Music on your Wedding Day

Music has always been associated with weddings and you can make even the simplest ceremony more beautiful if you set it to music.

Wedding Bells

Wedding bells are a symbol of good luck. If you are getting married in church, ask the priest in advance if you want the bell ringers to turn out for you (they will probably need paying). If it's a civil ceremony you could get some handbell ringers to give you a few peals afterwards while your family and friends are throwing confetti.

Choirs and Organists

A choir and organist are usually available for a church wedding but, like the bell ringers, they are probably an optional extra. If you're planning to have hymns you will certainly need the organist and, if your guests aren't regular churchgoers, the choir can turn the singing from an embarrassment into a beautiful experience. They will also sing during any gaps in the service, such as the signing of the register and waiting for the bride to arrive.

Soloists

Soloists (either singers or instrumentalists) are another option, especially if you aren't getting married in church - although you can usually take your own musicians to church as well. There are plenty of them who specialise in both wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions. Harpists and string quartets are popular, probably because they're relaxing to listen to but, if you're wanting something livelier, you might consider a fiddler or guitar players.