Lizzie Holmes, founder of DEBUT & classical soprano,
“I’ll never forget walking down the aisle to live music”
If you include one luxury on your wedding day, let it be live music!
We’re consistently thanked for providing one of the most memorable parts of the whole day, and as musicians it is a huge privilege to help create and share in that moment.
Get in touch with Lizzie to chat about your day, or take a look at some of our suggestions below.
Your Ceremony
“The performance was magical and made our day so beautiful and unique.”
For aficionados you’ll probably know exactly what instrument and pieces you’d like played at your wedding.
For the rest of us, we’ve put together our Top Picks for Wedding Musicians and Music below to provide a little inspiration!
Our recommendation for a solo instrument:
Harpist
If you’re looking for just one instrument the harp is perfect, it creates a whole sound world and can play wide range of pieces from Handel and Mozart to renditions of your favourite pop tunes with an etherial twist.
They also look beautiful in the photos!
Entrance music:
Signing of the Register:
Exit music:
Our recommendation for a solo singer:
Soprano
Our top pick! Whether you’re having a religious ceremony or not, you’ll never forget being sung down the aisle by a beautiful voice. Guaranteed to take your breath away (we even had one Father of the Bride say he had to check his Apple Watch that his heart was still beating!!).
Either accompanied by an organist, working with an instrumentalist (harp, guitar or string quartet works really well), high quality orchestral backing tracks or a cappella.
Religious Ceremonies
Entrance Music
Amazing Grace
Signing of the Register
Ave Maria, Schubert
Panis Angelicus, Franck
Pie Jesu, Lloyd Webber
Recessional Song
Gloria in excelsis Deo, Vivaldi
Non Religious Ceremonies
Entrance Music
Kissing you, Des’ree
Signing of the Register
O mio babbino caro, Puccini
All I Ask of You, Lloyd Webber
Somewhere over the Rainbow
Recessional Song
The flower duet, Delibes
Duos & More
Guitar Duo
Vocal Quartet
Flute and Violin Duo
“Impeccably organised &
beautifully sung.”
Andrew & Sam’s Dorset Wedding
Wedding Breakfast
& Reception
“We just wanted to say that you were fabulous yesterday!! - as was the tenor and pianist.
You really brought the meal to life for us. ”
Whether you’re looking to add a little surprise for your guests, to hear your favourite tunes from the shows or to have some elegant background music, we’ve assembled our favourite suggestions below.
Live music is a great way to instantly add atmosphere to a room and bring your spaces to life.
To make an impact:
Dinner Duo
Ushering your guests into the dining room with a pop up performance of the Verdi’s much loved Brindisi. Between courses treat your wedding party to some of the greatest tunes from the world of opera and musical theatre and, just before the speeches, have your favourite piece of music performed by our duo.
If your wedding venue has a piano this is the perfect fit! Our pianist can also perform jazz or light classical music in the background during the meal.
Toast the newlyweds:
Brindisi, Verdi
10 minute performance once mains are served:
Caro Elixir from The Elixir of Love, Donizetti
Tonight from West Side Story, Bernstein
O soave fanciulla from La Bohème, Puccini
Before speeches, your favourite song:
S’wonderful, Gershwin
Instrumental Favourites
String Quartet
Pianist: Jazz, Improv on Popular Tunes, Classical
Flamenco-Fusion Guitar
Get in Touch
Whether you know what you’re looking for, or if you’d like some help discovering what will work for you, get in touch with Lizzie to start chatting about what live music can add to your wedding.
“Perfection”
“It was an joy listening to you on, you moved my mum and me to tears.. in a good way of course! We can’t wait to have you at our wedding.”