Choosing the perfect music playlist for your wedding reception is a complicated job, and you want to make sure it’s done right. Getting it wrong will mean an empty dance floor, and a dull party. You sure don’t want that to happen at your wedding. Here’s 3 steps to getting it right.
1. Tell the band leader what songs are a “must play” for your group. You know your friends and family better than anyone else. Are there special songs your friends always go nuts for? How about frat or sorority songs? Grandma and Grandpa’s first dance song? Do you need a few swing or salsa songs? Can you think of any others? Communicate all of these to the band in the planning stage to make sure your favorites get played.
2. Choose a band that can cover all the music you want to hear. Besides the “Must Play” songs, what other music do you want to hear? You probably have 3 or more hours to fill so how do you make it interesting all night. Also, most weddings have attendees that range in age from 7 to 75+. How can you make sure there is something for everyone? Make sure to ask the band leader if they can play music from many different styles and eras. Hopefully you can see the band play these live.
3. Let the Pro’s do their job. It’s easy to get caught up in the planning process and “over plan” your dance music. Experienced bands can make the night magic by feeling out the crowd and mixing up the set list to fit the mood of the room. A dance floor filled with people takes on a life of its own and you don’t want to kill the mood by playing the wrong song just because it’s next on the set list.
To recap: Choose a versatile, experienced band, give them some hints and guidelines, then, let go and have a great night!
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