Wedding music is such a personal choice and many couples don’t know where to start.

Working in the wedding industry we are often asked by couples “What music do we choose for the wedding reception whilst guests are being wined and dined?”

Well, music is a personal choice but its also an extremely important part of any celebration. Let’s start with choosing the style of music for the wedding reception.

The Wedding Reception

Whether you choose a formal or informal wedding reception, music can add so much to the atmosphere of any celebrations.  However, it is also budget dependent.

If money is no object then you can have the full works and really go to town with lots of entertainment options for wedding music.

Suggestions for wedding music: If you are having a drinks reception you may want to have a steel band playing to add a party atmosphere, get your guests toe-tapping and prepared for the evening ahead.  Alternatively why not have a 3/4 piece jazz band playing or a small swing band playing hits from the 40’s/50’s era and a singer crooning.  A harpist is always a popular choice and many can play both classical and popular music so something for everyone.  An acoustic guitarist would work well too – especially if they can add vocals.

Doctor Chocolate are a 9-piece band but if you book the band for your wedding evening entertainment then we can also perform for a wedding drinks reception or wedding reception too in a smaller formal of 4/5 people.  The music played would be easy-listening: songs that you can recognise and know well – popular hits such as Close To You, Cry Me A River, Ebb Tide, Stardust, Cheek to Cheek, Get Happy, Besame Mucho, My Funny Valentine to name but a few – any songs from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s with an easy listening theme to it.  Contact Doctor Chocolate and see the options we have available.  80% of our work comes via recommendation – if you haven’t heard the band then see our website for 22 videos that are 100% FULLY LIVE!

Of course if money is no object then why not consider a James Bond Themed Tribute Band for your Wedding Reception.  The Name Is Band – Bond Tribute Band is a Bond Themed Tribute Band and an ideal band to perform through a wedding reception or dinner dance.  Playing all the James Bond Themes they can also perform a party set later in the evening and come with a DJ as standard. To find out more about this awesome band please visit their website.

Want more information on Wedding Music?  Read our other articles here:
Wedding Entrance Music
Wedding Recessional Music
Wedding Exit Music
Wedding Receptions – Music
Wedding Music  – First Dance
Wedding Evening Celebrations