Choosing The Best Music Genre for Your Wedding
Choosing The Best Music Genre for Your Wedding
When planning the music for your special day it can feel daunting with so many musical options to choose from. You want something appropriate for all ages, but you also want to create a party atmosphere that your friends can dance to. But don’t forget to include some of your favorite songs for you and your new spouse to jam to! Below are some factors to consider when planning your wedding entertainment set list.
What suits you?
First of all, what sort of music do you and your partner love to listen to? Whilst you want to consider your guests, your wedding day should be all about the happy couple. The music on the day ought to be a reflection of you and your partner. Pick music that is meaningful to you both, and makes you happy. Although there are many great wedding songs out there, don’t choose something just because it’s traditional.
Emerald City Band can work with any budget
We have spent over 38 years in the wedding party business, working with clients to build custom set lists for every occasion. When meeting with your wedding entertainment, look for a band that offers and performs a variety of genres. Your wedding is a mixed audience, so mixing your genres ensures that all wedding guests will likely to hear something they’ll want to get up and dance for.
Setting a budget will help you decide your options. A professional band should read the crowd and play cross-generational songs to keep your guests happy. Once the dance floor fills, the tunes ought to remain up-tempo, interspersed with a few romantic slow numbers.
Pick your song list for those key moments such as your first and last dance. And if there are any songs you want to avoid, you could make a list of ‘don’t play’ numbers.
Popular wedding music genres
Classical music: sets a romantic and elegant atmosphere, and serves as a gentle backdrop during meals and while guests are chatting and relaxing. Whilst your budget may not stretch to a full orchestra, you could opt for a string quartet or a solo performer.
Folk/festival: folksy acoustic outfits have become increasingly popular at weddings. If you’re planning a bohemian, festival-style celebration, a band that can perform catchy buoyant songs will add instant ambiance.
Rock ‘n’ roll: treat your guests to a classic collection of exciting 1950s/60s songs that are perfect for dancing. This is a great choice if you have a vintage wedding theme.
Pop: a tried and tested winner at getting a party going, Emerald City will deliver an exciting and energetic set of classic pop anthems and modern chart hits. Pop music appeals to all ages, and you can look forward to a full dance floor as your guests sing along to their favorite tunes.
Whichever music genre you choose, remember to enjoy yourself and dance the night away with your loved ones!
Jazz: an extremely versatile genre which works well at weddings. Jazz spans a breadth of styles, from soothing background music to romantic ballads to up-tempo swinging numbers that tempt your guests onto the dance floor. Unlike most bands, Emerald City has four horn players, all very experienced playing jazz. If you book Emerald City Band you and your party can look forward to a phenomenal show on your big day.
Soul and funk: a vibrant combination of powerful vocals, catchy dancefloor fillers and a funky beat. This musical genre showcases uplifting disco and Motown era hits and smooth romantic ballads. This style of music is sure to get your guests up and grooving.
Emerald City’s “Rock the 2020” NYE Party
It’s hard to believe but the holidays are just around the corner and with that comes our annual New Years Eve Party, ‘Rock the 2020’. Emerald City Band is excited to be back at the Hilton Anatole for the party of a lifetime where people from over 20 states travel to Dallas, Texas to celebrate the new year with the band.
This is the 11th New Year’s Eve eve and every year, the partying gets better. Several different ticket packages, including dinner, drinks, hotel rooms, meet and greets with the band are on sale now. This will be the party of the century and we want you there. Check out ecnye.com to buy tickets and for more information.
The Broadmoor Hotel Wedding Exprience – Emerald City Style
Emerald City was thrilled to be a part of the magic of Brooke and Landon McKean’s wedding! Located in the mountains of Colorado Springs, at a classic destination for a picture-perfect wedding. we had the honor of providing high-energy entertainment to match this spectacular event.
Emerald City was so grateful to be a part of the incredible experience, creating a magical night to remember with the McKean’s. The bride and groom had gorgeous details at their wedding—from cute accessories such as emoji necklaces and crowns to a frozen Rosè machine! The couple kept the venue fresh and young, with beautiful floral arrangements and fun lighting.
The bride had over 20 sorority sisters as her bridesmaids dancing up a storm on stage with Emerald City all night long! The fun accessories, beautiful décor, gorgeous floral arrangements, and energy that this wedding party brought made it a night to remember. To get a glimpse into this incredible wedding night, watch our video on the McKean’s reception below.
It’s no wonder the wedding was so beautiful, with top-notch Colorado wedding planner Sarah Viera planning the night.
