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Jul. 06.

How to Get the Most Out Of Your Wedding Music

By Sharon Freeman | Posted in Anniversary, Home Products & Services, Party Supplies |
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While you may have a lot of attention on your wedding dress and the honeymoon, it’s equally as important to make sure that you line up the best wedding music that you can. Music is going to set the entire tone of the ceremony and the reception so you’ll want to do everything possible to make things go right.

 

Choosing the right music

 

You’ll want to have the music fit into the wedding theme and have something playing that everyone can enjoy. Whether you choose to hire a band or DJ, you’ll need to have a selection of music available to fit into everybody’s taste. If you love heavy metal music, for example, you can’t expect Aunt JoJo to feel the same. Music is such a personal preference that it will be hard to please everybody, but you should at least try. After all, you want your guests to get the most out of your wedding day.

 

 

 

Check out the venue

 

Every venue has its own sound limitations and you should learn what they are before hiring a DJ or a band. Some places just aren’t set up to handle a loud live band and you’ll have no choice but to hire a DJ. In most cases, however, you will be able to get a band and enjoy them to the fullest.

 

If you’re planning to have an outside wedding at a garden or in somebody’s backyard, you’ll need to check with the band first to find out what the sound quality will be. Have at least one member of the band go to the wedding location physically to hear the different sounds that are produced in the area. There may be leaves rustling, waves roaring against the shore or the locale may be right in the middle of a wind tunnel.

 

Figure out the song list ahead of time

 

Get everything out in the open as far as the song list goes. You certainly don’t want to end up hearing inappropriate songs being played at your wedding. The more precise you are about your expectations for the music the more you can count on everything going swimmingly at your wedding.

 

While you are probably attached to one genre of music it is important to keep an open mind when you are selecting your songs. Selecting only one music type is the one fatal mistake that can end up ruining the wedding for your guests, which will ultimately put a damper on the wedding for you as well.

 

About Sharon Freeman – Sharon is a freelance writer who enjoys writing about anything from weddings, fashion & music.

 

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Jul. 06.

How to Interview a Possible Band for Your Wedding

By Sharon Freeman | Posted in Anniversary, Party Supplies, Relationships |
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When you’re going through the selection process to hire a band for your wedding there are some key points that you’ll want to find out before making a final decision. If you’ve never hired a band before, here are a few questions you should be asking before signing any type of contract.

 

Payment arrangements

 

Before finalizing anything with the band find out what payment arrangements are going to be expected. Some bands will ask for payment up front while others will only request a deposit. There aren’t many bands that will accept full payment after playing since they are dedicating their time to your wedding and will be refusing any other offers to perform on that day. Most bands will accept a check since there will be time for it to clear before they need to perform.

 

Hidden costs

 

This is something that you won’t want to experience on your wedding day. Find out if there are any hidden costs that aren’t being expressed upfront. As well, it is a good idea to get everything in writing so that you don’t get hit with an extra bill after the wedding is over. Most bands will agree to play for a set number of hours and then will charge extra.

 

Types of music

 

Ask the band what types of music they can play. If you’re looking for a certain genre of music, try to find a band that can play that type of music but also has the flexibility to play other songs as well. It’s nice to play a few tunes that will resonate with people of all ages.

 

Song requests

 

Make sure the band will take song requests. Although it may seem strange, some bands don’t like to take song requests since they have a limited repertory of music that they feel comfortable playing.

 

The best thing you can do is schedule an appointment with the band leader so that you can sit down and have a conversation with him. Just by talking you’ll have a better idea of what these musicians can offer to your wedding. If the leader of the band is a stuffy type of fellow, you can be pretty confident that the rest of the musicians will be as well, and this is not the type of band that you’ll want to hire for a festive wedding.

 

 

 

Sharon Freeman loves everything about weddings.  She writes about trends in weddingbands and music selection for JMDentertainment

 

 

 

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Feb. 26.

Anniversary

By Admin | Posted in Anniversary |
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Anniversaries can be a very special time in a person’s life. The union of marriage is often celebrated on the annual date the wedding took place in the way of an anniversary party or get-together. Though some couples choose to celebrate their anniversary together and without friends or family present, sometimes it’s nice to have a big celebration with the people that are closest to them. Friends, relatives, parents and children can get together to celebrate the love these two people have for each other and acknowledge their commitment to one another throughout the years. It can truly be a special time for everyone involved! Whether it’s your close friends, your elderly parents or even your daughter and her husband, planning an anniversary party can be rewarding for everyone involved. If you’re thinking about planning an anniversary party for someone you love, it’s easy to come up with some party ideas that will make the event extra special. Begin by thinking about the couple’s likes and dislikes.
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Would they rather have a live band or a DJ at the event? Are you going to need to find a professional bakery to create a unique cake or would some simple goodies from the grocery store suffice? You also need to consider gifts for the happy couple. Should everyone bring their own gifts to the event or would you like to organize something where all the guests pitch in for one large gift? If you begin to feel a little overwhelmed, don’t forget there are plenty of professional coordinators and event planners you can hire to help you plan the anniversary party you want. If you’re looking for some ideas for a simple anniversary celebration with just your sweetheart and you, then check out the vendors in your area! You’ll find 4-star accommodations, local entertainment and more to make your anniversary something neither of you will forget. So go ahead and book that fancy hotel room or order the perfect gift online. With some quick planning, you’re sure to make your sweetheart grin from ear to ear.