Wedding Ceremony Music Guide
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Prelude music is played as guests arrive and are seated, usually 10 – 20 minutes before the ceremony.
Will there be any live musicians? _____ (yes/no)
Desired type of prelude music:
___ Traditional Classical
___ Instrumental: Strings, Brass, Harp, Piano, Violin, Guitar
___ Contemporary Acoustic
Processional for VIPs (Parents, Grandparents, etc.):
(Song/Artist) _______________________________________________
Groom (First marrier):
(Song/Artist) _______________________________________________
Groomsmen: _____ (yes/no)
___Enter with the officiant and groom
___Enter by escorting the bridesmaids
Bridesmaids: _____ (yes/no)
(Song/Artist) _______________________________________________
Bride's Processional (Second marrier):
(Song/Artist) _______________________________________________
Singing or readings
Is someone singing or reading during the ceremony? ______
Unity Ceremony _____ (yes/no)
(Song/Artist) _______________________________________________
Recessional (Exit):
(Song/Artist) _______________________________________________
Marriage License Signing _____ (yes/no)
(Song/Artist) _______________________________________________
When selecting songs, consider the flow of the event. Having individual songs for every moment and each participant may lack cohesiveness.