Weddings : Let The Music Play

May 17, 2006 by Lesley-Ann Graham  
Filed under Wedding Music

If there’s one necessary element to any gathering, it’s music. Music is what keeps your gathering from being a boring convention. The music can add a touch of romance as well as a touch of spice to your party.

If you’ll notice, most TV shows and movies have music playing in the background. It keeps the scene from becoming totally flat and boring. The music actually enhances the experience just as it can for your wedding, even if you choose to just have a bunch of CDs playing on player in the corner.

Of course, if you really want to get people in the mood, nothing will beat a live performance. Wedding singers are a fantastic addition to any wedding, especially one that has a wide repertoire. If you want dancing, nothing beats the big band music played by - you guessed it - an actual big band.

Of course, if budget is a concern, just hire a great DJ. Ask him to play you a mix of romantic ballads and some dance music. Ask him to help you keep the party spirits up. They can even provide you more variety in terms of genre since you can have some ballroom, some hip hop, some disco and of course some classics to keep the party jumping.

Let your music express how you feel. Get everyone into the romantic and party mood. Just don’t forget to listen to all the lyrics otherwise you may be surprised at what you hear on the speakers.

Pay Attention To The Lyrics

May 1, 2006 by Lesley-Ann Graham  
Filed under Wedding Music

Everyone has favorite music for weddings. Outside of the typical wedding march, all other songs are chosen by the couple for their nuptials. The music enhances the mood of the wedding, so you want it to be a perfect match.

Some couples make the mistake of choosing a song because the singer is one of their favorites and it seems mellow enough. Then one they stop and listen, they realize that on their wedding day, they’re playing a song about heartbreak. Talk about mismatch.

A modern favorite for the father and daughter dance is the song Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle. It is a beautiful song about a father and how he feels as he recalls watching his daughter grow up. Each night she would give him little kisses before she’d nod off to sleep. The song says: “With all that I’ve done wrong, I must have done something right to deserve her love every morning and butterfly kisses at night.”

The song Unforgettable by Natalie Cole and her father, Nat King Cole, is a favorite for the first dance. Isn’t it so true for the newlyweds? You married the person who was most unforgettable to you. Best of all, as the Coles sing it: “That’s why darling, it’s incredible that someone so unforgettable thinks that I am unforgettable too.” How’s that for a romantic touch?

Looking for a great song to end your party with? Try the song by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes called I’ve Had the Time of My Life. It’s a beautiful song taken from a wonderful movie. It starts slow but builds up to a great rhythmic beat that will get your guests up on the dance floor. Plus they leave your party singing: “I’ve had the time of my life and I’ve never felt this way before and I swear it’s so true and I owe it all to you.”

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