Now at last your dream has come true and you’re planning your once-in-a-lifetime day, your wedding day! You have picked out your dress, the flowers you love, beautiful surroundings and you’ve just booked the location. Now it’s time to add the magic – your music!
Choosing the musical selections for your wedding is a creative process that unfolds naturally as you develop a sense of what feels right to you. One of the first things you can do is, sort through and evaluate the music and songs you love. From there, you can compare your musical styles with the lists from the musicians and DJs you interview. You have plenty of time to listen to music and savor the possibilities until your final planning meeting with your musicians/DJ (which should take place 4-6 weeks before the wedding).
Remember, you have lots of time! Your final decisions don’t have to be made until the final planning session. Keep an open mind – open to suggestions and write down your likes and dislikes, for each part of the wedding. That way you should feel confident in whatever decisions you make, knowing you’ve combined the best of both worlds: listening to your heart and listening to the professionals. Balance is key, but also remember that you can play whatever music you love even if it isn’t their choice. It’s your wedding and your dream (come true)!
