Amazing Grace?

tay&josh11

My soon to be Mother-in-Law has only one request that Amazing Grace be played at mine and my fiancee's wedding. Is this appropriate? I asked the wedding planner and he said he's seen it twice. If it's ok, what part during the ceremony could I have it played? Thanks

ChrislovesBarry

Amazing Grace is a beautiful song musically.  I would stick to only have the musicians playing it and not sung.  What about having the mother's walk into this?  Or maybe just have it played prior to everyone walking into.

Talk to your musician about different randitions of this song for something different.

naomikb

Ditto.  Stick with an instrumental version.  I would use it either in the prelude (before the processionals) or during the MIL's processional.

I don't think it's "inappropriate", especially if your MIL really really wants it, it's probably worthwhile to appease her.  If you do it before your processional you probably won't hear it anyways!

tay&josh11

Thank you both so much. You both have the same idea I was looking for; to play during the mothers walking in. Thanks for your ideas! I appreciate it

trix1223

I'm a church organist.  I have several arrangements of Amazing Grace, and could easily tailor it to play for the mom's entrance at the ceremony.  That's exactly what I would have suggested if a bride had that question in a music consultation.