When I used to play for weddings in the past they used to last about 35 minutes. These days they often last just short of an hour. Why? Many reasons. One is the captive audience and the chance to preach.
Today I rang for a 12:30 wedding which had no organ music. The hymns were accompanied and led by a gospel quartet and a small electronic keyboard.
The person taking the service was not robed. He gave a talk in the middle of the service and looked like a game show presenter as he was holding a hand mike. I expected him to start calling out Bingo number at any time.
The talk was far too long. People were getting restless. Why does a member of the clergy want to share his entire views on marriage on the actual day of the marriage? Surely he should do some of this in the preliminary meetings with the couple.
Just saying!
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