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Welcome to

ST MICHAEL & All ANGELS CHURCH

(Church of England)

St Michael's Green, Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 2BN

 

 

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:

·    All things bright and beautiful

·    Come down O love divine

·    Father hear the prayer we offer

·    Give me joy in my heart

·    Love divine, all loves excelling

·    Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us

·    Lord of all hopefulness

·    Make me a channel of your peace

·    Morning has broken

·    One more step along the world I go

·    O, praise ye the Lord

·    Now thank we all our God

·    Praise my soul, the king of heaven

·    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.