Musical Instruments

The lead up to your wedding day is highly likely to consume your life for the 18 months beforehand. The day that changes your life forever requires meticulous planning like no other. With the venue, flowers, dresses and transport all needing to be perfect, let alone your honeymoon, there is a lot to think about – and get right! One of the many details you’ll be focussing your time on will be the music, setting the ambience for entire day.

With the pressure on we have devised this list of ideas, separated by the sections of the day, to help you make those important entertainment decisions.

The ceremony The ceremony marks the arrival of your new life. Many choose to enter the venue in a blaze of glory. If you’d like to shout from the rooftops about your nuptials, then a full blown steel orchestra is a great way to get your guests as excited as you. If you’re seeking something more subtle and sophisticated then, perhaps a string quartet, harpist or classical guitarist may fit the bill – or even a nice bit of opera singing! A lovely pianist or organist also adds a touch of class – all can create an uplifting atmosphere.

The register It may not be the moment where you would naturally think to have a musical accompaniment, however, the signing of the register can be a long process so having a background focus is a great way to keep people’s attention. You want to avoid anything intrusive so a soprano or tenor works excellently.

The reception and Wedding Breakfast There are lots of choices when it comes to the reception: sophisticated jazz, a string quartet, cocktail piano or maybe even a bit of Buble-esque showbiz swing? The reception provides the perfect opportunity to create a relaxed atmosphere for your guests to chat, get to know each other and enjoy some eating and drinking. Sometimes additional entertainment, such as magician or face painting is a good idea to keep younger guests entertained during the proceedings

The party The final big party is where you get to completely take in your day, and where your entertainment can be stepped up a gear! Whether you go suave and sophisticated, a bit of rock and roll or take a Latin and salsa vibe, the party should have your stamp all over it. It’s advisable to a think about what you listen to at home, it may be that a tribute to your favourite band or singer, or a ’50s, ’60s, ’70s or ’80s theme reflect your leisure time in the best way. For a little bit of something different you could experiment with live karaoke. The choices are endless; it’s all about your taste and theme so make sure you make the most of your big moment!

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