| The music that you play at your wedding will have a | | | | about having a hot Latin band. Imagine dancing the |
| lot to do with what kind of atmosphere it has. That is | | | | night away to a Salsa beat. This can be a great option |
| why it is important to choose music that suits the | | | | for music as long as you have the right mix of people |
| overall style of wedding that you are hoping to have. | | | | on your guest list. It would probably work better for a |
| From traditional to casual to funky, this guide will help | | | | younger crowd than for a lot of older relatives, unless |
| you find your wedding music style. | | | | of course, you have Latin heritage and your relations |
| Traditional wedding music can fall into two main | | | | will be familiar with Salsa music. |
| categories. In general, couples will either have a band | | | | Backyard weddings lend themselves to all sorts of |
| that plays standards like Frank Sinatra and Cole Porter, | | | | entertainment options. For a really informal weddings, |
| or they will have a d.j. that plays an assortment of | | | | the kind where tea length cotton bridal gowns are |
| songs that are familiar to guests of all age groups. The | | | | worn with casual sets of jewelry, consider having a |
| first option is ideal when you are the type of bride who | | | | bluegrass or a country band. In certain parts of the U.S., |
| loves everything that is classic, from your choice in | | | | this can even work for a more formal wedding, as in |
| venue (a ballroom or country club) to gowns (silk) to | | | | the "Black tie and boots" types of parties that are |
| bridal jewelry sets (pearls, of course). The classic band | | | | popular in Texas. If you think that your guests would |
| is the perfect accompaniment to that type of affair. | | | | be into it, you could even think about hiring a square |
| The d.j., on the other hand, can be great for couples | | | | dance caller for your reception. |
| whose main goal is to get everyone out on the dance | | | | Folk music is another fun idea for a wedding reception. |
| floor, and it still appropriate at all but the most formal | | | | Contra dancing is a folksy style of dance and music |
| weddings. | | | | popular for certain outdoor earthy weddings. It is great |
| There are plenty of options besides the traditional ones | | | | for the type of reception where the guests will end up |
| for wedding music. These days, couples are more | | | | dancing barefoot by a bonfire into the wee hours of |
| inclined to seek out offbeat bands that will provide | | | | the morning. |
| interesting and fun music for their receptions, and to | | | | Matching the music to the style of your wedding will |
| worry less about playing music that everyone already | | | | definitely help the entire evening to flow. As you |
| knows. For an informal beach wedding, you cannot go | | | | choose your music, do make sure to keep in mind the |
| wrong with a reggae or steel drum band. Whether | | | | guests who will be present. You should be confident |
| your reception is on a sandy beach in the Caribbean | | | | that a fair number of them will be interested in dancing |
| or in your own backyard, nothing creates a festive | | | | to the kind of music you plan to have. After all, the |
| island mood quite like reggae. | | | | greatest band in the world won't make for a fun party |
| Couples who are having modern weddings in hip | | | | if you cannot get anyone out onto the dance floor! |
| locales like lofts or sleek nightclubs might want to think | | | | |