{"id":3621,"date":"2021-02-23T13:25:23","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T13:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/?p=3621"},"modified":"2021-08-03T11:36:05","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T10:36:05","slug":"wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 40 Wedding Hymns for your Ceremony | Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Who doesn\u2019t love a good old hymn at a wedding? Whether you want to appease your aged Aunt, create a traditional vibe on your special day or just have a good old sing-song, we\u2019ve got just the thing for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this article, we&#8217;re going to take you through the top 40 wedding hymns for your ceremony.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We all want our wedding day to be perfect, but the wedding music choices can make or break the whole day. With thousands of hymns out there, it can be so time-consuming to wade through all the options.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>So we&#8217;ve come up with the perfect guide to help you make your wedding ceremony as special as it can be!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Have a listen along to our Top 10 Hymns picks below!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1iqOmirerk4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-hire-violinists\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Browse all musicians\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&#038;utm_medium=blog&#038;utm_campaign=top-hymns&#038;utm_content=intro-button\"><span class='mb-text'>Browse all musicians \u2192<\/span><\/a><p>Here at <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=top-hymns&amp;utm_content=intro-paragraph-link\">Encore<\/a>, we have helped thousands of confused and frustrated customers find their perfect wedding music. With over 5000 musicians to choose from, we can help you find any genre or group in any budget that you need.<\/p>\n<p>We have musicians all over the country to fulfil your musical needs. From Nottingham, to London, to Bangor, we&#8217;ve got you covered. So if you already know what music you want,<a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=top-hymns&amp;utm_content=intro-paragraph-link\"> you can start browsing now&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>But if you&#8217;re not sure yet, let&#8217;s help you find the perfect music you&#8217;ve always wanted to hear on your special day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#howto1\">How To Choose the Perfect Wedding Hymns<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mostpopular\">Most Popular<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#friends\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hymns Your Friends and Family Will Know<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#modern\">Modern Hymns<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#trad\">Traditional Hymns<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#howto2\">How To Book Wedding Musicians<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3633\" 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id=\"item-69e7a0f12bda6\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/#How-To-Choose-the-Perfect-Wedding-Hymns\" title=\"How To Choose the Perfect Wedding Hymns\">How To Choose the Perfect Wedding Hymns<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/#Do-You-Have-Any-Favourites\" title=\"Do You Have Any Favourites?\">Do You Have Any Favourites?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/#Yes-Minister\" title=\"Yes, Minister?\">Yes, Minister?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/#Family-and-Friends\" title=\"Family and Friends\">Family and Friends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/#Who-leads-the-hymns\" title=\"Who leads the hymns?\">Who leads the hymns?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/#Most-Popular\" title=\"Most Popular\">Most Popular<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/#Hymns-Your-Friends-and-Family-Will-Know\" title=\"Hymns Your Friends and Family Will Know\">Hymns Your Friends and Family Will Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/#Modern-Hymns\" title=\"Modern Hymns\">Modern Hymns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/#Traditional-Hymns\" title=\"Traditional Hymns\">Traditional Hymns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/#How-To-Book-Wedding-Musicians\" title=\"How To Book Wedding Musicians\">How To Book Wedding Musicians<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-To-Choose-the-Perfect-Wedding-Hymns\"><\/span><a id=\"howto1\"><\/a>How To Choose the Perfect Wedding Hymns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before choosing your wedding music, it&#8217;s worth knowing why hymns are often sung and how they fit into the service.<\/p>\n<p>Singing hymns at your wedding is a great way to bring together family and friends. Singing together is something not many people do after school so it&#8217;s a great way to get everyone feeling relaxed and happy. For the oldies in the room, singing hymns can also conjure up memories of past weddings and moments of happiness.<\/p>\n<p>How do they fit within the service? Well, weddings in churches are religious ceremonies so having religious music (like hymns) is usually expected. Non-religious music is often allowed as long as you discuss it with the minister marrying you first. Usually, couples pick two or three hymns for the ceremony. One after the welcome from the vicar; the second after the signing of the register and a final closing hymn before the concluding blessing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do-You-Have-Any-Favourites\"><\/span>Do You Have Any Favourites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This seems obvious, but it&#8217;s easily overlooked in all the worry about pleasing your guests. At the end of the day, your wedding day should be a joyful experience for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you know any hymns yourself, chances are they will be known by the minister and musicians. Ideal! Less stress for everybody involved. By using your own favourites you will be able to conjure up a dreamy, nostalgic atmosphere on your special day.