Illinois Wedding Orchestras, Bands, DJs & Entertainment Q&A

Ceremony music

Hello. I was just wondering if playing a different song as the processional was okay and if it should be played with or without the lyrics? We are playing a song called "I Promise" written by Jim Colyer and he sent me a CD with vocal and without. This is also our first dance song at the.... [Read more]

Who buys wedding bands?

A couple of my fiance's friends, who are in the wedding, offered to buy us our wedding bands. They mean well and it's a very nice gesture. However, I kind of feel that the wedding band is something sacred that is supposed to be the most special thing that a husband and wife carry with them. I.... [Read more]

Live or recorded music for wedding ceremony

During my ceremony I want live music. (ie-piano, violin, cello, ect) Because of this, my wedding would be a little more fancy but, for a few of my songs during the ceremony I want recorded songs. I really like a few country songs for the lighting of the unity candle and a few other points in the.... [Read more]

Looking for perfect song

I would love to have a song for my future husband and my daughter(who by blood isn't his but he has raised her since she was little over a year and he is adopting her) to dance to. After half of the song is over i would like to join in with them as well as my youngest daughter. Does anyone have any.... [Read more]

Music saving tips

I am planning a January 2007 wedding and as a college student, I'm limited in my funds. One of the things I was hoping to cut on was music. As far as the reception goes: instead of having a live band or dj, is creating a playlist on an ipod acceptable? Or on a laptop? Any other ideas that might.... [Read more]