What You Need To Know About Sound For The Outdoor Ceremony.
The CoronaVirus pandemic exposed the need for proper sound for the outdoor Ceremony event.
As a result, because of indoor event restrictions, many couples have decided on outdoor event locations. Also, many couples have opted for minimony or micro weddings.
Meanwhile, some couples realize that having an outdoor ceremony provides a more relaxed setting. Furthermore, an outdoor ceremony thus circumvents many of the time restraints involved in a church ceremony but still accomplishing some of the religious aspects.
However, one overlooked element is the sound for the outdoor ceremony. Whilst having an outdoor ceremony may be romantic; the fact that your guests did not hear a word of those beautiful vows makes the whole event somewhat lacking.
The Importance Of Sound Amplification
It is critically important that your outdoor ceremony have reliable sound reinforcement that allows ALL your guests to hear the officiant and the couple. Remember, depending on the location, outdoor events are at the mercy of the elements, birds, passing vehicles, and a myriad of other distractions.
We recommend that at least a wireless lapel microphone attached to the officiant as part of any outdoor ceremony system. Depending on locations near waterways, rivers, lakes or highways, cell towers, and TV stations, we may recommend wired microphones to prevent wireless interference.
Preferably, we like to have a wireless microphone for a Reader and one of the couples. BUT, we do not force the point, since many couples ask us NOT to wire them with a wireless microphone. A wired microphone on a stand may work just as well, for the officiant and the couple. It’s whatever makes the couple feel comfortable.
Compact Portable Ceremony Sound Systems
Our sound systems set-up includes a single amplified powered speaker with a mixing unit. Plus a hard-drive music system with back-up and microphones, all neatly packaged in a discreet road case. And discreet is the keyword… there is NO need for large speaker systems taking up space that will undoubtedly distract your guests from what is supposed to be an intimate ceremony.
Remember, we don’t want to be in any of the photographers’ pictures, so we work on the principle of being “heard, but not seen.”
Therefore, if you are planning an outdoor ceremony, with more than 25 guests, we strongly recommend that you DON’T depend on a boom box or an iPad. Get a professional sound system.
Finally, it will be a valuable enhancement to your Ceremony that your guests will HEAR and remember for years to come.
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