Church singer

janbaby

Is it really necessary to have a singer in the church? What is the norm for this? Does anyone have any idea of the costs?
Thanks :P

Toots

It's not necessary to have a singer in the church at all. I didn't have one because I prefer instrumental as opposed to 'sung' hymns etc. I have no idea what price a singer is, we had a string quartet and they cost about €1000 for the ceremony and 2 hours at the reception. They were absolutely fantastic!

D3PO

i priced 8 singers this month with accompaning musicians. Every single one was either €550 or €500

not really a price variance. Youd almost go as far to say theres price fixing in the church singer market

happyeverafter

There would normally be a choir in the church and I'm sure that they can would help with singers. A professional singer is going to charge more but a local one should be cheaper. Don't think that you must get a singer but some music is nice. Was at a wedding where there was someone playing guitar and that was good.

iguana

Do you have a friend/relative who sings well? You could always ask that person if they would be willing to sing in the church. Maybe it could be their gift to you.

BC

Ask the priest if you can use a CD.

As already said, its usually around 500 euro for a singer + accompaning musician.

seamus

As above. I think most people go with some form of music at the ceremony, if only so that it doesn't just feel like Mass

A CD player with a custom-burned CD will work just fine. Ask a guest that you'd trust to operate it (groomsman or bridesmaid) and go through it with them.

In my experience, most people go with a musical friend or relative to sing in the church.

Heineken Helen

I've asked my niece to sing and play guitar but now I've to come up with some songs for her I've got two picked but need to figure out more. I'm hoping her choir teacher will help. I've seen that most charge 500euro but why don't you tell them what you've got and see if they want it?

SSFG

Where are you based OP? The girl I like is quoting €300 for her and the accompaniment, either guitar or piano

emzolita

I do charge 300 too for me and the guitar or backing track accompaniment.

You should prob go with that girl, cause apparently 300 is V.cheap.

smurf110

€300 is a great price to be honest, especially in this day and age...
Once you've heard how they sound and it's obviously what you would like...then that's really all that matters.

Mr. Muddle

This is the Girl we used for our wedding, it was just when she started she was still at school, I've heard her many times since she is great. I've no idea how much she charges now, she is based in Drogheda, might be worth a call.
Website:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wedding-Mu...Description:Eimear Carroll is a singer-songwriter who has been singing at Wedding ceremonies for over 15 years now. She has extensive experience and is willing to work with any couple to make their wedding ceremony one to remember. Eimear accompanies herself on guitar and can provide a list of suitable material to couples and is also open to learning new material at the couple's request.

kc66

We got a lady who plays harp/piano/sings. €220 for ceremony and the drinks reception. We saw her play and she is excellent. Seems we got a great price looking at some of them here. Ill try and find her website- forget it now.

ana_conda

I've covered a weddings where they didn't have a church singer and to be honest it doesn't really work. The other option is having someone work an ipod through the speakers in the church. I seen this go horribly wrong at one wedding I covered. In the end there was no music in the church and it made for a very tense ceremony!

If you can afford it then book the lady for 300... it seems a fair price.

Good luck