Choosing suitable musicians for the ceremony and the reception is a major decision, but almost a minor expense compared with the huge cost of other requirements involved with organizing a fantastic wedding day - such as photos, flowers, dresses, cake, rings, honeymoon and the reception!

The last memory of the day that the guests will take home with them is the great party they had at the reception - the food, the speeches and the dancing! A good band, duo or suitable function DJ is so important - get this bit right and a wonderful reception is guaranteed.

Most couples want a band or DJ to play a good range of music - easy listening during dinner followed by a good mix of classic covers to a well chosen selection of great current songs - they just want the dance floor to be filled all evening with guests having a ball!

Some couples prefer a more laid back event and the quieter style of a little jazz ensemble can help achieve this too. This is often a good choice for a day time reception.

At any wedding reception you are attempting to get two sets of families and a whole range of friends with different tastes in music to party together. A good entertainer (band or DJ) can really make a difference by playing the right music at the right time and being aware of the different age groups and the wide range of musical tastes.

The selection of suitable music and an awareness of guest comfort as far as volume and content go are important factors.