Few can imagine walking down the aisle without the famous Wedding March playing. Since its composure in 1842, it has been a firm favourite ever since.
But music isn’t just restricted to walking down the aisle and it doesn’t have to be so traditional. From the moment you reach the reception, your wedding musicians can set the tone of the evening to come. They can beckon everyone from your friends and family to head on down to the dancefloor.
What are the options available to you?
Saxophonists
There’s something deeply moving about the soulful saxophone and there’s nothing quite like it. When you hear the saxophone, it’s unmistakable and it is never dated. The sax is a timeless instrument. So, whatever your taste, saxophonists’ versatility can give your day that personal touch.
An Elegant Harpist
When you think of the harp you likely imagine floaty music reminiscent of a dream. But the harp has more strings to its bow than that. From fabulous classics to jazz and even classic pop, all your favourite songs can be played on the harp, as you’ve never heard them before.
Violinists
When you walk down the aisle, don’t settle for the local organist playing dusty old pipes, when you can have an unforgettable violinist playing your chosen piece. Later on, in the evening the violin becomes a fiddle capable of playing jigs and folk tunes, pop, and many more. What a way to end your wedding day?
Pianist
This is probably the most popular of wedding musicians and the piano is the king of instruments. The sheer potential of a talented pianist is staggering. With a piano, you’re going to need to meet your pianist beforehand and plan your song choices. Most pianists are as versatile as their instruments. They’ll tailor their tunes to meet your requests to play a classic song for everyone to sing along to or choose a beautiful piece for everyone to gather around. Few things get people talking like talent. Music brings us all together. Hearing the fingers dance upon the keys, your guests will know they’re in for a treat. A night to remember!
Acoustic Guitarist
The wedding acoustic guitarist is yet another popular choice for a wedding musician from classical to pop you can hire different styles of guitarist to suit your requirements for your reception. Also, you will find that a guitarist is very adaptable and would be a good choice for all parts of your wedding day including the ceremony and drinks reception.
Bagpiper
Bagpipes are a woodwind instrument and are an incredibly stirring and evocative instrument and will help make your wedding all the more memorable.
String Quartets
This is an excellent choice for a wedding ceremony as well as a reception; your friends and family will be entertained while they wait for the proceedings to begin. A string quartet not only performs classical pieces but more modern pop tunes also.
These are just a handful of musicians you could hire for your special day!