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Old Traditions &
New Trends in Wedding Entertainment For many years, if you went to a wedding, you were pretty sure that except for the names & faces, it was going to be exactly like the last 5 weddings you have attended. The same old music, same cake cutting song, and do not forget the ever-embarrassing garter routines were all standard parts of the reception. These days, future bride's and grooms are requesting music and events to personalized to reflect themselves along with their family and friends. By customizing the music and traditional events, every wedding reception has its own unique features. The average reception now has music ranging from the 1940's to the latest in top 40. Older music can be played that is time-tested and will not bore the younger generation. Newer music can be played that does not offend grandpa and might even have grandma cutting it up out on the dancefloor. We all remember how bad we felt for the woman stuck in the chair during the garter/bouquet toss. Now, this old tradition is done at less than half of all receptions. Replacing this is an anniversary dance dedicated to all the married couples with an honorable mention to the longest married couple in attendance. Other dedications can be sent out to important people in the bride & groom's life. This can include any couples celebrating an anniversary, thank you's to important people, or songs that the bride & groom enjoy dancing to with their friends. Almost gone and thankfully forgotten is the "bride cuts the cake" song. Newly-weds have replaced this with personalized songs of their choosing. Sometimes the song is funny and sometimes it's romantic. It is intended to be a reflection the bride and groom. Almost as rare is the "cake in the face" during the song. Many men now realize they cannot have their cake and slam it too. By forcing the groom to feed his bride first, most men will realize not to mess with the most powerful person in the room. The bride's dance with her dad and the grooms dance with his mom are still a very important part of a wedding. These honor dances are also often extended to include the future in-laws, grandparents, and any other important person in their life. Honoring special people in the couple's life can have a great effect on the family and the reception. Another positive trend is the bride and grooms last dance of the evening. A reception should not end like a night at the bar with the lights going on and the sounds of "Drink 'em up." A good master of ceremonies will bring all the family and friends together for a memorable last dance of the evening. The Master of Ceremonies, whether it's a disc jockey or band leader, should be an important part of customizing the reception to you and your fiancee's tastes and specific interests. The Emcee will make a big difference in assuring a smooth flow of events along with a first class atmosphere. Always thoroughly check your D.J. or Bands ability to handle and organize a wedding reception. A wedding entertainer goes far beyond playing the right song. Because this is a once in a lifetime day, Remember, do not hire the cheapest D.J. available, Hire the best D.J. you can afford! Written by Mike Connolly, Owner of Mike Connolly Sound Productions Disk Jockey Service in Southington, CT. ©1998 |
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