Choosing the music for your wedding is totally different from choosing the songs in your iPod. Especially for more traditional weddings, there are certain song sets that you would have to play during the ceremony. Music can greatly affect the mood of your wedding and organizing your wedding music will require planning and delegation so that everything will go smoothly, from the reception to the distribution of wedding favors.
Playing your wedding songs will not be as easy as playing music on your iPod as well. Here are some things that you have to check to ensure that sweet music will constantly fill your wedding.
The music that you want to play should be approved by the church (if you will be having a church wedding) because most traditional Catholic churches still require traditional wedding songs as well. For the reception, check if the venue has enough electrical plugs that you can use, particularly if your reception is in a garden. For the background music, whether you will be having CDs or a wedding singer, ensure that the CD is compatible with the player.
Do not rely on the wedding singer to pick the choice of songs. So that there will be no unpleasant surprises, check if the song list that he or she has is the same as what you have in mind. If not, you can make recommendations on how to improve them. For the reception party, choose a wide range of songs across many generations as your guests may have a wide age range as well.
The key here is to finalize the playlist and ensure that the singer or your coordinator or the band can troubleshoot any problems that may suddenly arise and not require your attention anymore. Always have someone behind the sound system as well to make sure that the microphone will be on and the background music off whenever needed. Have the band do their usual sound check before the guests arrive, and not upon their arrival.
Just like in any situation, music can uplift any awkward moments that may arise. Whether popular songs or songs that have played a major part in your relationship, the music played during your wedding should make not just you, but your guests feel special as well. Consider everyone in your choice of songs. That while you cannot please everyone, just ensure that majority of your guests will get to enjoy the music that you play, whether at the ceremony or at the reception.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
How To Choose Songs for Your Wedding
A wedding is such an important social event that some brides sometimes even become ‘bridezillas’. It is indeed an enormous pressure to hold a wedding that will run smoothly and according to plan.
From the preparation, to all the necessary reservations, to presenting the wedding favors, there are certain expectations that brides and wedding planners have to comply to. As much as there is order when the entourage enters the church, there is also an order and a set of guides that must be followed when playing wedding songs. Just because a song is a love song or because it is an important song in your relationship (even if it is a sad love song) doesn’t mean that it should be played during the wedding. Here is your quick start guide in preparing the music for your wedding.
These important notes will ensure that most major parts in your wedding will be accompanied by the right music that will set everyone’s mood, heighten the romantic ambience, and meet everyone’s expectation as well.
During the ceremony, depending on the kind of religious ceremony you will be having, the songs played are generally the ones approved by your church. In Catholic weddings, for example, while some local churches would approve playing modern love songs, traditionally, Catholic wedding songs are the only ones that are allowed to play during the ceremony.
At the start of the reception, play soft music in the background. At this point, you will be expecting the guests to be arriving and instead of just hearing the people chatter (as if it’s the Sunday market), play music that’s soft to the ears. The couple’s first dance should be to the tune of a special love song, preferably a song that has a special significance in the couple’s relationship.
While there seems to be no rule when it comes to the reception party, you can indeed choose any song but bear in mind that your guests may be across age brackets. Do not just include music from your generation, but rather, if you may, include music across all generations, starting from the music during your parent’s time (and they would indeed appreciate that too), up to modern day dance tracks.
From the ceremony, to the distribution of wedding favors, make sweet music not just with your loved one, but literally share sweet music with your guests. Your wedding ideas for wedding music will surely be appreciated with these simple guidelines.
From the preparation, to all the necessary reservations, to presenting the wedding favors, there are certain expectations that brides and wedding planners have to comply to. As much as there is order when the entourage enters the church, there is also an order and a set of guides that must be followed when playing wedding songs. Just because a song is a love song or because it is an important song in your relationship (even if it is a sad love song) doesn’t mean that it should be played during the wedding. Here is your quick start guide in preparing the music for your wedding.
