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A Memorable Wedding Reception
  Think of all the weddings you have been to. Do you have a vivid memory of ANY of the receptions you attended? If one reception stands apart from the others, why? Could it be that the entertainment was something special or different from most other weddings? A wedding is supposed to be memorable for a variety of reasons. Ideally the reception entertainment should be as memorable as the wedding itself. Years later, a reception with a big band entertaining your guests will stand out as a wedding among weddings for all time. The NC Revelers Orchestra will set your reception apart in the memories of your guests with classic romantic melodies that everyone loves, as well as show and dance tunes that complement the celebration. Following are some frequently asked questions about weddings and receptions. If you have a limited budget and there are corners you must cut then a DJ may provide the answer. Most DJ's work hard and can provide a variety of different sounds and usually some nice colored lights to look at. Volume levels tend to prevent conversation and many of your guests are likely to leave the party early. Many DJ's are fond of mentioning the variety they can provide with a collections of thousands of recorded tunes. On average you can only play fourteen or so tunes per hour if you play the whole tune. If you run them together or cut some off early that might increase to 24 or so. We might question the utility of all that variety if you are only likely to hear sixty or so tunes the entire night? Also as mentioned above, the sound system tends to prevent human communication. Most such weddings follow a predictable path, with half the crowd leaving early and few of the guests remembering much about the entire event a week later. A live orchestra presents music made by people and the sense of entertainment is immediate and personal. There is interaction with the audience and your guests feel that they are part of the celebration instead of just being spectators. The guests tend to stay around longer as the presentation is ever changing and interesting. Yes a DJ is less expensive, and looks that way, and sounds that way. With live music, the presentation is exciting and the memory of your event will stand for a lifetime. The next step up is the live music of a typical "Wedding Band". This is the generic 5 to 8 piece band that tries to be all things to all tastes. They play a little of this... and a little of that, sometimes well and sometimes badly. They look and sound like every other wedding band you ever heard and again no one remembers them or your reception a few days later. A Big Band, on the other hand, may not play to all tastes, merely to yours. Fans of beach music or heavy metal might have their horizons broadened a bit as they are unlikely to hear a loud clanging guitar from a big band. It should be noted however, that they can hear Beach and Metal on the radio every day. A big band is special, impressive and different. The music will stand out in your guest's memories long after the last note is played. Weddings are all about memories and a full sized dance orchestra sets your event apart in ways that smaller ensembles simply cannot match. The vitality of live music, combined with the visual and aural excitement of a Big Band will make your wedding event the one that is remembered for all the right reasons. When you are creating memories for a lifetime, live music and even a full orchestra is a pretty minor expense. We recommend about three hours although four hour receptions are fairly common. We see very few longer than four hours. The first hour will be taken up by the band entertaining your guests while you are finishing up with pictures. The second hour for the important and memorable moments like the bride's first dance, the dance with father and the all important cutting of the cake. The third hour can be reserved for speeches and testimonials and the 4th hour is a "wind down" time from a very long day for all concerned. This is your chance to socialize with your well wishing friends, toss the bouquet and ESCAPE! If you go for a three hour event, just limit the length and number of the speeches! The last hour(3rd or 4th)is a good time to gently close the bar, serve some coffee and get designated drivers assigned. Important considerations would be music for: Bride and Groom entrance into reception. Bride's first dance with her new husband as Mr. & Mrs.
Bride's dance with father and father-in-law.
Fanfare for Cake Cutting
Drumroll/fanfare for bouquet toss and if you are using the
garter toss tradition we have a handy version of "The Stripper" for that
too! We also can provide special music for ethnic traditions if desired. Slow tunes that have stood the test of time include Glenn Miller's "Moonlight Serenade", Carmichaels's "Star Dust" "The Nearness of You". Faster tunes could include: "The Best is Yet to Come", "Fly Me to the Moon" or "The Way You Look Tonight". These are a few among hundreds, including some contemporary tunes. If you wish special music, we can obtain or arrange most any special tune. There may be a charge for custom arranging but usually we can find the tunes you want. We will take an inquiry on your date and call you if another call on the date comes in. At that point, a decision will be needed immediately along with a deposit and signed contract if you wish to reserve the date. Our advice is to contract for your musical entertainment as soon as you book the hall for your reception. Remember that particularly in the Spring and Summer, there are many weddings and only about sixteen or so ideal dates. Call the Revelers today to book a lifetime of memories for your wedding, anniversary or other special event. As we meet wedding profesionals that we enjoy working with we will list them here. This link will take you to our wedding resources page. |