{"id":1597,"date":"2019-03-11T16:55:48","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T16:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.encoremusicians.com\/?p=1597"},"modified":"2023-02-14T13:08:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T13:08:20","slug":"10-music-ideas-for-a-whimsical-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/10-music-ideas-for-a-whimsical-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Music Ideas for a Whimsical Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Coming up with music ideas for a whimsical wedding would have even the most inventive stumped. At Encore, we\u2019ve let our imagination run wild, coming up with 10 out-of-the-ordinary whimsical music ideas to inspire you for your wedding.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Need more general advice on planning your wedding music? Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-musicians-ultimate-guide\/\">Ultimate Guide to Hiring Wedding Musicians<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/strolling-bands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strolling bands<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more whimsical than a troupe of wandering musicians strolling about your drinks reception, regaling and delighting your guests? Whether your wedding is outdoors or indoors, a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/roaming-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Hire Roaming Bands\">roaming band<\/a> is an on-point choice for those after something a little different in their musical entertainment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strolling, or roaming, bands are usually made up of three to four musicians, are completely mobile, and can play a variety of music, ranging from your usual pop classics, to more specific music (i.e., roaming mariachi or <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/bavarian-oompah-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"6\" title=\"Hire Bavarian Oompah Bands\">oompah bands<\/a>). They will also get your guests involved in the music, getting them up to dance or sing along\u2014it makes for a truly memorable performance!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZLdQb6c0Tqo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Wandering-Soul-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wandering Soul<\/a> are an experienced strolling band that can deliver a stunning performance, far from the comfort of the stage!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiring-a-piano-shell\"><\/span><strong>Hiring a piano shell<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine this: you\u2019re seated at a friend\u2019s outdoor wedding. She\u2019s creative, artsy. You might even say \u2018whimsical\u2019. The bride and groom have just finished exchanging vows when you hear the familiar tinkering of the <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Hire Pianists\">piano<\/a>. Turning around, you expect to see a keyboard, plugged into a speaker\u2014it\u2019s what you\u2019ve always seen at other weddings after all. But wait a moment: there\u2019s a whole piano there, outside! Like, a <\/span><b>grand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> piano. \u201cHow whimsical\u201d, you think to yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s the magic of a piano shell. At a slight additional cost, most pianists and keyboardists can provide one\u2014they\u2019re much easier to manoeuvre than an actual piano, and they inspire that same feeling of awe and wonder. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re as whimsical as this imaginary friend or not, a piano shell is the perfect solution for those who want to recreate the look and feel of a real piano in an outdoor wedding location.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1599\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1599\" style=\"width: 1287px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1599\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/10-music-ideas-for-a-whimsical-wedding\/2018-10-18\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?fit=1287%2C724&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1287,724\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2018-10-18\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?fit=770%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1599\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2018-10-18.jpg\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?w=1287&amp;ssl=1 1287w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?resize=270%2C152&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?resize=740%2C416&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/2018-10-18.jpg?resize=356%2C200&amp;ssl=1 356w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1599\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pianist, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Cornel-Oprea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornel Oprea<\/a>, performing outdoors with a white piano shell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/ukulelists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singing ukulelist<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acoustic guitars are great, we can all agree on that. But you might not have considered just how terrific its smaller sibling, the humble ukulele, is. Hawaiian by birth, immortalised by Israel Kamakawiwo\u02bbole in his version of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somewhere Over The Rainbow<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the ukulele has since become the unsung hero of the musical world. It\u2019s bright, cheerful tone pairs beautifully with a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singer<\/a>, male or female. It\u2019s a wonder that you don\u2019t see it played professionally more often. That said, this partial neglect means that the ukulele brings with it a naturally whimsical aura, making it a perfect addition to this list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-jUhGtFnRDQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/sarahmunromusic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sarah Munro<\/a> proves just how wonderful combining ukulele and voice can be in this stunning cover\u00a0of the American folk song,\u00a0<em>Wildwood Flower<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/vintage-themed-jazz-bands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vintage-themed jazz bands<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A relatively new kind of style, inspired by the jaw-dropping musical antics of Postmodern Jukebox, vintage-themed jazz band kinds of bands perform fresh jazz or swing-tinged takes on popular classics from all eras. Think the Top 40, but sent back into the swinging 60\u2019s, or the Billboard Hot 100 redirected to the roaring 20\u2019s. It\u2019s no wonder this type of band has got so much good press!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you and your guests would appreciate someone new and exciting to dance to, or if you just haven\u2019t heard Ed Sheeran\u2019s music through the prism of hot jazz, then you\u2019ll be happy you chose a vintage-themed jazz band for your whimsical wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1600\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1600\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1600\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/10-music-ideas-for-a-whimsical-wedding\/andrew-porter-commercial-photographey-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?fit=1920%2C1305&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1305\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Andrew Porter Commercial Photographey\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Encore&#8217;s Nouveau Lounge&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?fit=300%2C204&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?fit=770%2C523&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?resize=770%2C523&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg\" width=\"770\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?resize=300%2C204&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?resize=768%2C522&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?resize=1024%2C696&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?resize=370%2C251&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?resize=270%2C184&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?resize=740%2C503&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?resize=294%2C200&amp;ssl=1 294w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/9a1495ca0a1aaa144e4e55b77cf978f8.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1600\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vintage-themed jazz band, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Nouveau-Lounge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nouveau Lounge<\/a>, play vintage arrangement of modern songs\u2014perfect for a whimsical wedding!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting-your-musicians-to-dress-to-your-theme\"><\/span><strong>Getting your musicians to dress to your theme<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musicians are always into doing something new, so asking them to dress to fit your specific theme will no doubt be greeted by a big grin. Whether you need them looking debonair, want them to adorn a florist-approved flower in their lapel, or wear a specific type of garment (e.g., kilt, kurta, lederhosen), getting your musicians to dress to your theme is a sure-fire way to add a touch of whimsy and style to your wedding. If this sounds up your alley, make sure to let your musicians know well ahead of time so they can get prepared!