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Here is a selection of Q&As from An Essex Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@anessex.wedding
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The Soundtrack Of Your Day
| Q | We'd love some live music at our drinks reception, but don't want anything too intrusive as guests will want to chat and catch up. What would you suggest? |
| A | Laura Wyatt says: Live music during your drinks reception is a wonderful way to create a warm and inviting atmosphere without overpowering conversations. For drinks receptions where guests are catching up, I'd recommend an acoustic set featuring songs across a variety of genres. This could include stripped-back versions of timeless classics, romantic ballads, or even soft renditions of modern hits. Vocal solo or duo options accompanied by acoustic guitar or piano, are perfect choices for creating an elegant, unobtrusive backdrop that enhances the ambiance. If you'd prefer something fully instrumental, I recommend solo saxophone, accompanied by piano or guitar backing tracks for a smooth and sophisticated sound. For those who love the authenticity of live music, you could choose a duo option with a live accompanist on piano or guitar. Choosing a flexible and experienced musician can ensure the music reflects your personal style and enhances the moment without overpowering conversations. So, whether you imagine soft acoustic folk vibes, smooth jazz, or gentle covers of rock or pop, the right musician can provide a beautiful backdrop, making those moments even more memorable. |
Laura Wyatt, Laura Wyatt Music
Dance The Night Away
| Q | We want to wow our guests on the big day with our music. Do you have any suggestions on how we can do this? |
| A | Jonny Poole says: One of the best ways to make an impact is to start the night off with a bang - first impressions are everything. Sometimes there's a tendency to hold back after the first dance. Understandably, the DJ or couple might think the guests need a chance to warm up first. However, it's a perfect opportunity while everyone is gathered round the dancefloor and all eyes are on you to keep them there! Hit them with a high energy track that you know the guests will love and what better way to enhance your night then with a charismatic live musician alongside your DJ (saxophone, bongos, singer etc) to really get the crowd pumped and rallied up. It's a guaranteed party starter. |
Jonny Poole, Jonny on Sax
Wedding Vibes
| Q | I'd love a singer during the wedding breakfast. What kind of songs are general crowd pleasers. Myself and hubby love '90s Indie but understand this may not be suitable. Any help please? |
| A | Amber-Hollie Wood says: From my experience, by the time we get to the wedding breakfast, the wedding party and guests have built up an appetite for a good natter to discuss the magic of the day. For this reason, I've found an acoustic set with an assortment of soul, garage, pop and chilled versions of club classics always go down a storm! Some of my most popular song choices are: Cry to me - Solomon Burke; Came here for love - Ella Eyre, Flowers - Sweet Female Attitude, Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles. That being said, I'm passionate about making each wedding personal to the bride and groom and discuss in detail song preferences and wedding vibes. |
Amber-Hollie Wood, Amber-Hollie Wood Vocals
It's childsplay
| Q | We're having lots of children at our wedding and want something that will keep them entertained. What do you suggest? |
| A | David Keddie says: How to keep the kids entertained is always a bit of a worry at weddings, particularly during speeches and the drinks reception but it doesn't need to be! Ensure your venue has ample space indoors for children's entertainers, soft play and magicians. Here at The Lawn, we're also blessed with three acres of stunning private gardens, set within 120 acres with no roads nearby to worry about, to explore and to host outdoor activities. We regularly see bouncy castles and other inflatables (which we find aren't just fun for the kids!), wedding themed crazy golf, garden games such as croquet, Connect 4 and Giant Jenga, alpacas for the kids to pet, bucking broncos, ice cream trikes, kid's archery and even a badminton net. |
David Keddie, The Lawn
