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Music is an integral part of most wedding ceremonies and contributions greatly to the romance and elegance of the occasion. A variety of factors influence the number of musicians and instrumentation that will best fulfill your needs. These include your venue, the type of music you prefer, what instruments you like the sound of, the size of the room, and your budget.
If you're having your wedding ceremony in a church or synagogue, be sure to inquire about any restrictions that they may have concerning the type of music that is allowed or whether you can bring in any outside musicians. Some churches may require you to use their regular instrumentalists and vocalists and may not allow non religious popular music to be played during the ceremony, as a wedding is considered a form of worship service.
Your options will be far greater if you are not having your ceremony in a church or synagogue. First, determine your budget. Fewer musicians, of course, cost less. If you're really on a tight budget, a wedding ceremony can be done with a single instrument such as piano, acoustic guitar, or harp. As you add more instruments, you gain a richer, more varied, and more musically interesting sound that will be more easily heard in a large room. Instead of just melody and accompaniment, the additional instruments can add harmony and counterpoint that really fills out the sound.
What type of pieces would you like played at your wedding ceremony? By far the most popular ceremony music style is classical, but you can also mix in pop or ethnic styles to suit your tastes. A solo harp can be great for classical music. A piano or an acoustic guitar can work well for either classical or pop music. One popular combination of instruments you might consider is piano and flute. Another often requested instrumentation is piano, flute, and violin, which works great for any ceremony music style! Adding a second violin takes this combination to a whole other level, giving a much bigger and more interesting sound. Other great options to consider with piano are trumpet, guitar, cello, or viola. How about having some of your ceremony music sung by one or more vocalists? This can work really well, especially if your tastes lean towards popular music. For an all classical ceremony, a string quartet, string trio, or brass ensemble is a wonderful sound, and most string or brass ensembles can play some non classical music as well.
If you've hired a live band for your reception, your band leader should be able to provide you with excellent ceremony musicians. If you're not having a live band at your reception, but you're working with a wedding planner, ask them for musician recommendations. Friends who have been recently married are also good sources for recommendations, and many fine ceremony musicians can be found on the internet or through bridal magazine ads. Most musicians have sound files posted on their websites, and you can also ask them to send you a CD demo of their work. Whatever your tastes and budget, the experienced professional you choose can consult with you to find the right instrumentation to both fit your budget and perfectly orchestrate the wedding ceremony of your dreams!
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Source by Peter Hennes
