- 1). Gather a list of songs you intend to play at the wedding. Your playlist should have a variety of songs from different decades to please a variety of guests. On each CD, include the song of the first dance. If nontraditional, include the song that played while you walked down the aisle.
- 2). Customize the music based on guest demographics. Divide your guest list into two based on age. Group it from teens to 45-year-olds and people older than 45. Because your grandparents might not see the musical genius of the song "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas, you will need to include music from classic artists like Frank Sinatra or Van Morrison. Design two different playlists to cater to the difference in taste. Within these genres, choose a mix of fast and slow songs.
If the CDs are displayed in a basket, label each CD with the intended recipient to avoid guests taking the wrong one. Otherwise, place the CDs at the seats and determine who gets what CD based on the name at the place setting. - 3). Use wedding colors for the CD design. Because these wedding favors will be placed or brought to the table, choose colors that blend in with the wedding and centerpieces. Consider buying colored CD cases that match your wedding colors. You can find CD cases online that come in colors such as green, yellow, pink, purple, orange and blue. If these colors clash with your decorations, stick with clear or black. The site Weddingcd.cdbyme.com recommends thin CD cases and to use a clear jewel case should you use a designed insert.
- 4). Place a picture of you and your spouse on the album cover. Have fun with selecting this picture. Though an engagement photo is classic and traditional, consider other pictures to use. These images could be of you and your spouse in Halloween costumes or from a trip you've taken together. If you are both animal lovers, you can use a picture of your dogs posed next to the music player.
- 5). Match the CD font with your invitation and menu font. Again, your wedding favors should complement the decoration of the venue. Choosing a whimsical font like "comic sans" will clash if the font of the menu cards is a script-based font.
- 6). Add additional details. Tie the CDs with a nice ribbon, or consider using stickers and stencil for the design. If your wedding flowers are roses, you can use a rose watermark on the background. Use fancy paper for the CD case.
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