A breakdown of the Duo/Trio + DJ package

We understand that it can be a stressful time trying to organise the perfect celebration, so we’re here to help.

With all our experience over the years, we’ve come to learn the perfect way to run music on your day and create a brilliant atmosphere from start to finish - trust us, we know our stuff! We decided to post this little blog to hopefully answer any questions you may have and help relieve some of those pre-wedding nerves.

If you book a Wedding Music Tasmania Solo, Duo or Trio + DJ wedding package, here’s what to expect:

Ceremony

·      The acoustic duo will learn the three key songs you’ve chosen in preparation for the day: 1) Down the aisle 2) Signing of the register 3) Celebration.

·      The performers will be onsite well in advance of the ceremony (around 30 mins prior to guests) to set up the audio (included in the package) and make sure the sound is spot on. Battery speakers are available for those getting married in unique, unpowered locations.

·      Your guests will arrive to the elegant sound of an instrumental acoustic guitar, setting the perfect tone for the magic that is about to unfold.

·      When the bridal party is about to enter, the duo will begin to play the chosen ‘down the aisle’ song. (No need to stress about timing or volume; we are highly skilled at picking up on subtle cues and shortening/lengthening/softening/building at the appropriate moments for maximum effect.)

·      As you sign the register, the duo will play your chosen song as guests mingle. This can sometimes take a little longer than expected (photos!!!), and if this is the case, we generally go back to instrumental guitar once your special song has finished to keep the atmosphere on point and beautiful music in the air.

·      Now it’s time to celebrate and strut your stuff back down the aisle as a married couple! Woo hoo! Many people choose an iPod song here to pump the vibe (think ‘Crazy In Love’ or ‘Celebrate Good Times’), or the acoustic duo can of course play whatever you like. It’s a fun and upbeat moment – enjoy it! 

Canapés

·      As the bridal party is off taking some gorgeous snaps, Wedding Music Tasmania will entertain your guests with some chilled-out tunes.

·      Canapés are often in a different location to the ceremony and reception, this is no problem at all, WMT transport the PA system to the second location.

·      It’s usually one or two 40-minute sets until it’s time to start the reception!

Early reception (approx. 6-8pm)

·      This is where most people like to sort out all their formalities (speeches, dinner, etc.).

·    Speeches are normally in two blocks: one straight after the bridal party entrance, and one after the main meal is done.

·      If this is in an entirely different location to the ceremony and canapés, the team will have another sound system set up in the third location in advance.

·     WMT will play in between all formalities. The vibe is totally up to you: we can keep it quite laid back so your guests can chat and mingle, or we can pump it up and get the party started!

Later reception (approx. 8-11pm)

·      This is where we switch into DJ mode! Acoustic music is done for the day and it’s time to party.

·      We have found it’s best to include your first dance + father/daughter dance (both totally optional, of course!) in this section of the evening. The party time is on – let your hair down!

·      You can tell us the vibe you’re going for in advance so we can come up with a pumping playlist, but we know just what to do to get the d floor going so don’t stress.

To sum it up….

So there you have it! That’s exactly what you can expect when you book an WMT wedding package for your special day.

The above is just a guideline; we are more than happy to customise in any way, shape, or form to suit your individual needs or preferences, but this is what we’ve found a really effective day of play for your music.

Before we love and leave you, we just want to remind all you future brides and grooms that you’re doing an AMAZING job!

Planning a wedding isn’t easy and no matter how organised you are, there will always be a few surprises. Some delightfully serendipitous, like doves floating behind your ceremony photos; others not so ideal, like Uncle Greg spontaneously deciding that your speeches are the right time to release his brand new stand up material on the world. But all jokes aside, if you’ve got a solid structure for your day and you know exactly what to expect from your suppliers, you can sit back and enjoy all the little surprises that come your way.

Any questions, please don’t hesitate to hit us up. We’re here to make the music on your big day perfect :)

Love, Team WMT