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Ceremony Wedding Songs That Won’t Be Heard at Other Weddings

by dave

Ceremony Wedding Songs That Won’t Be Heard at Other WeddingsAre you looking for unique, truly memorable ceremony wedding songs? Music that you won’t have to worry about your guests hearing at other weddings?

If so, you’re probably already trying to avoid overused music. I don’t need to remind you about how overused certain pieces are—you can be certain your guests will hear those overused pieces at almost every wedding they attend before and after yours. You may still be looking for music ideas to replace the overused choices.

The goal of your ceremony music

If you’re worried about choosing classical music or maybe even a little intimidated, remember the goal isn’t to select music that shows how clever or musically knowledgeable you are. The goal is simply to have ceremony music that expresses your great joy in just the way you’d like it expressed. To have music that reflects you, that is uniquely yours!

In this article, I’ll suggest ceremony wedding songs that are very appropriate for churches, but just aren’t all that well known. Be assured that they’re not pieces that are radical or “out there”, that might cause your guests to cringe, or that your church will question their appropriateness. [Read the full article…]

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Overused Wedding Music Is Not The Bride’s Fault

by dave

I hear grumbling about overused wedding music, often from musicians, having to play the same pieces wedding after wedding, as if it were the bride’s (or couple’s) fault. I’m not convinced this is the case.

It’s true that wedding planning guides don’t include much variety. But how much encouragement and support for using distinctive music do musicians provide?

I know some musicians who do strive to help couples find the perfect music. But there are others who seem content to recommend the same pieces already heard over and over again.

I thought about this after my recent article on how couples can better prepare for meetings with their musicians. Maybe the musicians can also better prepare for meeting with their couples! Keep reading for some tips on making your discussions more effective. [Read the full article…]

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First Meeting with Your Church Musician: Preventing Wedding Day Surprises

by steve

The First Meeting With Your Church MusicianFuture brides, read on! The very first meeting with your church musician, in preparation for your wedding ceremony, is key to achieving the distinctive and memorable music you’re after. In this article you’ll learn how to make the most of your first meeting with your church wedding musician. [Read the full article…]

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