What “Good Sound” Actually Means at a Wedding
People talk about music all the time when planning a wedding.
They talk about playlists, genres, and first-dance songs.
What rarely gets talked about — until it’s wrong — is sound quality.
Good Sound Is About Comfort, Not Volume
Good wedding sound should feel:
Clear
Warm
Balanced
It shouldn’t be harsh.
It shouldn’t be fatiguing.
And it shouldn’t force people to shout over dinner.
When sound is done well, people relax into the space.
When it’s not, they feel unsettled without knowing why.
Vermont Venues Are Tricky
Barns, tents, inns, outdoor ceremonies — these spaces are beautiful, but they’re not acoustically simple.
Good sound requires:
Proper speaker placement
Careful volume control
Microphones that are tuned, not just plugged in
Awareness of reflections, ceilings, wind, and layout
This is where experience — and engineering — actually matters.
Why We Obsess Over It
We care about sound because it shapes how people experience the moment.
Vows should feel intimate.
Speeches should feel present.
Music should feel immersive, not overwhelming.
When sound is right, it disappears into the experience.
That’s always the goal.
