http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php en info@designingit.com Copyright 2010 2010-11-10T14:15:01+00:00 http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/we_are_open_for_beta_testers/ http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/we_are_open_for_beta_testers/#When:14:15:01Z Our service is open for beta testers. Please email us to get on the list. Here is a preview video that explains the Music filter: 2010-11-10T14:15:01+00:00 http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/images/uploads/bagpiper_wedding.jpg http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/wow_should_i_consider_a_bagpiper/ http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/wow_should_i_consider_a_bagpiper/#When:22:29:26Z The bagpipe adds a unique and wonderful flavor to a wedding ceremony, especially if you have Scottish ancestry.Because of the sheer volume of the bagpipe, the instrument is usually only used for the processional and/or the recessional. Oftentimes, if a bagpiper is employed, he or she will play outside before and/or after the ceremony. If the wedding reception is nearby, the bagpiper can even lead everyone down the street to where it is held. Be sure, however, that you have a permit from the city to do that! For the processional, the bagpiper can come down the aisle playing a a couple phrases until reaching the front and then the organ can join in when the bride enters. For the recessional, the bagpiper often lead the wedding couple down the aisle. The most popular pieces for the processional and recessional with bagpipe are "Highland Cathedral" and "Scotland the Brave". The bagpipe can play a piece by itself without accompaniment but if the organ is available, it can add a dimension to the bagpipe that absolutely makes the spirit soar! Articles 2010-09-14T22:29:26+00:00 http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/images/uploads/prelude_wedding-music.jpg http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/help_do_i_choose_the_prelude_music/ http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/help_do_i_choose_the_prelude_music/#When:20:24:10Z The prelude is the music that precedes the actual ceremony. It is music that is played while the guests gather and helps set the tone for the wedding itself.For most weddings, the prelude is usually 20 to 30 minutes in length. if you are having a very large wedding and are having a lot of out of town guests, you may consider having a longer prelude up to 45 minutes. For small weddings, the prelude may only be 10 to 15 minutes in length. For the prelude, you can make suggestions to the musicians of what you you may want played or sung. This is a good place to include selections that you were seriously considering for other parts of the ceremony but were not able to for whatever reason. However, in a majority of weddings, the musicians choose all the prelude music so you do not need to be concerned about this part of the ceremony if you wish! If you would like, you can let the musicians know the general style of music you would like for the prelude such as a variety of classical selections or popular music or hymn arrangements, etc Articles 2010-09-14T20:24:10+00:00 http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/images/uploads/wedding-cermony-bride.jpg http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/how_to_choose_your_bridal_processional/ http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/how_to_choose_your_bridal_processional/#When:20:18:00Z Walking down the aisle for the entrance of your wedding is one of the greatest and most memorable moments of life! I have witnessed hundreds of weddings and the moment of the wedding that has the most emotional impact (except perhaps the vows) happens when you, the bride, process down the aisle.There is something truly magical at that moment when you transcend all the worries of planning for the wedding and now look forward to the rest of your life with the man of your dreams. As the music progresses during the processional, there is hardly a dry eye amongst the bridesmaids and the groomsmen are in a contemplative state. It is a moment you have been looking forward to for many years and is something you will never forget. That is why choosing the right music for your bridal processional is so important. You may want to walk down the aisle to music that is stately and grand, or to music that has been a traditional standard, or to music that is meditative and contemplative. You may want to walk down the aisle to something that has personal meaning in your life or you may want to find a selection of music that is not frequently used for other weddings. To help you you decide, it should be something that helps portray your personality as well as personal tastes for music. If you would like entrance music that is stately and grand, there are many options. A couple examples are Allegro from the Royal Fireworks Suite by G.F. Handel and Prelude from Te Deum Marc-Charpentier. If you would like the old traditional that your mother may have walked down the aisle to, you may want to use Bridal March by Wagner. You may want to use the new traditional processional, Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke, that has been frequently played since the wedding of Princess Diana in the early 1980's. Sometimes, brides