Felicity Muench's Wedding Music Guide

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Mothers & Family Seated: This is really the start of the ceremony. Decide how many family members will be seated, including grandmothers, step parents, aunts and any other family who are important. Are the mothers to light candles on the alter? All these facts will help determine how long the musicians are to play. The music can be the bride's choice or it can be a song that would be sentimental to a mother or grandmother. Choosing the music for this part of the ceremony shows respect toward the family. Remember that the musicians will need to have someone cue them when the mothers are ready to proceed.

Attendants: How many groomsmen and bridesmaids will there be? Will the attendants walk separately or together as they enter? The number of attendants and how they enter will help determine the length of music you will need. If the number of attendants is small, one piece of music is adequate for the men and the women. If there are many attendants and the men are entering separately, you may choose two selections of music; one for the men and one for the women.

Bridal Processional: This is the most important song of all! Again, think about the mood you want to portray as you walk down the aisle: tender and romantic or perhaps joyous and regal.

Ceremony Music: There can be several places in the ceremony during which music can be performed. First, have your ceremony prepared by your minister, rabbi or judge. After you have your ceremony designed, you can determine where you want music to be played. Examples: music after or between readings, during the unity candle, before or after the vows, during "special moments" such as if you give flowers to your mother, etc. Your minister, rabbi or judge will also help you determine where music should be placed within the ceremony.

Recessional: When you are pronounced "husband and wife" a joyous song should be played while you and the attendants walk out. A "postlude" song can be performed while the guests are leaving.