Live music at your wedding ceremony

so that people can feel together what cannot be put into words.

Creating the perfect atmosphere for a wedding at just the right moment is my expertise. It all starts with the ceremony, if you have one, and I prefer to build on that with a reception, opening dance, or dance party to maximize the impact of your investment.

Based on my experience and my intuition about what I feel will work for you, I enthusiastically give advise for the right vibe throughout the day.

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Live music at a wedding ceremony is absolutely obligatory. The added value is so vast that we always start with the ceremony when planning live music.

Benefits of live music at the ceremony

  • Fits seamlessly and organically with the course of the celebration because I will sense, adjust, shorten, or extend à la minute.

  • An extra experience that makes your guests listen attentively and not get distracted easily, as they would with recorded music.

  • You'll get such heartfelt versions from me live that we'll convey emotion and feeling to create the right atmosphere.

  • There are many more possibilities: I can create an acoustic version of virtually any song for you, and we can also adapt or translate lyrics to make them work for you.

Reliving the memories with the recordings

You can order the live audio recordings of the songs from me (optionally on vinyl). This is what my couples get really excited about.

Additional options with live music at the wedding ceremony

Your story set to music

To reinforce your vows, as a surprise for your partner... there are many reasons to have me write a custom song for you. I listen and carefully craft a song with lyrics that suit you.

Additional musicians

Upon request, I can always bring in additional musicians, such as a violinist, cellist, percussionist, or additional singer.

Your own musical talent

If you would like to play or sing something at your own ceremony (or if you would like to surprise your partner with this), I would be happy to assist you.

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Your kind words.

(straight to the heart)

  • (Julie, Word of honor)

    Sarah is a dream to work with! Not only is she a musician who captivates guests with her voice, she is also a warm person who immediately puts you at ease. It's always a pleasure to see how committed, thoughtful, and flexible she is in her live music performances. This gives suppliers and couples the very best experience, which you can look back on with great pleasure!

  • (Sylvie and Christophe)

    Sarah is a true professional. Everything was agreed upon in advance, down to the last detail.

    What Sarah achieved on the day itself amazed everyone. Our own chosen songs, including metal, were given an acoustic twist, which added an extra personal touch to the ceremony. Both the guests and we were impressed by her musical talent and singing voice. Afterwards, we were sent a lovely package with the live recordings. When we listen to them, we are immediately catapulted back to the cloud nine of our wedding day.

  • (Amélie and Benoît)

    From discovering her on Instagram to the pleasant introductory meeting with Sarah on her sofa, from her guidance in choosing the songs to the final good luck email a few days beforehand: Sarah was always incredibly friendly and instilled confidence and calm. The live music during our wedding ceremony created a magical atmosphere that made everything even more beautiful. Sarah Neyrinck was the part of our ceremony that we never dared to imagine would be so beautiful. Both we and our guests were captivated by Sarah's beautiful, moving voice. The fact that we were able to purchase the live recordings afterwards means we have memories that will last forever. Dear Sarah, you were magical. Our dream came true and you will always be a part of it. Thank you.

  • (Laura and Arno)

    Sarah's musical talent added that extra touch of magic to our wedding party. From the very first conversation, she gave us a good feeling and together we searched for the songs that best suited the atmosphere we wanted to create. Sarah goes the extra mile and we really appreciated that: her music flowed seamlessly into the ceremony and vice versa. Don't hesitate, go for Sarah Neyrinck.

Choosing songs
for the
wedding ceremony

(on my 
advice)

I will guide you, provide feedback, and always offer honest advice to achieve the best results. If necessary, I will send you some demos to demonstrate how a song sounds in my intimate acoustic version. 

There is always room for songs outside the repertoire, so you don't have to choose from a list (but feel free to use it for inspiration).

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My repertoire for a wedding

(A brief preview)

Frequently asked questions about live music at a wedding ceremony

  • A number of instrumental pieces on piano are in my repertoire. The technique and time required to learn them is slightly higher than for songs I sing and accompany with the piano. I am first and foremost a singer, which is where my strength and talents really lie, so feel free to make use of that! Please know that I will gladly perform instrumental piano pieces at your wedding ceremony, but only those from my repertoire that I have already studied thoroughly.

  • Absolutely, and we would love to! Live music adds extra value to a church service, because it is an easy way to personalize the celebration with songs of your own choice. We provide a few songs to really listen to, allowing you to dream away and really take in the moment, for example after the first reading, after the homily, and before the conclusion. We also provide live songs in the background during the regular rituals of the church service, such as the signing of the register, the offering, or the Eucharist, to create a very warm atmosphere. I adapt everything organically to the duration of those moments.

  • The number of songs depends on the type of ceremony. In a church service, we usually have 6 to 10 or more songs, depending on the musical moments chosen by the pastor or priest and whether you opt for a prayer service or a Eucharistic service (with communion). I am also happy to go through the service with you to indicate additional places that usually include music. If you are working with a free ceremony with a ceremony speaker, count on 5 to 6 songs and sometimes more, if your speaker is a big fan of live music moments in the celebration. Go for at least those 5 songs, because we want to give live music a truly meaningful place in the ceremony.

  • In principle, I always play the chosen songs in their entirety, but in a rather compact version. I don't mind cutting out a lot of repetition or instrumental pieces, but I do make sure that all the important parts of a song are retained. The length of the song depends on what is needed to give that song the right dynamic structure. For a little extra touch in the celebration, we sometimes opt for a shorter musical interlude. Everything is negotiable. Feeling and impact always take precedence over practical considerations.

  • Absolutely, I'd love to. I prefer to work with my own equipment to ensure the best sound quality. I also provide a wireless microphone for your ceremony speaker (not standard in the church). You can also use it for your guests who are giving speeches and, of course, for your vows. Wireless is convenient and looks great in photos. It also ensures that the sound source, volume, and quality are consistent for everything you hear during the ceremony (music and speech), which is very pleasant. I also take care of the sound throughout the ceremony, so that every speaker is clearly audible and your guests can follow everything comfortably. I provide my digital professional piano as standard. To make it fit in completely with the styling and vibe of your wedding, I can also create a visual grand piano effect with a piano shell around it. Feel free to ask about the possibilities.