There aren't very many other wedding songs needed unless you are having some other ceremony events for your ceremony. One of the most popular additions is having a special reading performed by a family member or friend. This is NOT the Minister, Pastor, or Rabbi mind you, but a special person who you've designated to read a particular passage that speaks to your and your soon-to-be spouse. Of course, you won't need wedding music if someone is doing a reading.
Some other events you can add to the actual ceremony performance are as follows:
Handfasting Ceremony: The expression "tying the knot" refers to the traditional early Celtic and later Scots and Welsh marriage ritual of handfasting. Though clearly pagan in origin, the symbolism of this ritual was so visually expressive and appealing that it even found its way into the liturgy of some factions of Catholicism practiced in Britain after the rise of Christianity.
The Uniting Of Families: If you have two families coming together, that is, the bride or groom or both have children from a previous marriage, it is important to include them in the ceremony. This will make them feel like they are a part of the union and not just an outsider. There are many ways to include the children, such as presenting them with a gift, having them be a part of the unity ceremony (candle, sand, tree, etc.), and even including them in the wedding vows. Some wedding songs may fit in during this part of the ceremony if the music is kept low and in the background.
Flowers to the Parents: Presenting the mothers with flowers is one more way to add a special and personal touch to your wedding ceremony. It is best if this is kept as a surprise for the mothers (and fathers, too, if you don't want them to spill the beans!) and the real emotions will show when the bride and groom walk down from the altar to present them with this special gift. Wedding songs are very important here since typically the minister isn't speaking. So choose something light, happy and loving for this part of the ceremony.
There are so many other ideas out there. Just do some research and you'll find the perfect special and unique event that you want to add to our ceremony. And if there are wedding songs involved, even better!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
7. Live Song Performances
One of the greatest joys in picking your wedding songs is choosing which songs will be performed live! The beauty of picking these songs though, is that just about any love song or romantic ballad can fit the bill. It all comes down to your personal preference and what you what this song to represent.
Your first decision needs to be whether you want this wedding song to have religious significance. Whether you're Christian, Jewish, Catholic, or Wicca, there are songs out there for you. The best way to find these songs are to search for Christian wedding songs or Jewish wedding songs, etc. Many options will come up and you can check them out and review which ones will work for you.
If you'd prefer to stay with traditional contemporary songs, the options are unlimited. There are so many love songs out there to choose from, you can basically throw a dart and find something appropriate! then again, you might be a little picky, and that's all right...I'll go over how to pick this song, step by step.
Step one, choose your genre. You can find these wedding songs in Country, Classic Rock, Motown, Swing, Adult Contemporary, etc. If these categories are too broad for you, you might want to go straight to step two, which is choose your artist.
This might be an easier first step for you. Whenever people request a wedding song, they usually walk up with an artist in mind. So, if you love Jack Johnson, John Legend, and Rufus Wainwright, start with those artists and see what they have to offer. If you don;t find something you like, then move on to other artist that you enjoy listening to.
I hate to tell you this, but finding the song you want performed live at your wedding is actually the easy part. Now, you have to find the person to perform it! This can be a daunting task since you have probably only seen one or two live performances at a ceremony to begin with and the chances of those artists striking a positive chord with you are relatively low. If you do happen to see an incredible artist that you could picture performing at your wedding, by all means, get their card! But finding your performer may actually make life easier for you in the long run.
If you hire a performer, they may have a limited amount of songs to choose from, thereby making your choice a lot easier. of course, you may end up hiring a particular person or group based strictly on what they are capable of playing. Still, if you find an artist who's sound you truly love, don't be shy or afraid to ask them to learn your specific song. I'm a musician, to, and I can tell you, we love new challenges!
Another option is to find a friend who enjoys performing. this option is free (my favorite price!) and you can usually request for them to learn whatever wedding song you want. If you do choose a friend to perform, it is important to make sure you hear their version of your song well before the wedding day! You may not like how they sing it or play it. And if they really are a good friend, you will be able to tell them that you would like a few changes.
Finally, after you've chosen your wedding song and artist, you need to make sure you have quality sound equipment for amplification of the performer. You could have the most incredible singer and the perfect ballad picked out, but if the sound system is substandard, so goes the song! Many times, the performer will have their own gear that the prefer performing with. If not, you need to make sure either the church or location has a quality system and, if possible, clear it with your artist. One simple way to handle this issue is hire a top notch DJ to handle all your sound needs.
If you're having trouble choosing this song, you can go to wedding DJ playlist, where a lot of ideas can be found. Choosing your live performance of your wedding song may be a little work, but in the end, the special moment will be worth it!
Your first decision needs to be whether you want this wedding song to have religious significance. Whether you're Christian, Jewish, Catholic, or Wicca, there are songs out there for you. The best way to find these songs are to search for Christian wedding songs or Jewish wedding songs, etc. Many options will come up and you can check them out and review which ones will work for you.
If you'd prefer to stay with traditional contemporary songs, the options are unlimited. There are so many love songs out there to choose from, you can basically throw a dart and find something appropriate! then again, you might be a little picky, and that's all right...I'll go over how to pick this song, step by step.
Step one, choose your genre. You can find these wedding songs in Country, Classic Rock, Motown, Swing, Adult Contemporary, etc. If these categories are too broad for you, you might want to go straight to step two, which is choose your artist.
This might be an easier first step for you. Whenever people request a wedding song, they usually walk up with an artist in mind. So, if you love Jack Johnson, John Legend, and Rufus Wainwright, start with those artists and see what they have to offer. If you don;t find something you like, then move on to other artist that you enjoy listening to.
I hate to tell you this, but finding the song you want performed live at your wedding is actually the easy part. Now, you have to find the person to perform it! This can be a daunting task since you have probably only seen one or two live performances at a ceremony to begin with and the chances of those artists striking a positive chord with you are relatively low. If you do happen to see an incredible artist that you could picture performing at your wedding, by all means, get their card! But finding your performer may actually make life easier for you in the long run.
If you hire a performer, they may have a limited amount of songs to choose from, thereby making your choice a lot easier. of course, you may end up hiring a particular person or group based strictly on what they are capable of playing. Still, if you find an artist who's sound you truly love, don't be shy or afraid to ask them to learn your specific song. I'm a musician, to, and I can tell you, we love new challenges!
Another option is to find a friend who enjoys performing. this option is free (my favorite price!) and you can usually request for them to learn whatever wedding song you want. If you do choose a friend to perform, it is important to make sure you hear their version of your song well before the wedding day! You may not like how they sing it or play it. And if they really are a good friend, you will be able to tell them that you would like a few changes.
Finally, after you've chosen your wedding song and artist, you need to make sure you have quality sound equipment for amplification of the performer. You could have the most incredible singer and the perfect ballad picked out, but if the sound system is substandard, so goes the song! Many times, the performer will have their own gear that the prefer performing with. If not, you need to make sure either the church or location has a quality system and, if possible, clear it with your artist. One simple way to handle this issue is hire a top notch DJ to handle all your sound needs.
If you're having trouble choosing this song, you can go to wedding DJ playlist, where a lot of ideas can be found. Choosing your live performance of your wedding song may be a little work, but in the end, the special moment will be worth it!
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