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so of your reception, the music should be light and non-intrusive, allowing your guests to transition from the romantic ceremony to the social setting. While the bride, groom and their families have their photos taken, the reception guests will mingle, sip a drink and nibble on hors d’eouvres. This is the time for background music that facilitates easy conversation among your guests. If it’s in your budget, hire a snazzy jazz quartet or piano player and singer. Or, have the musicians from your ceremony play classical music for the first hour of your reception, before the band takes over. Another option is to have one or two members of the reception band play acoustic music for the first hour. FIRST ROMANTIC DANCES This is optional. At some weddings, those first dances are slow dances reserved for the bride and groom and their loved ones. Other brides prefer to skip tradition and jump right into the party. PARTY TIME Whether you hire a DJ or a band, the reception music should have a beginning, middle and end. Supposing your reception is going to include dancing, in the beginning the DJ or band should warm up the guests, building their enthusiasm slowly. Savvy musicians and DJs know exactly what tunes to play to get people on the dance floor. The music should die down a bit during events like the cake-cutting and bouquet-tossing, so that the attention focuses on the bride and groom. THE LAST SONG A well-chosen last song will leave a lasting impression in your PHOTO: CHRIS BICKFORD guests’ memories. The happy couple may want to choose another special song for one last dance among all their friends and family. • Classic Rock • Soul • Motown • Beach Music • Reggae • Country • And More! WEDDING RECEPTIONS, ANNIVERSARIES & PARTIES Photo by Jesse Desanto Single artist ceremony and jazz band cocktail music also available OUTERBANKSWEDDINGGUIDE.COM www.crowdband.net rozthecrowd@yahoo.com Call Rick Ostlund 252-207-1070 ♥ 2009 65 http://www.crowdband.net http://www.OUTERBANKSWEDDINGGUIDE.COM

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