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Suono Perfetto – Perfect Sound for your I Do’s
Thursday, June 16th, 2011The walk down the aisle is the defining moment for the bride. Every detail adds to the scene. The ceremony music can be just as important as the ceremony site itself. The music can be as traditional or as modern as the bride herself. Tailor the style and sound to individual personalities to make this day truly yours.
One of the first steps in planning your music for the wedding ceremony is to research your church or synagogue’s policy for wedding music. Many churches have a set policy for wedding music and it is important to find out what is considered acceptable to avoid future problems that would arise. Don’t set your heart on walking down the aisle to songs that would be considered secular, which may not be allowed until you have determined the music policy of the place you have chosen.
Approximately 20 to 30 minutes of music is played before the wedding ceremony actually begins. If the ceremony is being held in a place of worship this prelude is considered to be an integral part of the worship service and the music must be appropriate. There should be various styles of music to choose from to fit the mood that you want to set for the awaiting guests. Remember that the music played at your ceremony does set the mood for your ceremony so it important to be creative in your planning.
Discuss your choices of music with the musician or organist who will play at your wedding. Be prepared to provide sheet music for any music that is unfamiliar to the musician and allow advance preparation time. You may consider hiring a professional to assist you in the music selections and create a music program to complement your individual desires. Another recommendation is that the bride-to-be come to a wedding at the church prior to the wedding to listen to the service and/or the organist to get ideas on planning her wedding.
A flutist, harpist or stringed instrument player can improve the sound of the music played and enhance your wedding. Expect to pay between $400 to $650 for a string quartet depending on the individual musicians’ experience and expertise.
Some brides arrange to have the church choir or the children’s choir to sing. The choir usually sings during the ceremony and prelude and on occasion for the processional. To involve everyone in the church a hymn can be sung which can add to the genuine experience of a church service.
Many churches allow both popular and secular music at a wedding. If you are not familiar with classical and traditional church music a good source to go to is the musician you have hired organist or otherwise. A good organist will have excerpts of various selections for you. Many Christian bookstores carry a supply of popular music tapes specifically for wedding ceremonies in addition to music stores.
Many churches will not allow the two pieces which are most familiar considering them inappropriate for a worship service. The Wedding March from Wagner’s Lohengrin is performed in the opera after the ill-fated wedding of Lohengrin and Elsa and the atmosphere it was meant to evoke is one of hatred and distrust. The correct title is not the wedding march at all but Bridal Chorus. The Wedding March is from Felix Mendelssohn’s music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This is the melody used by countless brides as the recessional. It is also the theme music from The Newlywed Game. Churches may refuse to play this piece because it was written for the pagan wedding of the Duke of Athens and the Queen of the Amazons.
Traditional Wedding Ceremony Music
- “Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin” (Richard Wagner) (also known as “Here Comes the Bride”)
- “Canon in D” (Johann Pachelbel)
- “Guitar Concerto in D Major”, Largo, (Antonio Vivaldi)
- “Air” (from Water Music Suite), (George Frederic Handel)
- “The Prince of Denmark’s March” (Trumpet Voluntary in D major) (Jeremiah Clarke)
- “Procession of Joy” (Hal Hopson)
- “Rigaudon” (Andre Campra)
- “Wedding March” (from The Marriage of Figaro), (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
- Prelude from “Te Deum” (Marc-Antoine Charpentier)
- “Trumpet Tune and Air” (Henry Purcell)
- “Trumpet Voluntary” (John Stanley)
Find music for your wedding in Austin by visiting the Live Entertainment section of ourAustin website. Find music for your wedding in San Antonio by visiting the Live Entertainment section of our San Antonio website.