These important notes will ensure that most major parts in your wedding will be accompanied by the right music that will set everyone’s mood, heighten the romantic ambience, and meet everyone’s expectation as well.
During the ceremony, depending on the kind of religious ceremony you will be having, the songs played are generally the ones approved by your church. In Catholic weddings, for example, while some local churches would approve playing modern love songs, traditionally, Catholic wedding songs are the only ones that are allowed to play during the ceremony.
At the start of the reception, play soft music in the background. At this point, you will be expecting the guests to be arriving and instead of just hearing the people chatter (as if it’s the Sunday market), play music that’s soft to the ears. The couple’s first dance should be to the tune of a special love song, preferably a song that has a special significance in the couple’s relationship.
While there seems to be no rule when it comes to the reception party, you can indeed choose any song but bear in mind that your guests may be across age brackets. Do not just include music from your generation, but rather, if you may, include music across all generations, starting from the music during your parent’s time (and they would indeed appreciate that too), up to modern day dance tracks.
From the ceremony, to the distribution of wedding favors, make sweet music not just with your loved one, but literally share sweet music with your guests. Your wedding ideas for wedding music will surely be appreciated with these simple guidelines.
Friday, September 24, 2010
How To Choose Wedding Songs
Wedding songs form a special part in a couple’s wedding. Through the songs, the guests will be able to connect with the couple in a special way. Guests attending a party know that every song, whether in the ceremony or in the reception, means something special to the couple in one way or another.
It is important then that the couple choose the songs that can really relate to their story if possible. There are many songs that have been used in weddings and some may be familiar to you as you have already attended some. While some are really played in most weddings, whether because they are really classic wedding songs or are just really popular, here are some important reminders on how to choose the wedding songs that everyone will truly enjoy.
If the bride, groom, or any of their relatives or friends is into music composition, you can ask them to write an original song that can you can play during your wedding. A song that tells the couples love story and their aspirations in their married life will truly be fitting. An original song is also one of the best wedding ideas to make your wedding memorable.
For existing wedding songs that you want to use, there are wedding compilation albums in music stores that are really intended to be used during weddings. It is best that if you use existing songs, get a wedding sister or a relative that can sing so that it can be sang live, for more dramatic impact and romance.
You can get song ideas to be played during the wedding with a movie that is significant or has a special meaning for the couple. It will be such a treat for the guests to relate to the couple’s love story even more by learning about their special movie.
Apart from movie soundtracks, a significant song in the couple’s relationship or the couple’s theme song is important to be played. Whether at the first dance or at the reception, it is important that the song gets a special place in the wedding.
From the music used in the ceremony to the background music while giving out wedding favors, choosing the right songs can make your wedding be not just enjoyable and memorable, but also more meaningful. As most activities and traditions done during weddings represent something or symbolize something, your songs should also means something and make your wedding romantic and meaningful.
As this is the start of your new life together, make sure you hit off on the right note, starting with your choice of wedding songs.
It is important then that the couple choose the songs that can really relate to their story if possible. There are many songs that have been used in weddings and some may be familiar to you as you have already attended some. While some are really played in most weddings, whether because they are really classic wedding songs or are just really popular, here are some important reminders on how to choose the wedding songs that everyone will truly enjoy.
If the bride, groom, or any of their relatives or friends is into music composition, you can ask them to write an original song that can you can play during your wedding. A song that tells the couples love story and their aspirations in their married life will truly be fitting. An original song is also one of the best wedding ideas to make your wedding memorable.
For existing wedding songs that you want to use, there are wedding compilation albums in music stores that are really intended to be used during weddings. It is best that if you use existing songs, get a wedding sister or a relative that can sing so that it can be sang live, for more dramatic impact and romance.
You can get song ideas to be played during the wedding with a movie that is significant or has a special meaning for the couple. It will be such a treat for the guests to relate to the couple’s love story even more by learning about their special movie.
Apart from movie soundtracks, a significant song in the couple’s relationship or the couple’s theme song is important to be played. Whether at the first dance or at the reception, it is important that the song gets a special place in the wedding.
