Guidelines to Consider When Choosing Music for Your Upcoming Wedding

Hi. My name is Eben Goresko and I am a Pianist who lives in Niwot, Colorado. I play at many weddings, cermonies and receptions. I also play at many other live piano music venues. I want to share with you a list of general guidelines and hints to keep in mind when you are planning a wedding for yourself or for a loved one.

Ceremony and Reception Piano Music sets the mood, provides direction for your guests, and reflects the joy of your celebration. Special music provides lasting memories of your rehearsal dinner, your wedding ceremony, reception dinner and dance. Musical entertainment can make or break your event. Your requests performed by the solo musician, vocal performer, band or DJ are very important to a successful event.

Various options for ceremonies may include:
1. Classical Music ensembles
2. Harps and flutes
3. A cappella vocalists
4. Traditional pipe organ
5. Other instrumentation has become a favorite alternative

Options for the reception may include:
1. A DJ
2. A Master of Ceremonies
3. A bandleader can keep reception activities going smoothly.
4. Bands can feature music you choose, from oldies to top 40 and Rock 'n Roll.
5. DJs provide music by way of records, tapes, and CD's.
6. They are very flexible in accommodating special requests.

The following are Special Situations during the reception for you to keep in mind:
1. Cutting of the Cake
2. First Dance of Bride and Groom
3. First Public Pronouncement
4. Toasting to Bride and Groom
5. Bouquet Toss
6. Garter Removal and Toss
7. Special Activities (i.e., limbo, line dances, etc.)

Additional Steps to Hiring Music Entertainment for Your Wedding or Upcoming Affair:
1. Find out where the musician or DJ regularly performs.
2. Their response may verify that you that are contacting a professional and experienced musician.
3. Listen to their product on their web site or hear them live.
4. Then decide if you if you wish to sign a contract to engage them for your wedding or special event.
5. Verify that they don't drink during the affair.
6. Discuss your religious needs.
7. What time will they set up and are ready to perform?
8. They should be set up at least 15 minutes before the beginning of your event.
9. Make sure all those details are included into the contract.
10. Does your entertainment have a backup in case they are sick or unable perform?
11. How long have they been a professional musician or DJ?
12. Have a signed, written contract or agreement. Be clear about deadlines.
13. Get a copy of the contract.
14. Make sure you are comfortable with and understand the deposit return policy, in the event that is necessary.
15. Review your special music requests before the wedding to make sure there is no mix up.

Money saving hints for your wedding:
1. Buy a less expensive wedding dress or consider renting or borrowing a dress. You are only going to wear it once.
2. Morning weddings can reduce the expense for event rental, food, transportation and ceremony vendor services. Your champagne toast or liquor expense will be less as guests will consume less.
3. Avoid Saturdays and the month of June as wedding vendors does charge and receive a premium during this popular time. During peak season, schedule your ceremony during the middle of the week.
4. Consider having an expensive wedding and an inexpensive honeymoon or the other way around. You do not have to splurge on both!
5. Make the most of gift registries. Instead of registering for expensive luxury items (fewer gifts too), you could register for necessities such as everyday dishes, kitchenware, towels or a bathroom scale. You'll save money to spend on your wedding if you do not have to buy these items later.
6. Negotiate! Ask your wedding vendors for a discount if your special day is "off season." Vendors that have "fill in" time may price their services accordingly.

If you are looking for more information about my services as a Colorado Wedding Pianist who provides Upscale Wedding Music, Jazz, Classical, Ragtime, Popular for Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions, check out my website at, www.AllegroPianoEntertainment.com. You can also call me at (303) 545-9199 or email me at mailto:eben@allegropianoentertainment.com

About the Author

Biography
Eben studied piano and music theory starting from the age of seven, he attended the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia from age seven. Eben sought a Bachelors of Music in Piano Performance from Temple University and has studied Classical Piano under the supervision of Lambert Orkis, Harvey Wedeen, Leon Bates, Sylvia Fish, Alexander Fiorillo. He has also been a student of Jazz instructed by Tom Lawton, Jimmy Amadie, Al Stauffer.

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