I’m just coming to the end of the wedding season here at St. Helen’s.
The number of weddings that take place each year seems to go in waves. Two years ago there were three or four over the whole summer; this year I’ve done 11 in under two months. So I thought it would be worth writing down some reflections that may help those thinking about the music for weddings during the coming year.
Engaged couples
First, some advice to engaged couples. Remember that your wedding day is focussed first on Christ and second on his relationship with his Church, a relationship which your ceremony celebrates (Ephesians 5.31-32). Therefore, try to choose songs and music that will direct attention to Jesus and which serves the congregation rather than simply your own musical tastes.
