14 alternative first dance song ideas

14 Alternative first dance song ideas | JN Sounds

I’ve had a few couples mention to me lately that they are struggling to choose a first dance song, and that don’t really want to go with one of the more popular song choices that are common for the first dance.

First of all, you don’t have to do a first dance if you don’t want to. My top wedding tip as always is ‘do things your way’. And if a first dance really isn’t your thing then it might be with having a read of my previous article 8 Alternative First Dance Ideas.

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Choosing your wedding day music

Choosing your wedding day music - JN Sounds

What a terrible time we find ourselves in at the moment with this coronavirus situation. I’d just like to a take a moment to send thoughts and love out to everyone affected. It really is affecting us all in different ways. And if you are in the middle of planning your wedding or have had to cancel and reschedule your special day then I really do feel for you.

But, we must carry on, roll with the punches, and make the best of the time we have at home which we wouldn’t normally have. And if you are in wedding planning mode then this is the perfect time to think about music for your big day.

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Top tips for planning a wedding

Top wedding planning tips | JN Sounds

Wedding planning tips

Are you planning your wedding? Is it making your head hurt? Check out my quick-fire list of top wedding planning tips to get your brains engaged (pun intended!) and your creativeness flowing!

These tips come from both myself and many local wedding suppliers who have been there and done it many, many times! 

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All things wedding makeup

Bedfordshire bridal makeup artist | JN Sounds

We spoke to Bedfordshire bridal makeup artist, Michelle Nash

​Wedding makeup is something we unsurprisingly know absolutely nothing about. So we thought we’d add a bit of variety to our blog and go and find out!

We had a chat with Bedfordshire bridal makeup artist Michelle, owner of Michelle Nash Makeup, to find a bit more about the life of a popular wedding makeup artist.

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8 alternative first dance ideas for your wedding

Alternative first dance ideas | JN Sounds

Are you planning your wedding?

Are you putting off thinking about a certain ‘dance’?

Do you wish you didn’t have to do it at all? (more…)

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Top tips for a busy dance floor at your wedding

Top tips for a busy dance floor at your wedding | JN Sounds

Top tips for a busy dance floor at your wedding

One of the big fears that couples may have leading up to their wedding reception (or any other party for that matter) is the fear that nobody will dance. Whilst this fear is usually unnecessary, there are certain things to consider to really help those dance floor antics go from a ‘pretty good’ to ‘blooming amazing’!

So here are my tips to ensure a busy dance floor at your wedding reception.

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How to choose your wedding breakfast music

Choosing your wedding breakfast music | JN Sounds

How to choose your wedding breakfast music

Your wedding breakfast will be a key part of your big day. After the excitement of the ceremony it is a time to relax and celebrate, and what better way to do that than enjoy an amazing meal with your family and friends.
You have your table plan set, you have made your food choices, and you have chosen how much wine to put on the tables!
Now you have just one thing left to organise that will really set the mood for your wedding breakfast. The music.

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Choosing the right wedding photographer

Choosing the right wedding photographer, Nicki Shea Photography | JN Sounds

Choosing the right wedding photographer…
We spoke to Nicki Shea Photography

​We recently caught up with Bedfordshire based wedding photographer Nicki, owner of Nicki Shea Photography. We wanted to find about a bit more about what she does, why she does it, and her advice for couples on choosing the right wedding photographer.

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5 wedding music theme ideas

Wedding reception music ideas (Nicki Shea Photography) | JN Sounds

5 wedding music theme ideas

As wedding DJs we get to play a large variety of music to all sorts of different people. And this is amazing and it’s why we love our job! At many weddings what we typically incorporate our couples’ playlist with other songs we think they and their guests will hit the dancefloor to. This is usually because it’s what our couple have asked for, along with catering for all age groups among their guests.

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A chat with Veiled Productions, Hertfordshire wedding videographers

Hertfordshire wedding videography, Veiled Productions | JN Sounds

Should I book a videographer for my wedding?… we spoke to Veiled Productions

​Last month I met up with Hertfordshire wedding videographers Veiled Productions. They are an award-winning videographer team who cover Herts and the surrounding counties. I really wanted to pick their brains and find about a bit more about what it is they do and why they do it.

If you are wondering what talented videographers could do for your wedding then read on!… (more…)

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