If you ask anyone interested in civil weddings ... "what do you think the most popular piece for the Bride's entrance is at a civil wedding ceremony", the answer wouls probably be "Pachelbel's Canon" nine times out of ten!
The traditional "Here comes the Bride" has been replaced - even in church - by the more floating gentle nature of the "Canon in D".
The "Ave Maria" is not allowed in a civil ceremony, although very popular in a church ceremony but a good substitutue would be "Gynopodie No.1" by Satie ... another wonderful piece which lends itself to the elegant nature of a wedding.
In contrast, "Vidor's Toccata", although wonderful to hear played on an organ, may not suite the atmosphere of a small gathering or be playable by any other instrument than the church organ.
More and more couples, the days, are choosing music that has some special connection to themselves rather than the tradition wedding music of the past.
"Here Comes the Sun" by the Beatles is one such piece used often for the Bride and Groom's exit. There are many contemporary pieces that suite a wedding perfectly ... "We've Only Just Begun" by the Carpenters is one such example.
Conform to tradition or be original ... it really doesn't matter as long as the Bride and Groom get to choose the music they want.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Live Music & Civil Ceremonies
What are the benefits of having live musicians play at your civil ceremony?
Music of your choice played to fit the occasion. That is, musicians can start and stop "on the fly" and come to an end, for example of the Bridal Entrance, at a professional sounding moment.
Musicians can play as the guests arrive and entertain them while waiting for the Bride ... sometimes longer than expected!
There is no substitute for live music - just ask anyone who has had live music at their civil wedding ceremony.
The wedding couple won't have to rely on the quality - or not - of the CD player at the wedding venue.
The person who presses the buttons of the CD player can mess things up badly - it is actually quite a lot of pressure to do that job!
Wedding musicians are used to civil ceremonies and you should always get a professional performance.
Music is often one of the last details arranged for a wedding ceremony, but if planned well, can make a huge difference, changing what could be an awkward situation into a magical moment that will always be remembered - for the right reasons.
Music of your choice played to fit the occasion. That is, musicians can start and stop "on the fly" and come to an end, for example of the Bridal Entrance, at a professional sounding moment.
Musicians can play as the guests arrive and entertain them while waiting for the Bride ... sometimes longer than expected!
There is no substitute for live music - just ask anyone who has had live music at their civil wedding ceremony.
The wedding couple won't have to rely on the quality - or not - of the CD player at the wedding venue.
The person who presses the buttons of the CD player can mess things up badly - it is actually quite a lot of pressure to do that job!
Wedding musicians are used to civil ceremonies and you should always get a professional performance.
Music is often one of the last details arranged for a wedding ceremony, but if planned well, can make a huge difference, changing what could be an awkward situation into a magical moment that will always be remembered - for the right reasons.
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