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Wedding
Day
By choosing the Sheila Daniels Jazz & Swing Band with Eugene Portman
on Piano, you can rest assured that all the music you have chosen for
every part of your big day will be in safe hands. Eugene has played
as a solo pianist and as part of a duo, trio, quartet or quintet at
hundreds of weddings across the UK, he understands exactly what is needed
at each stage of the day and along with the band, will offer advice
on suitable pieces and will happily cater to the personal choices of
the bride and groom.
Pre Meal Drinks
After the ceremony everyone usually has so much to say because they've
had to keep so quiet throughout all the serious bits. There's not a
lot to pre-arrange for the music after the ceremony but it is a good
idea to discuss the style of music you are looking for and maybe give
us a couple of requests.
The Wedding Breakfast
Live music for the wedding breakfast has now become very popular - there
will often be jazz pianists, string quartets, harpists or even flamenco
guitarists. It's always nice to have music while everyone is eating
and chatting as long as the music isn't intrusive. Most of the time
musicians just go with the crowd: playing more mellow music if the mood
is relaxed and laid back or lively, up tempo choices as the atmosphere
changes. One of the most important things to be aware of is whether
the music is interfering with the conversation of the wedding guests:
if it is, then there's something wrong. For most weddings you need the
music to carry on right up to the speeches and that's where it finishes
until the evening reception.
The
Evening Reception
Trying
to please everyone with the choice of music can be difficult. However,
for weddings, large and small, a jazz & swing band can create a fantastic
atmosphere and enhance the style and sophistication of the day - and from
our experience, people of all ages love the timeless, classic sound of
this genre.
If you have any other questions about choosing
the music for your wedding day, please get in touch with Eugene or Sheila
through our Contact
page.
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Sheila Daniels Jazz &
Swing Band