we are getting married on the beach, with about 30 people, and want to have a harpist, violinist, or a guitarist- but probably cant afford it. Would it look tacky to have a boombox that we can play the "wedding march"
2006-07-21 12:01:09 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
"Besides nobody is going to be looking at the boombox they are going to be looking at the bride and groom. " This is an excuse that people make up so they don't feel dumb doing something they know isn't quite right. People *do* notice that sort of thing.
If I couldn't afford a musician and there is no sound system where I will be, I would probably have a table with a tablecloth and flower display set up and hide the stereo behind that. Have a cousin or usher be in charge of starting the music. And make sure that you have it timed correctly so that all s/he has to do is hit play. No switching CDs. No switching tracks.
I agree with contacting a school or a music studio to hire someone. You can get some great deals for people who are just looking for experience.
Good luck to you. : )
2006-07-21 12:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the beach weddings I've been to have had CD/boomboxes or Ipod's hooked up to speakers.
Dependent upon how long you want the musician to play (music while guests are seated or arrive, entry music, exit music), it really shouldn't be that expensive. With just that, you shouldn't need a musician for any more than 20-45 minutes. Check with the local paper or on the internet. Also check with local colleges, high schools, or music schools. Classical guitarists and violinists are usually more reasonable because their instruments aren't bulky. Good luck best wishes!
2006-07-21 12:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by stseukn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say to go with the boom box too. While many think live music is needed and more sophisticated there are problems with it besides cost. If you get someone who's not that great your guests will cringe every time they hear a bad note. EVERYONE knows how the bride's march is supposed to sound so when the violinist hits a flat note it'll sound off key.
I guess I'm partial to DJs over bands too. If I like a song I want to hear that song, not someone's interpretation of the song.
In the end, do what you want because most of the guests will be paying attention to you, the single guests will be scoping out the crowd looking for other singles, and the shallow guests will be wondering how they look in THEIR outfit. :)
2006-07-21 15:36:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I've heard of it done, my sister did it actually. But, before you blow off live music, check at your local college, there are student musicians there who would be willing to perform at your wedding relatively inexensively, compared to the cost of a professional union musician. If you go the pre-recorded route though, make sure to burn a single CD with all the wedding music on it--have a backup as well, and I'd also make sure the boom box is a fairly good one. Since you're getting married on the beach, you're going to have to project music over the sound of crashing waves, you might even want to wire a couple of speakers to it, put them in the front and pointed out towards the congregation. Congrats and good luck!
2006-07-21 13:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.. "probably can't afford it" is the key. How do u know? Have u contacted ur local music academy..there might be some child progidy harpist who would just love their first gig. If this marriage is planning to be ur only one, make the most of it, work some overtime, get what u really want and u will not have regrets.
2006-07-21 12:10:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only because your fiance's brother set the bar fairly fairly low such as his tacky wedding ceremony, that does no longer recommend you're impervious to grievance in case you also damage particular etiquette. If is your criminal responsibility to feed your visitors on the marriage, it might want to be impolite to ask them and then have them pay for the meal to the party that they are invited to. in case you may not discover the money for to pay for his or her foodstuff, do not invite them. i have been to weddings the position the bride and the groom might want to no longer discover the money for an open bar, yet each and every of the basics were provided (first drink or 2, meal, cake).
2016-11-25 00:51:13 · answer #6 · answered by baskind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's tacky. Try to find a friend or a friend of a friend that would do it. Some people are actually happy to help. Heck, even try a local school or college...even a church. Someone must know a musician that would help you out.
2006-07-21 14:48:55 · answer #7 · answered by David B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did it for my wedding. Besides nobody is going to be looking at the boombox they are going to be looking at the bride and groom. You don't want anything to out shine that.
2006-07-21 12:20:50 · answer #8 · answered by happy_jean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't be too bad as long as it's discreet and doesn't sound like a tin can. I've seen it done in ourdoor weddings before.
2006-07-21 12:06:12 · answer #9 · answered by Serena077 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local college or music school. My sister had an entire string quartet, absolutely beautiful. She called the college and it only cost $150.00 for a couple of hours. (she fed them though!!)
2006-07-21 12:20:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