Music for Weddings

From James, our wonderful Music Director: "One of the most rewarding roles I have is to provide the music for weddings at St Mary’s.  I like couples to choose exactly what music they want, whether it is traditional, classical, popular, modern, film music or whatever.  I enjoy playing traditional and modern music and can play the great classics on the organ as well as informal music on the piano.  Nothing is too difficult or too unusual - it is their day, so wedding couples may select whatever music they want! 

I encourage wedding couples to have the choir at their wedding:  the main advantage of having the choir is that they provide a real boost to the hymn singing during the service.  Many people are not used to singing and the hymns can fall rather flat with just a handful of people joining in, so the choir can be a great help in ensuring that the hymns go down well, encouraging others in the congregation to join in making the occasion most joyful. 

There are around ten people in the choir who are usually available to sing at a wedding.  Couples may request music for the choir to sing (popular, classical or traditional - they are versatile!) or they can sing suitable music from their extensive repertoire during the signing of the register. 

My aim is to make the occasion as happy and joyful as possible and to help the guests relax as they enter the church by playing jolly and familiar music on the wonderful pipe organ."

James Baker, Organist and Director of Music 

(music can be arranged with James via the office).