20 April 2026

Wedding Inspirations  

Classical Chinese and a fusion of style
Photos courtesy of Regal Orchestra

The secret to a wonderful wedding reception is music. From the exhilarating tones of a wedding march to the romantic tune of a first dance, music adds that extra special sparkle for a wedding celebration. It not only lifts the mood but it can enhance the setting of your entire event.

Sounds of a violin
Photo by The Photoz, courtesy of Mosaic Music Entertainment

There are numerous versatile ensembles for hire. Some may prefer to keep it simple, with just a pianist and a vocalist or some may want something more elaborate like a trio or even a quartet. Whatever your choice, the theme and style of the wedding should inspire the type of music for the night.

A song to entertain
Photo courtesy of Slick Event

Here are some ideas:

• Chinese style - for a cultural and artistic twist, engage a Chinese ensemble. These ensembles combine both Western and Chinese tunes that create a unique music repertoire.
  
  
• Classical - look no further and entertain your guests with a string quartet or even a solo harpist. These ensembles will add a touch of sophistication to your banquet.
  
  
• Big bands, Sinatra style - if you are looking for a lounge ambience for the night, hire the big bands. Big bands add character and texture to the event. It creates wonderful energy to get guests off their chairs and swinging on the dance floor.
  
  
• Contemporary - if contemporary is your style, get the party started with a DJ. There are plenty of DJs with first class equipment that could spin the playlist of your choice.
  
  
• Others – an alternative to a traditional wedding band could perhaps be a feisty Latin band that allows guest to loosen their ties and kick off their heels for a good salsa, rhumba and cha cha.
  

At the end of the day, whoever it may be you engage for entertainment, you should have your guests walking out of your wedding reception saying, 'Man, that was fun!'

Tip : Don’t forget to slip in a special father-daughter dance routine for the night.