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Musicians and music enthusiasts, is your wedding music really important to you? Whether you’re looking for a DJ, planning to rock your own reception live on stage, or searching for ways to celebrate your love of music, you’re sure to find inspiration here. These music-obsessed weddings go up to 11!

Rock opera wedding as seen on @offbeatbride

This couple wrote an original ROCK OPERA for their music-loving wedding

This pair met while playing in their respective bands. After a proposal on that same stage, they decided to write an entire original rock opera album to use as their ceremony. With back-up singers, their own band members, a giant group song, the most explosive kiss ever, and even Statler and Waldorf heckling from the balcony, how can this not be one of our favorite weddings ever? Come see the pink hair, the fabulous dress, the donut desserts, and of course, the amazing concert shots.

Wedding music checklist as seen on @offbeatbride

Your wedding music checklist and 7 planning tips to make it dead easy

Planning out the wedding music has always been top-of-mind for me, I think because it’s so vital in setting the mood. A lot of offbeat couples approach it casually and either set up playlists for each part of the day or allow a DJ to run with it. If you’re planning on taking more control of the music, these are the tips you’ll need to make sure your wedding day is rocking in all the right ways.

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Playlists, requests, and backup plans: What to ask your wedding DJ

We’ve worked with lots of great DJs in our time, and finding the right one for you can be a really specific task. They’ve got to get you, your style, and be experienced enough to work on the fly when things aren’t going well. It’s not an easy job, but a great DJ can make your party with excellent tunes, good MCing, and not getting in the way of the festivities. Here are some questions we think you might want to ask your potential wedding DJs to see if they mesh with you.

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Encourage spontaneous wedding singing as you walk down the aisle

Guests burst into song as Briavael and Nikki danced down the aisle after their ceremony, perfectly capturing the joy and festivity of the day. If spontaneous wedding singing on the way out of your own ceremony sounds like a winning idea, I suggest you follow Briavael and Nikki’s lead and nudge the spontaneity along.