MUSIC AND SOUND
You should also consider voice amplification if your ceremony space requires it. I usually recommend mics for over 80 guests, if the space is large or in outdoor ceremonies with over 50 guests.
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For these situations, you will need wireless mics, with a PA system that can take one or two microphones, plus the facility to play music to a large audience. Don't rely on Bluetooth with your personal music player - I have seen this go wrong on several occasions! Don't panic - I have a PRO audio system (pictured) that I can use indoors and outdoors. It has a huge battery so no plug sockets needed, and has inputs for guitars, keyboards, 2 x mics and an Aux cable for music players. All free to use within my fee.
There is no right or wrong music choice for a humanist wedding ceremony.
Music can be used to set the scene and create emotion at the beginning of a ceremony, and as a joyful finalé as you stride back down the aisle together to greet your guests and start the party. But you can use music in other parts of your ceremony too.
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If you can stretch to it, do consider a live musician for your ceremony - acoustic or otherwise. Singers, pianists, guitar players, violinists, jazz trios, orchestras, brass bands or DJs do create a very special ambience and professional musicians are great to work with, especially if we want to get super creative in the ceremony.
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The alternative is using a PA system with a playlist on your (or my) phone. You'll need appoint someone to operate the music unless the event coordinator can do this..
Here are a few of the brilliant musicians I've worked with to bring a little extra magic to ceremonies. I can highly recommend them all:
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Here are my all time favourite pieces of music, original songs, covers, instrumentals, ballads and indie songs for a wedding ceremony.
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