Traditional Wedding Music

Sinatra's sound will be appreciated by your older guests, who knew "The Voice" back when he was still making music. But, his songs never go out of style, and will leave a good impression with your younger crowd as well. Modern versions of these traditional wedding songs are available from artists like Michael Bublé or Nora Jones. Those artists also have some original songs of their own that have a similar sound and would blend perfectly with the oldies.

If you can afford it, an excellent splurge for your wedding music is a jive band. These groups dress in bright Zoot suits and set the tone for lots of fun. The bandleader will know how to encourage guests to get out of their seats and onto their feet.

To really wow your guests, you and your fiancée should take a few dance lessons before the wedding to be prepared to dance along to these catchy, upbeat tunes. For example, play "Jive an' Wail" immediately after the cake cutting, and dash back out onto the dance floor with a swing dance you practiced. Nothing is more fun to see than jitterbug dancing, with the constant spins, turn, and ups and downs.

Just be sure your dress will cooperate with all that dancing, it can't be too tight or too heavy. Keep the dress in mind when you practice beforehand; you will not be wearing that heavy sating gown with a full chapel train at rehearsal. And of course, you can't very well rehearse with the gown before the wedding- it's bad luck!