Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Wedding Music
This Is How You Plan Your Music Act for Your Dream Wedding, Completely Relaxed
- Sarah - 08 Dec 2022 -
It is meant to be the most beautiful day of your life - the wedding. But for some couples this expression brings sweat to their brow. So much has to be organized and planned so that everything is perfect on this big day. The ideal musical backdrop creates the right atmosphere. A special challenge here is choosing the genre and the way it should accompany the evening. DJ or live act? Songs from a recording or real artists? How expensive is that anyway and how big does the venue have to be for it? How do I best plan the bachelorette party? Questions upon questions. We give you a few tips and tricks so you can look forward to your dream wedding in a relaxed way and enjoy the anticipation.
The best tips at a glance:
Your ideal wedding music - in just 3 steps
Musical ideas for the bachelorette party
Ideal music for every part of the program
The best lineup for your wedding
The perfect song selection
Costs of the live acts
Your Ideal Wedding Music -
in Just 3 Steps
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Browse through our artist overview and discover the perfect live act for your celebration. Whether calm instrumental music in the background or wild party music that gets your guests dancing into the early hours - with us you will find likeable and professional wedding bands and artists who fit exactly your planning and your ideas!
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Musical Ideas for the Bachelorette Party
Before the big wedding ceremony comes the bachelorette party, of course. As a great alternative to the conventional activities on this day, simply invite an impressive artist. But now you are surely wondering how best to incorporate live music as part of the bachelorette program. We have gathered a few tips for you:
- How about a picnic with a singer-songwriter who sings your favorite songs with you and your girls on the meadow over wine and the best food.
- A concert by the campfire in the evening - there is nothing more atmospheric than sitting by the crackling flames with your best friends and listening to a gifted singer.
- A party band to dance to - Get out your best dancing shoes and off you go! Let it really rip once more this evening with your favorite people.
- City trip with a city tour by a local artist - It would also be very creative to simply combine a city tour with musicians who show you the loveliest corners, accompanied by a few serenades.
- Scavenger hunt with a concert at the destination - now that would be an impressive surprise for all the bachelorette guests. That will definitely amaze them!
Ideal Music for Every Part of the Program
The music selection for the wedding is one of the most important components, because it contributes significantly to the atmosphere and makes one or two moments even more magical. Usually it does not stay at one venue, and each part of the program needs a different song selection. While gentle melodies celebrate the moment for the ceremony, in the evening, when the party gets going, the guests should be pulled onto the dance floor. But of course anything you like is allowed. For inspiration, we have picked three SofaConcerts artists for you who make your special day a little more special.
Music genre:
Pop, Rock, Singer Songwriter
Sounds like:
Philipp Poisel, Johannes Oerding
His heartfelt lyrics paired with romantic sounds on his acoustic guitar create pure goosebumps. With Nick March as the music act during the ceremony, this moment becomes unforgettable, and by then at the latest, one or two tears will roll down your guests' faces too.
Music genre:
Blues, Instrumental, Jazz, Lounge, Pop
Sounds like:
"... as if Oasis and the Beatles had played in a band with Miles Davis and Duke Ellington."
At the reception drinks, the couple and the guests usually come straight from the church or registry office, where one goosebump moment followed the next. So calm background music now fits, to congratulate the couple and chat in a relaxed way. NuJazz Avenue bring the jazz of the early days from the streets of New York to your wedding and create just the right atmosphere.
Music genre:
Folk, Indie, Lounge, Pop
Sounds like:
Parcels, Two Door Cinema Club, Oasis, Kings Of Leon
After the dinner and the declarations of love from the newlyweds, it is off to the dance floor. Roast Apple really get your wedding guests going with their good-mood vibes and their rousing sound. They are "the Chippendales of indie-pop. Just a bit more jittery and not quite as toned. But all the more ambitious, with their heart in the right place."
The Best Lineup for Your Wedding
Now the question arises whether a singer, a band or the tried-and-true DJ is the right choice for your celebration. Of course you want to do everything right on this big day and make all the guests happy. But why decide on only one?
The ceremony is a very intimate moment, and if you celebrate in a church, there is not always plenty of space. Here we recommend an artist with acoustic music who accompanies this moving moment. But acoustic music is also excellent for the reception drinks and the registry office, because no further equipment is needed.
In the evening, when the party gets going, talented bands or DJs are in demand to create atmosphere on the dance floor. Some artists combine both. On the blog Live music and DJ you will find great examples of this. On request, they can also take over the hosting and accompany you through the evening. Your favorite songs must not be missing, of course. Just discuss all of that with your live act beforehand. Feel free to use our message function for that.
Important: Contact your favorite as early as possible. Especially in the summer months, many weddings are celebrated. It is best to book right after the wedding date is set.
The Perfect Song Selection
Music is a constant companion of every part of the program at a wedding. So it is important that the songs fit the respective mood and above all your relationship and story. If you are still unsure about the song selection, we have picked a fitting song for each situation here as inspiration. We have linked the respective blogs for more song options in the headings.
The Entrance (into the church)
It is not uncommon to hear that your own wedding is the most beautiful day of your life. Everything is perfect, the couple is celebrated, there are tears, laughter and an exuberant atmosphere. No one thinks of the everyday life that lies ahead again afterwards, but everyone lives in this perfect moment. Hardly any other song could describe that as well as this one.
Exchange of Rings
The rings are exchanged. Now comes the sentence everyone has been waiting for. "You may now kiss the bride." There is hardly a song that fits this euphoric moment better than Kiss me. "So kiss me, so kiss me, so kiss me."
The Exit (from the church)
James Brown sings about how happy he is to now have the one he loves by his side. "So good, I got you...", this song will definitely be the loudest of the whole ceremony and is therefore especially well suited for an unforgettable exit.
The Opening Dance
The first dance of the newly married couple is the romantic highlight at the celebration of love. This romantic song lets the two float across the dance floor, while family and friends admire the couple of the evening, moved and with tears in their eyes (My heart is yours / it's you that I hold on to).
The Party Afterwards
At the party after the traditional part of your wedding too, love songs that at the same time invite you to dance must not be missing (We are so good / despite everything / we are always what the other is missing).
Costs of the Live Acts
The unpleasant part at the end: How much money do you have to spend so that your wedding also becomes a firework of emotions musically? Let us name all the price ranges for various live acts. You can find more information on the topic of costs here.
Find the Right Music for the Wedding Now
Is the right band for your wedding among them? Then inquire with them right away on SofaConcerts! Are you looking for a different act? On our platform you will find many more artists from your region who cover a wide spectrum of different genres. If you need help, feel free to contact us by phone or by email. The SofaConcerts team is happy to advise you and makes sure you find exactly the right wedding artist and can enjoy a wonderful day.
Are you looking for musicians for your wedding? On SofaConcerts you will find the right artists for every occasion. Learn more here.
If you still have questions or need help, we are happy to support you by phone or email. Together we will find the right artists for your unforgettable wedding.