Musical Gifts:

Got some musically talented friends or family? Put 'em to work. Most musical friends will be honored to sing or play at your wedding. Give them a framework: a ceremony solo or a first dance song, and let them know what song(s) you'd like to hear.

Serenades:

Give your guests, and yourself, a serenade. If you have the chops, sing a love song to your new husband -- or ask him to sing to you. If you are shy, have your DJ or band read a personal dedication and play a special song in his honor.

A Loving Gesture:

Find out what first dance songs both sets of parents used at their weddings. Then, soon after the dancing begins at your reception, have the DJ or band play their songs. Your parents can relive moments of their own romance on your special day. Have your emcee announce the songs, so everyone knows the special meaning of the moment (or, keep it a private little gesture just between your parents and you!). Then ask your parents to dance.

World Music:

Music is a wonderful way to honor and express heritage and culture. If you hail from a Celtic background, we'd love to hear the haunting strains of a bagpipe at your event. If you have roots in Latin America or Spain, why not spice it up with flamenco guitar, or a trio of mariachi musicians? If you are a bayou belle, zydeco is the only way to go. Whether you express yourself with a sitar, panpipes, steel drums, mandolin or balalaika, if you want to honor your heritage, traditional musical sounds are a beautiful option.

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