Wren Chapel has a beautiful eighteenth century organ on the balcony, and I loved the idea of utilizing the historical instrument, but I kept having doubts about the sound. The chapel is quite small, covered in dark wood panels. Somehow the thought of filling the space with organ music made me think of heavyness opposed to a light, jubilant sound I envisioned for my wedding day. (Does that sound silly?)
Wren Chapel Organ, Personal Photo |
Unfortunately paying for a group of musicians is pretty costly, and I wasn't sure a trio or quartet was really in the budget. Since I did wait on my decision, I had already seen money fly out the door towards other major expenses, and I really couldn't justify going over budget in another area. Additionally I was a bit concerned about space. The chapel's max is 120 guests, and I was beginning to wonder where all these extra bodies would fit in such a tight space. So what's a hawk to do?
With a little more research, I found a violinist who performs solo. Given that the ceremony space is so small I think that he will be the perfect fit. I will get the type of music I prefer without sacrificing precious space. Another benefit is the afforability factor. The cost aligns with our budget and our guests will be able to enjoy both pre and post-ceremony music. Horray!
Was ceremony music a priority for you? Did you hire a preformer of any kind? How did you decide?
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