Let Wedding Singers in Essex guide you to pick the right songs.
Hello! I’m Tracy, a professional wedding singer based in Colchester, Essex. I’m one of a number of wedding singers in Essex who you could book to sing at various moments of your special day. I’ve also been writing a number of blogs to help you plan the music for your wedding day.
This blog is about song choices.This is a topic that I see coming up in wedding forums and and Facebook groups time and time again as a wedding singer. Chelmsford couples asking what music everyone else is having to walk down the aisle, Billericay brides wondering what are the most popular first dance songs, or Suffolk sweethearts asking what everyone else is having played as they sign the register.
There are some popular songs that are chosen a lot for a reason. Ask any of the wedding singers in Essex and I bet they will have sung Stevie Wonder’s ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’! This is probably the top choice for couples to walk out of the ceremony room or church – It does what it says on the tin – or in this case song title! But, I also find it quite frustrating when I come across this question so often. Do you really want the same songs as everyone else? Or, do you want your day to be personal to you?
So, I’m going to give you some things to think about when it comes to choosing your music for your wedding day & show you how wedding singers in Essex can help bring the music you love to life!
Think about which singers and bands you love.
Who is your favourite singer? What music do you always play on Spotify? What do you listen to at the gym or in the car, or even in the shower? If you love for example, The Beatles, then shouldn’t they be part of the soundtrack to your day? Maybe you love punk pop or heavy metal but worry that those songs are too loud or heavy for a wedding. This is where having a live singer is perfect. There are so many wedding singers in Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk or wherever you live that can create slower, acoustic versions of the songs you love and make it more wedding appropriate! However, not all of the wedding day has to be slow and romantic. What about a festival themed wedding for your evening reception with a stage and a band? It’s your day – do what makes you happy!
Think about songs that remind you of life’s special moments.
Are there any songs that come on the radio and they take you back to a particular time or place? Your wedding day can include all of the music that has been a soundtrack to your lives, resulting in where you are today – marrying the love of your life! As a wedding singer Chelmsford I want to advise you to think about your favourite music as a child – is there a song that you always remember your mum singing to you? Is there a song that always seemed to be playing when you went on a special holiday? What about a song that reminds you of your first holiday together? A song that was playing when your first child was born or the album you were listening to when you had your first kiss as a couple. These are the special moments of YOUR life so why not use them as the soundtrack to your wedding day?
Which songs should go where though?
If I’ve convinced you to choose more personal songs, how do you choose what should go where? There are so many different parts of your wedding day that can have live music. (I’ve written another blog on this if you need help!) Your ceremony should be romantic, this is the serious part of the day. Have a look at the lyrics of the songs you love. If they are love songs then they will probably work here! If they are not love songs you can still have them! I recently sang at a drinks reception, straight after the ceremony. The bride and groom wanted a party atmosphere & the brief was fun, upbeat songs that the guests can sing along and dance to – not every song needed to be sentimental or have soppy lyrics. This part of the day was definitely a celebration! As is the evening reception, so include some songs there that are just fun and make you want to party!
The songs we want are all too fast!
You do not have to have a ballad for your first dance! Some couples absolutely dread the first dance – a slow song that seems to last forever whilst everyone stands round and watches you attempt to sway to the music! If this is you then don’t do that! Pick a fast song (ideally a personal favourite that means something to you) and have your guests join you after a minute or so. Who says your first dance as a couple has to be a slow one? Make it the start of the best party ever!
But we can’t have a fast song as I walk down the aisle.
I’d agree with that! This is where I come in! (Or any other wedding singers in Essex.) Perhaps the most important aspect of music at your ceremony is the lyrics. If the words of the song say what you want to say and are suitable for your ceremony then you can hire a wedding singer Chelmsford to bring those lyrics to life! Wedding singers can adapt your song to make it slower and play with those lyrics to give them more meaning. Your singer can sing an acoustic version of your song which will be more suitable, match the mood and will mean so much more than just having Ed Sheeran because that’s what everyone else is having!
(Disclaimer – I have no issues with Ed Sheeran! He has some lovely songs that are ideal for weddings! But, if that’s the only time you’re listening to Ed, you have to ask yourself if his music is the right choice for YOUR wedding!)
We know which songs we want! What do we do now?
This is the fun bit! You get to search through all the wedding singers in Essex and find the perfect one for you! Have a look round the internet, look at social media and listen to them sing! Google ‘wedding singer chelmsford’ or Colchester or Ipswich to find a singer that is based not too far from you.Think about whether you want a male or female singer and look at the styles of music you have chosen. If your songs are all indie, acoustic vibes then choose someone that sings in that style. If you’ve chosen lots of different styles then you might need to find a singer that is more versatile and can take you through from soft sentimental love songs to loud party anthems!
Maybe I can help?
I really hope I’ve guided you to think a bit more about your wedding music. I absolutely love it when my couples come to me with different ideas or songs that I might not have even heard of before – because they are personal and mean something to them.
I would love for you to consider me as the singer that can bring those special songs to life for you. I’m one of the most experienced wedding singers in Essex and I’m happy to suggest ideas and guide you. I’m also a bit different from some other wedding singers in Essex that might sing everything in that slow acoustic style. I can sing in that style, but I’m also a jazz singer, a country singer, a soul singer and I’m pretty good at interacting with your guests to get them dancing, singing along & just generally having the best time!
I’m based in Colchester but I travel all over so if you need a wedding singer Chelmsford, Maldon, Ipswich, Cambridge, Norwich, Maidstone, London (and anywhere in between) are all places that I I’m happy to perform! (Just left me know where & I’ll be there!)
Take a look around my website and if you like what you see then send me an enquiry using my contact form.
And don’t forget to follow me on Instagram to see lots of clips of me singing in different styles!
I hope to hear from you soon. I cannot wait to discuss all your special, unique and meaningful song ideas!
