How to choose your wedding musicians: 3 key steps

You and your spouse have said a big yes. Now it is time to organise everything! Caterer, decoration, wedding dress, wedding cake and ceremony venue represent lots of details to plan. Choosing the musicians or a music band for your wedding adds stress to this organisation. At JLB prod, we reveal 3 key steps to make your task easier.

1/ Define the concept of your wedding

This day is supposed to be the most beautiful of your life. You can organise your wedding in a thousand and one ways. First of all, define what you want. Do you want a grand wedding with lots of guests? Or do you imagine a very intimate ceremony with around twenty guests? Thinking through these details determines the music bands that will accompany you.

If you opt for a theme, the musical genre must be an integral part of the decor. So for a country-style wedding you would rather look for a musette, guinguette or swing band, which can suit perfectly. If you have not worked anything out, choose a style that unites your guests, from the youngest to the oldest. Jazz seems ideal. A singer accompanied by her guitarist or a gypsy jazz trio, you will easily find what you like.

2/ Adapt the musicians to your wedding

It must be proportional to the number of guests. Indeed, you do not amplify musicians in the same way. Moreover, depending on where you get married, the acoustics vary.

For an intimate union of around fifteen people, oversized sound amplification will spoil the mood. Opt instead for a duo or a trio. Do not forget that the band must accompany the guests. Up to around a hundred guests, it will be important to check the acoustics beforehand. Choose, for example, a light jazz ensemble.

If your wedding includes more than a hundred people, the musicians will need additional equipment. The music band also has a visual aspect. So as not to be drowned out by the crowd, hire a bigger ensemble, such as a brass band, or a wedding orchestra. With JLB Prod you will find the musicians and ensembles you need to suit your wedding.

3/ Establish the right moment for music

Close your eyes.

You or your partner walk up the aisle, led to the altar by your father. What music comes to mind? You need to think about this question calmly. Indeed, you are about to seal your union in front of your loved ones and proclaim your mutual love. It is an authentic moment!

Afterwards, all the guests head to the cocktail reception. During this interlude, you can invite less close acquaintances. Everyone starts to get to know each other. Musicians, an atmospheric music band seem just right! Finally, the dance party must bring everyone onto the dance floor. Hire a DJ whose performances you are sure of. JLB Prod has worked for years with DJs who have a lot of experience in the field for a successful party entertainment.

Choosing your wedding musicians takes place in three stages:

• define the theme;
• adapt the style of musician;
• establish the right moment.

Do not hesitate to ask us for a quote if your wedding takes place in the Paris or Lille region. JLB Prod can help and guide you in choosing the musicians for your wedding.