Sound for Weddings

The CEREMONY
• If no mains power is available - Go Anywhere System - lasts 6 hours.
• If mains power is available - Microphone System or Single Speaker.

1. Bride's entrance - playing music 

A guest or our operator plays music from an iPod or CDWalkman using one of the systems above.

We have a mini mixer if you need more microphones for singers, keyboards and guitars.

2. Exchanging of vows - microphone options below

  

Microphone options

1. One omni-directional mic on a stand, centrally placed (above left) $30

2. One cordless mic held by the celebrant (above centre) $90

3. One or two olip-on lapel mics for the celebrant and/or groom (right) $90

3. Signing of the registry - playing music

A sound op or a guest can play music from an iPod, laptop or Smartphone.

See an Outdoor Wedding using a Go Anywhere System battery powered.

The RECEPTION - speeches & dancing

Suggestions for Receptions 
– Load up your iPod or laptop with some playlists and let your friends run the sounds – great if you want to save on a band or a DJ. 
– A cordless mic is recommended for the speeches.
– Stage lighting creates atmosphere – for example, mirror balls, up lights, walls of fairy lights - we can supply ideas and equipment.
– A DVD about the bride and groom played during dinner is becoming more popular – some have quite high production levels.
– A floor show – we once saw an Elvis impersonator at a reception – the guests loved it! 

Get a quote here – send an email and describe your wedding plans info@soundworks.co.nz

Weddings mistakes to avoid - (just our opinion).

1. Don't make the ceremony too short. Guests may have come long distances and dressed in their best, and elderly people put quite a bit of effort into getting ready – but after what seems like just a few minutes the ceremony is all over! So, make them longer, more romantic and more interesting with poems, songs, extended vows, pass an object around for all to hold and bless - things like that.

2. Have a refreshing non-alcohol drink for guests as they arrive, served by waiters or friends. The guests can relax and mingle before the ceremony, and have some light music playing. Music during the registry signing is also a good idea.

3. Don't have a reception in a space larger than the number of quests arriving. Big spaces like community halls and clubrooms that are only half full have no intimacy – curtain it off, ask more guests or find a smaller space.

4. The bride and groom should not help clean up after the reception, we see it happen too often - just waltz off like stars and get your adoring friends to do it.

5. Don't let the possibility of rain change your outdoor plans unless it's obviously a stormy day. In Auckland usually it only showers for a little while –  it's exciting, just go ahead, if you change all your plans the sun will definitely come out. Wind is a different matter, exposed places can get gusty - remember to use weights to hold gazebos and the table cloth on the signing table.

6. We think employing a professional wedding planner is worth it - here's two we can recommend, but there are others - Perfect Settings or Beautiful Events.

Click here for some Wedding Venues we recommend.