Having live music at your wedding is a big decision, as there are so many other important aspects of the day, and so here in this article by Perfect Venue, we have summarised everything you should know about hiring live music artists for your wedding.
As we already know, music takes us through our lives and is always present in the important moments. That’s why a wedding without music is not really a complete wedding. With music, we celebrate, we party and we enjoy ourselves.
From the entrance walk of the bride to the altar, during the ceremony, when the couple arrives at the dinner, or the first dance… The whole day is accompanied by music! So… is it worth having live music? Well, yes of course!
And now we will tell you why.
Take note!
Everyone will remember the music after the wedding
Yes, a wedding is also remembered by the music that was heard. The whole room is waiting for the next song that is going to be played! And if it’s live music… Imagine everyone’s reaction!
Musicians intensifying everyone’s emotions on such a special day will be the most memorable thing. A saxophonist, a drummer, a trumpetist, a guitarist… whatever you want!
Live music evokes even more raw emotion
At either your religious or civil ceremony, if live music is played you will love it even more. In terms of a religious ceremony, as you know, there are some people that are reluctant to enter a church because of their differing religious beliefs, but if there is live music being played… Everything changes! Who isn’t going to want to be present while the organ plays and a choir sings in unison?
On the other hand, in the civil ceremony, the bride and groom don’t have to adhere to the musical protocol of the church, and can opt for whatever they want and at whichever time that they want, like during the speeches, after the vows, the bride’s entrance walk… You can choose anything from Adele to ACDC!
It can give a nice touch to cocktail hour
A mini concert during cocktail hour, background music with a suitable volume, your guests will feel relaxed in the calming atmosphere. It will make the cocktail hour more pleasant without interrupting conversations.
They will be amazed by the variety of music that the musicians can perform! Furthermore, if the cocktail hour is outdoors, live music is basically compulsory!
It is perfect for themed weddings
Whatever your wedding theme is, live music will give it added value that everyone will remember forever, without a doubt, that the music that was played aligned with your theme.
For example, for a rock wedding it’s cool to hire a music group that specialises in ACDC. For a beach wedding, there’s nothing better than hiring a group that sings the Beach Boys’ songs. If your theme is Irish, hire a group that knows all the Dropkick Murphys’ songs. Or if you are going for a medieval theme, the songs of the band Tierra Santa will fit like a glove.
Your guests will immerse themselves in your wedding!
Every song is adapted to you
Live musicians can adapt and perform whichever version of a song so that the heaviest rock song can be transformed into a ballad or a pasodoble can sound like reggaeton.
Being live musicians, they know well which are the best moments and margins to adapt every song to what is happening, by speeding up a song, slowing it down, making it more sentimental or more lively so that it perfectly blends in with the wedding.
The length of the songs can be changed in the moment
In contrast to the original version, musicians that prepare songs can do their own thing in order to shorten or elongate them so that they last exactly the right amount of time. You will have a beautiful ending to each moment!
Songs that play will last the same amount of time it takes for the bride to enter, they will be adapted to the exact length of each speech etc. This just can’t be done with pre-recorded music.
Live music brings surprises
It is becoming more and more common for one of the guests, or even the bride or groom to surprise their family and friends by performing live at the wedding. Like a bride that sings at the altar, a brother that plays an instrument whilst the bride gets dressed, some friends of the groom that play the violin… It will all be a surprise!
A gift for your guests
Who doesn’t like going to concerts? Having live music during the celebration will make your guests feel like they are at a concert, and at the very least, they will all be singing and dancing to the music with their arms in the air.
Live music at your wedding will mean that you have a private concert completely at your and the guests’ service and, being personalised, it means that the bride, groom and guests can interact with the musicians, ask them about themes and enjoy the live songs.
A more than memorable celebration
Everyone loves to sing, even more so when they have a drink in hand and at an important celebration like a wedding. So, you can always organise karaoke so that those that love singing can enjoy and create a righteous gathering. We know that more than one of them would love to have a moment of fame during the celebration! Laughter is assured.
It won’t raise your budget too much!
Yes, unless you want to hire the most famous music group in the world or one of the most reputable singers, live music won’t destroy your budget, and there are many bands that are not very well known but have endless talent and experience. And we know loads!
So, if you also want live music for your wedding, here at Perfect Venue we can help you find a style of music that goes well with your wedding and a music group that will liven up your day and make it even more special.
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