Wedding Planning Archives | Encore Blog https://encoremusicians.com/blog/category/wedding-planning/ Outstanding performers for any occasion Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:46:54 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://i0.wp.com/encoremusicians.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-favicon-96x96.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Wedding Planning Archives | Encore Blog https://encoremusicians.com/blog/category/wedding-planning/ 32 32 224836616 Top Bridal Entrance Songs for 2026 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/top-bridal-entrance-songs-for-2026/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:46:30 +0000 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/?p=6301 Your bridal entrance song (also called your wedding reception entrance or grand entrance) does one job: kick the night off with the right energy. In 2026, the most popular choices are still the same types of songs—big intros, recognisable hooks, and tracks that work in a noisy room—but the specific songs skew more toward TikTok/viral […]

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]]> 6301 Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies https://encoremusicians.com/blog/registrar-approved-wedding-songs-for-civil-ceremonies/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:28:56 +0000 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/?p=6285 Civil ceremonies in the UK must be non-religious. That applies to readings and to music. Registrars usually ask to see (or hear) your choices in advance and will refuse anything with religious content or connotations. Here is a clear, safe list of registrar-approved wedding songs with simple rules, cue points, and wording you can send […]

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]]> 6285 Alternatives to a First Dance That Still Feel Special https://encoremusicians.com/blog/alternatives-to-a-first-dance/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:00:40 +0000 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/?p=6270 Not every couple wants a slow dance in front of everyone and you can still create a meaningful moment without stepping into the spotlight. Below are some tried and tested alternatives that feel inclusive, natural, and still celebratory. Group Singalong A group singalong gets everyone involved and removes the pressure from you. How it works […]

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]]> 6270 How to Handle a Sound Limiter at Your Wedding Venue https://encoremusicians.com/blog/how-to-handle-a-sound-limiter-at-your-wedding-venue/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:29:06 +0000 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/?p=6253 If your venue has a sound limiter, don’t worry – you are not doomed to a quiet evening! With the right plan, you can keep the dancefloor full, protect your venue’s licence, and avoid awkward power cuts. This guide explains how sound limiters work, what to confirm with the venue, and how to brief your […]

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]]> 6253 How Far in Advance Should You Book a Wedding Band? https://encoremusicians.com/blog/how-far-in-advance-book-wedding-band/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:36:35 +0000 https://encoremusicians.com/blog/?p=6241 Booking a wedding band is one of the most exciting parts of planning your big day – but timing is everything. Leave it too late, and you risk missing out on your dream band. Book too early without knowing your venue or schedule, and you could run into logistics issues. So, how far in advance […]

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