Music, Songs & Entertainment for your Wedding |
Choosing wedding music for your event can be a difficult task. We are here to help! Here at Last Minute Musicians we will show you pictures of bands, let you listen to audio clips, get an instant quote and then book your band online. The first thing that you need to do is have a look at some of the musicians that we offer and choose one that fits your requirements:
MetropolisMetropolis are a top London function and Covers band who are well known for their spectacular live shows. Click the image on the left to visit their profile page and watch their amazing demo videos and read what previous clients have to say.
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LoadedLoaded are a great party and covers outfit who specialise in Rock 'n Roll. They are well known on the London music scene. Click the image on the left to visit Loaded's full profile page where you can listen to him playing and watch videos of them playing live gigs.
Here are some of our favourite songs which are ideal for weddings, suitable for guests of all ages:
1. Stand by me - Ben E King
2. Fly me to the moon - Frank Sinatra
3. Wedding March - Mendelssohn
4. Valerie - Amy Winehouse
5. You do something to me - Paul Weller
6. Brown eyed girl - Van Morrisson
7. Come Together - The Beatles
8. Let there be love - Nat King Cole
The two main parts of your special day for music are the wedding ceremony and the wedding reception so this is where we will begin.
The Wedding Ceremony Music - This is the music which will be playing during your actual wedding ceremony. The most traditional and popular choice for this part of your day is an organist playing traditional wedding material. See our page dedicated to Wedding Ceremony Music. Including a list of popular repertoire, advice on special requests and information about wedding organists and sacred music (e.g. processional, entrance and exit music).
Wedding Reception Music - A wedding reception can take many forms but the overall theme is a party for the guests of the wedding and other friends to celebrate your marriage. Our dedicated page features lots of information on planning your Wedding Reception Music. Everyone has been to a wedding and cringed as the wedding musicians hobble out to perform a tired rendition of the "White Cliffs of Dover"... at LastMinuteMusicians.com you will only find high quality, energetic, professional wedding entertainers guaranteed to please!
Once you have decided upon your reception and ceremony music its time to get down to the repertoire. Check a list of popular wedding music examples to help you plan everything from your first dance, right through to your last dance! Have a look at the top of this page for a list of great, time-tested songs for your event. Find our more at Wedding Music Ideas, our new blog.
Wedding Entertainment has diversified hugely over the past few years with couples often choosing to stray further and further from the traditional to creatively calibrate their wedding reception programme, as well as often adding a touch of modernity to the ceremony. Visit the dedicated Wedding Entertainment London page to find the perfect entertainment for you special day.
Wedding Entertainment Packages - You can choose from three 'preset' Wedding Entertainment Packages that we have found popular in the past (and excellent value!), or check out the funky new 'build your own' feature to help you build your wedding day entertainment step by step! Packages are only available within the M25 (London). This will save you lots of time as you will not have to make arrangements with lots of musicians, just one set of arrangements and you are all booked!
Wedding Bands - Choosing a band for your wedding is a difficult job. Here you will only find quality energetic professional Wedding Bands for hire. This page also features some useful hints and tips on planning your wedding music and entertainment. Pick a band that will please most of your guests, from old to young, hip to square! Also, have a look at our wedding singers page which features some great vocalists!
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London Wedding Bands - Some great bands available for hire in the London area are listed on this page. Click the link for more info and to start browsing the bands.
Wedding DJ - Hire a top notch DJ with sound and lighting included for your next event. Click the link for more info.
Wedding Articles - Our wedding articles are a great place to start if you a planning a ceremony or reception. Lots of different topics are covered.
Classical Music for Wedding - Everyone loves classical music! Some great musicians are featured on this page, from violinists to harpists and guitarists.
Wedding Music Samples - More than just a list of recommended wedding songs, you watch videos of all the songs and interact with people who have used the suggestions.
Wedding Pianists - A site all about booking a piano player for your wedding. Also features a blog with lots of stories and useful information about playing piano.
How to choose Church Wedding MusicNeed help choosing songs for your Church Wedding Music? Click the link for lots of advice and help.
Finding a great organist for your wedding is easy. Simple visit our Wedding Organists, page.
Find a top quality UK Wedding Harpist for your special day, advice and tips in this article.
Last Minute Musicians has an extensive wedding articles section. If you are a writer or journalist and would like you wedding music content displayed on our site then please fell free to contact us. What to get some exact wedding costs? Check out Wedding Prices.
Kent one of the most popular locations for weddings! If you are getting married in Kent, you can search all live bands available in Kent for wedding entertainment and function bands in Kent
Christian Wedding Music reflects a long & deep rooted tradition of music and religion.
