Picking out wedding music can cause lots of different reactions. You might be excited, stressed, entertained or worried. It all depends on the circumstances and how comfortable you are with choosing music.

You may find that you and your partner have similar tastes and ideas for wedding songs. However, many couples don't agree exactly on everything. That means negotiation is usually part of the process of selecting wedding music - it's important to be willing to compromise.

There are a number of different occasions over the course of the wedding that you'll need music for. Most receptions feature music, and you'll be expected to select a few special songs even if you have a DJ. You'll also need to choose music for the ceremony.

Others will probably have suggestions for what type of music you should choose. It's a good idea to take their ideas into consideration, but be aware that they should only be suggestions. In the end, the music you use for your wedding - especially your special song - should be music you and your partner agree on.

Remember to make sure that the music you use for your ceremony goes well with your wedding theme. It's jarring to have a contemporary song played at a formal style wedding, and can seem stiff to play a traditional rendition of the Wedding March at a more casual affair. Think carefully about how you'll appear as you walk down the aisle.

In addition, if you're having your ceremony in a church or other religious setting, the venue may have rules about what may and may not be played. The best thing to do in this case is to talk to the officiant or wedding celebrant about the rules of the church, and see what compromises can be made to get you a song that you love and is also appropriate for the venue.

Of course, once you get to the reception, there are fewer rules, especially for your song as a couple. Pick something slow, something classic, an upbeat song, a fun pop hit or anything else that allows you to feel close as a couple. This song isn't about the rest of the audience, after all, it's ALL about you and your beloved.

When choosing music for your first dance, be sure it's something you both feel comfortable dancing to. You may be an expert dancer, but your partner might not be, and many songs sound great, but are hard to move to gracefully. Practice dancing to your song before you're expected to do it in front of a crowd, to avoid awkwardness.

Other wedding music should be chosen with the rest of the wedding guests in mind. You can also choose to pick a bride and a groom's song, as well. If you have a theme, music to go with it is always a fun choice - western themes go well with country music, for instance.

No matter what wedding songs you pick, be sure that the band or DJ has clear instructions and has communicated with you about possibilities. There's nothing worse than discovering your DJ doesn't understand what you want. Careful planning and clear communication with everyone involved are what it takes if you want perfect music for your wedding day.

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