Music is one of the vital ingredients of the day and it is essential that it appeals to the majority of the guests, as well as enhancing the theme and style of the event. The decision must be made between a live band, a DJ and disco or DIY MP3 playlist.

Specialist bands can be both novel and risky; the couple must be sure that they will get people involved and dancing rather than shying away from something unfamiliar.

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