<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"3641\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wedding-hymns-ultimate-guide\/michael-maasen-bu-6knwqj6u-unsplash\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=770%2C514&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3641\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=770%2C513&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"hymnal\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=370%2C247&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=270%2C180&amp;ssl=1 270w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=570%2C380&amp;ssl=1 570w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=740%2C493&amp;ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/encoremusicians.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/michael-maasen-bu-6kNWQj6U-unsplash-scaled.jpg?w=2310&amp;ssl=1 2310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yes-Minister\"><\/span>Yes, Minister?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t remember any at all, it might be worth asking the minister who will be marrying you. They will definitely know some hymns&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m sure they will be able to recommend hymns of a certain style or tradition to make your wedding music that much more personal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family-and-Friends\"><\/span>Family and Friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The next most obvious place to do your hymn research is with family. Your parents and grandparents will probably have grown up singing hymns and song in school assembly, so they will hopefully have a few absolute corkers up their sleeve.<\/p>\n<p>They will also love being able to give a bit of input into your day. The same goes for any musical friends you might have.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that slightly random friend, the one who got super-hyped about singing hymns&#8230; Of course. Your nearest bank of musical knowledge has arrived. Give them a call!<\/p>\n<p>If the minister gives you a huge daunting list, it may be helpful to take their suggestions to family and friends to help narrow things down.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who-leads-the-hymns\"><\/span>Who leads the hymns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some ministers will offer their vocal services, but most couples arrange for professional musicians to handle the hymns. This can easily be the difference between a school assembly &#8216;mumbling into your toes&#8217; situation and a raucous sing-song. The traditional, tried-and-tested solution is an <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/organists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=top-hymns&amp;utm_content=link-category-organist\">organist<\/a> &#8211; who can bash out a huge amount of volume, giving even the most tone-deaf guests the confidence to belt at the top of their voice without fear of others listening in.<\/p>\n<p>Some less traditional options include an <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/guitarists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=top-hymns&amp;utm_content=link-category-guitarist\">acoustic guitarist<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/wedding-bands?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=top-hymns&amp;utm_content=link-category-band\">pop band<\/a>. For the ultimate, high energy sound you could even go all out and hire a choir or <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/gospel-choirs?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=top-hymns&amp;utm_content=link-category-gospel\">gospel choir<\/a> to provide a massive boost to the vocal line.<\/p>\n<p>Looking to save on costs? If you&#8217;re hiring musicians for elsewhere in the wedding day, why not check if they can also lead the hymns?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If you are still struggling &#8211; fret no longer! We will get you out of this crazy hymnnastics nightmare.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lauwtYuSgKQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Hire <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/PaulCarr?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=top-hymns&amp;utm_content=profile-paul-carr\">Birmingham-based Encore organist Paul Carr<\/a> to get your guests singing at the top of their lungs in your wedding ceremony.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most-Popular\"><\/span><strong><a id=\"mostpopular\"><\/a>Most Popular<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here at Encore, we love to please the crowd. So we&#8217;ve compiled a list of the most popular hymns that everyone loves. Whether you want a strictly traditional wedding or want to be a bit more creative, these hymns will go down an absolute treat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why not listen along with our Spotify playlist as you read, and your big day will sparkle before your eyes (and ears?)&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/6mlqmwaCeglx6Zy4dvZ6Oi\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Hiring an <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/organists?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=top-hymns&amp;utm_content=link-category-organist\">Encore organist<\/a> one of our huge selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/occasions\/wedding?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=top-hymns&amp;utm_content=link-wedding-musicians\">wedding musicians<\/a> is a great way to make your hymns come alive. But for now, check out these popular hymns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazing Grace<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come Down O Love Divine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear Lord and Father of Mankind<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Is Thy Faithfulness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He Who Would Valiant Be<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lord Of Earth And All Creation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Divine, All Loves Excelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O Praise Ye The Lord!