| The venue will undoubtedly influence the type of | | | | venue of your 'location wedding' do feel free to hire |
| music you play. For example, couples who choose to | | | | a reggae band. Your guests are sure to appreciate |
| marry in a church and host the reception on the | | | | island music performed by artists native to the region. |
| church premises may need to conform to certain | | | | Your musical choices should vary in speed throughout |
| restrictions. The church may prohibit couples from | | | | the wedding party. Given that, changes of pace are |
| utilizing secular music on church grounds. If that is the | | | | natural ways to maintain the flow of the dance party. |
| case, do remember that there are many artists who | | | | Before selecting wedding party dance songs, the |
| can create a fun musical atmosphere within the | | | | couple will need to determine what type of party is |
| religious sector. | | | | desired. |
| Appropriate faith based music, especially in the | | | | Clearly, musical selections are critical to the wedding |
| Christian tradition, is not limited to gospel or faith and | | | | party. It is a nice gesture to vary the types of songs |
| worship productions. There are many contemporary | | | | played so that guests of all ages feel welcome to |
| artists who sing exaltations of praise for God, his | | | | participate in the festivities. It is also useful to play a |
| work, or the beauty of life and nature. Alternatively, | | | | variety of song speeds so that monotony is avoided. |
| you can use music without lyrics. | | | | You do not want to create a wedding party where |
| Classical music is another popular way to create a fun | | | | the dance songs clash with certain elements of the |
| musical environment. Fur Elise, Air on a G String and | | | | reception. For example, you may need to play slower |
| Claire de Lune are timeless wedding choices. The | | | | music during the meal so that musical beats do not |
| couple may want to review musical compositions by | | | | compete with conversation. You may want to |
| Handel, Debussy, Mozart, Bach and Chopin. | | | | consider playing soft, sentimental music during the |
| Ultimately, all musical choices must complement and | | | | varied wedding toasts of the party. |
| respect the wedding party venue, guests and the | | | | Contemporary weddings may naturally leans towards |
| musical preferences of the newly married couple. | | | | top 40 hits. However, older songs are also |
| When you consult with the musical coordinator, | | | | appropriate and worthy of consideration for any |
| deejay, or wedding planner, you may want to | | | | wedding party. The Drifters, Elvis Presley and the |
| present a list of songs that must be avoided and | | | | Righteous Brothers are older artists who offer |
| songs that must be played during the wedding party. | | | | timeless musical selections for any number of |
| This is a surefire way to avoid problematic tunes and | | | | wedding party dances. |
| highlight essential songs. | | | | When choosing music, you should consider playing a |
| Keep in mind that every wedding party displays a | | | | few songs that will get everyone onto the dance |
| certain 'tone' or 'feeling'. Music is the easiest way to | | | | floor. This eases guests into easygoing fellowship and |
| foster a certain mood during a wedding party. For | | | | can spur on the level of excitement on the dance |
| example, wedding party dance songs can create a | | | | floor. For that reason, line dances such as the Electric |
| classically elegant mood or a true dance hall | | | | Slide and Mambo number 5 continue to rise in |
| atmosphere. If you want to highlight the Caribbean | | | | popularity. |