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Weddings, playing live music during the Ceremony
Some considerations when thinking about live music for the ceremony
Whether you are having a civil or religious ceremony, live wedding music can be played if you are getting married at a licensed venue in England or Wales. However, the wedding music you choose at your civil marriage ceremony must be non-religious and pre-approved by the superintendent registrar conducting your ceremony. In general, most non-religious wedding music is allowed as long as it is fitting and suitable for the occasion and does not denigrate the solemn institution of marriage.
Playing of some of your favourite non-religious live wedding music may also be allowed during your church ceremony, especially during the period when the couple are signing the marriage register. This can be a lovely contrast to traditional wedding organ music generally played during the ceremony. It is necessary to gain the pre-approval of your church minister before you book your live wedding musicians for this part of your wedding.
Setting a ' live' ceremony mood
Selecting the right wedding music for the Ceremony
Before
The time between guests arriving at the wedding venue and the bride arriving. It is best if the music is simple and light. Any live wedding music here should be light but reflective and should help to set the mood in building the anticipation of the Bride's arrival.
During
Commanding live wedding music to march down the aisle by. Processional wedding music to accompany the Bride from her entrance to the altar or the place at which the union will take place. Any live wedding music here should be fitting for ne of the biggest moments of a bride's life. It should be grand, it should be classic, it should be beautiful and memorable. Why...? 'Because you're worth it'.
After
Wedding music to march back up the aisle by. A more celebratory and joyous piece that lifts the solemnity of the union which has just taken place. Any live wedding music played should help to brings the sunshine inside and looks forward joyously to the new life that the couple will now enjoy.