From the music used in the ceremony to the background music while giving out wedding favors, choosing the right songs can make your wedding be not just enjoyable and memorable, but also more meaningful. As most activities and traditions done during weddings represent something or symbolize something, your songs should also means something and make your wedding romantic and meaningful.
As this is the start of your new life together, make sure you hit off on the right note, starting with your choice of wedding songs.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Selecting and Compiling Songs for your Wedding
Weddings are never complete without music. Imagine going to the ceremony and the only voice you can hear is that of the priest. Then walking to the reception where the chatter of the people is the only sound you’ll hear. Then the couple cuts the cake, and no one speaks. And how about the first dance? Up to the last part of the wedding, where the wedding favors are being handed out, music should be heard at the background. Appropriate music for every part of the wedding is crucial in making the wedding more special and dramatic. Here is the basic need-to-know information in selecting and compiling songs for your wedding.
Select traditional songs for the wedding ceremony. During the processional, the recessional and interlude, most churches require that only traditional Catholic wedding songs be played. The list of these songs should be pretty easy as churches have copies of the songs already. What you can also choose is whether you would want the church choir to sing them for you or if you can assign your own singer to sing them for you.
Select appropriate music for each part of the reception. Loud party music isn’t the only type of song that is being played during receptions. There are certain parts of the reception where soft or romantic music should be played as well.
- While the guests arrive, play upbeat music, but keep the volume to a minimum. This is the chance where guests get to mingle with each other, so you do not want them struggling to talk or hear each other.
- During the cutting of the cake, play upbeat music as well, but you can increase the volume to a higher level to get the guests focused on this activity.
- For the first dance, a song that has a special meaning in the relationship of the couple should be played. It can be their theme song, their favorite music, or something that someone (relative, friend, bride or groom) has specially written for them.
- During the reception party, have the DJ play the latest party music so everyone can indeed have a great time.
It is important that you relay all information to the person in-charge of the sound system so that there will be no mishaps where music is not being played especially when people are expecting it, such as during the reception where people are eating (the sound produced by chinaware and utensils is never appealing). Never leave the choice of music to them as well. In one major wedding music mishap, people are shocked to hear an instrumental version of ‘Separate Lives’ being played in the background. The bride’s mother rushed to the sound booth to correct it. Apparently, even the sound system person wasn’t aware of the songs he has in his playlist. To be sure, you can give them your songs in advance, or check the song list that they have.
Weddings indeed create wonderful memories for everyone, and with the right songs, you can make this event even more memorable.
Select traditional songs for the wedding ceremony. During the processional, the recessional and interlude, most churches require that only traditional Catholic wedding songs be played. The list of these songs should be pretty easy as churches have copies of the songs already. What you can also choose is whether you would want the church choir to sing them for you or if you can assign your own singer to sing them for you.
Select appropriate music for each part of the reception. Loud party music isn’t the only type of song that is being played during receptions. There are certain parts of the reception where soft or romantic music should be played as well.
- While the guests arrive, play upbeat music, but keep the volume to a minimum. This is the chance where guests get to mingle with each other, so you do not want them struggling to talk or hear each other.
- During the cutting of the cake, play upbeat music as well, but you can increase the volume to a higher level to get the guests focused on this activity.
- For the first dance, a song that has a special meaning in the relationship of the couple should be played. It can be their theme song, their favorite music, or something that someone (relative, friend, bride or groom) has specially written for them.
- During the reception party, have the DJ play the latest party music so everyone can indeed have a great time.
It is important that you relay all information to the person in-charge of the sound system so that there will be no mishaps where music is not being played especially when people are expecting it, such as during the reception where people are eating (the sound produced by chinaware and utensils is never appealing). Never leave the choice of music to them as well. In one major wedding music mishap, people are shocked to hear an instrumental version of ‘Separate Lives’ being played in the background. The bride’s mother rushed to the sound booth to correct it. Apparently, even the sound system person wasn’t aware of the songs he has in his playlist. To be sure, you can give them your songs in advance, or check the song list that they have.
