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CEREMONY MUSIC
Music is another wonderful way to personalise
your ceremony. Traditional musical pieces
are often chosen above modern alternatives
because many of them were written with the
ceremony in mind. And just because you are
having a civil ceremony, it does not mean you
cannot have something traditional in your
music choices! However, modern songs, from
pop to folk to jazz, can offer a refreshing change
and might express your feelings even more
appropriately. The choice really is yours, but
just remember that songs must not contain any
religious content.
It is always a good idea to assign someone to
operate the music system, so that the music can
be faded out subtly as you reach the front of the
room, and to ensure all the levels are correct.
Please note, re-readable CDs often don’t play
well on different CD players, so it is a good idea
to provide or back up your music on yours or a
friend’s Smartphone or other i-device.
All our Registration Office music systems offer
either an i-pod docking station or auxiliary
cable.
As a general rule of thumb, it is good to have five
or six songs to play while your guests take their
seats. As these are purely for background, they
can also be repeated should any delays occur.
TALK TO US
If you have chosen to hold your ceremony in
an approved venue, such as a hotel or stately
home, your fee includes the option to meet
with the Registrar who will be conducting your
ceremony. Staffing is usually confirmed four
weeks prior to your big day. This meeting will
usually take place at the local Register Office
which looks after your chosen venue.
This is your day and we are here to make it
exactly as you wish.
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If you wish to arrange a meeting, we would
recommend that you call the ceremony
helpdesk a month before your big day
on 0345 241 2489
(Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 4.30pm,
Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm).
As Registrars have busy schedules, particularly
during the summer season, please allow ample
time when making your appointment.
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