The music for the ceremony, which will sound for the appetizer, which will blow your guests to the dance floor… The soundtrack of a wedding is very important: accompains, intensifies and fixes for remembrance the most special moments of the big day.
Whether in a religious wedding or a civil one, live music adds the dose of solemnity and emotion that requires each moment of the ceremony. Although it depends on the type of ceremony and preferences of the couple, there are moments that are really difficult to conceive without music. These are a few:
| Religious |
Civil |
- Entry of the groom
- Entry of the bride
- Between readings
- After the rings
- Offertory
- Peace
- The Communion
- Signatures
- Departure of the bride and groom |
- Entry of the groom
- Entry of the bride
- Between readings
- After the rings
- Signatures
- Departure of the bride and groom |
In Marmúsica we have a wide range of options and musical formations designed for your big day. From the more traditional, like a soprano and piano duo, a string quartet (two violins, viola and cello) or a Gospel group, to the most innovative: how about to surprise everyone with some classical guitar? Or with the harmonic voices of an entire choir?
For the repertoire, do not worry. There is something for all tastes. Let us first review some of the essentials…
Entrance of the bride
Requires a good musical accompaniment: solemn, instrumental… Something that does not divert attention from the entrance of the protagonists. The Canon in D Major by J. Pachelbel or Aria from Suite in D Major by J.S. Bach would be two good options, although there are many others.
Between readings
Between reading and reading, musical ambience with pieces rather brief, as Lascia Quio Pianga or Benedicat Vobis, by J.F. Haëndel, or the Laudate Dominum by W.A. Mozart.
After the rings
One of the highlights of the ceremony and one of the most anticipated by the audience. People expect to hear the Ave Maria by F.Schubert, a classic among classics that always excites. Although you can also opt for the Ave Maria by C. Gounod, more dramatic and operatic, and less known by the public.
During the Offertory and Peace
Ideally, choose a subtle piece of accompaniment, chords and instrumental classics.
Communion
Classical pieces: Panis Angelicus, by C. Franck, Ave Verum Corpus by W.A. Mozart…
Firms
For firms, they usually choose less religious and more cheerful themes: classics like the Canticorum Jubilo by J.F. Haëndel or the Minuet from A Little Night Music by W.A. Mozart, operatics such as O Mio Babbino Caro by G. Puccini, or contemporaries as the Summertime by G. Gershwin.
Way out
At this time, most often the guests are outside, ready to throw rice or flower petals. Con te Partiro (With you I will go), which has become very popular with the interpretation of Andrea Boccelli, can be a perfect song and appropriate to accompany the departure of the bride and groom.
So far, the trends and proposals for a more classical repertoire. But if you prefer something more innovative and modern, here are some ideas:
Entrance of the Bride
For the groom, Imagine by John Lennon (piano solo). For the bride, Moonriver by Henry Mancini (soprano voice and piano)
After the rings
T’estimo tant, Lluís Llach; Paraules d’amor, Joan Manuel Serrat …
Firms
I Say a Little Prayer, by Aretha Franklin, or a jazz classic as All of Me
Way Out
La Vie en Rose, Edith Piaf; the romantic main theme of Federico Fellini’s film Amarcord, composed by Nino Rota…
In Marmúsica we are used to advise brides and grooms in choosing the perfect music for their wedding. Whether you need advice or have perfectly clear what you want, let our team of artists and performers put the quality and the excellence that deserves a day like this.
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