A wedding without music!

true, so true, a gathering should have a music, it stimulates the atmosphere... you play fast and loud songs during celebrations and festivities you play solemn ones on ceremonies pretty sad not to be able to play anything, to make the moment more enjoyable

That is odd. You would think that they could have at least had some quiet background music. And why couldn't they play louder music before half past 10? Why even have a DJ there, just to look pretty? Oh well, look at the bright side. It got you out of the hostel for a while, right?

We live in a time when music can and usually is a large part of our life. Didn't they dance at the wedding? Maybe they don't believe in dancing or music? Some Christian religions don't allow these.

Hi CoolMailRaj, here in my country, they always have there wedding dinner in restaurant or in hotel, so it would be nice that you can play your music as you like, because it won't disturb others people. But If you are prepare the wedding dinner at outsite of your house, then you would be think about your neighbours, 10pm or 10:30 pm will be the time to turn low the volume, for hotel, may be you can set the time you want. I had been attend a dance party untill 3am in the morning, so you can enjoy party as fun.

Well I cannot imagine a wedding without some party music and people dancing, IT would have something missing. However there are traditions of different countries, and if the couple is happy in having a wedding without music then all guests must be happy. it is their special day, and if they are enjoying it them guests will sure have fun chatting with each other.

I wonder what it looks like if the wedding has no music as background or so. Anyway what is important is that the newly wed is happy that they are now together. I know that in different cultures, in every wedding they celebrate it with festivities and different ways, really happy to see an environment of one who is getting married. Anyway if their place has a restriction of not playing music at that time, they are at least obeying the law. If ever the wedding was morning, i am sure that it would be a livelier one.

That was indeed a uniquie wedding! I note your shock because even here in Uganda, any wedding without Music would be considered absolutely strange and the happiness in that wedding would be put to doubt. Weddings are moments of joy and joy is usually expressed through music!

It is odd that they did not have the music playing softly in the background. Music is important to many of us. I know myself if I have a difficult or distasteful chore to do, when I have on 'praise' music I find it much easier to do what I have to do.

I am surprised to came from your discussion that no music were played due to their rules. anyway, i am least happy, they follow and obey the rules.. moreover, celebrating in a silent manner is also not a bad thing.. that will be a different way of enjoyment which also gives a little practice in that moment to remain same & static even in joy.. Thanks for sharing this information.. Have a nice time!

Well, I love music and if I was in your spot I would also feel a bit upset because a wedding or any celebration needs music so we can all be happy and dance, let our hair go out and go crazy. hahaha. That sucks that you can't play loud music after 10:30, If there gonna make that rule, they should change the time to 11:30, as that's not too bad.

Is it true? i feel very bored with out music in any party.

It is really a pitty there was no music and dancing at the wedding. Maybe they did not arrange the event at other venues like in the garden or park at an earlier time of the day, for lack of financial resources. Though a pity, we'll have to accept with understanding attitude. Nevertheless, it is a good rule to avoid bothering neighbors with loud noises. Although we do not have such rules down here, people have same expectation. For instance, home decoration with loud drilling noises are not accepted after eight in the evening, and teenager gatherings usually will calm down after something like ten.

Wow. I can't imagine there being a party without any music whatsoever.

Your ideas are right .No music is so unbearable!But I do't like too loud music ,and it too unbearable.Enjoy my side of cooking while listening to music.

Oh yes, you are very correct. Indian weddings are very colourful with songs and dance and music to liven it all up. However, loud recorded music with live DJs have become more of a fashion and show of wealth these days. Earlier, the women of the house used to sing and dance among themselves and the very rich would hire shehnai players to play live at the weddings. I have not been to many weddings outside my community (Bengali) but I think traditionally north-Indian weddings are more loud and exuberant than south-Indian weddings. As for Bengali weddings, it’s a very muted affair with the women singing folksongs during the various ceremonies….nowadays even that does not happen and frankly speaking most of our generation don’t even know the lyrics of typical wedding songs in Bengali. Music is a must though and is provided by recorded shehnai which is played all through the evening.

Hi there! Well, I would feel the same if I was there. I think that music is a very important in life. I like listening to music everyday and I think that I wouldn't want to celebrate a special occasion without any music playing in the background. I understand the rule about preventing noise that would keep the neighbors from getting a good night's sleep but they could've play some music in low volume.

A wedding without music would be very boring. Music is necessary in a sweet and memorable ceremony such as wedding so if this is absent, then it will be very incomplete. It is just like a food full of all the necessary ingredients but lacks salt and hence tastes bland. Music is like salt. Without music in a wedding it will be pale and colorless no matter how beautiful the decorations are.

why did they hire a dj then? a party or wedding with out music is just sad!! and boring!!

A ceremony without music that is hard to comprehend even.

I cannot imagine a gathering of any kind without music! Music is such an integral part of our lives from cleaning house to formal rituals. Usually when the music ends it means the party is over. It is so unusual to not even have soft music playing in the background. Also, I am sure the people who planned the wedding new about the noise ordinance. It would seem if this is a rule that you plan your celebration earlier in the day, at least that is what I would have done.