choose something that is more contemplative such as Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by J.S. Bach. Or you may choose a processional that is not used at weddings often but is still an incredible and first-rate option such as the Grand Choeur Dialogue by Eugene Gigout. There are a lot of other choices in each of those categories and that is where myperfectweddingmusic.com website will help give you an array of first-rate options and will serve as your unending and in-depth personal wedding music consultant for ALL YOUR WEDDING MUSIC NEEDS FOR for up to a year - or more if needed. Besides the wealth of information and easy to use website, you will be able to LISTEN TO OVER 100 COMPLETE SONGS and selections in their entirety (not just excerpts) and download them to your computer- and ALSO RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY COMPACT DISC that can be customized with your picture, etc.) of your favorites in the mail!!! This CD can be customized with your names, picture, date of your wedding, etc. and extra copies can also be ordered as a gift for your family and wedding party!! We look forward to working with you on your wedding music and in making your wedding day a special day by helping you discover the perfect music for your wedding!! Articles 2010-09-14T20:18:00+00:00 http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/images/uploads/benediction_wedding-music.jpg http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/an_unique_and_meaningful_place_to_have_music/ http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/an_unique_and_meaningful_place_to_have_music/#When:20:11:42Z The benediction or at the close of the ceremony can be an especially meaningful place to include a piece of music!Most weddings do not have music at this time of the ceremony but it can be the icing of the cake, so to speak! The benediction is usually spoken at the close of the ceremony but it could also be sung just before the introduction of the couple. This time of the ceremony can be a powerful and wonderful way to have an appropriate piece of music played or sung such as "The Prayer" by Sager/Foster (solo or duet) or "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" if you have a choir or small ensemble. I played for a couple Dutch weddings and each of them had the congregation sing The Doxology (Old 100th tune) or "Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow" as the benediction. That was a meaningful touch to these weddings. The spoken benediction can still be said after the music but just the "right" piece can add so much to this time of the ceremony that spoken words alone cannot reach. Articles 2010-09-14T20:11:42+00:00 http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/images/uploads/entrance-wedding-music.jpg http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/how_does_the_processional_really_work/ http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/how_does_the_processional_really_work/#When:20:06:08Z The processional is typically divided into two sections, the attendant's entrance and the bridal entrance, each with a musical selection.The first selection is played when the bridal party enters which usually begins with the the groom, groomsmen and minister coming from the side door followed by the bridesmaids, flowergirl, and ringbearer coming down the center aisle. Sometimes, the groomsmen will come down the center aisle as well before the bridesmaids. The piece that is played at this time is usually more upbeat and joyous but still softer in anticipation of the entry of the bride. For smaller weddings with one bridesmaid, sometimes one piece is used for the bridesmaid and the bride. In contrast, for large weddings, in addition to a piece played for the bridesmaids entrance, a separate piece could be used for the groomsmen. For example, a part of the first movement from The Royal Fireworks Suite by Handel could be used for the groomsmen as they enter and the second movement could be used for the bridesmaids entrance. This can be followed by a fanfare and then a third selection for the bridal entrance. Articles 2010-09-14T20:06:08+00:00 http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/images/uploads/unity_candly-wedding-music.jpg http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/music_during_the_unity_candle/ http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/music_during_the_unity_candle/#When:19:59:34Z The unity candle is another powerful symbol of the couple becoming 'one".Over half of the weddings use this tradition. The outer candles of the unity candle are often lit by the mothers just before they are seated at the beginning of the ceremony. While the bridal couple lights the center candle and blows out the outer candles, instrumental or vocal music can take place. If you would like something very short that just takes the time of lighting the candle, then it would be best to choose instrumental music since they can just play an excerpt of a piece. You can also use it as another opportunity for a vocal selection or a full-length instrumental piece. Check out myperfectweddingmusic.com for a great selection of pieces to used during the lighting of the unity candle! Articles 2010-09-14T19:59:34+00:00 http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/images/uploads/hymn_wedding-music.jpg