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Tunes to remember: song suggestions for your wedding
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011Submitted by: Cutting Edge Entertainment
Bride and Groom First Dance:
At Last – Etta James
Crazy Love – Van Morrison
God Bless The Broken Road – Rascall Flats
In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel
It’s Your Love – Tim McGraw
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Me and You – Kenny Chesney
Still The One – Shania Twain
Then – Brad Paisley
Father/Daughter Dance:
A Song For My Daughter – Ray Allaire
A Whole New World – Bryson & Belle
Always Beautiful In My Eyes – Joshua Kadison
Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
Can You Feel The Love Tonight – Elton John
Could Not Ask For More – Sarah Evans
Daddy’s Hands – Holly Dunn
Daddy’s Little Girl – Mills Brothers
Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
Father’s Eyes – Amy Grant
Fire and Rain – James Taylor
Forever Young – Rod Stewart
Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart
Heaven Is Missing An Angel – 98 Degrees
Here Comes The Sun – George Harrison
Hero – Mariah Carey
How Do You Fall In Love – Alabama
I Hope You Dance – LeAnn Womack
I Loved Her First – Heartland
In My Arms – Mark Wills
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
Kiss By A Rose – Seal
Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley
My Father’s Eyes – Eric Clapton
My Girl – Temptations
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
The Way You Do… – Temptations
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
Unforgettable – Natalie Cole w/ Nat King Cole
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
When I Said I Do – Clint Black
When You Say Nothing At All - Allison Krauss
Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
You Look So Good In Love – George Strait
You Needed Me – Anne Murray
You’re Something Special To Me – George Strait
Your Song – Elton John
Groom/Mother Dance:
Bridal Party Dance:
Bridal Party/Bride and Groom Entrances:
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Choosing the right reception music
Thursday, March 17th, 2011Submitted by Betty Giannone, Gobo Entertainment
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Don’t know where to start on choosing your reception music?
There are many common questions that a bride always asks. Do I have to pick all the songs? What if they play that song I hate? What song should we dance to as our first dance? A professional DJ should answer all your questions. So don’t hesitate to ask.
A professional DJ service should provide the tools you need to maneuver through the gazillions of songs out there. Many DJs can generally sort music by artist, title, decade or genre and you can also ask them for a list of top wedding songs.
Special dance songs are very important to have picked out before your wedding day. For example, the father-daughter dance, first dance, bouquet toss, last dance song, etc. If you are unsure of which songs to choose, ask your DJ for an expert opinion.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to pick every song. A professional DJ will be able to take your suggestion list and add additional music by reading the crowd. He will create a flow of music to keep everyone at the party entertained and involved.
If you are stumped on what kind of music to play, ask your wedding party or guests. They can make song suggestions prior to the wedding or even during the wedding for the DJ to play.
Along with your suggestion list, you can also compile a list of “must play” and “do not play” songs just in case you have songs that you absolutely hate or absolutely love.
Your wedding day is a day you will remember for the rest of your life. Enjoying the music and dancing should be part of that happy memory.
To find a DJ in San Antonio, visit the Entertainment section of our San Antonio website.
To find a DJ in Austin, visit the Entertainment section of our Austin website.
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Wedding Music
Friday, May 7th, 2010One of the first steps in planning your wedding ceremony is to research your church or synagogue’s policy for wedding music. Many churches have a set policy for wedding music and it is important to find out what is considered acceptable to avoid future problems that would arise. Don’t set your heart on walking down the aisle to songs that would be considered secular (which may not be allowed) until you have determined the music policy of the place you have chosen
Approximately 20 to 30 minutes of music is played before the wedding ceremony actually begins. If the ceremony is being held in a place of worship this prelude is considered to be an integral part of the worship service and the music must be appropriate. There should be various styles of music to choose from to fit the mood that you want to set for the awaiting guests. Remember that the music played at your ceremony does set the mood for your ceremony so it important to be creative in your planning.
Discuss your choices of music with the musician or organist who will play at your wedding. Be prepared to provide sheet music for any music that is unfamiliar to the musician and allow advance preparation time. You may consider hiring a professional to assist you in the music selections and create a music program to complement your individual desires. Another recommendation is that the bride-to-be come to a wedding at the church prior to the wedding to listen to the service and/or the organist to get ideas on planning her wedding.
A flutist, harpist or stringed instrument player can improve the sound of the music played and enhance your wedding. Expect to pay between $400 to $650 for a string quartet depending on the individual musicians? experience and expertise.
Some brides arrange to have the church choir or the children’s choir to sing. The choir usually sings during the ceremony and prelude and on occasion for the processional. To involve everyone in the church a hymn can be sung which can add to the genuine experience of a church service.
