Is live music during a wedding ceremony a good idea? Written by Charis White, Melbourne based marriage celebrant

 

Couples always ask me if it is a good idea to have live music during their ceremony. My response is always a resounding “YES.” Live music bring an extra special touch to your ceremony. Your guests can enjoy a few songs being played live, before the brides grand entrance.

During the ceremony live music is so much easier to navigate. I love the ease of knowing the song will be played for as long as we need it to. Once the bride has arrived I simply cue the musicians, with the secret cue we have already discussed, and presto the music stops when we need it to. Of course we always wait until it is musically appropriate.

A bit of information for the guests who do not have a wet weather option. String instruments cannot be played outside in the rain, so if you have organised a string quartet and you do not supply them with shelter, be aware they may not be able to play.

If you can afford it, live music brings a very special touch to your ceremony.

 

Here is a list of my favourite musicians: 

Lark Music
http://larkmusic.com.au
luke@larkmusic.com.au
0413 840 825

Tillee Music (acoustic duo)
tilleemusic.com
0408 828 944

 

Fidel and Sarah
fidelandsarah.com
0437 856 403

Pure Silver Flutes
puresilverflutes.com.au
Roslyn: 0409 351 135

Baker Boys
http://www.bakerboysband.com.au
info@bakerboysband.com.au
0438 301 313

Issac Main
mainent.com.au

Like This Corporate Band
likethiscorporate.com
0416 561 293

Darcy String Quartet
darcystringquartet@gmail.com
0431 074 732-Rebecca

Sally and Lily string duo
lilythornton@outlook.com

Murano String Quartet
naomiwileman.com
0411439995

Just After Midnight Band
justaftermidnight.com.au