Music. It sets the mood, it fills awkward silence, but most importantly, it is the element that moves people to tears, that makes their emotions swell, that makes them fall in love.
The modern bride is saying “no” to traditional trumpet processionals and boisterous organ music. Don’t be scared to look in some unlikely places for the solution to your musical dilemma.
Music to Match Your Decor
A wedding I just coordinated this past Labor Day weekend(congratulations, Jim and Amanda Connelly!) used beautiful piano and cello duets as the music for the processionals. Its soft backdrop created a fairytale feel and highlighted the glow of the candles in the church. Check out the composer and artist, Brian Crain, here.
Music to Match the Decade
For a stronger nod towards contemporary music, look into the Vitamin String Quartet. They take famous, popular music and re-write the songs into a string quartet work of art. The familiar tunes are of interest to guests while formal seating is still happening and the ceremony has not yet begun.
Music to Match Tradition
My most recent find is a song called “Pachelbel Meets U2” by Jon Schmidt. He blends the beautiful traditional wedding song into a modern day masterpiece. What a great way to maintain tradition with a current twist.
Music to Match the Location
Don’t stop at the song selection itself –select the appropriate musical instruments to play the songs. Have a live band play instead of playing a CD. Take your favorite song and have it re-written and composed to have a long build of volume before the doors open for your dramatic cathedral entrance. Use banjos and fiddles to play your outdoor country wedding march (think: Nickel Creek) instead of pianos and guitars. Customize the music to fit you and your event.
Music to Match the Mood
Whatever you select, think about the overall emotion you want to create in your guests and for yourself. Music can change things from upbeat to serene or from classy to sassy, so make sure you take time to select it just as you did all the décor, attire, and flowers.
Happy Planning!
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