From the simplest reception to the most extravagant affair, entertainment plays an important role.
Wedding Entertainment Planner  Entertainment for a wedding can come in all shapes and sizes. From the simplest wedding to the most extravagant affair, entertainment plays an important role. Before diving in to find just any musicians, it is important to examine the different facets of a typical wedding as they relate to entertainment. Most weddings are divided into three parts: the cocktail hour, the dinner reception and dancing. |
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The Champagne Hour
The Champagne Hour
Depending on your taste in music, each of these sections can vary in theme or flow with one general music program. The Champagne hour is where all of the guests first gather after arriving from the ceremony to unwind, have drinks and mingle before dinner. Depending on where the reception takes place, the Champagne hour is usually held at a separate area from the dinning area. It is recommended to have mainly soft background music.
From one musician to a small ensemble, some suggestions can included a classical quartet consisting of two violins, cello and flute. A solo harp or paired with flute, an acoustic guitarist will also add elegance to any affair. A swinging Dixieland ensemble will keep things lively. Perhaps a simple solo piano performing smooth ballads will add that special touch of class. The sensuous sound of a strolling solo saxophone may be a good idea. The saxophone can also be paired with the piano to produce a Jazzy ambiance. Whatever the choice, the entertainment should add to a relaxing atmosphere as guests have an enjoyable time. Soon the Champagne hour will start to wind down and guests will be asked to make their way to the dinning area.
The Dinner Reception
The Dinner Reception
The second part of the evening involves the dinner portion of the reception. As it is usually expected, the main band and/or DJ will be eagerly waiting to commence with the festivities. Guests will be asked to find a seat as the bridal party prepares to enter. Soft music flows from the bandstand as the Master of Ceremony announces the bridal party. And finally, everyone in the room is asked to stand as the beautiful Bride and handsome Groom now husband and wife make their grand entrance. At this time, the band will perform the traditional wedding march.
The First Dance
The First Dance
Immediately following, the Bride and Groom will come together on the dance floor for their first dance. A song would have been preselected for this special occasion. Right after the first dance, it is traditional to also have the Bride dance with her father and Groom dance with his mother. Other specific music is also preselected for this part. In order to ensure that things flow smoothly, it is important to work with an experienced band/DJ paying attention to every small detail. The band/DJ will then play soft music as guest start to eat dinner.
The Party Really Starts!
The Party Really Starts!
Once the guests start eating the last course which is dessert, the band willu sually be signaled to turn up the volume as the dancing part of the wedding begins. The band/DJ will start performing dance music trying to get everyone dancing. Whether it is Jazz, rock, country, Latin, top40/dance or anything in between, hopefully you have selected a band/DJ that will perform a variety of music to cater to everyone's musical taste. Everyone young and old will experience an enjoyable time and partake in the celebration with family and friends on your most special wedding day.
Stay tuned to future articles as we examine specific repertoire for different types of weddings.
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