Weddings indeed create wonderful memories for everyone, and with the right songs, you can make this event even more memorable.
How To Create Playlists for Your Wedding
Music, in any situation, sets the whole mood in the room. Even when you are personally listening to music on your iPod, your choice of music or your playlist complements your mood. So more notably at special occasions, music can create the atmosphere or create the mood that you would want the group to have.
During weddings where the mood is romantic in itself, you may want to support that with complementing music as well. Especially when there are mishaps in the event, as people may be irritated when the ceremony takes too long or the food takes too long to be served, music can either distract or elevate the mood instead. As you may have songs in mind already, here are some essentials that you should not miss out on when it comes to your wedding songs, along with some other wedding ideas for using music at your wedding.
Have music prepared for these parts of the wedding: the ceremony (processional, recessional, interlude), cutting the cake, first dance for the couple, and bridal reception party, and also at the end of the event when you are thanking your guests and handing out wedding favors. At the ceremony, generally there is no background music except when the bride is walking down the aisle and on the interlude. A professional wedding singer can perform songs for you or have the choir play and sing those songs for you. Some opt for the more dramatic and romantic feel of live music. There will definitely be goosebumps especially when the church choir’s songs are very moving and emotional.
On the reception, play soft music as the people come in and take their seats. This is generally not the time for loud music as this is the time where people mingle and greet each other. Make it easier for them so they will not struggle against the music. Make the music conversation friendly. During cake cutting portion of the wedding, play the favorite music of the couple. Make it a fast song as a few laughs may be shared during this part of the reception. On the first dance, this is normally a romantic song that brings a special meaning for the couple.
At the party, this is of course the time where loud party music signals the culmination of the happiness of the couple.
Have family closely monitor the music played when you are renting from a special lights and sound provider. In one major mishap, the song “Broken Vow” was played during the reception. Imagine the horror of those who noticed that a song about breaking up and cheating is playing on the background. Get their playlist and unsure that they bring the exact CDs with them.
When all is settled, all there is left for you to do is relax, and enjoy your big day. Share smiles with your family and friends as romantic music helped lighten up the spirit of everyone in the room.
During weddings where the mood is romantic in itself, you may want to support that with complementing music as well. Especially when there are mishaps in the event, as people may be irritated when the ceremony takes too long or the food takes too long to be served, music can either distract or elevate the mood instead. As you may have songs in mind already, here are some essentials that you should not miss out on when it comes to your wedding songs, along with some other wedding ideas for using music at your wedding.
Have music prepared for these parts of the wedding: the ceremony (processional, recessional, interlude), cutting the cake, first dance for the couple, and bridal reception party, and also at the end of the event when you are thanking your guests and handing out wedding favors. At the ceremony, generally there is no background music except when the bride is walking down the aisle and on the interlude. A professional wedding singer can perform songs for you or have the choir play and sing those songs for you. Some opt for the more dramatic and romantic feel of live music. There will definitely be goosebumps especially when the church choir’s songs are very moving and emotional.
On the reception, play soft music as the people come in and take their seats. This is generally not the time for loud music as this is the time where people mingle and greet each other. Make it easier for them so they will not struggle against the music. Make the music conversation friendly. During cake cutting portion of the wedding, play the favorite music of the couple. Make it a fast song as a few laughs may be shared during this part of the reception. On the first dance, this is normally a romantic song that brings a special meaning for the couple.
At the party, this is of course the time where loud party music signals the culmination of the happiness of the couple.
Have family closely monitor the music played when you are renting from a special lights and sound provider. In one major mishap, the song “Broken Vow” was played during the reception. Imagine the horror of those who noticed that a song about breaking up and cheating is playing on the background. Get their playlist and unsure that they bring the exact CDs with them.
When all is settled, all there is left for you to do is relax, and enjoy your big day. Share smiles with your family and friends as romantic music helped lighten up the spirit of everyone in the room.
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