When you decide to start planning your wedding day music, the first thing that leaps to mind is which first dance song you’ll choose, or whether you’ll hire a wedding band or book a wedding DJ.
What you might not think about straight away are your wedding ceremony songs and music choices. The church organ or a string quartet are timeless, traditional wedding ceremony music options, but for a more modern vibe, many couples are turning to acoustic guitarists and singer-guitarists to accompany their nuptials.
Acoustic guitar wedding ceremony songs allow you to feature stripped-back, authentic versions of the songs that mean most to you. An acoustic duo or soloist can pick out the romance of any song, so it doesn’t matter if you want to walk down the aisle to Metallica or leave the ceremony bouncing along with Beyoncé, an acoustic song will enhance the mood you’re looking to create.
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You can add as much (or as little) music into your wedding ceremony as you would like. Normally couples will pick out two pieces of music for their ceremony, the first being a processional song, sometimes called the wedding march. This is when the bridesmaids and bride enter the ceremony and walk down the aisle. The second piece of music normally chosen for the ceremony is the recessional song. This is played after the wedding ceremony, when the happy couple are officially announced as husband and wife, walking back down the aisle together as a married couple. You may want to add a piece of music in the middle of your ceremony, or during the registry signing. This is often called the interlude.
Are you in need of wedding music inspiration? Then check out our selection of 100 acoustic guitar wedding ceremony songs that would make perfect additions to your wedding day. From modern acoustic ballads to indie rock covers and instrumental guitar songs, you’re sure to find your dream wedding ceremony song in this list!
We hope this list of 100 acoustic guitar wedding ceremony songs has given you plenty of inspiration for your wedding day. If you’re really feeling inspired, why not secure a live acoustic performance from one of the hundreds of incredible acts available through Entertainment Nation? Our classical guitarists, solo singer-guitarists, pop and rock duos and even full acoustic bands can all supply sumptuous live music to make your ceremony sing.
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So, here’s some tips for any first timers to the wedding scene. You’ll need to know how weddings work, recommended music to play, as well as some important tips about collecting money and more.
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Before the ceremony: Usually some light background music in classical or jazz styles. Stick to major key works, no wants to hear your sad minor melodies even if you think it’s beautiful. It’s a happy occasion and you want to contribute to that atmosphere.
Seating of family: If it’s a big fancy wedding there might be an official time when family and other honoured guests are seated, usually the musician just continues playing light music. Remember to play light cheerful music in major keys. Nothing too impressive, people are here for a wedding not a concert.
Minister/Vows: Basically a bunch of talking. Musicians will need to stop playing within about 30 secs of the bride reaching the front so mark on your music good places to stop. No music is played while they talk. Musicians sit still, smile, and be quiet. Sometimes they don’t wait for you to stop so be prepared to cadence at any time.
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Signing: The signing is when the bride, groom, minister, and witnesses go sign the wedding document. There is usually music here. People are often quite quiet so they will actually listen to you, pick something you’re comfortable playing.
Walk away: This is when the bride and groom et al leave the altar and walk out via the aisle. It can happen literally right after the kiss. People are often clapping and cheering so you’ll barely be heard, however, you want to add to excitement so play something cheerful and celebratory.
If the aisle is super short (say it takes only a minute to walk) then you might play less selections, maybe only one some for the bridesmaids/flower girl/others and then only one for the bride. On very rare occasions you may only play only one piece for all groups.
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On other occasions something else happens during the signing such as a reading of a poem or music by a family member.
Always ask: Heavily religious weddings can have many rituals or events as well as additional requirements. Always ask beforehand what will take place at the wedding. Talk to the minister beforehand if needed. When in doubt, attend the dress rehearsal.
Prepare: You should prepare a wedding book with music for: the bridesmaids, flower girl or boy, bride, signing, and walk away. You’ll be able to use this for years to come. I’ll give suggestions on music later in this article.
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Tell the bride and groom what music they want:I know this sounds silly but you should tell them that you have an excellent selection that would be perfect for their wedding. If they choose the music then you might have to really work hard to prepare it and be nervous about it. It also might be horrible music and when you play it everyone will think you choose it. It’s their wedding and up to them but I recommend to steer them in the right direction. Just let them know right away that you have some beautiful pieces that work great for walking or the mood of each part of the wedding. Traditional music is commonly used for a good reason, it works perfectly!
Volume: How do I know how loud to be? That’s a tricky question as it all depends on the context of the gig and who your client is. You don’t want to deafen those nearest to you but you want to be heard as well. For the ceremony you can usually tell as everyone is being quiet so you’ll be more easily heard. You can ask the minister or justice of the peace to help during setup. For the reception a great thing to do is, when you show up tell them (someone besides the bride and groom though) to update you. You can literally say, “it’s always hard to tell how loud to be from where I sit and play, so please feel free to stop by and tell be to be louder or softer.” That puts some of the responsibility on them instead of you.
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Here are some common works but add your own because some people want something unique and pretty that isn’t used for every wedding they’ve ever been to.
Don’t worry about your performance. Everyone is there for the wedding, not the music. If you make small mistakes it is likely no one will notice because they are focused on the bride and groom. An believe me, the bride and groom likely can’t hear you because they are busy with each other!
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