IDEAS TO PERSONALISE YOUR SPECIAL DAY WITH MUSIC SOLUTIONS

Just like your dress and your cake, music & entertainment can be unique to you....

In my role as an all-day (and part-day!) entertainment solutions provider & Events Host (aka Master of Ceremonies), I am always seeking something unique in ‘creating perfect moments throughout your perfect day’. 

While I *always* emphasise that certain traditions or “keystone moments” within the format of your wedding are hugely important, I often work alongside couples to encourage ideas and flesh these out to add romance and special memories that are unique to that couple and that day. 

In its simplest form it can be a specific song they and/or their bridal party enter the room to.  Or often something I arrange to perform the couple's first dance song or a father-daughter as a live set-piece.

 

A NEW TREND FOR 2013-14 LOOKS TO BE PERSONALISED WEDDING SPEECHES.

Don-for-the-Day:
my client, the inimitable Mr French.

One example where I have already undertaken this for my clients involved customised musical introductions for the Top Table, so as I introduced each speaker a short “theme tune” played (chosen by the couple) to make a joke or epitomise something about that individual. For example: the groom was a huge fan of The Godfather movies, so I arranged for music from the soundtrack to play as I intoduced him and he rose, lighting a cigar and greeting his “wiseguys” in the audience.

IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE....There is a viral video pinging around social networks at the moment which feature the wedding speech of a former by boy-band member presenting his thank-yous to his guests and new  bride with sung words to snippets from his band’s repertoire.

If you haven’t seen it - it’s actually quite touching if you’re an old romantic like me – then you can watch all 15 minutes HERE.

Of course, this isn’t something that will appeal to everyone but the online reaction suggests that many brides-to-be would be delighted to receive such a serenade.  The work that has gone into the song and video above is significant... but doesn’t have to be this long or complex.

As part of the unique bespoke wedding tailoring that I offer, it is entirely possible for a specific track or medley to be produced and played to recreate this
idea at your own wedding. 

AT PRESENT NO-OTHER WEDDING SERVICE PROVIDER IN SOUTH WALES IS OFFERING THIS OPTION

Prices vary according to length, complexity of the instrumentation if an original backing medley or arrangement is required...and other alternatives are also available.
WHY NOT CALL ME TO DISCUSS OPTIONS?

We have already done some similar work – for example creating, recording & then performing a special ‘romantic & unplugged’ version of a dance-club  anthem for a Eleanor & Mike’s Wedding in Swansea's Gower area. (see their Show Report HERE ). 

During 2010-12 personalised first dance routines became very popular, based on a YouTube phenomenon where couples started with a traditional slow song which then broke into a medley of popular numbers to which they had practiced an often amusing routine. 

This fad for Bride/Groom routine  is starting to wane in popularity as it becomes more commonplace, but I undertook several of then at weddings during this period, including  the suprise father-daughter dance you can see here.

(Another video example from a 2012 first dance I mixed can be seen on my YouTube channel HERE...excuse the long intro!)

There are so many ways to personalise your special day and my free & comprehensive consultation service can create many possibilities and unique memories that you might not even be aware are possible.  Contact me for some free ideas of a free non-pressure quotation.

But whatever you do, make sure your day is FABULOUS and unique to you – even if you means keeping it simple!

Take care...and have fun

Jon Paul

Jon Paul is available as an Master of Ceremonies (Event & Music Host), as a live vocalist and Wedding DJ for fabulous weddings throughout the UK, including comprehensive palnning and tailoring with complete packages, along side YOUR choice of music and styles.  See www.phataahs.com for more details.