WEDDING PACKAGES
Why not decide on a musical theme for your wedding? We can assist you in selecting some best South African artists who specialise in their various fields to enhance your wedding! Here are some basic ideas for your consideration:
AFRICAN THEME:
Whether you’re proudly Southern African or have guests from overseas, some ethnic, African grooves are perfect to set the tone. Consider these three ideas:
1. African Marimba Ensemble for post-ceremony cocktails,
2. African Jazz Quartet for Dinner featuring music from artists like Miriam Makeba, Winston Mankunku and Duke Makazi,
3. D.J. customized to suit your musical taste!
WE TAILOR MAKE THE MUSIC TO SUIT YOUR THEME!
SWING/30’S STYLE:
It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing, right? The 1930’s Cotton Club, Mafioso, Duke Ellington-styled parties are always a winner! One can customize the line up to suit the tone of your wedding. Go big with...
1. Jazz Trio of saxophone or trumpet with guitar and double bass to set the tone for and hour or so, before adding a few members to create a
2. Jazz Quintet with vocals, horn, keys, double bass and drums for dinner,
3. Expand to a 8 piece swing band with vocals, horns, guitars, keys, bass and drums and if you still want more...
4. Jazzy/Swing D.J. for the dance set specialising in Duke Ellington, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin as well as modern 2-step and dub-step vibes!
LATINO THEME:
There’s only one way to dance to Salsa, Samba and Bossa Nova music and that is to a live band! Feel the excitement of a proper Latin night with instrumentation such as:
1. A Latin Trio of trumpet, double bass and conga gently playing some cool Bossa Nova and Samba music on arrival or for predrinks,
2. A chilled Latino and Lounge D.J. during dinner and speeches, etc. before the dance set,
3. Latin Salsa, Samba and Bossa Nova by a live band for the dance set
Option of D.J. to take over ‘til late.
ROCK ‘N ROLL/60’s THEME:
1. We have some incredibly talented singer/guitarists to perform some light repertoire from Sting, Tracey Chapmin, John Mayer and the like, then
2. Rock/Hit Parade Function Band or a full on Rock band,
3. A specialized 60’s - 70’s D.J. plays you International and South African hits from that era in the band’s breaks and after the band ends to keep the parting rocking!
ELECTRONIC/LOUNGE/HOUSE THEME:
Chilling on the beach, sipping cocktails and listening to chilled House vibes more your scene? Check this out...
1. A one-man, loop-station specialist upfront (you’re going to have to see what we mean on our “Loopers” page!)
2. A D.J. playing Jazzy, Lounge beats adding a live element with some live musicians,
3. A full-on House or Lounge ensemble for the dance set! We have some great examples on our House Music/DJ’s page!
CLASSICAL ELEGANCE...
Whether summer or winter, it’s always a treat to hear a great string quartet performing works bu Vivaldi, Bach and Mozart! Classical music certainly adds a touch of elegane and sophistication t oyour special day.
Consider:
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1.Guitar and Violin duo to serenade your guests while you have your wedding photo shoot taken
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2.A string quartet or quintet during dinner
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3.A live gyspy band or D.J. to keep you dancing all evening!
Hear some great example on our Classical and Gypsy Music pages!
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