Live music

My piano teacher is doing the reception and cocktail music!

I'd love to have a string quartet for the ceremony, but we're probably just going to go with the free cantor provided by the church unless we luck into some extra money.

We got a DJ for the reception that was highly recommended, and they've been a dream to work with. I wanted more low-key instrumental music for cocktail hour so people can mingle and hear each other, but then there's a decent mix of genres I wanted for the bigger parts of the reception (first dance, cake cutting, etc.). Our crowd also has a lot of dancers, so I want to make sure there's a lot of fun, upbeat music for afterwards.

We went with a DJ, since it was cheaper! But we really wanted a band!!! If I did go with a band though, or COULD go with a band shall I say, lol...I would do a cover band to the Top 40. I do want people to recognize the music and sing and dance along~

That is so nice. What a great picture!

What a personal way to plan your music.

That's so great. You're also have a big band for your reception, right?

My wedding ceremony felt so surreal until our cantor sang "How Great Thou Art" as we signed our marriage certificate. Lots of people cried a bit, including me as it sunk in we were married.

Very cool. I agree best of both worlds. I wish I was friends with a cool band.