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
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