Live band, DJ, playlist or other – music plays a key role in a wedding day.
There are the obvious moments during the day that many brides and grooms will have picked songs for well ahead of time.
Walking down the aisle, the first dance … these are moments where song choice is essential.
But there are other moments during the day that need a soundtrack.
Allow for about 30 minutes’ of music to play while guests are waiting for the bride to arrive.
The processional. Bridesmaids can walk down the aisle to the same song as the bride, or something different. It needs to be long enough for them to make their whole journey.
The bride can make her entrance her own with a separate song.
Music should play while the bride and groom sign their marriage certificate.
The recessional song plays as the happy couple makes their way back up the aisle.
Make sure there’s music playing while guests mingle after the nuptials, while the wedding party is away having photos taken.
What song will play as the wedding party enters the reception?
Will the bride and groom enter to a separate song?
The first dance song, for that all important first time on the dance floor as husband and wife.
The father-daughter dance song is usually a tear-jerker.
A mother-son dance could add to the tears.
Will the wedding party have a specific song for their first spin on the dance floor?
No cake-cutting is complete without a song!
Throwing a garter? That needs a song.
Tossing a bouquet? That needs a song.
Choose a last song to round-off the day and send your guests packing with a smile on their faces.
