Many brides are not even aware of all the different types of music needed for their wedding.  Here’s a simple schedule to help.  If you are having a religious ceremony, you’ll want to talk to your Pastor about the music ahead of time.  Some churches have rules about what music can be played when.  Either way, here’s the breakdown.

Pre-ceremony music. (Also called Prelude) It’s the background music that plays while guests enter and are seated.  It usually starts about 30 minutes before the ceremony so you’ll want to pick enough songs to fill the time.  You’ll want to have calm, peaceful, instrumental music that sets the tone for the sacred ceremony coming, especially if you’re in a church.  Many churches have requirements for the music allowed during this time.  Be sure to ask when booking.

Wedding party entrance music.  (aka Processional) This is like intro music for the family, attendants and then finally the bride. They are usually 3 different musical pieces or 2 at the most just because sometimes they mix it up with the grandparents, parents and bridal party.  The bride’s entrance should be grand!

Exit music. (or Recessional & Postlude)  This is the music played when the ceremony is over and everyone from the bridal party leaves, the bride and groom exiting last.  Even churches usually leave this up to the bride and groom to pick, it’s your style, it’s your celebration music so to speak.  You may want to pick some music to play after this as well, some background music as everyone is being dismissed.

This article is from the GonnaGetWed Planner, given free to every bride at our GonnaGetWed Bridal Showcase – October 7th 2018 & January 20, 2019.  Click here for a sneak peek.