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  • Inside Scoop: Live Music

    Tue Aug 18 17:39:24 GMT 2009 Portland Style Unveiled

    Live music has the unique ability to create a mood all its own, from the sophisticated charm of a string quartet to the adrenaline rush of a full band paying tribute to your favoriterock songs. Although your investment in live music is generally two to three times the cost of DJ-mixed music, a killer band will almost always fill the dance floor until the proverbial house lights go out. Things to Consider: First, decide if music is a priority to you. If you aren't planning on much dancing and don't have a preference between live music and recorded, cost will generally sway most couples to stick...

  • Finding live music: Eight tips

    Thu Nov 29 06:45:00 PST 2007 AisleDash

    Looking for live music can be a complicated task. Once you've narrowed down your search to two or three groups, here are some things to consider:1. Book early! The better the band, the farther ahead you need to book them.2. Some say that you should pick a band which specializes in weddings. I can see why, but I wonder if a band that does a variety of venues wouldn't have a more varied repertoire, and might be willing to think outside the box a bit. If, however, you are a traditional gal who likes the traditional box just fine, this is probably good advice for you.3. If you meet with a company...

  • The Music

    Fri Mar 13 09:00:36 PDT 2009 Elizabeth Anne Designs

    {Image from Wikipedia} The Music is the 3rd pillar of our wedding reception triumvirate. Crucial because of the role of music in guiding the tone and the pace of the evening yet difficult to execute. At a house party anyone can get up and stick on a song and the music becomes a way to express oneself and have an immediate impact on everyone else at the party. It is also a big catalyst for conversation (and sometimes argument) and has the (both positive and negative effect) of polarizing the group. The danger of being too prescriptive with music for a wedding is that it inhibits these natural ...

  • Ceremony Music

    Wed Jan 14 12:00:46 PST 2009 Elizabeth Anne Designs

    My absolute favorite thing from A s wedding was her ceremony.� When the chapel doors opened, and she appeared to live music, it was impossible not to cry.� So I knew the second I started planning that I�wanted�to find an acoustic�guitarist in Atlanta for our ceremony.� The style of music was very important, as we definitely wanted non-traditional�songs for our event. Enter Ches Eaton, a fabulous find.� Believe it or not, I came across Ches via MySpace.� MySpace Music is actually a great tool to find local artists, and I was able to hear demos of him that he had uploaded as we...

  • Wedding Music Idea: Afro-Portuguese Sonnets.

    Wed Oct 14 21:00:22 GMT 2009 WEDDING NOUVEAU Intercultural Wedding Inspirations

    Last year, my husband and I enjoyed a warm LA summer evening of live music with Sara Tavares. It was more like live Poetry set to harmony, percussion and infectious rhythm.  Now I don t normally wait in line and go speechless over musicians (as they are just people) but I did channel my inner groupie to [...]...

  • Summer Music Festivals

    Tue Aug 03 12:35:53 PDT 2010 Fab Blog by InvitationConsultants

    The Fab*Blog team is so excited to welcome some of our amazing Customer Consultants to the Blog! Throughout the next few weeks, our Consultants will be sharing party themes with you inspired by the customers they speak with and assist on a daily basis! This post is from Ashley, who loves music more than anyone and has the guts to weather the sun, rain and crowds to enjoy some of the country's best music fests! Check out Ashley's music festival advice & ideas for throwing your own music festival party:Summertime it means sunshine, picnics, sandals and relaxing poolside. But to m...

  • a little special musical guest........

    Sun Apr 20 07:10:00 PDT 2008 little winter bride

    belathee photographyAnother detail to make your wedding little more unique, is having a special musical guest. We were lucky to have good friends of ours, Au Revior Simone, play a little concert at our wedding. We had them play 4 songs just after the cake and then it was back to the full on dance party.....If your planning having a dj or playing music via ipod, which are a lot cheaper then hiring a full on band, having a little musical guest play a couple of songs can be a nice balance and addition to your cocktail hour. A great way to find musicians, is to look at your local bars\restaurants...

  • MUSIC

    Sat Sep 13 17:07:00 PDT 2008 lunaphoto

    the dj played goldfrapp at michelle and kris's wedding last night...here's the video of the song he played. love it! and just to share, the second video is from cutcopy. it's my GETGO song. I listen to this song before we head out to shoot and it get's me amp'd up! (embeded object)Cut Copy - "Lights and Music" from Ewan MacLeod on Vimeo....

  • Ceremony Music- The How to's and What to choose

    Thu Apr 15 11:35:00 GMT 2010 Nashville Wedding Planner

    (image courtesy of stylemepretty) Choosing the music for your wedding ceremony is not always the easiest part of the wedding planning process. However, it is an extremely memorable aspect of your special day; from the songs you sing along to as you're getting ready to the ballad playing as you walk down the aisle, music has the power to set the mood and heighten emotions. Whether you have childhood favorites or love the melodies played at your friends' weddings, keep your ears perked for inspiration.  Do you and your fiance have a special song?  Think about your passions, the atmospher...

  • Wedding Music for Cheap

    Fri Jul 02 13:10:33 PDT 2010 Blushing Bridezilla

    If you re worried about your budget for wedding music, and simply can t afford a DJ or live band, there is another alternative to consider to make sure you and your guests have a fantastic time at the reception! Do you or your partner own a portable stereo system? If not, ask around; a friend of [...]...