December 2009

Music Tips for Small WeddingsShould you have music at a very small, intimate church wedding ceremony?

Many couples planning a small wedding will choose to have no music at all. I can understand that, but it’s a shame.

Music is such a powerful way of expressing emotion. Your joy is no less just because the ceremony is small. I think you’d be losing something by foregoing music just because of the size of the wedding. [Read the full article…]

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Brides Deserve Better Advice From Wedding Music Guides“Not your parents’ music”.

I was poking around the internet looking for other information on planning church wedding music and was not encouraged by what I found.

While there are plenty of sites with advice for planning wedding music, even ceremony music, there is very little for planning a church wedding.

If it’s a church wedding you’re planning, it doesn’t help you much to have so little specific advice available.

It reminded me why I started Wedding Music Unveiled and made me glad that I did. [Read the full article…]

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Instrumental Wedding SongsWant to have an instrument play in your wedding ceremony but need ideas before booking a musician?

Including an instrument in your church wedding ceremony is a wonderful way help set the mood for this joyous occasion. Instrumental wedding songs give your ceremony lots of character and can really “personalize” it.

There’s endless music to choose from. So I have some ideas to get you started if you’re considering having instrumental wedding songs in your ceremony. [Read the full article…]

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Real-World Wedding Ceremony Music: A Christmas Wedding in New YorkNeed wedding ceremony music ideas?

I’ve mentioned before that seeing other couples’ ceremony music choices can be very helpful when you’re looking for ideas. I’m thrilled whenever I find a great example that I can use for later reference.

Earlier this week I stumbled across Sarah’s blog where she wrote about her ceremony music selections and thoughts about planning the music for her church wedding. [Read the full article…]

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Discover How to Include Friends & Family as Ceremony Musicians For a Worry-Free WeddingIncluding family and friends in your wedding ceremony can be exciting and a lot of fun! Many memories are formed when working with people you’re close to, particularly in the context of a special family event.

But there are also some things to consider to make it all go smoothly. This article will help you include family members or friends as your ceremony musicians. [Read the full article…]

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Be Prepared For the First Meeting With Your Church and Save Time

As your wedding preparations get underway, you can save yourself time by being prepared for your first meeting with your church. A good first meeting with your church is an important step toward the memorable and disaster-free ceremony you’re after. This article will let you know what to expect from your first meeting and help you to be prepared.

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