wedding 2021 | wedding sounds

date posted: March 29, 2021

We’re hoping that by the time your wedding comes along, restrictions on gatherings, dancing, and live performance will be but an unpleasant memory. That said, the charm of micro-nuptials and elopements, and the versatility and convenience of virtual gatherings, are here to stay.

But one thing will never change: In addition to food, drink, officiant, and each other, many wedding duos consider a great soundtrack essential to a day full of forever memories. So here are some notes to hit if you’re planning something innovative:

Think outside your musical lane and consider an in-scale live performance. Steel drum bands, duos and trios, a capella, and chamber musicians can bring right-sized sounds to your party with ease.

Consider making your own playlist on your phone—it’s much less daunting for an intimate 90-minute event than for a four-hour marathon—and then bringing or renting speakers to connect to your phone. Some restaurants and halls may already have great speakers you can use.

For a virtual ceremony and/or reception, many DJs and musicians have expanded their skill sets to include streaming your favorites at just the right moment for maximum impact, while helping you coordinate virtual backgrounds, slideshows, and special effects.

copperpiper llc

Mid-Hudson Valley, 845-389-9532, Copperpiper@aol.com

Make your special day a regal event with some bagpipe playing by Copperpiper LLC! A high-quality bagpipe performance is a timeless gift to be enjoyed by everyone attending your wedding and is a surefire way to make your special day extra memorable. Testimonials available upon request. Email copperpiper@aol.com for details.

county hell

Hudson Valley, 845-853-9299, chris@cleaverstudios.com

County Hell is the ultimate party band, bringing music for dirge, drink, and dance to any occasion. Playing the music of the legendary Irish rock band The Pogues, County Hell combines high energy danceable numbers and stirring, slow ballads to create a memorable experience sure to enliven your celebration with raucous good times and unique enjoyment.

dj dolce productions

Poughkeepsie, 845-489-5214, djdolceproductions.com

Angela, DJ & owner, delivers an exceptional, professional, and fun DJ service in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Close attention is given to all the details that make your wedding such a wonderful and beautiful day. Choosing your personalized playlist adds to your special memories. I make sure to provide only the best to you both, because after all . . . “it’s all in the details.”

dj bri swatek

Wappingers Falls, 845-235-0080, djbriswatek.com

Share your unique style with your friends and family on your wedding day! DJ Bri Swatek will work with you to plan a wedding to remember. Listening to you before your wedding and reading the crowd during your event, DJ Bri will make sure that your guests are up, dancing, and having fun to all the music you love (and none that you don’t). Ready to celebrate?

get down upstate

get down upstate getdownupstate.com

Get Down Upstate delivers intergenerational inclusivity, mindful professionalism, and lovingly curated sets. Improvisation is our strong suit, bringing you and your guests the expertise it takes to mix genres, eras, and BPMs on the fly to keep the dance floor bumpin’ all night. From the Motown sound to A Tribe Called Quest, from Bowie to Beyoncé, and all of the pop/disco/ Afrobeat/dancehall in between, we’ve got you covered.

jtd productions

Hudson Valley, 845-853-8912, jtdproductions.com

JTD Productions is a boutique DJ and entertainment company, owned and operated by Dave Leonard. Our carefully selected DJs and live musicians are available to provide music for your party, event, ceremony, or wedding reception. Our experienced and devoted staff will help you plan and execute your wedding or event with passion and know-how. We have been providing professional DJs and talented live musicians for elegant country weddings for over 25 years.