| "body"> | | | | about the type of music that's allowed. Also, some |
| After the date has been set, the flowers have been | | | | venues may have a list of ceremony musicians from |
| ordered, and the dress has been fitted, the focus of | | | | which to choose. |
| wedding planning turns to the more intricate details of | | | | 4. Check in with your spouse-to-be.It'll be more |
| the ceremony and reception -- especially music. | | | | memorable for both of you if you make the selection |
| Incorporate as little or as much music as you'd like on | | | | together, and you might be surprised to find out that |
| your wedding day. | | | | your fiance/fiancee has some specific ideas about |
| Live wedding ceremony musicians add a great touch | | | | the music for the wedding. |
| of personality to your celebration. Organ or piano? | | | | 5. Ask potential musicians for references.Experienced |
| Jazz or swing? Whichever you prefer, you'll need | | | | wedding musicians will have a long list of happy |
| gifted and reliable talent to provide the music on your | | | | couples who can vouch for their talent and |
| special day. | | | | professionalism. |
| The musicians you choose for your wedding | | | | 6. Preview a performance.Ask to attend an upcoming |
| ceremony can have a huge impact on how the big | | | | event at which your potential musicians are |
| day is remembered -- by both you and your | | | | performing. |
| spouse...and your guests. Before you sign on the | | | | 7. Get a contract. If you're hiring professional |
| dotted line, keep in mind these tips designed to help | | | | musicians to play, be sure to get a written contract |
| make sure that the musicians you choose are a | | | | for their services. Be prepared to put down a |
| perfect fit. | | | | deposit, and ask about their protocol for future |
| 1. Consider the theme or style of your wedding for | | | | touch-base meetings and selecting the music. |
| help in selecting the type of musician you'd like to | | | | 8. Hire musicians who can multi-task. Do you want |
| have play. Be sure it fits the style of your day. | | | | instrumental and vocal music? Select an |
| Romantic? How about a harp. Classic? Maybe a string | | | | instrumentalist who can play all the parts of the |
| quartet. Traditional? Perhaps an organist. A little bit | | | | ceremony, including accompanying the vocalist. This |
| country? Try a 12-string guitar. | | | | will help cut down on the budget and the number of |
| 2. Consider the size of your guest list and venue.A | | | | people involved. On a super-tight budget? Hire a piano |
| smaller space and number of attendees might require | | | | or guitar player who also sings. |
| a more intimate musical setting -- just a piano player | | | | 9. Trust your gut.He may be a virtuoso violinist, but if |
| or harpist. | | | | something about the guy you're considering doesn't |
| 3. Check with the contact person at your | | | | seem quite right, move on to your next choice. |
| venue.Many venues, particularly churches, have rules | | | | |