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You and your wedding planner have planned everything to perfection for your big day. From flowers to match your chosen color palette, to the food to be in coherence with the theme.
And then you have a realization, you haven’t picked out your music yet!
No need to worry, from your wedding ceremony to the reception, let us walk you through the thought process for deciding on the best fit for YOU!
DJ or Band?
Why not both? If you have the means to you can opt to have a live performer during your ceremony and a combination of both a band and a DJ during your reception.
A band can be a fun way to incorporate some of your cultures into your special day.
For example, if you have Caribbean roots, you could have a steel band or brass band play during your grand entrance to the reception! Imagine how fun that would be.
With a DJ you can have a bit more variety in music choices and play a little with the vibe throughout the day.
It’s easier to incorporate your favorite songs for your ceremony as well as the bangers for the reception.
In the end, it’s up to you and your budget, you can always do a combination of both!
Must-haves
Which songs you want to be played during the ceremony (think processional and recessional) and first dance are considered the must-haves.
Ceremony: Whether you want your wedding party to walk down the aisle while the performer/DJ is playing some soulful music, or you want something more upbeat. A good question to ask yourself is “What tone do I want to set for these moments?”.
Don’t be afraid to add a little *spice*! Lately, more people are stepping away from the traditional wedding vibe by choosing songs like “Up” – Cardi B for the recessional of their ceremony.
In this way, you can lighten up the mood and get everyone pumped for the “after-party”.
First dance: Choosing the right song for this first dance together can be challenging, especially if you don’t have one song that you feel represents your love.
An idea would be to choose a genre or artist that you and your partner both like.
Whether you want to have an intimate, romantic dance with your partner or go full-on choreography, sit down with the DJ to see if they can come up with a mix that fits the mood you are going for!
After party (a.k.a. the reception)
With the formalities out of the way, it’s now time to let loose! Have your DJ on board with the vibe you are going for with a mix of crowd-pleasing hits and old-school bangers that will have everyone on their feet.
Depending on the crowd you can have a mix of different genres like Latin, Hip-hop, Rap, and even Dancehall.
At the end of the day, the goal is to have fun surrounded by loved ones!
Phew… you’ve decided on who is going to supply the music, your first dance song, and the overall vibe for the wedding date. Now all that’s left is to relax and prepare for the big day.
Don’t forget that outfit change though, to get down comfortably at the after-party!
