A wedding event consists of plenty of moments that can become more special with the kind of music you choose for them. You might have a wedding band in your mind who you would want to perform on your D-day. There aren't any doubts that professionals can come up with gems of music suggestions, but if you're going to give it your personal touch, think about what you would like your groom and guests to groove to on your big day. Here is a quick suggestion about the type of music that can go with different occasions.

Prelude music

It is the first-time that your guests would hear music at the venue. A piece of light music in the background will keep the energy floating while guests make themselves comfortable in seats. You can have a choice of songs for this hour of the day. Otherwise, you can leave this up to your wedding band.

Processional song

In the ceremony where your parents and grandparents will also be there, you may prefer to have some instrumental music played for everyone.

Music on the arrival of the bride

To capture the moment where you enter the venue and your groom’s face lights up seeing you, it would be best to focus on the music that creates an atmosphere marking your grand arrival. The whole crowd will be watching you with excitement admiring your beauty. So the music should do justice to all of this.

Song for recessional

It is that part of the ceremony when you two would leave as husband and wife. Hence, choosing animated and happy songs for the occasion can be best. There can be arrangements for dance too.

Reception songs

As soon as the party and you enter the venue, the reception entrance music can play. For this setup, you can go with something rocking. Located in New Jersey, some local wedding bands dance too while playing and singing songs.

Music for different times of dance

There can be a first dance, father and daughter dance, and mother and son dance. Your first dance as a couple can have tremendous sentimental value. For this, you can ask the wedding band to play your favorite songs (if you have any particular choice). After the first dance, when parent-dance follows, a sweet and redolent song can do the magic. As far as the mother-son dance theme goes, you can choose something soft and slow or very energetic. If they do the waltz or swing dance, the entire crowd can go gaga over it.

Party starter songs

It is the time when the real party begins as everyone joins the stage for shaking a leg or two. So, the song and music have to be electrifying where your guests leave their seats and start dancing.

It is only a glimpse of what you can choose for a particular moment to elevate the overall excitement. If you don’t have much time to think of this, you can discuss suggestions with your wedding band to make sure it reflects your theme and mood. It is always better to have some personal involvement a bit so that you get what you enjoy.