Music sets the tone and atmosphere of an event. The right music can pull your wedding plans
together while the "wrong" music can offset any plans you may have
made. Take the time to select the right
music and the right venue. A formal
evening wedding sets expectations for the music chosen, just as an informal
beach wedding is best carried off with music that matches the
surroundings. Seek out the advice of
experts, audition musical groups and have a good sense of the mood you want to
create for your wedding. Audition
professionals who will have a real impact on your ceremony.
Before you fall in love with a "must have" play
list, be sure to check with the church or synagogue where your ceremony is to
be held to learn of their requirements.
If there are restrictions - you must follow them. If there are few, here are some guidelines
that will be helpful as you plan this part of the ceremony.
*Music should begin about 30 minutes prior to the
ceremony. This introductory music is
usually instrumental and designed to set the mood for the ceremony to follow.
If you have planned a solo, it is customary for it to be sung just after the
mother of the bride is seated. That is a
signal to the guests that the professional is soon to begin.
*The processional is usually an instrumental that has a good
beat to walk to. Once the attendants
have all reached the altar, the music "changes" and announces the
bride's entrance and her walk down the aisle to the altar. The music chosen can be traditional or more
contemporary depending on personal taste but try not to make a drastic change
of mood or tone. It is usually an
instrumental.
*One or two songs may be played or sung during the
ceremony. More than that is considered
too much. Again, they should reflect the
tone of the ceremony.
*Recessional music is likely to be more upbeat as the
wedding party exits. The bride and groom and the attendants should be smiling
as they walk back down the aisle.
It is likely that you will want live music for the ceremony
but pre recorded music may be used in some places.
If you don't know what music you want, consult an expert,
chat with the musicians you've chosen or go online to sites which list music
ideas.
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