Many churches allow both popular and secular music at a wedding. If you are not familiar with classical and traditional church music a good source to go to is the musician you have hired organist or otherwise. A good organist will have excerpts of various selections for you. Many Christian bookstores carry a supply of popular music tapes specifically for wedding ceremonies in addition to music stores.
Many churches will not allow the two pieces which are most familiar considering them inappropriate for a worship service. The Wedding March from Wagner’s Lohengrin is performed in the opera after the ill-fated wedding of Lohengrin and Elsa and the atmosphere it was meant to evoke is one of hatred and distrust. The correct title is not the wedding march at all but Bridal Chorus. The Wedding March is from Felix Mendelssohn’s music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This is the melody used by countless brides as the recessional. It is also the theme music from The Newlywed Game. Churches may refuse to play this piece because it was written for the pagan wedding of the Duke of Athens and the Queen of the Amazons.
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Popular Wedding Music
Friday, May 7th, 2010Music plays an important role in a wedding ceremony and reception. It is one of the more memorable parts of your wedding day. Your selection of music will set the mood for your special event. The music should convey a message of joy and celebration reflecting the personality of both the bride and groom.
There are many options for beautiful ceremony music. Some of the more popular selections include:
- Schubert’s Ave Maria;
- Flesh of My Flesh by Leon Patillo;
- Air on the G String (from Orchestral Suite No. 3) by Bach;
- Mozart’s Romance for String Quartet;
- Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun.
Traditionally, at the reception, the first dance is by the bride and groom to their favorite romantic song, whether it is a slow waltz, a classical piece or a popular current hit song. Popular picks include:
- Amazed, Lonestar;
- From This Moment, Shania Twain & Bryan White;
- When You Say Nothing At All, Keith Whitley;
- At Last, Elta James;
- All My Life, K-Ci & Jo-Jo.
Another important dance in the reception is the father/daughter and mother/son dance. Typically, the new father-in-law asks the bride to dance during which the bride’s father cuts in and completes the dance with her. During or immediately after the bride?s dance, the groom dances with his mother-in-law and then his mother. Some song ideas are:
- Butterfly Kisses, Bob Carlisle;
- Daddy’s Little Girl, Kippi Brannon;
- Because You Loved Me, Celine Dion;
- Have I Told You Lately, Rod Stewart;
- Unforgettable, Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole;
- A Song for Mama, Boyz II Men;
- Wind Beneath My Wings, Bette Midler;
- Through the Years, Kenny Rogers.
Since the music highlights an important aspect of the reception, interview several disc jockeys and bands. Look for someone who is willing to take the time to understand what you need. This will ensure your evening is full of quality entertainment to your liking.
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Disc Jockey Do’s and Do Not’s
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009Your wedding should be a celebration and what better way to celebrate then getting down all night long? But have you hired the right DJ for your event? An experienced DJ will be able to tailor the music to the guests and the overall “feel” of your wedding. Here are some important questions to ask yourself before hiring the DJ.
Did he/she come recommended? How did you find him/her? Good DJs should have a list of referrals for you to call of the last few weddings he/she has done. Calling the other brides is the sure fire way to find out how he/she really did. Going to a wedding to sample their work can be uncomfortable for you as a stranger at someone’s wedding. Have you met in person with the DJ? Every bride should meet the person in charge of setting the mood of their wedding, making the announcements and keeping the guests entertained and moving. Make sure that you two get along and that you are comfortable with him/her.
Does your DJ have the music you want? With such varying tastes in music, couples may have a wide range of tastes or very selective. Make sure the DJ knows what are your must played and must never played. Does he/she have any suggestions of what could really make the night? Have a sample playlist in mind so that he/she can get an overall concept of the feel of your event. Make sure that he/she understands what mood you want to set. Ie…is your family the dance all night type or more on the mellow side. How much did you spend on your disc jockey? In the circumstances of weddings, you really do get what you pay for. An exceptional DJ will be a little pricier then the other run of the mill DJs. Does he/she provide lighting as well? Are there any specific electricity or space requirements that your facility should be aware of?
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