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by Shaili Noble
The options for music to play during your wedding may be an open book of ideas. There are virtually thousands of variations to choose from and finding what you want may take some time. This whole process can in fact be chopped down to a much more reasonable search if you have a system to work with.
First, start with exactly what type of ceremony it will be. Is it going to be a very religious ceremony as in perhaps a Roman Catholic service, or something a little more subdued? Perhaps it may even be a theme wedding, in which case it might not be a bad idea doing some research on the subject, in regards to the music that is generally place in correspondence with the actual theme you have chosen. As was previously stated, it all comes down to the style of ceremony you are planning on having. Here is a look at some options and see what could be best for you.
The choice of ceremony music should be directly related to what is going on in the ceremony. Many times the bride and groom will elect to have a professional singer do the music live instead of the typical prerecorded music or an organist. This is a very personal touch that is sure to win votes with the guests and parents alike. In doing this they can have their favorite song live, giving the ceremony a warm and inviting appeal. This is generally most popular when the unity candle is lit, or when the two sets of parents receive flowers. After the vows are said and just before being pronounced man and wife is an especially pleasing touch, too. It is pre-planned when the music is concerned it revolves around the seating of the guests, the initial march down the isle, to be headed up and closing with the procession. If you are indeed going this route it can be quite a bit involving. The budget on the music will be a large organizational process, as it involves the ceremony as well as the reception, all should meld together seamlessly.
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This land is your land & this land is my land—sure—but the world is run by those that never listen to music anyway.
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With a budget, many things will come into play such as cost of live performers, or a DJ, what types of music to be played at the reception, and if any, how many performers to do a piece. Generally speaking most likely the cost of a DJ versus the cost of a live performer can run about the same tab, unless of course the budget is endless and you have found a way to secure Neil Diamond for the evening. If you are lucky enough to have someone close to you as a family member, or close friend that is a great singer, well then it would not be such a bad idea if they were asked, as this most probably would be flattering and a very special moment for you both. This could easily wave the travel cost that may or may not be incurred by locking in the wonderful talent you decided to go with, making things much cheaper, and perhaps even allowing a friend or family member to shine for an evening. Most performers can set you back as much as $250- $500 for the evening, when you could have someone be will to do this as a wedding gift.
It is not unheard of for a church to disallow certain material that they deem inappropriate. It would be wise to check with them first, most times however, there is no problems with selections people choose. It is even possible that the church may know of a great performer that would be willing to be borrowed for the event. You could ask the director involved with music in the church. Surely they could have someone in mind, in a pinch. As far as the reception is concerned, it would be a good idea to keep in mind that there may be many different age brackets there. Having a good mix will keep the people on the floor and not seated all evening with boredom. Have a wonderful time whether it is pre recorded or live, as this is the best moment of your lives, and a night you will never forget.
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