What have you seen that you though worked and that was fresh ! looking for creative ideas not the same old stuff , ie Unity Candles ! , MY THANKS for your thoughts ! SARAH
Yes! music is a great way to blend cultural or religious elements into a wedding ceremony. I've had several brides ask me to play music that honors the cultural heritage of not only the couple, but the entire extended family. Often the prelude music will represent the cultural ancestry of the couple and the service music can also help. There's appropriate music from every nationality and religious heritage and it helps to personal the service.
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