Say It With Music

The music chosen for your wedding should reflect the style of your celebration by setting the atmosphere and mood.

If your wedding is being held in a church, many couples know from their attendance at other wedding ceremonies the music they would like played. This is particularly so for The Processional, when the bride walks down the aisle at the beginning of the service and The Recessional, when the newlyweds and their attendants leave the church.  The melodies selected for the prelude when guests are arriving are also important in setting the tone for the ceremony.

But there are also those who think way outside the square with some very refreshing results!

Live music performances are often part of wedding ceremonies. Many couples are not choosing traditional music but instead pieces that are significant to them.  For instance, a piper will often come into their own when they “pipe” the couple and their attendants into their reception.

The choice of back ground music for the reception depends on the style of music the couple enjoy. If they love classical music they may consider a string quartet, or if they are romantics, a harpist or flautist. For contemporary music buffs a pianist, guitarist, a duo or jazz combo would be ideal.

Some couples make compilation CD’s of their favourite songs and tunes for both the reception and dancing and inspiration can be found in various websites featuring wedding music.   Professional DJ’s are also popular for dancing.

Above all else, the couple should choose music that will forever remind them of their special day.

Central Otago – Wanaka Piper – Ian Ross

The Wedding Planner

Time is precious to us all and with the average wedding taking more than 200 hours to plan, the services of a wedding planner who will take care of that all important “timing”, becomes abundantly clear….be it looking after all the arrangements down to the finest detail, or simply assisting you with just one or two aspects of your special day.

A good wedding planner has the ability to take all the “what ifs” out of your wedding day….they take away the worries.   They will ensure the photographer is right for those lasting images, that the florist, the venue and the caterer are in tune with your individual style and most importantly, all fall within your budget!  Contrary to popular belief, a wedding planner is not a luxury only for the wealthy, but is also accessible to those on a small budget.

They are creative, will suggest new ideas and work closely with every client to ensure individual requirements and personal tastes are fulfilled.

Your wedding day has often been dreamt about for a long time and the most important role of a good wedding planner is to ensure that your wedding reflects the values, wishes and beliefs of the bride, the bridegroom and their respective families.

Central Otago Wedding Planners:        

•             Touch of Spice
•             Mint Events