Of course, there is no way to prepare for impromptu requests (it wouldn’t be impromptu otherwise!). However, here are some basic housekeeping tips to ensure things go smoothly should you decide beforehand to include guests’ participation with your live band:

Then, the groom’s family friend and neighbour Diane, who had watched him grow up over the years also shared her love for the couple in song. In a conversation with her during our break, she shyly requested to join us on ‘The Glory of Love’ as a duet. It was truly glorious.

Connect your crooning guest to the band so they can make direct arrangements where necessary. If you need a backing track to be played from the band’s sound system, inform the band what type of device you will be playing from, so they can be sure to have the right cables to connect your device to their sound system. Before the guests arrive, do a sound check with the sound system so that when it comes to the performance, the track is not too soft or too loud. Just before the performance, make sure the track is correctly cued up.

3. Choreograph a dance to perform with your closest loved ones.

This will dazzle your guests and is a wonderful way to make your entertainment inclusive and really get the dance floor started.

4. Take the time to carefully choose a “crowd pleasing” playlist with your band.

Communicate with your wedding band or DJ about compiling a playlist that will get the older guests on the dance floor. They love retro themed music that is upbeat and nostalgic. And don’t forget the current hits for the younger guests.

We hope this helped you consider the wonderful possibilities of inviting your loved ones to be a part of the entertainment on your wedding day! Or, relaxed you into expecting a surprise song or dance item!

Ms Zebra Says: Such a wonderful idea to get your guests involved! So many people react to music and it’s such a gift to be able to embrace talent and share a special memory together!

Polkadot + Moonbeam was formed in 2010 in Sydney, when Singaporean singer-songwriter Juliet Pang met Sydney-based wandering musician Didi Mudigdo. At the time, Juliet had been a successful recording artist for over ten years, while Didi had just returned from a four-year adventure of performing in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. Discovering their unique musical synergy when they first met in Sydney, they formed Polkadot + Moonbeam, and went on to perform acclaimed shows at jazz venues and festivals in Australia, Japan, China, Singapore and Malaysia.