The venue will undoubtedly influence the type of music you play. For example, couples who choose to marry in a church and host the reception on the church premises may need to conform to certain restrictions. The church may prohibit couples from utilizing secular music on church grounds. If that is the case, do remember that there are many artists who can create a fun musical atmosphere within the religious sector.



Appropriate faith based music, especially in the Christian tradition, is not limited to gospel or faith and worship productions. There are many contemporary artists who sing exaltations of praise for God, his work, or the beauty of life and nature. Alternatively, you can use music without lyrics.

Classical music is another popular way to create a fun musical environment. Fur Elise, Air on a G String and Claire de Lune are timeless wedding choices. The couple may want to review musical compositions by Handel, Debussy, Mozart, Bach and Chopin.

Ultimately, all musical choices must complement and respect the wedding party venue, guests and the musical preferences of the newly married couple. When you consult with the musical coordinator, deejay, or wedding planner, you may want to present a list of songs that must be avoided and songs that must be played during the wedding party. This is a surefire way to avoid problematic tunes and highlight essential songs.

Keep in mind that every wedding party displays a certain 'tone' or 'feeling'. Music is the easiest way to foster a certain mood during a wedding party. For example, wedding party dance songs can create a classically elegant mood or a true dance hall atmosphere. If you want to highlight the Caribbean venue of your 'location wedding' do feel free to hire a reggae band. Your guests are sure to appreciate island music performed by artists native to the region.

Your musical choices should vary in speed throughout the wedding party. Given that, changes of pace are natural ways to maintain the flow of the dance party. Before selecting wedding party dance songs, the couple will need to determine what type of party is desired.

Clearly, musical selections are critical to the wedding party. It is a nice gesture to vary the types of songs played so that guests of all ages feel welcome to participate in the festivities. It is also useful to play a variety of song speeds so that monotony is avoided.

You do not want to create a wedding party where the dance songs clash with certain elements of the reception. For example, you may need to play slower music during the meal so that musical beats do not compete with conversation. You may want to consider playing soft, sentimental music during the varied wedding toasts of the party.

Contemporary weddings may naturally leans towards top 40 hits. However, older songs are also appropriate and worthy of consideration for any wedding party. The Drifters, Elvis Presley and the Righteous Brothers are older artists who offer timeless musical selections for any number of wedding party dances.

When choosing music, you should consider playing a few songs that will get everyone onto the dance floor. This eases guests into easygoing fellowship and can spur on the level of excitement on the dance floor. For that reason, line dances such as the Electric Slide and Mambo number 5 continue to rise in popularity.