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Music is very personal and deciding what you want to listen to on your big day is a key decision you need to make. Yes, you’ve got to plan what you will wear, who you will invite and where you will tie the knot, but while the music may not be at the top of your priorities, it is certainly going to have an impact.
Hiring a band is one option, and https://www.alivenetwork.com/hirelivemusic/wedding_bands_in.asp?area=East%20Sussex is a good place to start your search, but equally, you might have dreams of a harpist or a string quartet. It might be that the budget is spent and what you really want is a strong playlist you can stick on and not worry about for the rest of the night. But whatever you choose, here are the 3 key moments you need to plan.
Walking Down the Aisle
Modern couples may be rewriting the rules for weddings these days, but it’s likely that whether there is an aisle involved or not, you will be making an entrance. The music you choose for this moment means a lot. If you have a particular song you both love, this is a great choice for this moment.
Walking down the aisle is quite nerve-wracking so try to choose something that is at a comfortable walking speed. You don’t want to end up jogging down the aisle because you’ve picked something too speedy but equally, you don’t want to take hours to get there. If you need some inspiration, Hitched.co.uk has a list of 130 to consider!
Your First Dance
The first dance is another high profile moment and you need to keep in mind that everyone will be watching. If that sentence fills you with a sense of dread, it might be worth taking some dancing lessons or even choreographing your first dance to give you some confidence.
The rules of the first dance are these: it should speak to you both as a couple, it should be easy to dance to and it should set the mood for the rest of the party. Steer clear of weird time signatures and be careful if you are leaning towards a slow number as these are more difficult to dance to.
Leaving the Party
The last key musical moment is the bit where you are sent off into married life. The song you choose definitely has to be upbeat and fun and this time you don’t need to worry about how you will walk or dance to it! Wedding Planner has put together another handy list and, interestingly, there is some overlap with the list for walking down the aisle.
Timing your exit from the party is essential and trying to get any group of people, wedding-dazed or not, into two lines to throw confetti is quite a challenge. This is why it’s probably a good idea to have a few songs to leave to so however long it takes, you can go on a high note.
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