Wedding Ceremony MusicPosted by Nick Niesen on October 27th, 2010 Music is an essential part of our daily lives, and it has the power to make your wedding ceremony a truly special occasion. Because so much depends on the music, you have to make sure you plan it carefully. The music you chose can make or break your event. When choosing your wedding ceremony music, be sure you select music that corresponds with the formality of the wedding. Among other things, keep in mind the religious affiliation, and the length of the ceremony when planning the music. If you ceremony is held in a church, you can expect help from the church organist. Before you finalize your wedding ceremony music, there are a few important issues to consider. 3 Common Musical Categories Classical ? This genre of music conforms to an established form and appeals to critical interest and developed musical taste. Examples of classical wedding music are: "Canon in D" (Johann Pachelbel) Sacred ? Sacred music is dedicated to religious themes and symbols. It is music considered worthy of religious ceremony. Schedule a time to meet with the church organist before you begin selecting your ceremony music. Beware that some churches have very firm rules on what music is used in liturgical settings. The church organist should be well qualified to help you in selecting your wedding ceremony music. Secular ? Secular music is dedicated to non-religious subject matter. It is not necessarily forbidden during religious service, but you have to confirm with your house of worship that your chosen music is approved. Examples of secular wedding music are: "At Last" (Etta James) Like it? Share it!More by this author |