Let’s face it, checklists aren’t the most exciting part of planning your wedding (or of any project).
But for certain types of projects, they are invaluable. One such type of project is one where there’s a lot to be done, you’ve never done the work before, and you really don’t want to miss an important detail.
Planning your wedding is one of those types of projects.
So is planning your wedding music! [Read the full article…]
You’ve found a perfect piece of music for your church wedding. You mention it to your musician and you get back a “what’s that”? look. Or a response like “I don’t think I have that in my library.” Or worse, “I know I don’t have that piece.”
What to do?
Don’t worry, this doesn’t have to be the end of the world. Here are some tips for getting past this little hurdle. [Read the full article…]
How far along are you with your wedding ceremony music planning?
Are you like most people I’ve talked with and feel hopelessly behind because your wedding date is getting so close?
If your church wedding is less than 2 months away and you don’t have musicians and music finalized yet, you’re not alone.
But you are in the danger zone. I don’t mean to scare you (I know you’ve got plenty on your plate as it is). You’re at the point where it may become difficult to find a musician, to work out the ceremony music selections or even for the musician to get copies of and practice (or learn, if necessary) the music in the time remaining.
Survival tips
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How would you describe your upcoming wedding ceremony? Is it going to be a traditional wedding?
I know many of you are planning for a traditional wedding. But some of you don’t want it to be too traditional.
Others definitely don’t want a traditional wedding at all but are planning a church wedding.
In both cases, you need music ideas that don’t scream TRADITIONAL WEDDING! [Read the full article…]
Have you ever planned a church wedding ceremony before?
Probably not. If this is all new to you, you need to be shown what to tell your musicians and to ask your musicians. Asking questions will help make sure your ceremony is what you wanted. It doesn’t all just happen by magic, after all. [Read the full article…]