How to Choose Music for your Wedding

Music is the most universal expression of joy. From the moment your guests arrive at your wedding site, your choice of music will set the mood and expression for your special day.

Choose music that will compliment the atmosphere that you wish to achieve such as religious, classically elegant, contemporary or perhaps a mixture of styles. Many brides prefer a traditional classical wedding ceremony while others will select music that will enhance a special theme that they have chosen for their wedding such as Baroque, New Age, Classical, Jazz or Scottish which is very popular at Forest Lawn's Wee Kirk of the Heather in Glendale, California (an exact replica of Annie Lauries's church in Glencairn, Scotland).

If you are being married in a church or synagogue it is always wise to check out the music policies with the music staff to avoid disappointment. Protestant churches usually allow a mixture of popular and religious music. Some Catholic clergy may ask that you avoid popular music in favor of religious selections and hymns sung at regular masses. For Jewish weddings, secular music, including the usual wedding marches, is permitted at many Reform and Conservative weddings, but Orthodox rabbis may prefer you use only traditional music.

If your church or synagogue has no restrictions regarding the type of music you can choose for your wedding, good taste should always prevail. Many songs which are "hits" at the moment, do not last in popularity beyond a few months. It would be best for those selections to be played or sung at your reception. Ask yourself: Will the music I choose from my wedding today be the memory I want in the years to come? For further information: www.musicbyholly.com

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About the Author Holly Addy is a well-known pianist/organist and vocalist for weddings in the greater Los Angeles area. She is also a Catholic musician and cantor as well as a versitile musician in all denominations. Holly was rated "#1 female pianist in Los Angeles" by Los Angeles Magazine.

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