| Music has been described as 'The only sensual | | | | wish to create for this time in the proceedings. |
| pleasure without vice' and is able to create and | | | | The drinks reception - What a great time to start |
| change moods, communicate and unite people to | | | | the party and get everyone in the mood. This is a |
| name but a few. It is therefore very important to | | | | celebration of the union of two people. A small jazz |
| realize and remember this as you plan your big day. | | | | trio or quartet is perfect to create this vibe. The live |
| There are many opportunities to include the use of | | | | music also gives your guests a talking point and is |
| music during a wedding day to evoke the create | | | | very use full for hiding awkward silences. |
| mood and feeling. These are some ideas: | | | | During the meal - Many people don't realize just how |
| Walking down the isle - The organ is usually played | | | | important music is during a meal. Every restaurant |
| here ('The Wedding March') as the bridal party and | | | | plays music at all times this creates a relaxing |
| bride process down the isle. Some other ideas are | | | | ambiance to the room and stops it feeling |
| 'Trumpet Voluntary', a string ensemble, 'Wedding | | | | unwelcoming. A saxophone and guitar duo or a piano |
| Song' - Kenny G played on the saxophone, 'Ave | | | | and vocalist are lovely options to have playing live |
| Maria' sung by a female vocalist. A good CD to | | | | during your meal. |
| purchase for some more ideas is "A Day to | | | | At the reception party - Here's the part which has |
| Remember". | | | | got to provide that special something that makes |
| During the ceremony - The signing of the register is | | | | your wedding unique. Hiring a good function band |
| a great time to include some live music for you | | | | which is able to play many different styles of music |
| guests to enjoy and reflect whilst the photographs | | | | to cater for everyone's tastes really can make the |
| are taken and the register is signed. The choice of | | | | difference to your day being good and brilliant. |
| music in all these cases depends on personal taste | | | | However it's really important to check you hear the |
| however a solo flute playing 'Chanson De Matin' by | | | | music that you want hear. A really great idea is to |
| Elgar or 'Air on the G String' by Bach are pieces of | | | | have your first dance song played live by the band |
| music seem to evoke the reflective emotions you | | | | believe me this will have guests shedding tears! |