Things You'll Need:
- Musicians
- DJ
- Sound system
- Music
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Step 1
Coordinate the music with the ceremony. If you have hired musicians for the ceremony, you may want to use them for the reception as well. They can provide a smooth transition into ambient music and they will be ready to play immediately.
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Step 2
Go over your preferences with a DJ or band. You don't need to tell them exactly what to play, but you can go over a couple of your favorite genres or artists and they can use their own discretion as to what to play.
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Step 3
Pick something upbeat, but soft. Don't lull your guests to sleep, but also don't drown out their conversation with blaring rock music. Imagine a laid back cocktail party atmosphere, where guests can mingle as well as listen.
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Step 4
Try instrumental arrangements of popular songs. Vocals can be distracting from conversation and draw attention to the performers. But a good jazz combo without vocals can play the catchy hooks and melody from a pop song to retain its familiarity without disrupting the conversation.
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Step 5
Gradually increase the volume as guests move to the dance floor. Play mellow songs while guests enjoy their meals and then transition to upbeat dance songs.
