So the time finally came, your hubby-to-be put a ring on it and now it’s time to start planning the date, but with all of the components of a wedding that can evoke an amazing atmosphere, it’s the music that really creates the feel of that big day. When it comes to inspiration or putting a framework of sound onto your big day, it’s more than just a Spotify playlist. What does it take to pick all of your wedding music and what do you need to consider?
Understand the Basics First
Look at the ebb and flow of your big day and consider what songs set the scene in each place. For example, the first dance or when the guests arrive at the venue and everything in between. When it comes to the right type of music, you’ve got to remember how it dictates the pace. So if you are choosing something to walk down the aisle, you may want to find something at a vaguely slower tempo, but not at a snail’s pace.
Consider Your Wedding Themes
While you may start to think about practical things like the wedding music cost or whether you should opt for a band or a DJ (or a combination of the two), whatever you choose will have an impact on the overall themes and your costs. The music doesn’t have to match your wedding style, but you could get inspired by the venue and choose a few things to evoke those big day sensations and create a lot of memories. For example, if your wedding is in a expansive hotel full of history, you could stick a few old ballads like Nat King Cole or Frank Sinatra, or something a bit more jazzy.
Get the Music in the Right Order
If you are going to select the soundtrack to your wedding breakfast or you want a few of your favorites during the evening, you’ve got to get that playlist to work well and avoid that sense of disjointedness. You’ve got to make sure the music has that natural progression because going from thrash metal to country is not going to work well at all. When you figure out what songs you want, you’ve got to work hard at putting them into an order that makes logical sense and take those tunes for a test drive before you set everything in stone. From the first dance to your reception, give the soundtrack a spin so that you know how it all will feel.
Let It Tell Your Story
A variety of tunes will be great to tell your story as a couple, but it will also work wonders to ensure that everybody has something that pleases their tastes. Ultimately, you want to get your great-grandmother doing the Twist if she still can! That sense of being eclectic will be fantastic and set the tone for different parts of the day.
The music will be the soundtrack to your amazing day, so make sure that you pick them perfectly.
