Wedding Reception Song Selections - Atmosphere Vs Special Songs
Of course, the bride and groom's song choices are a very important part of the wedding reception. However, it is important to not make the entire reception a huge playlist of only important songs. After all, who wants to plan a party where their guests are not enjoying themselves?
The purpose of playing music at all is to set an atmosphere. Therefore, the real logic behind planning your reception music should be to create an atmosphere where people will have fun, rather than expose your guests to music you like.
Modern wedding receptions have changed. They are vastly becoming the crazy party dancing part of the wedding, while the ceremony holds the classy and more serious peaceful part of the day. Therefore, the trend now for receptions is to be far more upbeat and fun. If this is the atmosphere you want, the possibilities of song choices are endless. However, picking songs that ONLY you like can be a big mistake.
Most bride and grooms want to select songs that are special to them. Sometimes the songs relate to how they first met or the couple's first date, or perhaps some other memorable event. It is very important, to do this, however, if the whole playlist are "special songs" to the bride and groom, they may not be special to everyone else.
If you want to have a finger on the playlist, as you plan songs for the wedding reception, seek out a second opinion from other people. Contact friends and/or family and ask for their favorite songs. With the internet, you can easily send out a couple of emails and get a feeling for what people will like.
If your overall goal really again is to create a fun, dancing atmosphere, you really have to pick songs that people can dance to and songs that people like to dance to. Even if you do not like "dance music," if your guests do, you will need to pick songs they like to get the atmosphere that you are looking for.
The purpose of playing music at all is to set an atmosphere. Therefore, the real logic behind planning your reception music should be to create an atmosphere where people will have fun, rather than expose your guests to music you like.
Modern wedding receptions have changed. They are vastly becoming the crazy party dancing part of the wedding, while the ceremony holds the classy and more serious peaceful part of the day. Therefore, the trend now for receptions is to be far more upbeat and fun. If this is the atmosphere you want, the possibilities of song choices are endless. However, picking songs that ONLY you like can be a big mistake.
Most bride and grooms want to select songs that are special to them. Sometimes the songs relate to how they first met or the couple's first date, or perhaps some other memorable event. It is very important, to do this, however, if the whole playlist are "special songs" to the bride and groom, they may not be special to everyone else.
If you want to have a finger on the playlist, as you plan songs for the wedding reception, seek out a second opinion from other people. Contact friends and/or family and ask for their favorite songs. With the internet, you can easily send out a couple of emails and get a feeling for what people will like.
If your overall goal really again is to create a fun, dancing atmosphere, you really have to pick songs that people can dance to and songs that people like to dance to. Even if you do not like "dance music," if your guests do, you will need to pick songs they like to get the atmosphere that you are looking for.
