Your wedding ceremony will come alive with the sounds
of a string quartet, instrumental or vocal soloist,
organists, or pianist. There are 3 major parts to
your ceremony, the Prelude (when everyone is waiting
for the bride to arrive), the Processional (walking
down the aisle), and the Recessional (leaving the
church as a married couple).
Each of these requires you to consider your ceremony
entertainment requirements, also taking into consideration
the size and type of venue, including the venue location.
Many churches and ceremony venues will offer some
kind of music resource, such as an on-site organ or
piano, or even piped music via a CD player or PA system.
If you are having an outdoor wedding, consider power
requirements, the expected weather conditions, PA
and audibility, positioning of your entertainment
to both you and your guests.
If you are having a more traditional wedding, consider
music styles such as Baroque (Bach, Vivaldi, Pachelbel),
Classical (Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn), Romantic (Mendelssohn,
Chopin, Strauss), even contemporary. Your music options
are once again extension of your wedding theme style
and characters, and will set the mood for your entire
wedding day.
Your wedding
reception entertainment will need to cater for
a variety of guests tastes, so be sure not to select
music that just appeals to you. Your entertainment
options include music soloists, duos, trios, bands
and dj's.
You may also decide to get creative with the addition
of comedians, clowns, magicians, belly dancers, or
just about anything else you think your guests would
find entertaining. Try to choose entertainment that
will make your wedding reception both fun and memorable.
When selecting your entertainment, remember that
you will need to provide a meal for them, since they
will be at your reception for at least 5 hours. Your
music options could include rock'n'roll, 70's disco,
80's retro, 90's dance, current chart busters, and
jazz.
Be sure to consider your entertainment carefully,
and meet with your entertainers prior to your wedding.
Try to listen to a CD or DVD, and interview them thoroughly
to determine if they are right for your special day.
A professional
wedding MC is an excellent way to integrate both
you and your guests with the venue caterers and band,
and can transform your wedding reception from a stop-start
5 hour schedule, into a smooth and entertaining event.
Your selected MC will need to have a broad understanding
of how a wedding reception should flow, from the entrance
of your bridal party, to the cutting of the cake.
They will also coordinate your speeches, your bridal
waltz, right through to the throwing of your bridal
bouquet and tossing of your garter, including the
coordinated exit of your guests.
The trick to selecting your MC is simple. Find someone
who is both fun and professional. who is also both
articulate and able to communicate with guests at
all levels. Choosing your MC well will have an astounding
impact on the way your wedding reception will be remembered.
Some brides have a relative or family friend that
they choose to be their MC. Ensure this person is
comfortable in the role and understands the expectations
of the job.
This night can be as much fun as the actual wedding
day! In most cases it is your matron of honour or
bridesmaids who organise the night. Make sure you
are clear about what sort of hens party you want to
ensure you enjoy this special day with your closest
girlfriends and family members.
Many brides are now involved in the hens night preparations
and there are many options available to you such as
winery tours, dinner at a restaurant, pole dancing
or weekends away to day-spas to relax and pamper yourselves.
There are also the more traditional hens nights locations
such as theatre restaurants, or a bus tour frequenting
night clubs.Oten the bride is dressed up in exotic
outfits with the guests wearing matching printed t-shirts
with the brides picture on the front.
Whatever you decide, make sure you are comfortable
with what is chosen, consider the costs for your guests
and work out transport to and from the event if alcohol
is involved.
Another consideration is whether you will have a
Kitchen Shower Tea. Traditionally this was an afternoon
where the female guests of the bride would gather
and bring her gifts to set up her kitchen for her
new home. These days there are many variations of
this and you might like to consider having an afternoon
tea where every one brings their favourite recipe
to create your own cook book. Other options are hiring
a beauty therapist or an entertainer such as a magician.
The Bucks Party is usually the responsibility of
the best man. Although 'strip clubs' have always been
a popular venue, these days many bucks decide they
would rather make a day of it and engage in other
activities such as a round of golf, go-carting, paint
ball or a camping weekend away. Make sure you are
open with your partner and that he is clear with his
groomsmen the type of day or night that he expects
so there are no surprises
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