Set the mood with the right wedding music
Choosing wedding music is an emotional decision. We often meet couples that are worried that their song isn’t “danceable”. Let’s put that to rest right now. Your song is not too fast. Or too slow, too obscure, too weird, too racy, or too anything else. Your song is your song. If you love it, we can make it work.
Your song is too long though. Sorry, but the average song is 3-4 minutes long, and the average attentions span is much less. The good news is that most songs can be edited down to about a minute and a half (the sweet spot) while keeping the best parts.
Don’t forget your exit music
The song determines the dance. There are dozens of dances that are fun and appropriate for weddings, and which one you end up doing will depend on the tempo and rhythm of your music. Also, keep in mind that covers and remixes can change the mood of a song completely. Think Beyonce’s original Crazy in Love versus the Fifty Shades of Grey remix.
Can’t decide between slow or fast? Do both. Medleys can be fun (if they’re not too long) and are a nice surprise for your guests. They can also be a good compromise if you have wildly different tastes. So go ahead and mix his country ballad with your nineties hip-hop, and don’t worry what anyone else thinks.
Beyond the bride and groom
Dad’s cry too. In fact, many of them bawl like babies during the father-daughter dance. If that’s your jam, then by all means use that sentimental slow song that you both love. But if you prefer not to turn on the waterworks mid-dance, pick something fast and fun. Maybe even something silly, like a medley of his favorite disco tunes.
Did your mom or dad sing to you when you were little? Those catchy ditties are often real songs, and they make great choices for father-daughter or mother son dances because they’re funny and have meaning for you. Ting tang walla walla bing bang anyone?
Editing Makes It Perfect
Occasionally your song will be perfect as is, but more often than not, it will need some editing. Here are a few things that a good sound person can do for your song: shorten it (imperative), slow it down or speed it up to make it more comfortable, add or remove vocals, mix it with another song, add sound effects. If you can dream it, it can probably be done.
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