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Wedding Ceremony Music Ideas & Inspiration

Your wedding ceremony is a deeply personal event and live music can play an important part in enhancing the emotional impact of the occasion. From the usual suspects such as string quartets, classical guitarists and harpists to high impact gospel choirs and trumpet fanfares, with Alive Network you have plenty of musical options to choose from. Get inspired with our fantastic collection of tips and wedding ceremony music articles.
Choosing Live Music For Your Wedding Ceremony

Choosing Live Music For Your Wedding Ceremony

Here at Alive Network we hire entertainment for more than 5000 weddings each year. We're frequently asked how much of an inpu...
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Wedding Hymns: The Ultimate Wedding Hymn Resource

Find the best traditional & modern hymns in our ultimate guide to popular wedding hymns and songs.
Civil Ceremony Music Ideas

Civil Ceremony Music Ideas

Wondering what makes great, non-religious civil wedding ceremony music? Alive Network's artists and staff suggest 42 civil we...
Non-Traditional Songs To Walk Down The Aisle To

Non-Traditional Songs To Walk Down The Aisle To

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Top 10 String Quartets For Hire 2024

Check out this year's top ten list of the hottest UK based string quartets and string trios who're available to hire for your...
Top 10 Classical Musicians For Weddings In 2016

Top 10 Classical Musicians For Weddings In 2016

Here are 10 of Alive Network's best and most popular Classical musicians for hire for weddings in 2016.
Top 10 Classical Guitarists For Hire 2024

Top 10 Classical Guitarists For Hire 2024

Check out this year's top ten list of the hottest classical guitarists to hire for your wedding ceremony or private party!
Top 10 Harpists For Hire 2024

Top 10 Harpists For Hire 2024

Check out this year's top ten list of the hottest harpists available to hire for your wedding ceremony or drinks reception!


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Wedding Ceremony Music Ideas

Wedding Ceremony Music Ideas

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Wedding Drinks Reception Entertainment Ideas

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Wedding Breakfast Entertainment Ideas

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Wedding Evening Entertainment Ideas

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