Your London Wedding - November/December 2020 (Issue 74)

HOT TOPIC Our experts solve your wedding dilemmas https://flor enceberry.com BEST NIGHT EVER! Q My partner just wants to put on a playlist for our wedding. How do I convince him that live music is best? The answer can be summed up in three words: energy, interaction and personal. Firstly, let’s look at energy; live music feels alive! There’s something about being in the same room as the roaring guitar amp, crashing cymbals and screaming vocals that makes it more exciting than a record. Your guests will feed off the energy of the performers too – seeing the band jump around on stage will make them want to get on the dancefloor! Secondly, interaction – a good band makes you feel part of the music. Whether it’s singing along or joining in with some cheeky choreography, it just feels cool to get involved! Many performers now use wireless microphones so they can come down and party with your guests. Most importantly, live music is personal. A record will always sound the same, but every live performance is special and unique – just like your wedding. With a live band playing your first dance song and your favourite tunes in their own style, you’ll create a party your loved ones will never forget. Tim Sentance | All Town Music | www.alltownmusic.com DANCE WITH ME Q I’d love to wow our guests with an amazing first dance but my partner isn’t so sure! How can we compromise and perform something that we’re both comfortable with? In order to make your first dance as amazing and memorable as possible, we invite our clients to join us at one of our three London studios for a consultation dance. Here, we will support you in your discovery of which style suits you best. Whether you like a slow and romantic waltz or a Latin-flavour tango, by having this initial session we can establish what style suits you as a couple. We encourage you to bring in two or three pieces of music, which you and your partner love. This will help you feel at ease, with the music creating a sense of familiarity. Together, we can tap into your emotions for the song and help you to feel comfortable to learn your special dance together. Shaun Mcenery | Arthur Murray Dance Studios London | www.arthurmurray.co.uk 88