Is 2025 the year you say I Do, or maybe you've just gotten engaged and just started researching everything that goes into a wedding. The process of planning a wedding can be overwhelming, and sometimes it's hard to work out what you actually need for your wedding day. The best place to start is looking at your priorities - what is important to you? Good food, good venue, good music? We'll take you through all the reasons why you should prioritise live music for your wedding day.
Live music creates an atmosphere that a playlist cannot
Stripped back piano ballad for your ceremony entrance? Your favourite songs, but in an acoustic style? A 9 piece Soul band to get guests on the dancefloor? Whilst using Spotify or Apple Music can be a cost effective solution, it can't read the room the same way a live musician can. Musicians spend years honing their craft, learning a wide variety of songs, meaning they are able to read the room, and adapt to suit the vibe of the day.
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You can personalise the soundtrack to your day
Your wedding day is all about celebrating you and your love story, meaning you should make the whole day as personal to you as possible, including all the musical choices. Whether you're an R&B fan, an elder emo, or have one particular artist that holds a special place in your heart, it's important to feature those things that matter to you as a couple in your day. You can choose live musicians that fit exactly your taste in music, meaning there'll be no generic playlists in sight, and you can personalise the entire set list to your tastes.
They can create new arrangements of your favourite songs
Do you have a song that you LOVE, but maybe it isn't the right vibe for walking down the aisle? Live musicians can create a gorgeous, unique arrangement of your chosen song, exactly to your liking. Want to change a certain lyrics, or change the tempo of a song? Live musicians can adapt a song to your needs, in the way that Spotify or Apple Music can't. It doesn't matter how obscure or well known your request is, you'll be able to find a musician who can create a version you love.
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Take away the stress!
Whether you're struggling to choose the music for your ceremony, or don't know what music will fit the vibe of your day, choosing a live musician will take away the stress of making those decisions, and can give you advice based on the weddings they have previously performed at. Professional musicians will have performed at hundreds of gigs, and if they specialise in weddings, hundreds of those! You can relax, and know that the music is taken care of.
Make your wedding day a memorable experience for you and your guests
In addition to all the points listed above, live music always makes for a memorable experience. When asked, wedding guests find live music to be one of the most memorable parts of the day. Imagine dancing the night away with a saxophonist and bongo player on the dancefloor, or welling up to the sound of your favourite songs played by a harpist? Live music and emotional moments go hand in hand for creating a memorable wedding day.
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Have we convinced you? Live music really does elevate your wedding day for so many reasons, and could be one of your favourite moments of your wedding day. There's such a variety of musicians out there to choose from, you'll be sure to find one that's perfect for you, and your wedding.
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