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228 days ago
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Wedding music is an important piece of tradition and memory. Selecting music that means something to you and your spouse is a significant part of your wedding planning.
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- Decide whether live music is important. You can use an iPod, a CD or a DJ or a combination of them all in addition to or instead of live music. Talk to your contacts at the ceremony and reception sites to see if there are restrictions to the kinds of instruments allowed and see if a sound system is available.
- Select classical, traditional songs for the ceremony or more contemporary top 40 hits such as "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton and "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" by Bryan Adams depending on your taste. Buy sheet music at a music or book store for live singers and accompanists.
- Ask a friend, family member or local artist to sing or play at your wedding to add a personal touch. Select songs that mean something to you and your spouse. Choose songs carefully, focusing on music that suits your wedding. If you have a traditional religious wedding in a church, your music may be completely different than if your wedding is a modern outdoor event.
- Choose songs for the wedding ceremony, pre-reception, reception, cake cutting ceremony, first dance and parents' dances. The song for the first dance, the first time you will dance as husband and wife, should lyrically mean something to you as a couple. This is the song that commemorates that special moment, so take some time when choosing this ballad.
- Mix fast and slow songs at your reception, especially if you have a dance. Songs should be from a mix of genres and decades to give all guests a chance to have fun. Allow guests to make requests so the night can mean something special for everyone.
- Talk to your officiant or get help from a professional wedding planner or musician. These people will recommend songs that fit your theme. Don't be afraid to tell the DJ or live musician exactly what you want. Often this will help them out as well, narrowing down the types of songs and making sure to play the list of your favorites.
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