Your
wedding day is probably the most detailed and ambitious
event you will ever plan. At what other time will you be
the host or hostess to such a large group of people, with
you at the centre of their attention?
There is one person you will contract for your wedding that
by the nature of the task, will be in total control of the
day's flow. No, it's not the caterer, photographer, videographer,
or the function hall manager. Those people are important,
but will have far less influence on the day's outcome. The
person that I am referring to is your music provider, be
it a live band or DJ. You'll trust them to set the tempo
and provide the atmosphere you desire to ensure the success
of your wedding day from the moment the guests arrive till
you part with the vidai ceremony.
It’s
safe to say that out of all the events for which you will
gather your friends and family to celebrate your marriage,
the wedding ceremony itself will be the most meaningful
and, hopefully, memorable. Music plays many vital roles
in the mandap ceremony, from providing flow and ambiance
to highlighting the deeper emotional meanings of the rituals.
Since
music is so important to your wedding ceremony, I always
advise hiring an experienced, professional group or DJ to
handle it. Qualified, well-researched musicians will be
able to tailor the music in real time to fit what is going
on in your mandap ceremony, which will help one part flow
effortlessly into the next. Also, you’ll find it truly
ties together all of the visual and verbal elements, from
your grand arrival to the vidai, with timeless style and
class.
Your
experienced wedding music service provider will be able
to play appropriate songs in the right places. The first
decision you should make that will guide you in your choices
is whether you want your music to be traditional, modern
Hindi film soundtrack or classical based. The professional
music provider you hire should have a supply of music from
both categories in their repertoire.
It
is essential that you carefully choose music for your wedding
ceremony. A good selection can mean the difference between
a dis-jointed ceremony and a flowing, emotional experience.
Music serves as a transition between the parts in the ceremony
and can highlight the deeper meaning of the wedding ceremony
Hire
a band or musician. Look for an experienced professional
that has played at wedding ceremonies before. Pick someone
you can communicate with well and will be able to help you
choose the best songs to play.
