Choosing Wedding Ceremony Music For New Jersey Celebrations

By Josephine Pennington


Music is usually a part of wedding ceremonies, regardless of whether the ceremony is formal or casual. There are many different ways in which the songs can become as memorable as the other parts of the ceremonies. As with other parts of the wedding plans, the pieces should be appreciated by the bride and groom and have meaning for them. Here are some suggestions for choosing wedding ceremony music New Jersey couples will find memorable.

Usually the first decision about the musical pieces is the basic theme of the ceremony. You may prefer to have the wedding indoors in a church or cathedral. The songs there might be different than if you are having an outdoor wedding. You will also need to decide on whether you will choose traditional songs or something more modern. You might want the pieces for the entrance to be the traditional wedding march but have solos which are favorites of a bridal couple.

Songs selected can be either instrumental or vocal. Typical instrumental pieces might be played while guests are arriving and during the processional and recessional. There may be solos presented during the ceremony itself. With many locations for weddings, a keyboard or stringed instruments can perform the background music, or can even be used for solo presentations.

Usually there is at least one vocal presentation during the ceremony. As with the instrumental music, there are many options. If you have a friend or relative who is willing to present a solo, choose a piece that he or she can handle vocally. You may prefer to select a professional and ensure that the choice of songs is one which is suitable for the type of music and the vocal range of a soloist.

Another consideration is the difference between type of musical options during the ceremony and the reception. If the ceremony is in a church and the reception in another location, the variation can be fairly distinct. You may want to have a waltz or love song for the first dance of the couple. Later, more lively dance options can be played.

You may want to work with a professional group to create a playlist to your liking. A DJ is able to offer suggestions which will set a theme with the pieces you will enjoy. You can mix the type of dance pieces that will keep your guests enjoying the reception as long as you like. Work with the master of ceremonies or the DJ to ensure that the programs are to your liking.

There are dozens of ideas which can be found online to spark creative ways to work melodies into the typical activities which surround a marriage rite. If your rites are strictly non-traditional, look for pieces that will carry out the theme. A beach ceremony, for example might rely on pieces related to sun and sand.

The pieces you pick should be ones that have meaning to you, rather than relying strictly on the traditional trappings musically. Today, more and more couples are deciding to create their own traditions, even in the marriage rites. This is true of any songs that are selected as part of the celebration.




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