Music
From your first dance to the evening's entertainment, your choice in music should suit your day. For a formal wedding why not have a classical singer, string quartet or harpist to serenade you. If you share a favourite group, ask a live band to play and sing some covers? A barn dance, Ceilidh band or disco (see also discos) are always good ways to get your guests dancing. You could also try something a little different, such as Jazz, Salsa, Latin-American, Ballroom, Blues, Folk or Swing!What Music Should we Have?
Generally, the guidelines are that if you are getting married in a Civil Ceremony, you have quite a free rein with regard to the music you choose. If you are getting married in a place of worship, the music you choose should be appropriate – most churches can guide you, but do remember that they won’t be keen on “secular” music – non-religious popular music - as your wedding ceremony will be considered a form of worship. Do check with your minister before setting your heart on a particular tune. See our pages on Wedding Music and Popular Hymns for further information.What Music Can't we Have?
Due to legalities, religious material cannot be used during a Civil Partnership or Civil Wedding Ceremony, so traditional religious hymns are out of the question. Do ensure that your readings and any music you intend to use have been approved by your Registrar. Different Registrars will have slightly differing views - but do be cautious of any religious connotations - just recently the song "Angels" by Robbie Williams was denied at a Civil Wedding for its religious (angelic) references.