Thrill your guests with one of these wedding music entertainment options for your wedding! Have you listed lots of wedding music entertainment choices but are having difficulty deciding which ones to choose? Since a wedding day only comes around once in a lifetime, it makes sense that every couple would want to make it an unforgettable occasion for both themselves, and their guests.
Making sure that your wedding guests have an amazing and memorable time is always a big concern for every bride and groom, but it's just as important that the bride and groom have an amazing time too, and the guests will want to enjoy every minute of their time with them.
Music and entertainment are must-haves at every wedding reception, and getting a fantastic band is often the first priority. Jazz bands, funk bands, pop bands are a few of the various band options that are often chosen and always go down well with a varied age-range of wedding guests!
Depending on the ambience that the bride and groom want for the wedding reception, there's lot's to choose from just these example genres alone, but there are so many more choices available, so where do you start? The bride and groom may decide they want some live background music that will keep on playing while people dine, or during the drinks reception before dinner and there's plenty of choices to choose from for these parts of the wedding day as well.
Whether you are a wedding planner or an engaged couple preparing for your wedding day and looking for music entertainment options, this list is for you! To help all the couples out there looking for inspiration and ideas, we've put together a list of ten music entertainment choices that will entertain your wedding guests.
Here we go!
A trusty and less-expensive option is to hire a DJ for the wedding reception and have them play music all night long as guests dance or mingle. A DJ is a good choice if the budget is a little tight or if live music isn't needed, or isn't workable with the venue or space available. A DJ will also play requests from guests and create a cool and fun atmosphere for the wedding reception. If the couple decide to keep things comfy and don't want to worry about hiring a band or musicians, a DJ is an ideal entertainment alternative for weddings .
Live bands are another great choice! After the day's formalities, everyone can let their hair down to a good live band and that's why they are the usual first-choice for wedding reception music and entertainment. Choosing the right wedding band takes time though, there's lots to consider! Choose a band that meets the musical preferances of all of your guests but also a band that has experience, do your research, find out what music your guests like and find a band that can incorportae something for everyone. Live bands bring life to a party and have the ability to compel even the most self-conscious guests to get up and dance the night away.
Consider hiring a live band for a wedding reception to create a joyful, fun, uplifting atmosphere.
Live bands will typically need a stage or a designated performance area due to the equipment they will set-up so, if there's not a great deal of spare space, do speak with the band and see what compromises they can make to accommodate the band of your choice.
All ages can appreciate live-band music and entertainment and those who won't or can't get up and dance will be able to enjoy watching the other guests dancing, listening to the band.
Pick from a wide-range and variety of bands, including jazz, rock, pop, R&B, soul, swing, indie-pop and so many more genres, or choose a general covers band that will play a bit of everything and please the whole wedding party.
Cover bands are a fantastic option for weddings because they play well-known, top-choice, floor-filling songs, from a range of music genres and across the decades too.
Everyone can enjoy a cover band since they can mix great songs from the past with new age renditions and up-to-date tracks.
If the newly wedded couple want to keep the party going all night, a cover band will be an affordable choice that will guarantee to entertain everyone.
Outdoor ceremonies or small and cozy weddings receptions are ideal occasions for acoustic music.
With its soothing sound and laid-back ambiance, acoustic music produces a warm and friendly atmosphere that sets the tone for the rest of the event. When musicians turn off their instruments and rely just on acoustics to convey a song, something delightful happens, it's pure raw talent.
An acoustic band is a flexible music entertainment option for weddings because the band can peform at multiple-junctures of the day, they can perform at the wedding ceremony if wanted and the drinks reception, or wedding breakfast, and can pump-up their repertoire and sound to play for dancing during the evening reception, too.
Some people will enjoy dancing whilst others prefer to listen to the music whilst engaging in conversation with the people around them, and friends and family they may not have seen in a while. Let whatever makes the guests and the bride and groom happy by choosing this wedding music entertainment option.
Acoustic music is a great choice for the wedding ceremony, from songs expressing burning desire like Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" to lyrics that reflect on pure love like Bryan Adams' "Summer of '69." Does the bride and groom fenjoy Maroon 5, or crowd-pleasing artists like Harry Styles?
Whatever the preferences are, acoustic bands will play something for everyone. Take a look at or choice of some of the best music songs suitable for acoustic performance and popular for wedding receptions.
Here are just a few acoustic song suggestions fit for wedding music entertainment:
Sweet Creature - Harry Styles
Like a Stone - Chris Cornell
Latch - Sam Smith
Linger - The Cranberries
If We Were Vampires - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
I Got You - Jack Johnson
Naked As We Came - Iron & Wine
Kiss From a Rose - Seal
XO - John Mayer
Summer of ‘69 (Unplugged) - Bryan Adams
Yellow - Coldplay
Can't Help Falling in Love - Haley Reinhart
She Is Love - Parachute
I Bet My Life (Live)- Imagine Dragons
Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones
These Are the Days (Unplugged) - 10,000 Maniacs
Both Hands - Ani DiFranco
Lucky - by Jason Mraz
Harvest Moon - Neil Young
Whatever You Do - Brandi Carlile
Angels - Robbie Williams
Maybe She - Arthur Russell
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Budapest - George Ezra
The One That Got Away - Katy Perry
Jazz bands are always so sophisticated and elegant, they always delight and surprise audiences with their musical talent and style making them ideal for weddings.
The music will be both lovely and fascinating whether the couple selects a conventional jazz band, or a modern jazz ensemble.
Nothing compares to the thrill of seeing and listening to jazz music, and it's a wonderful way to appreciate live music.
