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When it comes to weddings, having a memorable soundtrack performed by live musicians is crucial. Choosing the right music entertainment is a top priority for many couples in Toronto. Live music has become a trend in weddings and continues to be a popular choice for couples in the city. To make sure that the music you choose fits the tone and style of your wedding and creates an unforgettable experience, consider hiring a talented and experienced wedding band like Red Soda Band. With their vast knowledge of different musical styles, they can help guide you in making the right musical choices for your big day.
When it comes to choosing the right music for your wedding, there are several factors to consider, including your personal taste and the style of your wedding. Some popular choices for wedding music include classical, jazz, pop, and country, among others. With so many options, it can be overwhelming to make a decision, but here are some general guidelines to help you pick the perfect music for your wedding:
In addition to these guidelines, it's always a good idea to choose a talented and experienced wedding band like Red Soda Band, who can help guide you in making the right musical choices for your wedding. With their vast knowledge of different musical styles, they can help ensure that the music you choose fits the tone and style of your wedding and creates a memorable experience for you and your guests.
By following these tips and choosing the right live wedding band, you can be sure that the music at your wedding will be a hit and create an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
When it comes to choosing music for the dance floor for your wedding reception, there's no one-size-fits-all approach. The live band will play around 15 songs per hour. Over the course of a typical 5-hour wedding reception, after dinner and formalities are finished, the dance floor usually lasts around 2 hours, so about 30 songs. If you and your guests plan on dancing for 3 hours, then that will end up being around 45 songs 😊
It's not a good idea to give your live wedding band a long list of hundreds of songs to play. The band won't be able to play them all, which could result in missing some of your "must-haves."
When choosing music for the dance floor, the first step is to provide the band with a Spotify playlist of your favorite songs. That way, the band can play them during any live music breaks to keep the dance floor lively with your favorite tunes.
The second step is to give the band a maximum of 10 "must-play" songs. While the band may not know all of the songs you choose, you can be sure they'll know a few and will do their best to perform them live on the night.
***Bonus tip: include these songs on the Spotify playlist. Don't worry about the band potentially playing the same tunes. If it's a great song, your guests will be happy to dance to a live version as well as the original.
The third step is to put together a list of up to 10 "do not play" songs if you have strong opinions about certain songs. This way, the band will avoid these tunes (or artists) during the night.
If all of this sounds overwhelming and you want to choose every song you hear on the night, it's a good idea to book a DJ. A DJ will definitely be able to accommodate this, but if you still want live music, pair the DJ with percussion and sax to add some extra excitement to the dance floor.
The processional song is the music that plays as you and your wedding party make your official entrance while walking down the aisle.
One of the advantages of having live music is that you don't have to worry about the length of the song because the musicians will adjust it to match the time it takes for you to enter.
The timing of the processional song will depend on the length of the aisle and your pace. However, with the help of experienced musicians like Red Soda Band, you won't have to worry about timing. They'll keep an eye on your entrance to make sure the song lasts just the right amount of time.
If the chosen song ends before everyone has made their entrance, the musicians can simply loop back and continue playing until everyone has arrived.
If, on the other hand, you've completed your grand entrance and the song isn't finished, the musicians will find a natural conclusion to the music and then stop playing, ensuring a seamless transition. They won't leave you standing awkwardly waiting for it to end. They'll find a natural conclusion to the music and then stop playing. Your guests won't even know.
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I loved the music; the violinist really set the atmosphere and I was almost lost for breath as I was about to walk down the aisle. We had talked about getting emotional thinking about that particular song and that was definitely the case for me on the day.
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The music helped create the perfect vibe for both our ceremony and reception.
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The song selection was top-notch and the dance floor was rocking.
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Our warmest thanks for providing such beautiful music on our wedding day. It was absolutely perfect in every way and we have had so many friends and family comment on it.
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Thanks for the fantastic job you did at our wedding!! It looked and sounded amazing and we have had nothing but compliments from our guests.
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