5 Important Tips on Choosing and Personalising the Live Music for Your Wedding Ceremony

by Ian Hardy
Posted: Aug 23, 2021

Here at Music8 Agency, we’ve linked so many couples to the perfect wedding musicians for their special day here in the UK. One question we get asked frequently is whether our couples have an input on their music selection.

The answer is yes! We’re here to make your wedding music dreams come true. Every musician we work with knows this and is ready to work with you.

That’s also why we’ve put together this article. It shares with you some important tips on choosing and personalising the live music for your wedding ceremony. We hope it answers your questions and gives you a little inspiration alongside. Ready? Then let’s get started.

Tip 1: Do Some Research

No matter the kind of musician you choose for your ceremony, it’s common to get involved in the selection process. This is where you will select the musical pieces for your celebration. Here at Music8 Agency, we have repertoires of our live musicians so you can get a feel of how they’ll do. So, make sure to go through their page on our website when making your decision.

Tip 2: State Your Preferences

Once you are done booking, you can speak to your musicians. This is the time to give them a feel of what you expect and any preference you might have. If you find that you’re not quite sure yet, ask them for some tips. They’ll be glad to suggest great ones based on the mood of your wedding ceremony. Then you can add some input, and they’ll create the perfect selection for your special day.

Tip 3: Making Special Requests

If you have any songs that you’ll love to hear, go ahead and share them. All our musicians are ready to even learn a new song so you can have it. They are here to make your wedding a day to remember. All you have to do is say the word.

Tip 4: When You Need Music During Your Wedding Ceremony

You’ll need music at many points during your wedding ceremony. Here are some key times where you can expect to hear music:

While waiting for the bride to arrive (The Prelude)

The Processional (Walking down the aisle)

During the hymns

When the register is being signed

The Recessional (When the couple leaves)

Tip 5: Type of Musicians That You Can Hire for Your Wedding Ceremony

String quartets and pianists are the most common choices when it comes to wedding ceremonies. This is because they are considered very flexible and can be booked for both the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. You don’t have to limit your selection to these, however. All of the following musicians are equally suitable for your wedding ceremony music.

Classical Guitarists

Classical Musicians and Ensembles

Classical / Opera Singers

Harpists

Pianists

Solo Singer / Guitarists

Solo Violinist

In Conclusion

Choosing live musicians for your wedding ceremony is a great idea. They often have an extensive repertoire of music and can easily work with you towards personalising your playlist. They’ll be glad to do this at no extra cost too. Just remember to allow them to guide you while making your decisions. They have the experience required to ensure that you get the best results on your special day.

You deserve to have the best music at your UK wedding. That’s why we have put together some of the best musicians, wedding singers, and instrumentalists just for you. Here at Music8 Agency, we believe that live music is the perfect cherry on the cake of your phenomenal wedding day. So, feel free to contact us. We’d love to hear from you.