How many songs do you need for a private ceremony?
Usually, a few well chosen moments are enough: entrance, possible reading or symbolic gesture, signatures or dedication, output. Adding too many pieces can make the ceremony longer without making it more intense.
Better singer or instrumental music?
It depends on the tone. The singer gives centrality to the text and can be very exciting; instrumental music is often more discreet and suitable when the words of the ritual must remain the protagonists.
Is music different between civil rite and symbolic rite?
Yes. The civil rite often has more rigid times; the symbolic rite allows more personalization. In both cases a clear running order is needed to avoid expectations, overlaps and too long passages.
Need amplification?
In the outside almost always, also for acoustic instruments and voice. In the interior depends on acoustics, distance and number of guests. It must be decided first, because microphones and diffusion change quality and understanding.
Can you ask for customized songs?
Yes, but they must be communicated in advance. The artist must verify arrangement, hue, text, duration and compatibility with the ritual. A beloved song may not work if it enters the wrong moment.
Where do the musicians belong?
They must be as visible as they are, but not block passages, photos, celebrant or guests. It also counts the distance from the speakers, the light, the shadow, the wind and the possibility of reading sheet music or tablet.
Who kicks off the songs?
It must be established first. It can be a celebrant, planner, venue contact person or musician himself. Without a clear signal, the entrance or exit risk to leave late or uncertainly.
What should the budget include?
Training, duration, number of interventions, repertoire, extra tracks, audio testing, amplification, sessions, leggings, transfer, possible food and accommodation, extra hours and emergency plan in case of rain.
