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YOUR CHURCH
WEDDING
Hymns
There are usually two or three hymns during a wedding
service. Try to find hymns that are familiar to those who will be present -
and are easy to sing!
The
following are popular choices:
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All things bright and beautiful
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Come down O love divine
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Father hear the prayer we offer
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Give me joy in my heart
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Love divine, all loves excelling
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Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
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Lord of all hopefulness
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Make me a channel of your peace
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Morning has broken
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One more step along the world I go
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O, praise ye the Lord
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Now thank we all our God
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Praise my soul, the king of heaven
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The king of love my shepherd is
The minister or the organist at the church where you are
to be married will be pleased to help you make your choice. You can find the words of most of these
hymns on the web.
Processional music
Many couples choose the traditional "Bridal March" from Lohengrin
by Wagner and "Wedding March" by Mendelssohn. However, there is
other music that can be chosen, so if you want something different, talk to
your organist about this. They will advise on what will sound good on the
instrument in church. Some churches allow recorded music to be used; speak to
your minister.
Copyright issues
Copyright exists
in creative works such as hymns for 70 years after the death of the writer.
During that period, it is illegal to reproduce the works in any form without
the permission of the copyright holder (or their appointed agent). Therefore,
should you wish to reproduce the text of a hymn in your order of service, you
will need the permission of the copyright holder for which a charge of
between £10 and £25 is usually made.
You will find details of the copyright holder at the bottom of each hymn's
page, although many of the hymns are out of copyright due to their age.
Please note, you do not need the copyright holder's permission if you
are only singing the hymns, since a wedding is a private function. It is only
if you wish to print the hymn words (for example on an order of service) that
permission is required. This may also apply if you are recording the
occasion.
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