Why Use Classical Music for Your Orlando Wedding Ceremony Music?
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Classical music is one of the most popular choices for Orlando wedding ceremony music. Using classical music for wedding ceremonies adds a sense of sophistication and class. There are many other reasons that classical music works wonderfully for wedding ceremonies and is so popular. I will discuss some of them and you can decide if classical is the right choice for your wedding music.
When you are shopping for a wedding dress most brides want something that will not look silly and dated in pictures and videos years from now. Most brides look for something more timeless. When it comes to choosing wedding ceremony music, couples often do not think of timelessness and select music of the current trend. Current music makes a statement that day but when looking back at videos 25 and 50 years from now will you think, “what was I thinking?” Classical music has stood the test of time for hundreds of years and will always sound timeless.
What tone are you trying to set for your wedding ceremony? The music plays an important role in setting the wedding ceremony tone. If you are having an elegant, sophisticated, royal or luxurious wedding, classical music will set the tone. Classical music is so varied and vast that it can be used for almost any tone and many themes like: winter wonderland, autumn, spring, summer, flowers, simple, fun, Halloween, Christmas etc.
Religious wedding ceremonies often have music restrictions. Choosing classical music from the large variety of sacred classical music can easily fit any church’s wedding music guidelines. Some religions and churches also have restrictions on what instruments can be used and most classical ensembles are acceptable under these restrictions.
Most traditional wedding ceremonies have a somewhat serious tone to accompany the serious and important nature of the vows being taken. Using classical music can help highlight the importance and significance of these important vows.
When selecting music for your wedding ceremony it is important to think about all of your guests. One kind of music that everyone can enjoy and won’t offend anyone’s ear or sense of taste is classical. It won’t be too harsh or loud for your older guests. Although classical music may not be what all of your guests normally listen to, it is used so frequently in TV shows, commercials, movies and schools that it’s something that everyone can relate to in some way.
Below are some examples of Classic Music Wedding Ensembles that are popular and add a sense of sophistication and class.
Royal and Regal
- Brass Quartet
- Brass Quintet
- Brass Quartet with Organ
- Brass Quintet with Organ
- Fanfare Trumpets
- Organist
- Trumpet and Organ Duet
- Trumpet
- Trumpet with String Quartet
- Choir with Organ
- Chamber Orchestra
- Symphony Orchestra
Sophisticated and Elegant
- String Quartet
- String Trio
- String Duo
- Solo Violin
- Vocalist with piano
- Vocal Duo
- Vocal Quartet
- Choir
- Solo Classical Guitar
- Guitar Duo
- Flute and Guitar Duo
- Harp
- Harp and Flute Duo
- String Orchestra
These are some of the many reasons classical music is so very popular for wedding ceremony music in Orlando. Now you can decide if it right for your very special day. For information on hiring classical ensembles please visit the Music Remembrance web site.
Wedding Music Do’s and Don’ts
The music for your Orlando wedding ceremony and reception will be one of the most important factors in setting the tone for your special day. This wedding music advice article of do’s and don’ts will help make your wedding day a day that you and your guests will always remember.
Do
- Check for volume and time restrictions for music at your venue
- Seat older guests away from loud music and speakers.
- Include your culture in the wedding music. Ethnic instruments, songs and costumed musicians for the ceremony or reception can add a personal touch to your wedding music.
- Ask your married friends about what they liked and didn’t like about their wedding music.
- Ask your wedding musicians and band for ideas. They are professionals and if you tell them what tone or theme you are trying to set they will often have great ideas.
- Hire full time professional musicians with wedding experience. Your wedding is not the time for someone’s first wedding gig.
- Make sure your wedding venue has enough room you have for the number of musicians you are using.
- Have music for the cocktail hour or while your guests are waiting for your arrival.
- Have the ceremony music reflect who you are.
- Have the some reception music reflect who you are but have music for all ages.
- Pick a first dance song that holds a memory or has meaning for you as a couple.
- Take dance lessons for your first dance song.
- Have the wedding planner or someone else coordinate with the reception band about the announcement of the bridal party, special dances, toasts, cake cutting, guarder and bouquet toss. Have the band announce these events.
- Use music to set the tone at the wedding ceremony and reception.
- Find out if the wedding band plays continuous or takes breaks. All professional wedding bands will have cds of music to play during breaks. There is often a higher fee for continuous music.
Don’t
- Call wedding musicians that don’t have recordings and a web site. Any professional musician with experience will have these resources available to you.
- Make your wedding too long with too much featured music or solos.
- Forget to ask your musicians for referrals. Wedding musicians are usually very familiar with the other wedding vendors and venues and can share valuable information with you.
- Wait until the last minute to hire wedding ceremony musicians and a wedding reception band. Good musicians are often booked for peak days and seasons a year in advance.
- Forget to find out about overtime possibilities and prices from your wedding band ahead of time.
- Give your wedding band a strict play list. They are experienced in playing for the crowd and keeping everyone dancing.
I hope that these tips will help you have beautiful and memorable wedding music to make your day special. For more articles with tips on wedding music in Orlando, Central Florida, Tampa and Florida visit the Music Remembrance Blog.
