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Wedding Hymns
Some couples ask me about wedding hymns because they want to incorporate a wedding hymn or two in their wedding.
There are a few ways to accomplish this: - It can be as simple as having the organist or other musician play your chosen hymn(s) in the prelude.
- Other couples have a soloist sing a hymn. This is often done right before the processional begins (as the last song in the prelude) or during the ceremony----perhaps right after a prayer or during the lighting of the unity candle.
- Another option is to have the congregation sing the hymn just as they do in a church service. This can be a nice touch. It allows your guests to be actively involved in your wedding and can impart a sense of unity.
Besides giving your guests a chance to stretch their legs a bit, it affords the bridal party a few moments of "breathing room"! For example, perhaps the bride or groom needs a tissue or has a quick question/comment for the clergy/officiant. Such things are best accomplished while the congregation is busy!
One important point if the congregation does sing a hymn:
Unless the hymn is very short, don't ask your guests to sing a kabillion verses! Remember, you and your bridal party have to stand there!
If a hymn has 5 or 6 verses, try choosing a couple of verses that have the most meaning to you or that are the most appropriate for a wedding. You can have your chosen verses printed in your wedding program.
One last quick note on the subject: You will get a better congregational response if you choose a hymn that has a familiar tune!
Below are some hymns to consider. Your organist and/or church hymnal are other excellent sources for wedding hymns.
- All Things Bright And Beautiful
All Creatures Of Our God And King
Amazing Grace
As Man And Woman We Were Made
Be Thou My Vision
Bind Us Together
Blest Be The Tie That Binds
Blest Be The Dear Uniting Love
God Of Our Life
Help Us To Help Each Other
Jesus, Joy Of Our Desiring (Melody: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring)
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
--Melody is Ode To Joy
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
May The Grace Of Christ Our Savior
Now Thank We All Our God
O Lord, May Church And Home Combine (Melody: In Christ There Is No East Or West)
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
O Master Let Me Walk With Thee
O Perfect Love
Praise To The Lord, The Almighty
Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us
The Gift Of Love (s/a When Love Is Found)
(--Melody: Water is Wide)
Where Charity And Love Prevail (Melody: In Christ There Is No East or West)
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