Wedding Reception for Christian and Civil Weddings
So your ceremony is over now, it may have been a traditional
church wedding, a civil service or a civil partnership but
the reception can still follow the same pattern after the
ceremony. Here is a guide to where and when music can be
played to highlight the rest of of your wedding day to make
the best of your after ceremony celebrations. You can really
have lots of fun with your music choice and don't forget
this is where your guests have to be considered perhaps most
of all.
Drinks Reception Music
This is all about form, meeting and greeting. Music choice
for your drinks reception is important so as to set the
mood. Your music can be a focal point for a conventional
performance at this point or the artist can be used to
mingle amongst your guests whilst they make conversation.
Very gentle background music as an accompaniment should be
chosen here as conversation is key and your guests will not
want to shout above the music to make themselves heard!
Wedding Breakfast Music
A wedding breakfast is a dinner given to the bride,
bridegroom and guests at the wedding reception that follows
a wedding in England. Music played during the meal really helps relax guests and
offers a wonderful peaceful atmosphere. Everyone can now sit
back relax and enjoy the meal, it is important that music
choice here in unobtrusive and gentle so that it is simply
background music to be enjoyed, it should blend quietly but
should still be entertaining and relevant to the bride and
groom. Classical music at this stage of the wedding is
usually a popular choice and lends a luxurious ambience to
the occasion.
The First Dance Music
Most couples have a special song which they usually refer to
as “their song”. It may be a piece of music that is so
memorable to them they will choose this for the first dance
at the wedding party. However not all couples will have a
song in mind and will happily choose a song that appeals
them both.
Wedding Party Music
This stage of the wedding celebrations is usually a case
of people letting their hair down and having a more fun
time with their family and friends, so the ambience can
afford to be a lot more relaxed. You may have a venue
that offers a dance floor and if you really create a
party mood everyone will be up and dancing the night
away. However you may prefer a much more laid back
approach to the evening entertainment and simply have
background music for people to be able to chat away
while the celebrations wind down.
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