Music is a vital part of setting the mood for any wedding ceremony. For two Christians getting married the use of Christian wedding music provides an opportunity to do much more than that.
The choice of music in a wedding ceremony tells the entire congregation a great deal about the two people getting married, including their feelings for each other and the way they view the concept of marriage.
The choice of Christian wedding music adds an extra dimension to the ceremony, as well as providing information about the couples relationship with each other, Christian wedding music also tells the couples family and friends about the importance the couple’s attach to their relationship to God.
Where in the ceremony can I use Christian Wedding Music?
There are a wide variety of options available for including Christian wedding music in your wedding ceremony. These include:
- Music played before the service.
- Music for the sitting of the mothers.
- Music for the entrance of the weddings participants.
- Music played for the entrance of the Bride.
- Music played during the recessional.
These options will vary depending on the format each couple chooses for their wedding ceremony, but it will be clear that there are a large number of possibilities for including specifically Christian wedding music as a part of the ceremony.
What style of music should I choose?
Christian wedding music does not have to be restricted to one particular style of music. You may if you wish have a service with traditional Christian hymns, along with a solo performance.
The key point about Christian wedding music and what makes it “Christian” is not the age of the music, or the style, but the words and the thoughts and ideas they express. Couples should be careful to pick music that represents how they feel about each other, and their relationship to the Lord.
Take time read the words of all of your proposed songs and hymns and consider the message that they will be promoting to all your friends and family in the gathered congregation.
It should never be forgotten that a wedding ceremony is an act of worship before God and the Christian wedding music used during that ceremony must be chosen to reflect that.