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New Jersey Wedding Venues

New Jersey offers the perfect mix of style, convenience, and stunning venues for your wedding. From elegant ballrooms to scenic waterfront spots with NYC skyline views. Our live wedding band – McLean Avenue Band are in awe each and every time we perform at one of these wonderful New Jersey wedding venues.

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New York City Wedding Venues

Your wedding reception in New York City means giving your guests an unforgettable night in one of the most exciting cities in the world. With iconic venues, incredible food, and endless energy, NYC is the perfect place to celebrate your love. Considering New York City for your wedding reception? Here is a list of our favorite NYC wedding venues which McLean Avenue Band have performed at.

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All the Dances for Your Wedding Reception

At your wedding reception, things usually go in the following order: the cake cutting, your parent’s toast, the toast from the maid of honor, the toast from your best man and then the dances. In this article, we’ve outlined the different dances for your wedding reception and the song choices you could use for each of them; of course, what’s great music if you don’t have an equally-great band to play it? That’s where we come in. We are the McLean Avenue band from White Plains, New York; a wedding band that’s ready to thrill and entertain on your big day. The songs below should be perfect too. The First Dance This is the dance between the wedding couple. It is the first time you get to pay full attention to each other since the day began. You can use any of the following songs for your first dance: Perfect by Ed Sheeran, All of Me by John Legend or Thinking Out Loud also by Ed Sheeran.

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Top 3 Music Wedding Tips

Music Makes the Moment Music brings people together—it sets the tone, creates memories, and gives life to your wedding day. Choosing the right band ensures your celebration is filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments. With just a few thoughtful tips, you can make sure your wedding is everything you’ve dreamed of and more. Plan for Overtime FunMost bands or DJs are booked for about four hours, but if you think your celebration will stretch longer—or you simply hope it will—consider planning for extra time. Booking an additional hour or agreeing to overtime rates in advance ensures the party doesn’t have to end just when everyone’s on the dance floor. After all, if the music’s great and your guests are loving every beat, why stop the fun? Experience the Band Before the Big DayIt’s only natural to want a preview of your band’s sound before the big event. Ask for videos or recordings from past weddings—or better yet, see if they’ll perform live for you. This gives

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Getting the Music Right on Your Wedding Day

It goes without saying- music makes a wedding ceremony extra special.  Music soothes the soul and lifts the spirit, and in the nuptial celebration setting, it sets the tone for a romantic escapade. The romantic high you get from your wedding music should take you straight into your honeymoon. Your wedding ceremony is your special day and the music provider you use should be able to offer you the musical delights you need in order to achieve that perfect atmosphere that not only elicits amorous feelings but also speaks volumes about your identities as individual and as a couple. It is might be a good idea to use songs that tell a story of how you met your partner and how your love grew.  You can also ask your wedding band to personalize the music by adjusting a few of the songs (they could switch out names in the song for yours and your partner’s or change a few words. There are some songs that will help

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