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Oratorio - Helen's Editorial (the singer speaks)
Just
like everything else in life, things over time change and
evolve. Weddings are no exception, the promise, the
commitment, the reason does not change, but the way in which
we choose to make that commitment, has changed dramatically.
As our cultures and beliefs become entwined and more
diverse, we find many more alternative wedding services, not
necessarily away from the traditional church, or registry
office, but with different and new aspects incorporated as
part of the wedding ceremony.
Certainly, there is a vast and growing choice of unusual
venues coming into play for religious and civil ceremonies,
castles, stately homes, luxury hotels, the London eye or a
beautiful sandy beach in Cornwall may be your choice.
Arriving in anything from a helicopter to a vintage fire
engine, whilst your guests arrive in chauffeur driven
luxury, or perhaps a open top London bus with a butler
serving champagne.
However, I feel that one aspect is often over looked,
wedding venues old and modern, including some of the most
expensive and exclusive in the country, generally do not
supply a high quality sound system during the actual
ceremony. Very often they use their piped system or a small
portable unit to accompany the brides arrival and the
couples departure, and often nothing at all during the
signing of the register. When investing so much time and
money on a venue, poor quality sound or none at all, can
often let the ceremony down. I would advise all couples to
discuss this at some length with the venue organisers, as it
can make a major difference to your special day. Obviously
to choose Elton John performing on a diamond encrusted baby
grand piano, would cost a fortune, but a musician, say a
harpist, a flautist, a classical guitarist, a soloist or
perhaps a quartet of musicians for example, may not be as
expensive as you might expect. It could very easily be one
of the smallest expenses you will have to make, but could
make a massive impact on the memory of your special day.
During church services and registry office ceremonies, it is
becoming increasingly popular for people to want modern
songs or love ballads. These are not always suited to the
church organ sound, but can be complemented with the above
and used in conjunction with the organ throughout the
service. Unless of course you're chosen church is fortunate
enough to have a choir.