Blue dot from marker on diamond?!
more by bearlove
No older images
Jewish Faith for Dummies?!
more in Jewish
GOOD version of hava nagila for hora?
Getting closer! I'm thinking under 2 months :)
more in Boards
Anyone cutting their hair after getting married?

Music in Ceremony

posted 8 months ago in Jewish
  •  
    1.
    Member Icon
    Member
    876 posts
    Busy bee
    bearlove    July 1, 2012  

    When I got engaged, one of the few things I absolutely knew I wanted in my wedding was for my brother and sister to be involved in the ceremony.  They are both extremely skilled musicians (like the kind who do professional performances), and I want my brother to play acoustic guitar while both sing.  They were thrilled when I asked, but wanted a little guidance on what to do--specifically, they asked me to try to figure out when in the ceremony I'd like them to sing and that would help them figure out what song to use.

    It's a Jewish ceremony, and I haven't been to many weddings so I'm not that familiar with when in the ceremony this would easily fit in.  It doesn't need to be a "let's all stop and stare at the siblings" thing, but since they're both in the bridal party they can't really do the processional music.  I think I'd like them to do something in Hebrew, but when?  Any ideas???? Thanks!!

     
    2.
    Member
    3,096 posts
    Sugar bee
    2dBride    October 6, 2009   Washington, DC.

    A couple of ideas:  First, could they sing the Sheva Brachot?  That would give them something to sing in Hebrew that would have a natural place in the ceremony.  Here is a link to a video of a sung version of the Sheva Brachot.

    A less traditional option would be to have the ketubah signed during the ceremony, rather than before it.  (You'd have to check with your rabbi as to whether this was permitted.)  You could then have them sing something while that was going on.

     
    3.
    Member
    816 posts
    Busy bee
    stokieGal    December 15, 2012   stoke on trent, uk

    @bearlove: might be a silly suggestion, how about when you are signing the registrar/certificate thing, 

     
    4.
    Member
    2,125 posts
    Buzzing bee
    pinkandsparkly    November 12, 2011   Boston

    What about if they play during the prelude (before the processional). My officiant is a musician, and she is going to play while people are finding seats, and then she'll move under the chuppah as the processional begins.

     
    5.
    Member
    1,216 posts
    Bumble bee
    Stammie16    March 31, 2012   NJ

    @bearlove: Our Cantor will be playing her guitar during our ceremony but to be honest neither FH or I are sure when exactly this will be happening.  I can check back with you in a few weeks when we meet with her again :)

     

    Reply

    You must log in to post.





    Visit our sister sites eHarmony
    Online Dating
    eHarmony Advice
    Dating Advice
    Project Wedding
    Wedding Songs
    JustMommies
    Pregnancy Calendar
    Copyright 2004-2012, Weddingbee.com
     

    Find your vendors on Weddingbee

    Real reviews from brides in your area!

    Favors by Weddingbee

    • Favors by season

    Shop Now ยป

    Find Registry Find Registry Find Registry

    More
    User Posts Today
    Suikerbossie 5
    ndreighton 4
    Miss Godiva 3
    Future Mrs K 3
    krisanne 2
    hamikay 2
    aussiebee 2
    Rivendeler 2
    janetsnakehole 2
    ohulani 2

    Jewish


    Sorry, there are no users yet.


    More