When planning a wedding there are always so many different elements to think about. After spending hours searching for the perfect venue, carefully designing the seating arrangements and tasting every type of wedding cake known to man, it is no wonder that couples can often overlook organising
live music for their special day. To give you a helping hand, Matchbox Music have put together the following useful guide to live Wedding Music.
People often underestimate the fantastic effect that live music can achieve on their wedding day, and in many cases are unaware of the many options available to them.
Nowadays it is very popular for couples to introduce music throughout the wedding day, and not just reserve it for evening festivities. We have broken down a typical wedding day into sections to help give you some ideas of where you could introduce some music to really augment your special day.
The Arrival
Arguably one of the most memorable parts of any wedding is the arrival of the bride, as she walks down the aisle in her beautiful white dress serenaded by music.
The choice of the music for this part of the day is a very personal decision for the bride and groom. Many couples choose traditional hymns and the
wedding march, however there is a growing trend of opting for alternative songs and themes, and these can be just as moving. Why not consider a harpist or perhaps a string quartet playing a rendition of one of your favourite songs? The delicate playing can add another level of class and make the day extra special.
Drinks Reception
After the ceremony it is usually time for the photographer to capture the couple’s special day on camera. At this point the guests will be ushered into another room for drinks whilst the bride and groom have their photos taken. Why not keep your guests entertained with a well placed pianist or string section? These can create a pleasant understated atmosphere, after all, this is the part of the day where a lot of talking and catching up takes place, so having something that is interesting, whilst not over powering the conversation, is crucial.
Evening Reception
This is where the party really starts, with all the formal proceedings wrapped up, it’s now time to celebrate! 
Naturally you’ll want to choose some upbeat music at this point to get everyone out of their seats and dancing the night away. With many different types of live wedding bands out there it is important that you find one that is right for you, and that fits the overall theme of your wedding. There are jazz big bands, party bands blasting out all the pop hits or even a Rockaoke band where your guests can get up and sing with the live band. A really nice touch is for your first dance to be accompanied by live music, as this makes it a very unique and intimate experience. Whatever type of band you choose, a good wedding reception band is the perfect way for the bride and groom to make their mark on the evening and leave their guest with a night to truly remember.
We hope you have enjoyed reading this guide to live wedding music, if you need any advice or help finding the right music act for you, the staff at Matchbox Music will be happy to help!