Wedding music is a necessary part of entertainment at a wedding ceremony and a reception no matter whether it may be a DJ, a band or special musicians. Wedding music should be diverse, including some melodic and lyrical dance melodies, and some dynamic, funny and energetic music.
There should be tempo, rhythm and life in your wedding music. It's well-known that tastes differ and some people may not like the music you love, that's why it's preferable to choose some wide-spread melodies and actually wedding music. Pay attention to the volume of wedding music, it should be comfortable, mostly average. When people sit at tables, it's evident that volume should be lower in order guests to be able to communicate with one another than when dances start. It's cocktail and dinner wedding music that sets the pitch and spirits of a wedding. Music professionals say that it's some Latin dances that are most welcome to open your dance program, e. g. salsa or samba melodies. Though throughout the evening music melodies should be often changed, for guests may like to dance some fast or slow dances. Besides guests are welcome to order melodies. Tempo is as well of essence. It varies according to the main group of guests, though as a rule it doesn't exceed 120 BPM.
There are some wedding music tendencies, including dislike for the Macarena, the Chicken dance and the Electric Slide songs. It's highly recommended to discuss melody items with a wedding planner, as he or she frequently organizes similar celebrations and surely knows what songs are most popular among guests and what are thought stupid, as well as with friends, relatives or acquaintances who have recently been invited to another wedding party.
Nowadays one can buy a special CD with a set of wedding music, it may be of help, providing first and last dance music, ceremony and family dance melodies. Wedding music should be to your guests' ears so that they can enjoy the wedding reception fully!