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Weddings and Wedding Music

Beautiful background music is my speciality!

Add an elegant touch to your special wedding day with Harp & Voice
or enjoy the romantic atmosphere of instrumental harp music.

The information on this page will be helpful to you for planning your wedding music.
Please take the time to read it as it will make the music aspect of your wedding planning a lot easier!
Click on the links below to go to the appropriate info:

* Wedding Music Guide - ideas for wedding ceremony music
* Download Wedding Music samples - mp3's of music suitable for wedding ceremonies
* Wedding Photo Gallery - some of the many weddings I have played at - more on the Gallery page

Robyn can play before your wedding service as your guests are arriving to create a wonderful atmosphere before your ceremony. A song or instrumental piece of music for the bridal entrance, another piece of music or song while the registry is being signed and one last special piece or song to mark the end of your wedding service. Robyn can stay and entertain your guests as photos are being taken and can also provide live music at the reception during dinner.
Robyn can guide you through the process of choosing the right music for your wedding as she has extensive experience in this area. If you want to leave the choices up to her that is fine!

Garden weddings are popular in the Spring and Summer months and Robyn has a battery powered PA System suitable for around 250 people which is great for outdoor garden venues with no power. For smaller groups of people smaller battery operated amps can be used.




Wedding Music Guide

Some Ideas for Your Wedding Ceremony Music...

Most people don't know quite where to start with ceremony music, but there are many options.
The following are a few ideas for the style & placement of music in your wedding ceremony
If you are wanting a live performance at your wedding, be sure to book early!

FREE sample CD available on request click here

PRELUDE

Usually about 20 minutes of instrumental music to set the mood. A mix of gentle, flowing music for your wedding guests to enjoy as they arrive.


PROCESSIONAL

This is where you take centre-stage for your walk down the aisle.
Bridal March from Lohengrin - (Here comes the bride - Wagner)

If you are wanting something slightly less traditional,
perhaps a special piece from my selection of early music.
Maravillosas et Piadosas MP3 (13th Century Spanish)
Lai (13th Century French)
Amoroso (14th Century Spanish)
Cantiga MP3(13th Century Spanish)


REGISTRY SIGNING

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Greensleeves
Orange & Gold MP3(Robyn Sutherland)
Maravillosas et Piadosas MP3(13th Century Spanish)
Rosa das Rosas MP3(13th Century Spanish)

RECESSIONAL

This is the music played to mark the end of the ceremony..
Goddesses MP3(Traditional English)
Amoroso
(14th Century Spanish)
Maravillosas et Piadosas MP3(13th Century Spanish - instr)
The Ashgrove MP3(Traditional Welsh Air)
The Palest Rose MP3
(Robyn Sutherland)


This can be followed by instrumental music or songs while your guests are celebrating

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"Thank you so very much for playing your harp & singing at our
wedding . . . It was a perfect way to welcome guests and
set the scene for the remainder of the day."

" Your repertoire of beautiful celtic & medieval songs was so
unique & magical in sound - it truely made my spirits soar . . ."


Yvonne & Eric
married 4th of January 2003


After the wedding ceremony as your guests are gathering for the reception create the perfect ambience with Harp & Voice . . .

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Wedding Photo Gallery

At the Chateau Tongariro on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu, central North Island, for Jo & Tony's wedding
"Your music was just beautiful & added so much to the atmosphere . . ."

Hotel du Vin wedding 1
Hotel du Vin wedding 2
Hotel du Vin wedding 3

 



A beautiful day for a garden wedding at Hotel du Vin, near Matamata

Hotel du Vin wedding 1
Hotel du Vin wedding 2
Hotel du Vin wedding 3

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General Wedding Music Information

The following is designed to help you think about information you will need to discuss with a musician when booking them for your wedding. There are a lot of details to put in place and a professional musician will be able to spend time to help you do this.

Wedding date - Don’t wait until too close to your wedding date to select and book your musician as they can have bookings up to a year in advance. Check their availability as soon as you have decided on your wedding date. Make a pencil booking with them as soon as you ascertain their availability so you don’t lose the date. If you wait you may miss out!

Pencil booking - Most musicians will let you make a pencil booking – a booking which is not confirmed – this holds the date for you until a contract is in place and your booking is confirmed. If a musician has another enquiry about their penciled date they will check with you to see if you would like to proceed with your booking first.

Consultation - Most musicians are happy to have a consultation with you before your wedding to meet and discuss the music and any other relevant details. Any questions that arise from this meeting should be written down so that all aspects are attended to.

Sound Equipment - You will need to advise the musicians of the number of guests attending and the size of the room they will be playing in at the venue so they can bring suitable sound equipment. Some musicians use battery powered amps for garden and outdoor settings and some only have amps and PA systems that require standard household mains power. Check with your musician that they have suitable equipment if your ceremony is outdoors. There may be an additional hire charge if extra equipment is needed.

Outdoors/Indoors - If a musician is playing outdoors they will need shelter from sun, wind and rain as these can damage valuable instruments. If you are planning an outdoor wedding always have a plan B so if the weather is untoward you have a suitable indoor venue available as an option. Please don’t expect your musician to sit in the rain!

Venue music restrictions - Some venues impose time limits, restrictions on amplification levels and restrictions on numbers of musicians. Check the suitability of the musicians with your venue before you book your musicians as with some contracts there are cancellation penalties.

Performance Space - Make sure there is enough room at the venue for your performers. Musicians should inform you of the amount of space they require. Think carefully where to position them in the room so you get the best sound coverage and there is enough space for your guests and the venue staff to move around. Some musicians may request a stage which may be an additional hire charge.

Setup time - Make sure there will be someone present at the venue when your musician arrives to set up. Exactly where your musician is to set up is best worked out beforehand. If possible give your musician a diagram of the setting and mark clearly where they will be playing.

Venue address and directions - Your musician may need to be provided with clear instructions of how to get to a venue they are not familiar with. Advise them of driving times to out of town venues and if the venue has a website send them a link in an email. Advise them of a contact person and a contact number for the venue.

Attire - Inform your musicians of the style of dress expected at your wedding. Formal dress is usual but for ethnic weddings or themed weddings there may be different requirements.

Rehearsals - Musicians may attend rehearsals if they are available. If you want your musician to be at your rehearsal there may be an extra charge.

Demo CD - Most musicians have a demo CD that can be sent to you or have sound files on the internet for you to hear their music. Don’t be shy about asking for a demo CD. Musicians want you to hear their music!

Special music requests - Many couples have a song or instrumental piece of music that is special to them and would like this to be included in their ceremony. Be sure to let your musician know this as far in advance as you can. If you can provide sheet music or a recording of your special request it will be most appreciated by your musician. Some musicians will charge an extra fee for learning a special piece of music.

Making a booking - Get it in writing!
You should receive a contract from your musician containing details of your booking with them. Always read every word of your contract and ask questions if something is unclear. A good contract will help both parties to avoid misunderstandings.

Payment - Most performers will require a deposit to secure your date at the time you return the contract. Rather than pay your musician the balance on the day make your payment before your wedding so it is one less thing for you to do on your special day.

Feel free to email me: robyn@robynsutherland.com to ask any questions or if you'd like a free quote for your special day!

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