The first dance on a big floor - the music of the wedding

A band or a DJ - which to choose

A band brings energy and the unmistakable feel of live performance; a DJ - an unlimited repertoire, faithful sound of the originals and usually a lower budget. On a big floor a hybrid solution works brilliantly: a DJ backed by a vocalist or a saxophone for the entrances and the key moments. The choice depends on your taste and budget - both options can warm up the hall if the performer is experienced and reads a wedding crowd.

The stage, the sound system and the technical rider

Toscania's ballroom has room for a full stage and sound back-of-house, so it holds both a large band and an elaborate DJ setup. Agree the technical rider with the musicians - the requirements for power, space and equipment - and the set-up time. We will make the hall available early enough for the crew to set up calmly and run a sound check before the guests arrive.

The first dance without stress

A beautiful first dance does not require months of preparation. A few lessons before the wedding and a track trimmed to 2–3 minutes are quite enough to come off naturally and confidently. The rest is done by the light, a dance floor for the two of you alone and the emotion of the moment. It pays to rehearse the dance in the final shoes and allowing for the dress - the most common source of stumbles, easily eliminated at a rehearsal.

The playlist and communication with the performer

Good music is no accident but the result of a conversation. Give the performer the list of must-play tracks, the ones you absolutely do not want, and the style you like. An experienced DJ or band reads the floor and adjusts the repertoire on the fly, but needs the framework from you. Settle too the treatment of the key moments: the entrance to the hall, the first dance, the cake and the games - they build the rhythm of the evening.

How to keep the floor full until morning

A full floor is the credit not only of the music but of a good schedule. Courses served at the right intervals, sensibly planned attractions and a performer who senses the energy of the room stop the guests from settling for good. It is worth leaving room for spontaneity - the best moments of a wedding are rarely planned. Syncing the kitchen with the music is the secret of a party that truly lasts to the end.

Proven performers who know the hall

Musicians who have already played in a given hall know how it sounds acoustically, where to place the equipment and how to work with the staff. That is a huge advantage that translates into a smooth evening. That is why we keep a list of proven bands and DJs who have played dozens of weddings at Toscania and know both halls inside out - we will gladly connect you with the right crew.

Looking for proven wedding music? We have a list of bands and DJs who have played here dozens of times and know the ballroom by heart.