http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/should_i_use_a_congregational_hymn_in_my_wedding/ http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/should_i_use_a_congregational_hymn_in_my_wedding/#When:19:39:09Z Congregational hymns are used in about one out of every three weddings.A wedding is really a service of worship and the singing of a congregational hymn is a great way to involved everyone in the ceremony. An excellent place to sing a congregational hymn is right after the processional and opening invocation while everyone is still on a euphoric mood from the processional. The hymn is not only a powerful way to worship God but is also symbolic and affirming that everyone there is willing to support the couple in whatever ways possible. Hymns work best when there are at least 75 or more people in attendance. All the stanzas of a hymn do not need to be sung but you can choose two or more stanzas that would be most pertinent for your wedding. If you already have instruments at your wedding such as a trumpet or strings, you can also add them to the organ or piano. Articles 2010-09-14T19:39:09+00:00 http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/images/uploads/wedding.jpg http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/guide_to_use_this_web_site/ http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/guide_to_use_this_web_site/#When:18:46:49Z This is a short guide that explains how you can use this web site. It is a very easy and intuitive web site but there are some special features that should be explained.Here is a detailed explanation of how this stuff works. 2010-09-14T18:46:49+00:00 http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/images/uploads/resource3.jpg http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/find_the_perfect_musician/ http://www.myperfectweddingmusic.com/index.php/blog/full/find_the_perfect_musician/#When:08:52:02Z Do you ponder on what the best methods are in finding the best instrumentalists and vocalists to ensure that you have the most perfect music for your wedding ceremony?Question From A Bride I’m planning a destination wedding next summer and I would like to find out how I can be sure that I have the best trumpet player and violinist possible. I am not looking for an average level of playing - that won’t cut it - but I am looking for a level of playing that is of the highest standard of excellence and moves the spirit! I have seen a couple of my friends’ weddings in which the music was badly performed and actually ended up detracting from the ceremony. I want to be sure that does not happen to me! Answer Thanks so much for your question. There are a few different ways to ensure that you are engaging the best musicians in the area that you are planning to get married in. If you are looking for an instrumentalist, call the local symphony orchestra and ask for the contact information for the principal player of the instrument(s) you are looking for or any other people they may recommend. For vocalists, call voice professors from local universities or established voice teachers for recommendations. Another way to ensure you have the best instrumentalist, soloist, string quartet, etc in your city is to contact a full-time organist from a few of the large downtown churches that host a large number of weddings. These people will have more knowledgeable first-hand experience than anyone else in the area. If the same name come keeps being mentioned, then you know you have a winner! Another way to be re-assured that you have the best musician is to find out if they have an upcoming solo or small ensemble performance so that you can hear them first-hand. If that is not possible, ask for a recording of their playing. Once you are convinced you have the perfect musician(s), talk to them personally to let them know that you heard that they come with highest recommendation above anyone else in the area and that you would like them to perform at their wedding. Tell them that you desire to have the highest quality of music at your wedding and that will let the musicians know that you love music and expect a high standard of excellence. This in return, will also urge the musicians to go the extra mile to ensure that your standard is probably even exceeded! Also, remember that there are varying degrees of quality and someone who plays for a lot of weddings certainly does not guarantee top quality performer! I remember working with a brass group that a bride had hired, who was also a friend of the trumpet player. They had some slick looking name cards and posters but they played with embarrassing tone quality and lots of wrong notes. They were also unprofessional in many ways such as suddenly stopping the recessional music just as the brides’ mother was to be escorted out of the church. How anti-climatic is that to have the mother walk out in silence just because they had a pre-set number of times they were to play the piece and not deviate from that no matter what! Doing your homework will pay off dividends and will avoid some of those occasional embarrassing moments that can happen at a wedding. Having great musicians play at your wedding will add a lot to the atmosphere and will be something everyone will enjoy and remember. Happy planning and have a joyous ceremony! Articles 2010-09-14T08:52:02+00:00