Without a doubt, one of the best elements of a tipi wedding is the carnival-style atmosphere that it creates. You should have no problem at all in creating that outgoing, fun-loving atmosphere that we all want to have at our weddings. The music you choose to play, though, will help determine how much fun your wedding attendees can have. You might not create the exact mood you hoped for without the right music. So, how can you ensure you put together the perfect playlist for your Tipi wedding?
First off, what type of music will you have?
At most tipi weddings, it is common to go down the route of having live music. However, unless you want to pay a live band a lot of money, they are unlikely to perform for the whole day. So, you might want to instead aim for a mixture of live music and tracks that can be played through speakers.
If you are going for a live band at an outdoor wedding, you want something that can set a positive mood and tone. For a tipi wedding, you might focus on having a more acoustic sound – this might include other instruments like harps, too. It depends on your preference; some people prefer a more upbeat style, choosing anything from swing music to ska. If you hire a band, build a playlist that can fill in for them when the band is taking breaks.
Think about the sound system
You will undoubtedly have to invest in a sound system to go down this route. Hopefully, you can hire a rentable sound system, or you have a friend who works in the music industry who could loan the equipment. One thing you should always do, though, is guarantee that everything is properly charged before. You don’t want to start the ceremony only to have the music cut out because the speakers were only 50% charged!
Setting the right mood
Now, telling people what music to play at their wedding is difficult because everyone has different tastes. You might find a certain type of music unsuitable for the atmosphere, or you might not like some of the recommended bands. Some of the most suitable musicians and bands that are ideal for tipi weddings, though, include:
- Fleetwood Mac
- The Beatles
- Coldplay
- U2
- Stevie Wonder
- Journey
- Frank Sinatra
- Billy Joel
- Ben E. King
- Sigur Ros
- Train
- Adele
- Ed Sheeran
Another recommendation we would suggest is to find some great ‘background’ music that can play on in the background. You might wish to choose orchestral music by names like Bach, Chopin, and Vivaldi. Or, you might find an instrumental playlist of popular songs. Everyone is different.
Naturally, too, you will want to try and look for ‘love songs’ that fit the theme and romance of a wedding. Many artists above have big songs that fit this mould – people like John Legend have songs like All Of Me, while you can pick classics like Jason Mraz’s I’m Yours.
Using the above as a baseline starting place would be best before adapting your musical choices and preferences to the list. Choosing the right music for a tipi wedding is tough, but with a mixture of the above artists, some live music, and your choices, you can easily create a playlist that will set the perfect mood and atmosphere for the day ahead.