Frederik Flach
Partner at Limunt.com
Musician, booker and event consultant with 20 years of experience.
Published: 7 July 2025
How to choose the best music for public events
Checklist: Planning wedding music | How to ensure the perfect music experience - Limunt
Theme: live music, tips & tricks
The music at a wedding plays a crucial role in creating the right atmosphere on the day. The right planning ensures that every moment - from the bridal entrance to the last dance - is memorable for both you and your guests. To help you get started, Limunt has put together a wedding music planning checklist that covers everything from initial considerations to practical details and contracts.
At Limunt, we have many years of experience in providing music for weddings, and we know how important it is to be on time and get all the details in place.
1. Uncover needs: music for all stages of the wedding
A good start is to think about what music you want for the different parts of the wedding:
Wedding ceremony
Do you want live music as the bride walks down the aisle, or perhaps a beautiful solo song during the ceremony? This music sets a solemn and emotional tone, and live music is a unique opportunity to add your own personal touch.
Reception
Wedding reception music can be light jazz tones, acoustic guitar or a singer, for example. This type of music and genre creates a relaxed and elegant atmosphere while guests socialise and enjoy a glass of bubbly.
Dinner
During dinner, low-key live music is ideal. A pianist, guitarist or soft vocals can add a warm and intimate atmosphere to the dinner without drowning out the conversation.
Evening party
For the late night, it's all about filling the dance floor. Here's where a party band or a DJ Create the festive energy that brings all generations together. You can also tailor the music so that the band or DJ plays your favourite songs and the hits that get your guests on the dance floor.
2. Set a budget and book well in advance
Set a realistic music budget
Start by setting a budget for the music that matches your wishes. Remember that prices vary depending on the number of musicians, playing time and equipment. Here you can get an overview of what music for weddings costs. We also help you put together a realistic music constellation for you.
Book musicians 6-12 months in advance
Popular musicians and bands book up quickly, especially during peak season. We recommend booking your wedding music at least 6-12 months in advance.
3. Choose important songs and genres
Choose bridal entrance and exit music and bridal waltz
Make a list of the most meaningful songs for you: What tune should play as the bride enters? What should the bridal waltz be? Maybe you also have a special song as a couple that should be included here.
Create a wish list for music requests
Talk to your musicians about genre and mood so they can customise the repertoire for you. At Limunt, we can help you put together a unique music programme. Get inspiration for The best wedding entertainment and music.
4. Coordinate with venue and schedule
Check audio equipment and space for musicians
Find out if your venue has sound equipment and space for the musicians - or if it needs to be hired. Professional musicians like those at Limunt often bring their own equipment, but it's important to finalise the details well in advance.
Make a detailed schedule for the music
Make sure the music fits into the day's programme - from the ceremony to the music for the wedding party. Share the schedule with the musicians and toastmaster and liaise to avoid unnecessary interruptions.
5. Make a backup plan and clear agreement
Contract and agreements in place
Always make a written agreement with musicians so there is no doubt about playing times, price and other conditions. This gives you peace of mind on the day.
Have a backup musician via booking agency
Should illness or unforeseen events occur, it's advantageous to book through a professional agency like Limunt that can quickly find a competent replacement.
Tip: An experienced booker can help coordinate the practical details so you can focus on enjoying the day.
Get help from the experts
Planning your wedding music well in advance ensures that the music is a beautiful, cohesive element throughout the day. At Limunt, we have a lot of experience helping couples find the perfect music - from the first notes of the ceremony to the last dance.
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Short summarised checklist:
- Music for all parts of the day is considered (wedding, reception, dinner, party)
- Book your music well in advance of the wedding
- Create a wish list for important songs (entrance, bridal waltz, etc.)
- Coordinate sound, equipment and schedule with venue and musicians
- Always have written agreements and a backup plan ready
Live music during wedding dinner - Limunt
Every year, Limunt helps create great musical experiences at events in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany. Every customer has their needs - and every event has its own common thread. Our job is to help you achieve the right music booking for everything from the wedding, birthdays or corporate eventso you get a musical experience that suits your party or event. By booking music through Limunt.com you're sure to get a unique and customised musical experience that matches your expectations and fits in with the aesthetics of the party you're planning!
Contact us at Limunt.com to find out more about how we can help organise the perfect music experience at your venue!
At Limunt, you can book unique musical experiences of the highest quality! We've been handpicking the Nordic region's greatest musical talents for events since 2018. See a selection of our many bands and musicians on this page!
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The most frequently asked questions for us!
The name Limunt originated as a contraction of the words Tove Music Entertainment. We have booked music since 2016 through the concepts Jazzkollektivet, Popkollektivet, Strygerkollektivet etc., but decided in 2022 to bring the activity under Limunt and create a better coherence and clarity of our many different offers.
We handpick our musicians from the great Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and German talent pool. In the administration, we all have a background as professional musicians in a wide range of genres. Through our large network, the Danish conservatories, jam sessions throughout the country and by constantly keeping a finger on the pulse of the Danish music scene, we can ensure a high level every time. We make a virtue of onboarding each individual musician so that expectations are aligned from the start. The musicians should do what they do best: play great music - then Limunt handles all the administration around each performance.
Payment will fall after your event. You will receive an invoice from our administration.
In most cases, it is possible to extend the playing time if you do not want the music to stop at the agreed time. However, as we only book professional musicians, there may be circumstances where this is not possible, for example if the musicians have another job later in the day, have an early job the next day or a voice that can't cope any longer. If you want to make sure you have the option to book an extra set of music on the day, we recommend that you arrange this with your Limunt contact so that both you and the musicians are aware of the option.
The prices we quote are in most cases inclusive of transport (to land bridges), VAT and engineering (up to 100 people).
We customise each specific offer - booking everything from a single solo musician playing a single song to live music over several days for larger events. Try our price calculator or contact us for a no-obligation quote.
We provide substitutes in case of illness, so you don't lose the music for your event. We have built up good procedures with our many musicians and have an action plan in case of illness. Our large catalogue of musicians means that in almost all cases we can find a talented replacement in a very short time.
It's hard to give a clear answer, as we book solo musicians, traditional party bands and full orchestras of 9-10 people. A traditional band of 3-5 people should have at least 3×4 meters to stand on. A solo musician can manage on 3×2 meters. However, there are many factors that come into play when it comes to space - so it's best to have a chat with your Limunt contact. A concrete example where the above rule does not quite apply is when booking a party band: here we at Limunt always recommend placing the music in the same room as the bar, as this way you gather the activity and the party in one place - and get more people on the dance floor! If there are not quite 3×4 meters to stand on, we still recommend placing the band at the bar, even if the musicians need to sit a little close, to ensure the good party!
Typically in sets of either 2 x 45 minutes or 3 x 45 minutes. But it all depends on the function of the music: whether it's background music, a beautiful feature or party music to get the party started. We provide everything from a single heartfelt song for the wedding to music for 10 hours during a larger event.
You are always welcome to make suggestions for the repertoire - that way we get to know your taste and try to include everything possible. However, we cannot guarantee to fulfil all your wishes. We are often in dialogue with customers who are very unsure about the repertoire - and we are here to help. By booking more than 500 jobs annually, we know what works for different events. Our professional musicians are also good at reading the audience on the day, which means that changes can be made to the setlist during the performance.
When booking an event with 1-3 songs for e.g. a wedding, we take a dialogue about what is possible - and in most cases we can meet your wishes.
The jazz concept Jazzkollektivet was what started it all in 2016. Then followed Popkollektivet, Strygerkollektivet etc. In 2022 we decided to bring all our concepts and booking together on this new site!