Whitby Free Pms, VWe&ctsay, Febn.aay 3,1 993, Page 21 EN VOGUE UNJ - VOUE EN -VO~UE ENJ- VOGUEriEN VOG~UE Reception: Choose musicians carefully (SOP) Let the celebrating begin as you and your new husband join famiîy and fiends on the dance floor at your reception. And if you had t postpene seine of your favourite music frem the marriage ceremony, now is the time to strike up the chorus. The entrance of the bridai couple at the reception ia the opportune moment fer MendeIshn' 'Wedding March' te announce in grand style the arrivai of the newlyweds. As for the musicians, when you book players other than an organist, it is often cost-effective te use them for the reoeptien as well as the ceremony, since their hoûrly rates drop draxnatically afler the firat heur. For example, a string quartet that costs $400 fer one heur may cost $500 for twe heurs and $575 for three heurs. You may consider scheduling twe musical groups, one te, performn gentie music duing the food service and another to play special music for dancing. Remember that as your guest lists grows, se should the number of musicians playing your receptien music. Whatever your taste in music, whether you hire a chaznber group or a band, versatility and a large repertoiÉe are important. If you have specific romantic favourites, dance tunes, senti- mental choices for cutting the cake or throwing the bouquet, don't assume that the band or group can play them. Before deciding on a band, compose a list of songa you want te hear and obtain the musicians' assurance that they can play your selections. When yeu engage an ensemble, insist on a written contract. It should stte specifie start and finish times and the fees. In addition, the attire of the musicians, the number of breaks they take, the number of participants and their instru- ments should be guaranteed by the contract. For your ewn péace of mmnd and se you don't have musicians packing up their effecta while everyone is still dancing, ask about overtime charges and the group's availability in case the reception runs long. And if you're net sure how te begin choosing your musical program, a good musical consultant may significantly add te the beauty of the day and save you time, money and embarrassment in the process. Walter Campbell Our Offet BRING IN lT- ONj 00O triple mats & V groove. Ail mats 100% acid-free. r Expires February 2 7, 1993. lIS AD AND CET 20% DISCOUNT ALL CUSTOM FRAMING Harwood Place Mali S427-1663 Corner of Baxiy & We are pleased Io off or womens lashons for s ecai occasons *Wedding Gowns 4 Engagement Dresse *Motiter of the Brnde * Odesmais Droe *Flowr Gi& Prom Qmaes *Evrnng. Dance *Laedes Apparel for ad *Satin Sho.s & accemsonse *Spoda*v datgned Vole BRIDAL COUTURE For appointmt âJI IE- E 9 D 34 HARWOOL» RENIALI-4 & e-A' C7 LEN-TAL I RI-TYRCi ET ENTR lyi 1. SPECIAL ]