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MuSIC
musician. From the comfort of your own home you can search
to find what’s on offer, as well as hear them play.
share your thoughts and discuss
the detaiLs
Send an email or phone and chat about your ideas. Musicians
will be delighted to discuss your requirements and tailor-make
music for you. This is best done through a consulta on
mee ng in a relaxed environment. The musician can put you at
ease, share examples of their work and listen to your needs.
A er all, it’s your special day and the musician is there to
make it stand out from the crowd! Confirming the details in
wri ng is always helpful too. A er you’ve paid a deposit,
you’ve got your live musician!
stay in touch
Keep in regular
contact with your
musician. Changes to
music or mings can
be made – but only if
you keep them up to
speed. Arrange when
you’ll make your final
payment before the
big day – it’s one less
thing to think about.
two weeks
Before
Your musician should
be in contact to check
everything is in place.
They can also contact
the venue for
rehearsal and set up
mes.
on the Big day
Arrange for your musician to arrive in good me to entertain
your guests, and remember to keep them in the picture about
any last minute changes. Musicians always love feedback – a
quick word during the day can lead to an extra special moment
in their performance. Building in short interludes for food,
drinks and comfort breaks will keep their overall performance
going longer.
Above all, enjoy your day with the knowledge that you’ve
made your wedding unique by using a live musician!
For more informa on about hiring live music at your
wedding, visit www.winzermusic.co.uk
Andrew Roberts
of
Winzer Music gives
Pink Weddings
Magazine the
lowdown on hitting
the right note at
your wedding…
Choosing the right music for your wedding can be a daun ng
prospect. There are so many things to think about – what sort
of music should you have before the ceremony as your guests
arrive, when you walk in, during the signing of the register,
leaving the ceremony or during the recep on? Big ques ons
to think about – all at a me when your mind is swimming
with other pressing decisions.
As an experienced wedding pianist and organist, I would
like to offer some advice.
Live vs recorded?
Consider the age-old rivalry between live music and recorded
music: recorded music is quick and easy to arrange – you can
make a playlist, hand over a CD, iPod or even a phone and, hey
presto, all your music is ready to play at the venue. But have
you thought about the sound system? Could it break down at
the crucial moment? An experienced live musician could be a
much more dependable and memorable choice, passionate
about their instrument and the music they provide.
Music to Match the Mood
A er deciding on live music, there are endless possibili es when
considering music professionals – a solo singer or musician, a
string quartet, a choir, or even a whole band. All musicians
should be able to offer a wide repertoire of music to set the
right mood for every aspect of your special day. Your musician
can be flexible – perhaps filling in with more music, varying the
speed of the piece – but more importantly, they will be able to
adapt to the ever-changing mood and pace of the day.
Book ahead
Booking your chosen musician needs to come fairly early in
preparing for your wedding. The very best musicians are
always in demand, so you need to book well ahead to ensure
they’re available to give your day the wow factor.
Look, Listen and Learn froM the weB
The internet offers amazing flexibility in choosing your
Strike a chord
‘Musicians
always love
feedback – a
quick word
during the day
can lead
to an extra
special moment
in their
performance.’