What music for a wedding without false notes?

The love of music always leads to the music of love!

Whether your wedding takes place this year, next year or some misty day in the distant future, why not start a list of the songs you want to hear? Share a selection with your future spouse, thinking of tunes that remind you of key moments together, your favorite songs, the love songs that bring that little tear to your eye, and the music that makes you thrill and dance. Create your playlist in a notebook, or online via one of the many streaming sites like Spotify or Deezer, and share it with your wedding planner, band or DJ. Avoid sharing it with too many friends... Everyone has an opinion on music, and this playlist is yours! Choose a few tunes that your family and friends enjoy, too. It's the best way to get your friends out of their chairs and onto the dance floor!

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Twist your wedding with THE perfect playlist!

"Did the bride and groom get stuck in the '90s? That's the typical remark you want to avoid at your wedding!

To avoid false notes - even if the ideal soundtrack doesn't exist...because you're unique - we mix great classics, hits from the last decade, and more cutting-edge songs. And above all, as with the Olympic Games ceremony, we paint several musical tableaux, in "emotional elevator" mode.

For secular or religious ceremonies , moving music is the order of the day. You can move away from Mendelssohn's" Wedding March" and choose sweet, gentle songs such as Etta James'" At Last" or Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah"... You can choose from Aretha Franklin, Nat King Cole, Norah Jones, Stacey Kent and her "What a wonderful world", or why not Pharrell Williams' "Happy", to punctuate the groom's or bride's entrance. For the big "I do" and the kiss, we're planning some beautiful notes, and we'll celebrate the end of the ceremony and the bride and groom's exit with "Sunny" by Boney M or "Crazy in Love" by Beyonce. In short, every moment has its own emotion, and anything goes: you can mix classical and contemporary music - it's your heart that chooses!

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The cocktail reception or vin d'honneur is the prelude to the rest of the festivities. The music should gently build to a chill-out sound, where your guests can converse. Jazz, Bossa, pop, world music...the palette is wide. Some DJs even offer trendy events such as the "Vinyl Bar", where guests select their own tunes, which are then played on the turntable by your DJ. For a bohemian chic atmosphere on the terrace of Domaine de la Roche Couloir, we mix "Nino Rota, Astrud Gilberto's "The Girl from Ipanema", Air, Charlotte Gainsbourg or Damien Rice, the songs of the group Nouvelle Vague for their offbeat interpretations of well-known tunes. If you're preparing your own soundtrack, allow 1h30/2h for the playlist, i.e. around 40 tracks, each around 3 minutes long. Make sure that the sequence of tracks is coherent... and avoid commercial breaks if you're using a free streaming music service! And if you like acoustic music, a musician at cocktail hour is perfectly in keeping with the mood, and " so chic". We can continue in this spirit for the dinner atmosphere. If music is desired, a "lounge" musical backdrop is preferable, which builds in intensity as the ball opens, but doesn't overpower the conversations of the guests during the meal. In this case, the DJ is essential for coordinating the background music during the meal, the speeches and the wedding cake.

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For a successful ball opening, we follow the 3 watchwords of Le bon morceau: sparkling, catchy, unifying. Anything goes for this festive moment of sharing, necessarily in your image. Slow, waltz, rock, classical, Brazilian music, tango... anything goes! Just leave yourself enough time to choose the right piece, and above all rehearse your choreography, if you have one, beforehand! Another original and trendy idea: the flashmob. All it takes is a little organization, a few guests in the know, and a simple choreography to a catchy tune. And don't forget to include the photographer for unforgettable photos or videos.

In the spectacular Grande Galerie at Domaine d'Aveny, the romantic Grange aux Douves at Domaine de Vaujoly, the majestic Grange at Domaine de la Thibaudière, the Magnanerie at Domaine des Barrenques, or embracing the forest views at Domaine de la Roche Couloir...make way for the dancefloor! The aim is to set the evening alight for an unforgettable experience. It's the DJ's magic and professionalism that will set the dance floor ablaze. He'll know how to adapt to your style and your choices, while deploying a palette of tunes that'll get everyone dancing. From effective hits to more avant-garde nuggets, sprinkled with rhythmic visual effects, the secret to success lies in your choice of provider.

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Between the brother of the groom's best man "who mixes from time to time" or cousin Jeanne who had a great DJ for her wedding in 2001, it's best to choose a professional referenced by your wedding venue or recommended by your Wedding Planner. He'll be perfectly familiar with the technical and sound constraints of your reception venue, and his listing is always a guarantee of professionalism, commensurate with the venue's standing. Domaines & événements' collection of exceptional venues includes a list of DJs who have delighted many a bride and groom for their parties!

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