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Special Songs to Be Played
Make a list of any special songs you'd definitely like played at your celebration. Print out this article and use the list below as a guide:
- Cocktail hour
- As the wedding party enters the room
- As bride and groom enter the room
- First dance song
- Father-daughter dance song
- Mother-son dance song
- Spotlight dances by request
- During the bouquet toss
- During the garter removal
- During the cake cutting
- As we make our exit
- Additional party songs we love
- After-party playlist
"Do Not Play!" List
You'd be wise to let your performers know that some songs are NOT to be played, such as your recently-divorced sister's wedding song (yikes!), any songs that remind you of your ex or old flames, or any songs your crowd would not appreciate.
For Each Musician You Hire
Make sure you have a rock-solid contract with all details spelled out. Record when deposits and final payments are due, the exact hours they are to perform, and you can even write into your contract what you want them to wear (as in, tuxedos to match your crowd, all-black outfits, no sequin-studded jackets.)
Excerpted from The Busy Bride's Essential Wedding Checklist by Sharon Naylor. © 2005 Source Books.