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_media-76\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-media-76\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1603\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/10-music-ideas-for-a-whimsical-wedding\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2 (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?fit=770%2C578&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1603\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?resize=770%2C578&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2 (1).jpg\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?resize=370%2C278&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?resize=270%2C203&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?resize=740%2C555&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?resize=80%2C60&amp;ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ef35c74fdc5305c5551cb4d5edced1e2-1.jpg?resize=267%2C200&amp;ssl=1 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-media-76\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/string-quartets\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Hire String Quartets\">String quartet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Giardino-Strings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giardino Strings<\/a>, looking absolutely golden in this dress theme<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/ceilidh-bands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ceilidh band<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dancing is a crucial aspect of any wedding, and a ceilidh band takes this to a whole new level. Getting all your guests to dance together is a ceilidh band\u2019s top priority: say goodbye to your fears of unimpressed in-laws watching from the corner of the room. The ceilidh band caller (one-part comedian, one-part drill instructor) will ensure that the atmosphere is upbeat and lively, encouraging young and old to join the festivities. They\u2019ll call the steps to the dances, crack a few jokes, and make all the whimsical hopes for your wedding come true.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1605\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1605\" style=\"width: 1919px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1605\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/10-music-ideas-for-a-whimsical-wedding\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?fit=1919%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1919,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?fit=770%2C433&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1605\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?resize=770%2C433&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?w=1919&amp;ssl=1 1919w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?resize=370%2C208&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?resize=270%2C152&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?resize=740%2C416&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?resize=355%2C200&amp;ssl=1 355w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/705d4d8875b8856a4464844e6532147c.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1605\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Triple-Scotch-Ceilidh-Band\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band<\/a>\u2014getting guests dancing in this magnificent venue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/1960s-era-tribute-bands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tribute band<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many bands out there that specialise in the music of a specific period, or exclusively cover songs by a certain artist. At first glance, you might think that tribute bands are a bit twee. But you\u2019d be wrong. These bands go the extra mile to reproduce all aspects of their chosen influence. ABBA, Queen, Motown-era, 1960\u2019s-era, they\u2019re all fair game, and tribute bands will blow you away by showing just how close they can get to the real thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M3Zu0bDqP3Q?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Johnny Cash tribute band, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/CASH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CASH<\/a>, are just about the closest you can get to seeing &#8216;Walk The Line&#8217; live<\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/accordionists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accordionist<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transporting you directly to the romantic street performances of Paris or Rome, an accordionist is a fitting choice of musician for a whimsical wedding. They can roam or stay put. They can play older music and newer music. They can dress to match the setting or remain in the background. Romantic and elegant, hiring an accordionist will add an old-world charm to any wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1612\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1612\" style=\"width: 1620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1612\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/10-music-ideas-for-a-whimsical-wedding\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?fit=1620%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1620,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1612\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?resize=770%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?w=1620&amp;ssl=1 1620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?resize=270%2C180&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?resize=740%2C493&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ab11ce02517436b4ff55fe75d9df1a64.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Stephen-Guy-Daltry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stephen Guy Daltry<\/a> serenades these guests with the charming sound of the accordion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting-the-DJ-to-play-your-favourite-genre\"><\/span><strong>Getting the DJ to play your favourite genre<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cake has been cut, you\u2019re ready to let off some steam, but you don\u2019t really want a run-of-the-mill <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/djs\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"Hire DJs\">DJ<\/a> set to see you through to the end of the night. You want something a little out-of-the-box. Whether that means recreating the joyous scenes of a New York discotheque, imitating the freeing atmosphere of a hard-bop club in the 1950\u2019s, or reliving the 1970\u2019s through a Woodstock-inspired playlist, a correctly chosen DJ can deliver that, and then some. Don\u2019t be afraid to let your imagination run wild! Taking a few musical risks for this portion of your wedding can only be a good thing, and asking the DJ to play a genre you love, whatever that may be, will let your whimsical side shine through to all your guests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crooner<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recalling the Golden Age of jazz music, a crooner, the affectionate American epithet for singers like Frank Sinatra (thought he didn\u2019t like the term himself!), is the perfect choice for a slice of vintage whimsy. They\u2019ll perform jazz standards (e.g., Fly Me To The Moon, My Way) from The Great American Songbook, keeping your guests charmed with their debonair styling and dulcet tones. You\u2019ll be transported to a different time and place, that much we can guarantee.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1613\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1613\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-attachment-id=\"1613\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/10-music-ideas-for-a-whimsical-wedding\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?fit=770%2C770&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1613\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?resize=770%2C770&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg\" width=\"770\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?resize=370%2C370&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?resize=270%2C270&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?resize=740%2C740&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/37885bc3936fa6567075bbe3ff0d380d.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1613\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8216;Pure class! I booked John for my wife&#8217;s 50th birthday and she told me it was her best present ever&#8217; &#8211; words from an impressed Encore client, who booked crooner\/swing singer, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/John-Prescott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Prescott<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Cover image courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/The-Swing-Ninjas-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Swing Ninjas<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need some music ideas for your whimsical wedding? 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