Things to keep in mind about music at your wedding

Music holds a very important place in the Indian weddings, it is almost as important as the food in many of the functions of the marriage. It holds a premium spot in many parts of the wedding like the Baraat, entry of the groom and on the day of wedding sangeet where many performances by family and friends take place. To make it simpler for you we have made a list of the important things which should be kept in mind while making the music arrangements for your wedding :-

Have a loud wedding

You just cannot have the big fat Indian wedding without some highly energetic and peppy songs playing in the background. In a country like ours there can never be a shortage of songs which suit the various functions of marriage. Make sure that you get a good sound system to play your music just so that the music can sound pleasant to the ears of your guests. In case you do no have enough budget to hire a professional DJ then you can give the responsibility to your cousins or friends as there are many young people who would like to take this responsibility. The weddings hold some of the most important moments of one’s life so make sure that you make the best of them.

Add music to get that magic

It is better that you give the responsibility of selecting the music tracks solely to one person in order to avoid confusion.

·       It is advised that you use the temple bell sounds or a good piece of instrumental music during the Jaimala exchange takes place as there are not many lyrical tracks which can perfectly depict this moment.

·       It is best that you use the dhol based music during the entry of the groom to highlight it.

 Understanding the Basics

  It’s very easy to get carried away by the younger generation at the wedding and almost forgetting the older generation. It is very important and should be kept it in mind that the music and the songs that are being played should cater to the larger audience and not just a fraction of it. Such music should be selected that includes different varieties –Both the classics and the new trendy songs should be mixed to get the perfect playlist for the wedding. A good blend of music can be made by using 30% of the all time classics with 30% of the songs should be taken from the latest and trending ones and the remaining should include the songs of your personal choice and the choice of your guests.

Traditions are Important

Keeping traditions and customs in mind while selecting the music for the different events at your wedding is also very important. There are many songs; both from Bollywood and non Bollywood that can be pretty offensive for many of the guests at your wedding, such songs should better be avoided and it is also advised that you keep most of the Bollywood songs to the sangeet and other parties of your wedding only.

Theme Based Indian Weddings

The wedding these times have evolved a lot for good. The hot trend which has come up is of theme based weddings. We have made a list of some of the most popular themes to help you select a theme for your wedding.

Today’s Indian wedding themes can have a combination of the exotic with the modern as well as the traditional.  All that is needed from your part is to exert some effort with the planning and research so that you can incorporate regional rituals with your marriage decoration as well as integrate some unique features.  It is imperative that wedding themes be incorporated on essential items such as the venue, flower decoration, wedding invitation, food, the clothes and also the wedding car or doli. Some of the other elements that should contain the theme include the photography and video, the music and entertainment not to mention the planning for the honeymoon destination as well. Of course, you need to have an appropriate budget for starters.  However, you can still keep things practical and inexpensive and yet provide that uniqueness you need for your affair but it will require some pretty creative planning and preparation on your part in order to pull it off. Some of the Most Popular Indian wedding themes today include: Village Style Wedding Considered being one of the most popular Indian wedding themes, the village wedding can be held in a bucolic type of setting adorned with decorative bullock carts, earthen pots, lanterns and the like.  The food and entertainment can also be set along those lines.  You have the option to have food that can be served on banana leaves and the baraat can have exotic animals. Nowadays, more Indian couples are incorporating elements of the east and west when it comes to wedding themes.  For instance, having the date cards, guest books as well as thank you cards are quite unusual to traditional Indian couples but are now being seen more frequently as a means to adding an element of uniqueness to the grand affair.

Punjabi weddings are full of colors and liveliness. They are a fusion of majestic elements with lots of hanging flower work and shimmers to attract everyone’s attention. A full fledged Punjabi wedding include elements like :

•  Entry with Dhol or bhangra.
•  Dhaba model food stalls.
•  Bangle counters and mehendi stalls.
•  Puppet shows.
•  Punjabi folk dances

Arabian Nights
This is an excellent theme for people who lover bright colors and excitement. An Arabian Nights themed wedding encompasses bright décor, and entertainment in the form of belly dancers and exotic instruments. Middle-eastern spicy savouries and sweet treats complete the wedding celebrations based on the idea of a highly energetic Arabian Night.

Royal weddings
If you intend to celebrate your wedding, the once-in-a-lifetime event in a royal manner, you will find excellent options in the rich Indian cultural heritage. Palace weddings offer a multitude of options and will surely be a grand fiesta. Everything is grand and based on the idea of royalty which starts from the attire of the bride and the groom to the items served in the menu to the decoration.