Ask The Celebration Advisor: Hi, I have an important question and am looking for any help…The singer that was going to sing during the lighting of the Unity candle can't make it…We are thinking of playing a cd instead. We don't want a long song. Isn't kind of tacky to hear a cd player start and stop…I know mine clicks too loud…any suggestions? Juls
Celebration Advisor:
I'm sorry your singer can't be there to sing at your wedding ceremony. A live voice is always a beautiful way to celebrate the unity candle lighting. However, I have been to many weddings where the music was presented by cd instead of live.
The key is having the right equipment. You can rent portable sound equipment specially designed for these situations. The on/off features are silent and will not be heard by the guests. Using this type of equipment, rather than your cd player, will also ensure that the music is amplified correctly. With proper amplification all of your wedding guests will be able to hear and enjoy the music. Which brings me to a question you didn't ask, but may need to consider. Will your quests be able to hear you, your fiance and the minister? If not, the same audio equipment might help with the simple addition of a few wireless microphones.
To get your money's worth use this audio equipment during your wedding reception as well. With lapel microphones on the maid of honor and best man, their toasts will easily reach the back of the reception hall.
So check into audio equipment rentals as a way to solve your cd problem. Discuss you needs with a sound specialist who will able to determine what is best for your wedding ceremony.
Recorded music is a very acceptable and pleasant way to share special moments during your ceremony. Of course, you can always use an mp3 player. Most of the time, turning them on and off is a very quiet experience. Whatever you chose, I'm sure your wedding will be a lovely day for you and your guests.
Thanks so much, food for thought! I will start checking into the sound equipment, the church is small but it might also come in handy at the reception as you mentioned….thanks again!
I've also been to many weddings that played the music over sound equipment or through a CD player. There's nothing wrong with it etiquette wise so I vote for going for it! As Jamie said, you can use it for the reception also which just doubles its value to you.
Oh, and I'm with you on the "no long songs" feeling. Sometimes the simplest way to express adoration is by writing your own vows and saving "our songs" for the reception. I always enjoy finding out what the couple dubs "our song" because it's what they danced their first dance to.
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