Taking over Texas
Over the last two weeks Emerald City has gone from Dallas to San Antonio, back to Dallas, to Austin, to Detroit, back to San Antonio and wrapped up this run in Houston.
What a ride it has been! Each city brought the house down with their energy and enthusiasm. Traveling can be hard. It’s late nights, early morning flights and go go go in between, but what keeps us going is knowing that we are making unforgettable moments for each person we meet.
Cheers to an unforgettable summer.
Allstate Insurance National Convention at Hotel Del Coronado
The summer is when it all finally slows down for bands…
But not for Emerald City Band!
But not for Emerald City Band!
In the month of June alone, EC will be traveling through 4 states and 9 different cities, taking 10 flights and 2 tour bus rides to bring the party to all of you.
This past week was the perfect way to start off the month. EC made the trek to the beautiful Coronado Island in sunny San Diego California to play the opening night of the national convention for Allstate Insurance.
Hotel Del Coronado, a historic Curio Collection hotel built in 1888, was the perfect setting to kick this evening off with a bang. As soon as the sun set on Coronado beach, Emerald City lit up the night with music and dancing, putting a smile on everyone’s face.
Thank you Allstate for partying the night away with us!
The Allstate Corporation is the largest publicly held personal property and casualty insurer in America, serving more than 16 million households nationwide.
Founded in 1931, Allstate has been dedicated to protecting our customers from life’s uncertainties and preparing them for the future for more than 85 years.
Back to Chicago- Verizon Winner’s Circle
Emerald City travels back to the Windy City to make another memorable night to remember. The Fairmont Millennium Park, was a beautiful setting to celebrate the Winner’s Circle for Verizon.
The night was filled with an abundance of entertainment. From aerial artists to stilt walkers and contortionists, Emerald City Band was just the icing on the cake. Until next time, Chi-town!!
Viva La Mexico!
Emerald City Band is making its way around the globe, and what better place to stop, than MEXICO. The hardest working musicians in the country were able to have some R&R and band bonding time in Cancun before their show in Tulum later that week. They soaked up the sun, snorkeled with exotic fish and sea turtles, explored Mayan ruins, enjoyed gourmet food and made the most of their trip to the beautiful country of Mexico. On the last night in Tulum, Mexico, Emerald City put on the show of a lifetime. The five star Secrets Akumal resort was the perfect setting for our clients to dance the night away.
Any time, any day, anywhere in the world…Emerald City will bring the party to you.
Hearts of Gold Gala in Tahlequah
Tahlequah Oklahoma really knows how to throw a party! Emerald City Band was so honored to play for the 7th year in a row for such an amazing foundation. Each year the Hearts of Gold Gala just gets better and better. This year EC was to take the stage after a performance from NBC The Voice’s Adley Stump. To say it was a party, was a huge understatement. The dance floor was the packed and the guests did not want the night to end. Emerald City looks forward to many more years with this incredible foundation.
Photos used with permission from TRA Photography
Rock the ’18 is a HUGE Success
3 … 2 … 1 … HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
On the biggest party night of the year, the only place you should be to bring in the New Year is the epic annual bash with Emerald City, America’s #1 party band.
Every year this event gets bigger and bigger, and this year was no exception. ECB teamed up with the Hilton Anatole in 2017 to bring the “Ultimate 24k New Year’s Eve Dallas Party”. With a guest list of Dallas’ Elite, a state of the art lighting display, pyrotechnics, and a crowd with enough energy to set the roof on fire, this party is a force to be reckoned with.
People travel from over 20 states to be a part of this electrifying event and it sells out every year.
To check out more info, or to join the family for 2018, go to ecnye.com.
Mercy Health Foundation’s 50th Annual Charity Ball
Emerald City was honored to perform at the Mercy Health Foundation’s 50th Annual Charity Ball in Fort Smith Arkansas in early December. This year’s theme was a Winter Wonderland that included a guest list of a record breaking 1,200 people.
Headlining the show was platinum recording artist Brett Young. Brett performed an intimate acoustic set of all his hits, including “In Case You Didn’t Know.” Emerald City hit the stage around 9pm for the Defrost After Party. The energy was high and the guests had a blast.
This year, Charity Ball organizers were hoping to raise $500,000. ECB is honored to be a part of such an amazing organization.
“We love that we will have 1,250 people in that room who will hear what great things Mercy is doing in the greater Fort Smith area. That is why we do these events. People who will be in that room have dealt with a lot of illness, and now they will be able to celebrate life and be with family and friends.”
– Hollye Dickinson (Senior annual giving officer for Mercy Health Foundation Fort Smith)
