files at home that you are comfortable with and can imagine being played at your own wedding. Whether you choose a band or musician to play this music at your wedding or will simply give the venue a copy of a CD that you have created, you should also choose music based on your personal preference or pieces that mean something to you as a couple.
Do the proper research
Having the right music at your wedding entails a bit of effort and research as well. If you are planning to hire a band or a musician, don’t make your choices based simply on what they play to you. Also, don’t expect to make your choice of music in one sitting. Listen to a few pieces a few times, and ask your prospective band or musician for any recommendations they might have based on your theme and your musical taste. Chances are, they could give you some good suggestions that would help you fill in the important phases of your event.
Consider the logistics of the music
It is also important to consider the logistics of the event itself. For instance, if you are having a ceremony in a church, then you may want music that is appropriate for this type of setting. For a civil ceremony at a wedding venue, you can opt for discreet background music, such as the kind of music you would hear in the foyer of a hotel. Wedding venues such as the Mansion House or the Crowne Plaza in Heythrop Park may even have the right ‘foyer’ music already (you can learn more about having your wedding at these venues at www.heythroppark.co.uk), so they can simply provide it for you. You should also think carefully about the music for the entrance of the bride. The piece you choose for the entrance of the bride should be short and sweet, as it doesn’t really take long for the bride to walk the distance from the door to the groom.
