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Live Music and Speeches Done Right: What to Keep in Mind
Both wedding speeches and live music drive emotions. One focuses on bringing a personal touch, and the other keeps the momentum going. However, as simple as they sound, the truth is that it’s really hard to achieve the right balance. Because you cannot overdo one thing as it will disrupt the entire rhythm of the celebration. Both should go hand in hand.
In this blog post, we have listed a couple of points to help you achieve the perfect balance and harmony. Let’s have a look.
The first step is knowing the difference between live musical entertainment and wedding speeches. The function of live entertainment is to provide a festive atmosphere and provide the means for the guests to transition into the next phase of their celebration. On the other hand a speech is a focal point that requires concentration. The wedding guests should be able to listen and see everything that is being said.
One of the best tips we can give you is to know when to start and when to stop. This goes for both. The golden rule is to make sure there is equal stability.
One of the biggest mistakes couples make is to not decide on the speeches until the last minute. This can cause problems in the flow of the reception and even for the band because they too need to adjust their own performance.That’s why make a clear plan so that you can fit everything strategically.
Here’s what you should focus on:
1. How many speeches will be given
2. Who will be making the speech
3. How long each speech will take
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Live music is an effective way to facilitate transitions during your reception. Rather than suddenly stop playing, bands can slowly reduce their volume, change tempo or pause,and may even build momentum for the next transition.
Here are some examples of transitions that you should focus on:
1. Fairly quiet background music to allow your guests to settle in for the speeches
2. Short musical cue after the last speech to bring energy back up
3. A clear pause before handing out the microphones
Your band should have a full understanding of your speech schedule and should work directly with you. Most professionals are already experienced in both forms of entertainment.
The live band should know about your expectations to minimise any awkward moments. Therefore, to make sure the band delivers an effective performance, here are some updates that you should provide them with in advance:
1. When to start or at what time
2. Who will be speaking?
3. If a microphone is needed
4. If background music is preferred or not
If you are trying to balance speeches and music, then it’s an obvious no to have super-long talkings. Because everyone is there to have fun, and even though it’s a good thing to give speeches and talk about old times or something humorous. Truth is still the same, people are not a fan of listening to a long 30-minute talking session.
Below are the three points that you should prioritise during speeches:
1. Keep the overall speech short with only the necessary words
2. Don’t make any inside jokes that guests don’t know about
3. Just focus on telling a good and interesting story
Don’t jump in and start another speech right after one ends. Let the band take charge and get the vibe going. This will make sure highlights are being created, but not something that overpowers the entire atmosphere.
Experienced bands know how to:
1. Select a song with an upbeat tempo to put the party back into full swing
2. Slowly increase the tempo of the song to avoid any sudden increase in energy level
3. Encourage the guests back to the dance floor in an organic manner
