Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Wedding Songs

Singing as the gathered community of family and friends is one of the few ways for those not in the official party, to participate in a marriage ceremony. Sadly, it seems to be something of a dying practice. This is a pity because song allows space, enhancing moments of reflection, reiteration and joy in what is an important and life-changing event.

Here is a list of contemporary songs, some with familiar tunes, that may find a place in a marriage ceremony.

Will you let me be your servant
Richard Gillard
Source: Together in Song, and many others

As man and woman we were made
Brian Wren (Tune: English trad)
Source: Together in Song

Blessing the Marriage
Wild Goose Resource Group
Source: Love from Below

A Christmas Blessing
Robin Mann
Source: All Together Again

God beyond Glory
Wild Goose Resource Group
Source: Love from Below

Lord and Lover of Creation
Wild Goose Resource Group
Source: Love from Below

Come as you are
Deidre Brown
Source: Gather Australia, Together in Song

For you. deep stillness
Julie Perrin & Robin Mann
Source: God Version One, NCYC 1999

Gifts that last
Wild Goose Resource Group
Source: Love from below

Faith, Hope and Love
Trish Watts
Source: All Together OK, and many others


Give us hearts to know you
Annette Fechner
Source: All Together OK

Take this moment
John L Bell
Source: Love from below, All Together OK

Bridegroom and Bride
John L Bell
Source: Love from below, Gather Australia

Come to a wedding
Shirley Erena Murray
Source: Gather Australia

May the Lord bless you today
Sharney Russell-Schleckner
Source: All Together OK

The Peace of the Earth
Guatemalen Trad, arr John L Bell
Source: There is one among us

Please add your own suggestions.

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How to Teach a Song in 4 Steps
Songmakers: short course for songleaders
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1 comment:

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