Keep the anticipation growing!

January will soon be gone and so will another month of planning!

One of the things I like to do, when assisting a couple with their planning, is to make the wedding day exciting for them and their guests.

I like to start with the ceremony music. Perhaps it's the pipe organ in the century old church, or a string quartet, an acoustic guitar paired with a flute or violin to set the mood for the ceremony.

Next, for the cocktail hour (you need "white noise") so you can carry over the some of the strings, guitar or have a DJ play background music.

For dinner, select music that is going to again be background music. If you have a band, such as the Nacho Men, they can entertain, while keeping the level at one where your guests can visit and not have to yell across the table. If using a DJ, ask them to keep the level low. Check out www.amusicplus.com for all your music needs.

For the dance, the music changes again and this time it's one to get your guests up, out of their seats to start the party! For more excitement, consider a combo of band and DJ. This way you don't have down time and you keep your guests on the dance floor for the entire evening.

Keep the temp changing and the anticipation building for your guests. You want them leaving wanting more and not wondering when it's going to get over!

When selecting your your music, be sure to let the DJ/band know what songs you want played AND what you don't want played.

To assist with your planning, my book, WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE, A Bride's Workbook, (the Colorado version) has a list of reliable, professional vendors in the back to help with your planning. There's also a national version (without vendors) to make your planning a breeze!

Whether you want a DJ, local band or nationally known band, I can help make it happen. Check out my website www.weddingsbytanya.com for additional wedding planning information and to contact me direct.