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praise My Soul the King Of Heaven<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell Out My Soul<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I Survey, The Wondrous Cross<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hymns-Your-Friends-and-Family-Will-Know\"><\/span><strong><a id=\"friends\"><\/a>Hymns Your Friends and Family Will Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Get your congregation feeling at home with this list of hymns your friends and family will know. From primary school bangers to patriotic anthems, we&#8217;ve got it all here:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jerusalem<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lord of All Hopefulness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Things Bright and Beautiful<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For The Beauty Of The Earth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Great Thou art<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All People That On Earth Do Dwell<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead us Heavenly Father<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O Worship the King<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praise to the Lord, the Almighty<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Grace Of Life Is Theirs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To God Be The Glory<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern-Hymns\"><\/span><strong><a id=\"modern\"><\/a>Modern Hymns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t one for the traditional type of hymn then these more modern ones can add a musical spark to your wedding ceremony.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give Me Joy in My Heart<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh Happy Day<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morning Has Broken<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shine Jesus Shine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Em-URgqZ5_I?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Book Encore&#8217;s energetic choir <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/Uplifted-Voices?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=top-hymns&amp;utm_content=profile-uplifted-voices\">Uplifted Voice Choir<\/a> to get your family and friends up and dancing!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional-Hymns\"><\/span><strong><a id=\"trad\"><\/a>Traditional Hymns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our comprehensive list of traditional hymns will get your patriotic, nostalgic feels going. These old school bangers are guaranteed to lift your spirits on your big day, carrying you right through to your wedding reception.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to our <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/0ikH5MfZIrjGzJBGeSC1QV?si=nSYYMiJ9Sqm2EqgvqwSBMg\">Spotify playlist<\/a> to hear all of our recommendations in all their glory!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I Kneel Before You<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Man And Woman We Were Made<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Cana\u2019s Wedding Long Ago<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At The Name Of Jesus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come To A Wedding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">God In The Planning And Purpose Of Life<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I Danced In The Morning<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I Vow To Thee My Country<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That Human Life Might Richer Be<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The King Of Love My Shepherd Is<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lord&#8217;s My Shepherd (Crimond tune)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yGdWMStJA0E?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Maybe you don&#8217;t like organs? That&#8217;s okay! How about hiring a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/sarahmunromusic?utm_source=encoremusicians.com\/blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=top-hymns&amp;utm_content=profile-sarah-munro\">solo singer like Sarah Munro<\/a> who can lead everyone in your favourite hymns instead&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-To-Book-Wedding-Musicians\"><\/span><a id=\"howto2\"><\/a>How To Book Wedding Musicians<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now you know what music you want at your wedding, how do you go about getting musicians to play it? What musicians do I need? 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These musicians will be able to lead a room full of people singing hymns together, it just depends on the vibe of the music you want.<\/p>\n<p>If you hire individuals like organists, <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/pianists\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"12\" title=\"Hire Pianists\">pianists<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/singers\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"11\" title=\"Hire Singers\">singers<\/a>, you will be looking at a price range of \u00a3100-\u00a3300. But for groups like a choir or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/encoremusicians.com\/hire\/function-bands\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"13\" title=\"Hire Function Bands\">function band<\/a>, you will be paying around \u00a3300-\u00a31000. Again it&#8217;s totally up to you, it just depends what kind of vibe you are after.<\/p>\n<p>DON&#8217;T FORGET: Make sure you consider the facilities of the church. 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