Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Attack of the Generic Ceremony Music

Your wedding ceremony is arguably the most important facet of your wedding day. It is the reason you’ve been planning hours upon hours for over a year. Typically one of the first steps in the planning process is deciding what type of ceremony you want to have and where it will take place. Traditionally, the ceremony is held at a church (or Temple), with an organ playing "Here comes the Bride," (or perhaps "Sunrise, Sunset"). But, what if you don’t want a traditional ceremony? Shouldn’t your ceremony music reflect your personalities and style?

If you plan on having a jazz trio or string quartet play live music at the ceremony then your options are limited in terms of what music they can play. Most ceremonies that have live music are filled with Canon in D, Bridal March, and other classical selections. By having your DJ handle your ceremony music, you now have a wider variety of songs to choose from. Not only will you have a microphone so your guests can hear your officiant more clearly - as well as you and your fiancé when you say your vows -but you will also have the ability to play any music you like. As your guests are sitting in their seats waiting for you to come down the aisle tell them your story through music. Think about how many weddings they’ve been to. Why not make your ceremony stand out? We’ve played anything from "Clocks," by Coldplay, to "It’s the End of The World As We Know It," by REM.

Your ceremony is an event that describes you and your fiancé’s love for one another. If music is an expression of feelings, then use your ceremony music to help you express your love for your husband or wife to be.

-Matt

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