Wedding Orchestras, Bands, DJs & Entertainment Q&A

Alternative Reception Entertainment

I need advice for entertainment at our wedding reception. My side of the family is Catholic and used to wedding receptions having a DJ with dancing and the usual fanfare. However my fiancé’s family is Baptist. They do not believe in dancing or alcohol, and the typical reception only consists of.... [Read more]

Only classical wedding music during the ceremony?

We are going to be married in a somewhat stodgy Episcopal Church. All music must be classical or sacred. We have a friend whom we would like to sing something during our ceremony, but we're having trouble coming up with the right song. She is Jewish so we don't want something heavy about Jesus, and.... [Read more]

Wedding Music

I have been composing custom wedding songs and singing in wedding over 25 years. I will offer my advie on wedding music and how much is appropriate.

Once the wedding ceremony begins, the couple will want it to move quickly. I suggest a song right before the ceremony, music during processional.... [Read more]

Live or recorded music for wedding ceremony

During my ceremony I want live music. (ie-piano, violin, cello, ect) Because of this, my wedding would be a little more fancy but, for a few of my songs during the ceremony I want recorded songs. I really like a few country songs for the lighting of the unity candle and a few other points in the.... [Read more]

IPod for reception/dancing music

My fiancée and I are into music and wish to have complete control over what songs are played at our wedding reception. What's your take on using an iPod for our reception music? We feel it suits our style and budget. Who would be good to ask to emcee the event and change playlists (eg, groomsman,.... [Read more]