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California Wedding Music

Eclectic Music Choices in California

With so many types of eclectic and multicultural music to choose from for your California wedding, your head may be swimming trying to pin down the right musical flavors. Use this wedding guide to locate the perfect California DJ no matter what kinds of music you and your groom prefer.

When it comes to wedding music, it's all about taste. Those who don't enjoy country music certainly don't want to hire a DJ that will throw a country music song into the mix at your reception as your guests gasp in horror. Contrarily, if your entire wedding party grew up square dancing in your local California country bar then by all means, ham it up when your favorite upbeat country song comes on, but be sure your DJ also knows when to cool things down with one of America's classic country love songs. In other words, your tastes will determine your DJ, and with such a plethora of tastes and cultures to choose from in California, the list of possibilities for your wedding music is endless.

Countless California Music Preferences

Though you know quite well what types of music you enjoy, perhaps your spouse has different preferences. When seeking your wedding DJ in California, make sure the DJ is accustomed to changing things up if differing music styles are desired. On the other hand, if your wedding music needs to be very specific, say classical guitar and salsa music in the Spanish language, then you'll want to check the DJ's references. A DJ that plays to a certain culture or musical genre should be an expert about that type of music, have years of experience, and be familiar with new music in that genre. Mention a few of your favorite song titles to prospective DJs and see if they even ring a bell. If not, move on because the DJ isn't knowledgeable enough for your needs.

Music Selector or Music Mixer

Most DJs will be accustomed to playing popular "Top 100" music, so the question really is whether your proposed DJ can actually mix the music together with a CD mixer or turntables. The advantage of a DJ that can actually match beats and mix through the end of one song into the next is that your dancing reception party will never miss a beat and won't even realize that the song has changed until new lyrics begin.

The Hippest DJs in California

California is notorious for its underground music movements, so finding the hippest music for your wedding should be a breeze in this state, from salsa to techno to hip-hop and R&B. Also consider whether you'd rather have any of California's awesome live bands play at your reception. A popular alternative among California couples is a karaoke reception where your professional videographer will get a chance to embarrass your friends and family for life by recording their hilarious attempts at singing to you and your groom.

California's Wide Range of Musical Landscapes

The range of landscapes in the gorgeous state of California causes musical preferences to differ widely too. Take the live rock and blues bands found in lounges along the Redwood Coast for instance, or the masses of house, techno and hip-hop DJs found in the San Francisco area. Perhaps you'd prefer a more flexible DJ in southern California that can mix "Summertime" by Sublime into the original "Summertime" from the opera Porgy and Bess. Even locations in downtown Hollywood boast of famous country bars with bucking broncos, so make sure to look into songs your country-music fans can do-si-do to. The music at your wedding sets the mood for all other activities, so seek out tunes that offer you a sweet mixture of romance and fun.

Written by: Lindsay Dove
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