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Getting the music right at your reception is essential. It sets the atmosphere and gets guests in the mood to celebrate - or not! So is it going to be DJ or a live band? Or how about cranking up a bespoke playlist? We check out some alternatives.

AudioSushi just might have the solution to your perfect wedding day music. Offering an iPod styling service, a one-to-one consultation establishes your music likes and dislikes after which you are sent an initial selection to listen to in iTunes.

“In our experience, clients are tired of cheesy wedding music and are coming to us for something fresh and fun that they have complete control over. No nasty little ABBA surprises snuck in by the DJ” says Kerrin Wallace, co-found of Audio Sushi.

Juke Box (wurlitzer.co.uk) is the iPod opposite. Perfect for weddings, sounds from the Golden Age appeal to all music tastes and ages while the jukebox itself will be a real talking point. You'll also be a cutting edge couple, following in the footsteps of Amy Winehouse who was given a vintage 1950s jukebox, complete with 45s's from the 40s and 50s for her 24th birthday.

Commenting on the renewed interest in jukeboxes, Paddy Murphy from Jukebox Direct says, “With more and more modern artists paying homage to the classic sounds from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s we have seen an increase in the number of people wanting to purchase a jukebox. People want to experience that little piece of musical history.'

WeddingPath Big Sister Seona hired a jukebox from local Harrogate company, nymd Jukeboxes. She says, "The guests got to choose the music and there was a reset button if anyone objected to a string of songs. It looked fantastic and for our small venue was perfect."

Photo © Sally Langstaff, iStockphoto

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•Audio Sushi 0870 977 0025 audiosushi.net
From £500, including consultation, bespoke playlist with unlimited selection amendments with three-hours of custom-mixed play time for iPod.

•Jukeboxes Direct 0114 267 6333 wurlitzer.co.uk
Classic Jukeboxes start from £950.

•nymd Jukebox 07860 516973 jukebox-hire.co.uk
Quotations are given online for hire.
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