There is nothing better than music to add
dignity and to create the right atmosphere at your wedding.
Music sets the mood during your ceremony and sets the pace throughout
your evening celebrations. Deciding which music should be played
at you wedding and whether it should be played by musicians or by a DJ is one of the more important decisions you need to
make when planning your big day. Hit the right notes and your
wedding day will be enjoyed and remembered by all.
This article has links to MIDI files that
enable you to hear many of our suggested music pieces (only
if your computer has a sound card and speakers). Clicking on
any MIDI file link should automatically start your media player
software, and after a short period of time you should hear the
piece of music. If this does not happen and you are presented
with a download window, you do not have any media player software
installed.
To see if you have a media player installed on your computer
that can play MIDI files click
here to play a short MIDI file. If you hear music, you have
media player software installed!If you wish to download Microsoft's
latest Media Player software (for any version of Windows and
Mac using Internet Explorer version 3 or above, or any other
browser) click here.
This article also has links to Windows WAV files, which should
automatically be played upon download by your media player.
Be warned, our WAV files are large (431kb each) but they allow
you to hear our suggested music similar in quality to the original
recording.
- Arranging your wedding music should be high priority once
you have your date and venues confirmed. Popular musicians,
bands and DJs can be booked up to a year or more ahead.
- Try to hear your musicians or DJ before you book. Many
bands and DJs will have a demo tape that they can send you.
Alternatively, ask them for details of when they will be
performing next so you can arrange to see and hear them
in action.
- Always get the approval for your choice of music for your
ceremony from your church minister (or superintendent registrar
if you are getting married at a Newly Licensed Venue in
England or Wales).
- Let your reception venue know what type of entertainment
you will be having, since some venues only allow live music.
- If you are having both a live band and a DJ, make sure
there is sufficient room at your venue for both to set up
and perform. Also find out what sort of lighting and effect,
if any, will be supplied by your band and DJ in case you
need to make additional arrangements for space and power
supplies.
- Let your band know well in advance of your first dance
and of any special requests you have in case they need to
practice. For DJs, let them know both the title and artist's
name so they bring the right version with them.
- Talk to your musicians and/or DJ well beforehand and let
them know what you have in mind for your wedding and what
you expect from them. After all, it's your party!
- Make sure you get in writing the duration your musicians
or band will play for, the number and duration of any breaks
and the cost of over-running.
- Always confirm your booking in writing and get a receipt
for your deposit.
- Give your musicians or DJ directions and a map showing
your venue. You don't want them arriving late or at the
wrong place!
Please refer to our article Hymns For Your
Service for a comprehensive guide to choosing hymns for
your wedding service, which includes the words of over 40 of
the most popular hymns.
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