Catholic Church Singer

Regal Beagle Posted: Sep 17, 2006 08:05 PM

Catholic Church Singer

Hello,
Is anyone having a special song played at their church wedding? I am not even sure if the Catholic church allows that . Does anyone know?
I would like Ave Maria sung.

Thanks,
Jen

LandsEnd06 Posted: Sep 17, 2006 08:06 PM

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We are having Ave Maria sung for our candle lighting.

GettinHutched Posted: Sep 17, 2006 08:08 PM

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Ave Maria is a staple at church weddings. I've sung it at many (including my two sisters weddings). I am guessing you want to go with the popular Schubert version.

Ugh another thing I gotta think about- a vocalist! And I am picky! This is not gonna be easy!

dreamworld06 Posted: Sep 17, 2006 08:46 PM

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Ave Maria was one of my choices for the vocalist to sing before the ceremony started. If they don't give it to you as a choice definitely ask about it.

iffy Posted: Sep 17, 2006 09:18 PM

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Ave Maria is def. okay in a catholic church during a wedding...no question

beautyq115 Posted: Sep 17, 2006 09:21 PM

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As long as its a religious song they will sing it...

I had Ave Maria and the Irish Wedding Song sung at mine

donegal419 Posted: Sep 17, 2006 10:08 PM

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i cantor at catholic Masses, weddings, etc. so the only stipulation with songs at a catholic mass or cerermony is that if the song has lyrics, it somewhre must mention God, Mary or Jesus in the lyrics.

Ave Maria is the Hail Mary prayer in Latin....so obviously it is allowed!!! in fact, most catholic weddigns have it. there are MANY versions of the Ave Maria.... the Schubert version is the most popular, the Bach/Gounod version is also nice.

Regal Beagle Posted: Sep 17, 2006 10:59 PM

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Hi,
Thanks for the responses. Who do you usually get to sing? Ask someone at the church or hire outside?
I def want Ave Maria. What about Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring?

Reasonable price for a singer?

Also, are you supposed to know where everyone is supossed to stand etc. or does the church help with that?

Who usually acts as the ushers?

Sorry ladies I am clueless!

Thanks,
Jen

sfmullen Posted: Sep 17, 2006 11:17 PM

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I am so glad you asked that question. My best friend is sings and I wanted her to sing a song at your wedding but I didnt know what but I think now I know Ava Maria it is!