How to choose
YOUR perfect wedding music Claire Muir quizzes the experts on how couples can best decide which musical acts they need throughout the day – and how you can keep these choices personal to the two of you With a husband-to-be who was uber-into music, I knew we’d have no problems sorting out our wedding tunes. The only potential issue would be having far too many fave songs to squeeze into one day, especially as we’d asked guests to share requests on their RSVPs, too. Thankfully, hiring an exclusive-use venue for two nights made space for extra musical accompaniments. On Friday night the bridal party mingled to a selection of chilled but cheesy songs and those who stayed over on Saturday were treated to a 90s Britpop-filled afterparty playlist. Not everyone has had their wedding
“It’s your wedding so that means it’s all about you and that should be reflected in your music choices” Gerad McArthur GeO Gospel Choir
music in mind for years or endless inspiration at their fingertips, though – and that’s OK says Gerad McArthur, director at GeO Gospel Choir, which performs modern songs with a gospel twist. “It’s your wedding so that means it’s all about you and that should be reflected in your music choices,” he says. “The importance of music on the day depends on what role it plays in your life. 102 | YOUR Scottish WEDDING.CO.UK
The attachments we make to music and how a song can literally take you back to the moment you met someone.”
Where to start There’s no doubt about it, music is a critical part of any big day – “Music sets the whole atmosphere for a wedding,” says Siobhán Rodger, director and musician with Amarone Music – and it deserves some careful consideration. At Hireaband, Del Cotton is no stranger to supporting couples with wedding music. “You could copy Her Majesty the Queen and be wakened on your wedding day by a piper! The same piper could pipe you and your guests into the ceremony. Prior to and post-ceremony is perfect for classical music, from a string quartet or harpist – or uplifting music from a choir. At your reception, your piper is back on duty to welcome you, and while you’re being photographed you could entertain your guests musically while they await your return.” Top tip from Del? Check if your evening band would offer an acoustic daytime set too to save on double the travel costs. Meanwhile, if you want your reception to go on into the wee hours (1am is the latest Del recommends), hire a DJ for after the band. “You get all the banging tunes that it’s hard for a live band to recreate,” he explains. While some may go all out with music, others may be budget-conscious or just not that into it. Here, Gerad says
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