PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR HONEST OPIONS REGARDING

AJsMommy122 Posted: Oct 17, 2004 10:51 PM

PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR HONEST OPIONS REGARDING

Having a live Jazz quartet play during my cocktail hour?? I think its great b/c it will be upbeat and fun and get everyone in the mood to party but will it be a waste?? Originally I had wanted strolling violinists or a harp but that is so soft and will defintily get 'talked over' during a ch - imo. Should I go for the live music or have them play a cd of that type of music???

Also from a guests point of view what is your opinion of it??

randella Posted: Oct 17, 2004 10:54 PM

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Def go for live music!!

We are having a jazz trio- so, yep- I am all for that!!

Marisa M Posted: Oct 17, 2004 10:54 PM

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I think it would be really interesting. - Something i've never seen before. But also, you don't want the guest to be drowned out at the CH. it's when everyone first sees each other and starts catching up before the partying begins.......

slwh2005 Posted: Oct 17, 2004 10:55 PM

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I like the jazz idea. Sounds very festive!

AJsMommy122 Posted: Oct 17, 2004 10:55 PM

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Posted by randella

Def go for live music!!

We are having a jazz trio- so, yep- I am all for that!!

Thanks! I really wanted a band for our wedding but FH really wanted a dj. and since I am getting everything else I want for this wedding so I compromised.
I know people dont usually dance during ch hour lol I just dont want them to be 'over looked'

randella Posted: Oct 17, 2004 10:57 PM

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So many people do a Jazz trio or quartet cause it is the perfect background music. It is not there to interfere, or for people to observe. It is there to enhance the mood of your party.

cocoa Posted: Oct 17, 2004 11:06 PM

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personally, i'd go for the cd...ch is a time for mingling and the band would be a nice touch but may not be necessary.

endlessluv429 Posted: Oct 17, 2004 11:24 PM

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Our friends just had this back in May. It was was really nice. I LOVE live Jazz music-it's so classy. BUT to be honest, after we got our food and our seats and started mingling, it was just background noise and it could've been taken as a CD playing (if you didn't see them standing there)lol---i ONLY say that because i think in terms of $$$$. I can't imagine how expensive it is to ask them to travel and set up just for one hour. If you can afford it then go for it! I think it's a great touch!

marymoon Posted: Oct 17, 2004 11:27 PM

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It really depdns on the money. I really wanted jazz trio, but I may not do it, because I was recently at a wedding and they had a live piano player and I didn't even notice! Everyone's talking so much. it also depends on the space and how much space you have. if everyone's seated during the CH and there's a lot fo space, then the sound will carry, if it's a tighter spot, you won't hear it, but people will notice it and it will add an element of class for sure, you just have to decide if it's worth it.

AJsMommy122 Posted: Oct 17, 2004 11:39 PM

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Thanks for all your great opinions!! Please keep them coming!!

Marymoon - Its is a very large space... its the smaller ballroom at sc so they have a stage and everything where normally a band or dj would be.

AJsMommy122 Posted: Oct 17, 2004 11:41 PM

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Posted by endlessluv429

BUT to be honest, after we got our food and our seats and started mingling, it was just background noise and it could've been taken as a CD playing (if you didn't see them standing there)

Thanks! This is honestly the part that is making the decision so hard for me!!

JZNCK Posted: Oct 17, 2004 11:43 PM

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live music.. I just think it will be so nice!!!! I love music/being entertained..

Russo'sbride Posted: Oct 17, 2004 11:46 PM

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I think that sounds great!!! I was actually think of doing something similar to that too, but I wasn't sure either.

marymoon Posted: Oct 17, 2004 11:48 PM

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I think if it's a big space with a stage where they'll be prominent then go for it! I think it's SOOO classy. If they're not going to be seen, then yu notice them when you see them and then it's background, but if they're ona s tage ina prominent place, then I think that's great, b/c if you see them you'll pay even more attn to the music and I think it's a great touch.

AlliNMatt06 Posted: Oct 18, 2004 12:00 AM

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I think you should get the string quartet. I am only saying this because when your guests arrive at the CH they want to talk. By having live music it maybe to much for them, especially the elderly crowd, they are always complaining about the music being to loud at weddings.

Monkeybride Posted: Oct 18, 2004 12:41 AM

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Waste in my opinon.
I paid to have the DJ play at the cocktail hour and their was so much talking I don't think anyone really noticed.

If you don't have a budget or something else you want to spend money on then go for it but I say get chair covers or some other extra touch other than extra music at the cocktail hour.

buckles Posted: Oct 18, 2004 01:32 PM

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I love the idea of the jazz at the cocktail hour...you need to way out the costs though. Are you having a DJ or a band? I really wanted the live cocktail hour music but the figures I was getting were a bit much BUT then I talked with my band and we worked out a great rate for a keyboard for the ceremony, jazz trio for the cocktail hour and 10 peice band at the reception. Maybe that is also an option for you.

DebMaher Posted: Oct 18, 2004 01:34 PM

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We are doing that too! I have been to weddings where it was done and LOVED it.

jvs77 Posted: Oct 18, 2004 01:34 PM

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If it won't break the bank, definitely go for it! We had a strolling trumpet player who played and sang like Louis Armstrong who was accompanied by a guitarist. Our guests LOVED it! It set the mood for the reception, and was definitely worth it!