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This is what our Dj, Brian Redd, saw at the show. What did you see?

Music : Online Wedding Planning And Coaching Membership Site

Music : Online Wedding Planning And Coaching Membership Site
Some good information when looking for and working with a Dj for your wedding.
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Ceremony Music Tips

You will probably have music before, during and after the wedding; selecting the appropriate music will enhance your ceremony.  Before selecting any musical pieces, please check with the officiant in charge of the ceremony because some religions have strict guidelines concerning secular music.  Contact the music director or organist of the ceremony site; they may have information and ideas that you may not have considered.  Wedding music is usually segmented into four different parts: prelude, processional, ceremony and recessional. 
The prelude begins from the time the first guest arrives until everyone is seated and the mother of the bride is preparing to be ushered down the aisle.  Selection of music for the prelude can be varied.  You may prefer upbeat or slow paced or a bit of both.  The prelude should keep your guests entertained as well as set the mood for the ceremony.  Following the prelude is the perfect time for a soloist to sing.  The mother of the bride should be escorted to her seat during this time.
The processional is the music played while the bridal party enters.  When it is time for the bride and her father to take "the walk," you may use the same music or choose a piece especially for you.
The ceremony music is played while the wedding takes place.  Consult with your officiant regarding the proper time for a solo to be added.  The lighting of the Unity Candle is usually an appropriate time for a heart felt song.
The recessional is your exit music.  This song should be upbeat and joyous, celebrating the union of the bride and groom.
Here are a few suggestions for music and their composers:

Processional	Ceremony	Recessional
Austrian Wedding Song, traditional	All I Ask of You, Norbet and Callahan	All Creatures Great and Small, Williams
Ave Maria, Shubert	Cherish the Tresure, Mohr	Pomp and Circumstance, Elgar
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride), Wagner	My Tribute, Crouch	Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven, Goss
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies, Tchiakovsky	Now Thank We All Our God, Bach	The Russian Dance, Tchaikovsky
Ode to Joy, Beethoven	Panis Angelicus, Franck	Toccata Symphony V, Widor
The March, Tchaikovsky	Saviour Like a Shepherd Lead Us, Bradbury	Trumpet Fanfare (Rondeau), Mouret
Trumpet Tune, Purcell	The Bride's Prayer, Good	Trumpet Tune, Stanley
Trumpet Voluntary, Clarke	The Irish Wedding Song, Traditional
Trumpet Voluntary, Dupuis	The Lord's Prayer, Malotte
Waltz of the Flowers, Tchiakovsky	The Unity Candle Song, Sullivan
Wedding March, Medelssohn	The Wedding Prayer, Dunlap
	The Wedding Song, Paul Stookey
	We've Only Just Begun, The Carpenters
	Wherever You Go, Callahan

Most organists will welcome any imput from the bride concerning the prelude selections.  Consult with the organist, chances are he or she has a lot of experience with song selection for weddings - use that to your advantage.  Your wedding should sound just as lovely as it looks.

   
 

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Spice Up Your Reception Entertainment

Put your personal stamp on the reception by kicking it up a notch with some non-traditional entertainment options.  How about something for the kids? You can do magic shows, jugglers, a petting zoo or even arcade games. Anything from pool and ping-pong,  to pinball and guitar hero can keep those lively kids occupied and happy.

 For adults who didn't bring their dancing shoes or don't like to dance the night away try casino games such as black jack, roulette, and texas hold 'em along with cigars hand rolled on the spot. A keepsake your guests are sure to enjoy is a caricature of themselves with your special day noted in the corner. Perhaps a photo booth where they can take crazy pix of themselves.

Their are lots of ways to think outside the box that will make your reception fun and memorable.
Along with the traditional band or dj would you consider something more unique?

What Stands Out?

There are certain things we notice as wedding that make the event special and more pleasurable to attend. Here are some of my recent observations:

Special music while guest are being seated really helps set the mood. A wedding I attended two weeks ago included a violinist playing a variety of beautiful music, not all of it traditional wedding songs. Ask your performer for suggestions if you are not well versed in ceremony music. Bridesmaids and the two mothers lit a number of candles at the altar, while the violin, accompanied occasionally by the organ, set the mood for the upcoming nuptials. A soloist sang, “The Lord’s Prayer” during the lighting of the unity candle. Very appropriate and very moving. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house.

At the reception, if at all possible, don’t have the bar and the music in separate rooms. You are dividing the guests, some of which are missing special dances or announcements as they wait for their drinks. If there is a concern about noise level and making sure your guests can talk to one another without shouting, speak to your performer about volume levels and expectations. Play music for all age groups to get the largest number of your guests involved.

At this particular wedding, there were quite a few smaller children in attendance. Glow sticks that can be attached to one another to make necklaces and other items were provided for the kids at the reception. It was a great, non-messy way to keep them happy and busy, as well as working for all age levels.

What are some of the things that stand out in your mind from the weddings and receptions you have attended in the past?