When it comes to choosing wedding hymns to personalised your church wedding, there are some guiding principles you can follow to help you make the selection process easier…

But first, let me explain what a hymn is and why churches sing hymns at weddings.

1. What Are Hymns?
Hymns are religious songs or poems of praise to God or a god.

2. Why Are Hymns Sung At Weddings?

It is no surprise hymns are sung at weddings, as the songs are religious in nature and as a result, it seems perfect for a religious setting, especially weddings.

Singing hymns at a wedding is a traditional part of a religious ceremony…

Hymns are a fantastic way to break the wedding programme up, get your guests joining in, and personalising your ceremony.

HERE ARE SOME GUIDING PRINCIPLES TO HELP YOU PICK THE PERFECT HYMNS FOR YOUR WEDDING

3.  How Many Hymns Can Be Sung At A Nigerian Church/Joining Wedding Ceremony?

This is a personal choice. But it is preferable to limit the number to at most 3 or 4 hymns, especially if you don’t want the service prolonged. Plus you definitely don’t want to keep your guests for longer than necessary.

There are usually two to three hymns sung during Nigerian Church ceremonies.
– 1 Processional hymns
– 1, 2 or 3 Congregational hymns
– 1 Recessional hymns

1. The processional Hymn: This is the first hymn which comes at the beginning after the minister’s welcome.

2. The Congregational Hymn: This is the second hymn which is sung during or after the signing of the register. 2 or more hymns can be sung during the ceremony.

3. The Recessional Hymn: This is the last hymn right after the final blessing. In Nigeria, it is normally sung to usher the couple out of the church or ceremony.

Joining ceremonies are usually a shorter time duration than church ceremonies and it is advisable to keep the hymns to two or three at most.

TOP WEDDING HYMNS
1. GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS
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2. TO GOD BE THE GLORY
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3. BLESSED ASSURANCE
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4. GOD GIVE US CHRISTIAN HOMES
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5. SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS
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6. ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
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7. IN CHRIST ALONE
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8. LOVE DIVINE, ALL THINGS EXCELLING
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