Why You Need Professional Ceremony Sound for Your Hotel Wedding
Do I need professional ceremony sound if the hotel is already providing it for free?
We get this question all the time.
After all, the hotel is offering free sound as part of their package. You’re paying plenty already for your wedding, so why not just use the free sound provided? Here’s a straightforward answer to why you shouldn’t rely solely on the hotel's basic sound equipment for your special day.
The Truth About Hotel Sound
Most hotels provide a basic sound setup. You can expect a standard wired mic for the officiant and speakers flanking the altar or chuppah. While this arrangement may seem adequate on paper, it has some substantial limitations.
For one thing, it’s not really free. If you use the hotel's sound system, they might charge for a technical liaison to run it. Furthermore, hotels don’t provide some key features required to produce the best sound for your ceremony.
What Hotels Don’t Provide:
● Cueing and Playing Tracks for Your Processional: The walk down the aisle is the crux of the entire ceremony. You DO NOT want the sound to start or stop at the wrong time. Professional sound ensures the music for your processional is cued for a magic moment.
● Micing the Instruments: Live musicians offer a sense of excitement and authenticity that canned music just can’t provide. But if you can’t hear them well or the microphones are squelching, the effect is going to be lost. Hotels rarely offer microphones for instruments, so you may find your guests have to hover near the stage to hear the music.
● Multiple Speakers for Ballroom Coverage: You want everyone in the audience to hear everything in your ceremony. A single set of speakers might not be able to throw sound across a large ballroom. Professional sound is evenly distributed throughout the space so the guests at the back can hear clearly and the guests at the front aren’t blasted with sound.
Free Isn't Always Better
It’s tempting to opt for the 'free' option provided by the hotel. We get it. But this small choice could seriously compromise the experience on your special day. Sound is a tremendously important part of any wedding, so don’t take chances.
A professional sound system ensures a cohesive and high-quality experience for every guest, throughout your wedding. Sound engineers have the expertise to manage complex sound requirements seamlessly.
Can’t I Just Improve on What the Hotel Offers?
Combining the hotel's sound system with additional equipment is usually not feasible. Hotel systems are designed to run independently. Adding to them is likely to lead to sound issues. It’s best to either go with the limited sound offered by the hotel or use a full professional system.
Entrust the Sound at Your Hotel Wedding to a Professional
On the face of it, it may seem fine to use the hotel's sound system for your wedding. However, when you look into the details of what it takes to get great sound for your wedding, investing in a professional sound service makes a lot more sense.
Design Sound will take care of the audio so you can focus on enjoying your big day hassle-free.
Ready to discuss your ceremony sound needs? Design Sound is ready with expert advice and services tailored to your wedding.
Venue: Beverly Wilshire | Planner: International Event Company | Event Design/Catering: The Olympic Collection | Floral: Mark's Garden Floral Design | Room Draping: EDGE Design and Decor | Rentals (bars, tables, dance floor): Harry's Party Rental | Band: West Coast Music | DJ: DJ Yossi - 90210 Entertainment Group, Inc. | Sound: Design Sound | Photographer: John Solano Photography