To give you some idea of some feasible jazz standards that all jazz bands have on their song lists, here is a list that the newly wedded couple can request their jazz band to play:
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat - Charles Mingus
So What - Miles Davis
Sing, Sing, Sing - Benny Goodman
The Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto
Take The A Train - Duke Ellington
Birdland - Weather Report
A Night in Tunisia - Dizzy Gillespie
My Favorite Things - John Coltrane
Giant Steps - John Coltrane
Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson
All Blues - Miles Davis
God Bless The Child - Billie Holiday
Song For My Dad - Horace Silver
Body And Soul - Coleman Hawkins
A Love Supreme - John Coltrane
Flamenco Sketches - Miles Davis
Strange Fruit - Billie Holiday
Round Midnight - Thelonious Monk
Blue Rondo a la Turk - Dave Brubeck
West End Blues - Louis Armstrong
Take Five - Dave Brubeck
My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - Cannonball Adderley
Cantaloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
Waltz For Debby - Bill Evans
Autumn Leaves - Cannonball Adderley
Blue In Green - Miles Davis
Naima - John Coltrane
St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
Spain - Chick Corea
Classical and incredibly romantic, Modern, Jazzy, Funky, these are the variety of sounds that this wedding music entertainment options can produce, and many more genres, too!
Whether a couple want a rhythmic and chic event, or a fairy tale wedding theme, a keyboardist or a pianist will bring fantastic music and an opulent touch of class to an already elegant event.
The couple may ask the keybordist or pianist to play during the wedding ceremony or background music for their drinks reception or wedding breakfast, live piano music is suitable for use throughout the different parts of the day and will always be well-received by the guests.
By engaging a string quartet to perform at the wedding, you will be adding to creating a charming and magical ambiance.
A conventional string quartet consists of four musicians: two violinists, one violist, and one cellist.
The violist and cellist respectively,play the mid-range and bass ports of the musical arrangement, whilst the violinists play the melody.
Due to their non-intrusive nature and ability to play loudly enough accousticaly, they can create a lovely atmosphere for the event. String quartets are the perfect option for a champagne reception (drinks reception or cocktail hour) and the wedding banquet.
String quartets can perform any style of music from classical to pop, and some even play latest music too, or niche music for Jewish and Asian weddings. Here's just some of the most popular songs and tunes string quartet's are often asked to perform.
Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Franki Valli
Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Eva Cassidy
It Doesn’t Mean A Thing – Duke Ellington
When I Fall In Love – Nat King Cole
O Danny Boy – Johnny Cash
Yesterday – The Beatles
Somebody To Love – Queen
At Last – Etta James
Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles
In My Life – The Beatles
Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
Moonlight Serenade – Glenn Miller
Mr. Sandman – The Chordettes
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
My Baby Just Cares For Me – Nina Simone
Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
Another fantastic way to wow guests and evoke a romantic ambiance on the wedding day is by hiring a harpist to perform. A beautiful wedding music entertainment option that is always very much appreciated.
Everyone enjoys live music, and listening to and watching a harpist perform is quite marvellous! The sound of the instrument is pure and delicate and watching the harpist create such beautiful music from what looks like a highly sophisticate instrument is fascinating.
Whether the newly wedded couple wants Disney Themes or Strauss, the harpist can create a playlist that will reflect their preferences and captivate the guests. A professional harpist will have a wide repertoire of classical and modern music to choose from.
Go for gold with the magical harp playing for an unforgettable party because it's a unique and thrilling musical entertainment option!
Here a typical list of possible music choices a harpist may perform at a wedding celebration:
Best Classical Ceremony Songs
Fur Elise – Beethoven
Bridal Chorus - Wagner
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba-Handel
Clair de Lune – Debussy
Wedding March – Mendelssohn
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart
Air on a G string – Bach
Popular Modern Ceremony Songs
How Deep is Your Love – Bee Gees
Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold
Hoppipolla – Sigur Ros
Fix You – Coldplay
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
Elbow - One Day Like This
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Songbird – Eva Cassidy
All of Me – John Legend
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
Halo – Beyonce
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
At Last – Etta James
Wonderwall – Oasis
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Many people believe that the saxophone is the sexiest musical instrument! The sound it creates, and the playing method where it's almost like an extension of the arms and the fact that the saxophonist can move and interact with the instrument is all fascinating. Its flexible music tones, which is so reminiscent of a superb singer's voice can be both softly beguiling and growling and blustery all in the same verse, it's no wonder that the saxophone is synonymous with the whole jazz genre where musicians feel the music! The saxophone; one of the woodwind family's most expressive instruments, can convey a wide range of human emotions, from sensual longing to spiritual exhaltation, and all that's in-between that will surely ignite the wedding guests’ senses.
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
I Do (Cherish You) - 98 Degrees
All Of Me - John Legend
At Last - Etta James
Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight
When I Fall in Love - Nat King Cole
Endless Love - Diana Ross & Lionel Ritchie
The Wedding Song - Kenny G.
So Amazing - Luther Vandross
Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
While some guests enjoy getting wild and dancing all night long during weddings, others just want to relax and listen to the music, both should be considered fine and guests will enjoy themselves however they choose to react or interact with the entertainment.
Even if a musician’s repertoire is jam-packed with the best tunes, it can be a good idea to prepare a few entertainment options for guests to enjoy themselves at the wedding reception.
Have you chosen anything from these wedding music entertainment options?
The wedding reception is a long party and it is important to keep things flowing in order to make the guests feel comfortable and entertained. A good choice and variety of music will always keep your guests entertained throughout the day and the evening too.
There's a big choice of fantastic wedding music entertainment options to choose from that will make the wedding day truly remarkable and truly unforgettable.