As with most ceremonies, hymns traditionally form part of a Christian church wedding ceremony.
Couples often choose hymns that give thanks to God for his love or ask for his blessing on their love and relationship.
A list of popular hymns is shown on the right hand side of this page.
An organist often performs these, but you could also consider a piano player, guitarist or harpist.
A choir might be a nice choice if you wish to do proper justice to the hymns and an appropriate group would normally be available on request from your church.
This might be a particularly good idea if you and your guests are not big singers!
For advice on hymns it is highly advisable to ask the vicar or priest their advice. They will normally be able to give a good explanation of the meaning of each hymn.
It is a good idea to decide in advance what you wish that your hymns express. Your vicar or priest will always give the best advice on choosing Christian wedding songs. For some extra reading please visit the Wedding Ceremony Music page.
What is traditional in the way of Christian Wedding Songs?
It is difficult to make decisions regarding music as it is a deeply personal thing.
Christian Wedding Songs reflects a long established and deep rooted tradition of music and religion and as with most ceremonies hymns traditionally form part of a Christian church wedding ceremony.
Couples often choose hymns that give thanks to God for his love or ask for his blessing on their love and relationship. A list of popular hymns is shown on the right.
An organist often performs these, but a variation might be a piano player, guitarist or harpist.
A choir or vocal ensemble might be a nice choice if you wish to do proper justice to the hymns and an appropriate group would normally be available on request from your church. This might be a particularly good idea if you and your guests are not big singers!
Choosing the right music for a Hindu or Indian Wedding can be a difficult task. Here are some of our favourite popular songs which are often heard as Hindu wedding music:
Hulle hullare (Rageshwari)
Soni de nakhre (Partner)
Maahi ve (Kal Ho Na Ho)
This event is highly personal so you should choose repertoire that suits your taste rather than just do the traditional thing. Listen to your music selection and ask the musicians you hire to play the songs that you like in a traditional way.
Try searching our Entertainment Directory (use the links above) to find the ideal musicians to accompany your special day. Also, visit our home page and follow the "band" links for more Indian Wedding Music idea.
Note for Hindu Music Bands: We are always looking for new bands for our directory. If you would like to be featured in the database then please use the "register" button at the top of the page or check out the Entertainment Directory search pages.
When deciding on wedding music a little creativity can go a long way.
Music should set the scene for rejoicing new love and will often reflect the religious beliefs of the couple, giving thanks or expressing love for a God and each other.
The most appropriate way to do this may vary hugely with each couple, although well established traditions within all the major religions can do all the choosing for you.
Some couples like to follow tradition to the letter, whilst others prefer to add their personal stamp or diversity on the day’s music. Many things are possible, but care must be taken not to offend any church goers.
Music has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years and indeed in the Western world the first examples of medieval choral music were performed by monks.
In medieval times the augmented 4th interval, or ‘Tritone’, which is fundamental in contemporary Jazz and popular music, was known as the devil’s interval and thought to possess demonic qualities.
Needless to say the playing of this interval at religious occasions was avoided at all costs and whilst this is no longer particularly a concern, placing a rock band at the altar or singing hymns in an unconventional style may be considered grossly offensive and inappropriate by guests and ceremony leaders alike.
People’s religious sensibilities can be very sensitive so take care! Of course if you are having a medieval themed wedding it is probably not the best idea to hire a jazz band either!
Other reasons for musical choices might include popular songs that have been significant to the couple during the relationship or songs that were dear to friends or relatives who could not be there on the day.
Planning music for weddings is always a difficult task but often the traditional way is the best option! Jewish weddings are often
very traditional events and can be broken down into three basic parts. When the bride enters (often referred to as the
processional music) the most popular music choice is Baruch Haba. The ancient song is a captivating number which will set the
scene beautifully. Next is the Circle Dance which is a almost ritual like circling of the bride by the women and the groom by the men.
After these main parts of the traditional Jewish wedding ceremony, a good general tune to play is Siman Tov. This great celebratory
song is an ideal backing for all occasions. Here are some other songs that are perfect for all parts of the ceremony and reception.
1. Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
2. Hava Nagila
3. Hevenu Shalom Aleichem
4. Horah - Jewish Medley
5. If I Were A Rich Man
6. Jerusalem of Gold
7. K'shoshana Ben Hachochim
8. Erev Shel Shoshanim
The songs are also suitable for the "breaking glass" part of the weddings. If you are looking for a band for your weddings try
searching for klezmer bands in our UK entertainment directory.
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