Wedding Entertainment

As a performing musician and recording artist, I am well aware of the benefits of both live and pre-recorded music. Naturally, when choosing between these two you have to be aware of the effects either type of entertainment will have on your listeners, but the single prevailing consideration is "what best represents your desires for your wedding". In making your selection consider the 4 elements music represents; romance, memorability, personalization and warmth.

Most people would agree that few things are more romantic than a favorite song sung and/or played by live performers. The performers’ smiles, gestures and outfits contribute to the setting in a way "canned" music simple can’t.

A bride wants her wedding to be memorable in a very special way. When an experience appeals to more than one of your senses (as live music does) the impression it makes creates very strong memories – both auditory and visual senses are captivated by entertainers.

Most things in life are better when they are personalized and a special wedding should definitely be customized and personalized. Using a little imagination, live music can be one of the most talked about features of the wedding. Inserting a bride’s name in a song, a nice melody composed from your favorite poem, and a custom medley is commonly done and very effective for these special moments.

"Warmth" is another factor in selecting the type of entertainment you wish to have at your wedding. No matter how brilliantly a recording is produced, live music will always provide a warmer atmosphere. Humans share feelings with other humans – not with playback machines!

Of course, everyone’s needs are different and there are various factors involved in planning music. Unless you live far from civilization, finding good musicians is quite easy. You can check the yellow pages, talent agencies, newspapers, the internet, referrals, music stores, or wedding magazines.