Choosing the right mix of music for your wedding

Choosing the right mix of music for your wedding, by Paul Doffman, who works for a company called freak music providing bands for weddings in Scotland.

A wedding day is one of the most special days in your life. With all the planning and preparation that goes into throwing this party of all parties, you want to make sure that everyone has a great time. As with any party, the music played at a wedding is vital to making it as memorable to the guests as it is to you. Picking the right music for your wedding is essential.

When choosing your wedding music, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. Most likely your guests will be of all ages, and so the music should reflect the different tastes that will reflect a variety of time periods. The list of songs to be played should vary in tempo, giving dancers of all styles a chance for a turn on the dance floor. Keep in mind that certain songs that may be special to you may be obscure to your guests, so keep those to a minimum. You want to include music that everyone will know. Here are some suggestions:

Romantic songs are perfect for a wedding. Traditional artists like Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline, and Tony Bennett will be sure to bring couples of all ages on to the floor. Newer artists like Celine Dion, Michael Buble, Mariah Carey and a myriad of others will add the younger set to the crowd.

Of course, no wedding party music would be memorable without some rip roaring fun on the dance floor. There are a great many selections, both classic and modern, that’ll get your guests jumping in and having a great time. Party music standards, from Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” to the B-52’s “Love Shack” will have the whole party singing and dancing all evening long.

Finding the right mix of romantic and party tunes is an indispensable part of planning your wedding. Keep your guests in mind when picking the music for your wedding and it’ll be sure to be a hit!

From Freak Music wedding band experts!

3 comments July 10, 2010