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Fine Music

5.0 (2)
· Whitefish Bay, WI

Fine Music is a duo of wedding musicians based in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. This talented guitar and violin duo are...Read more proud to provide music for weddings and other meaningful moments throughout the Milwaukee area. The fusion of each artist’s unique sound makes a Fine Music performance a truly...

$500

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Nic Hermsen Music

5.0 (3)
· Omaha, NE

Nic Hermsen Music is a wedding musician based in Omaha, Nebraska. Boasting a wide variety of music to choose from,...Read more including country, folk, R&B, rock, and pop, you’ll be dancing the night away. Services Offered Nic is a multi-talented guitarist and singer offering a range of packages to fit your...
Elegant Music Services

5.0 (17)
· Racine, WI

Elegant Music Services is a wedding musical ensemble based in Racine, Wisconsin. This group of over 75 professional...Read more musicians creates live music ensembles from an array of genres, including jazz, classical, and ethnic melodies. Decide on the type of sound you wish to have and Elegant Music Services...

$340

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Lecuona Music Enterprises

5.0 (128)
· Cincinnati, OH

Lecuona Music Enterprises is an entertainment agency that started off in Mexico, and has now spread to Florida, Ohio,...Read more Kentucky, Indiana & Beyond. While our agency is established in USA, we also provide services in Southeast Mexico. Lecuona Music Enterprises will provide excellence on entertainment...

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$300

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Terra Vista Strings

5.0 (168)
· Austin, TX

Terra Vista Strings is a team of musicians in Austin, Texas who enjoy creating heartwarming wedding ceremony music. They...Read more love using beautiful music to make people happy which is why Terra Vista Strings customizes your music selection to fit you and your event. In addition to wedding ceremony music,...

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Robyn James Ensembles

5.0 (89)
· Knoxville, TN

Robyn James Ensembles are a string group based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They provide lovely, live string music to set...Read more the tone for your wedding celebration. Since 2004, this group has been chosen by couples to play music during all portions of their wedding day. Choose from solo musician, duo, trio,...

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$620

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Charles Wang Cellist

5.0 (29)
· Burlingame, CA

Charles Wang Cellist is a wedding ceremony musician in Burlingame, California. With over nine years of wedding...Read more performance experience, Charles works closely with each couple to create the best possible music selection for their big day. With over 2.1 million YouTube views, his music is quickly...

$500

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Charleston Entertainment

5.0 (164)
· Charleston, SC

Charleston Entertainment is a music agency with decades of experience serving Charleston, South Carolina and the...Read more Southeast. The magic of live performances is central to everything we do. From our Strings and Brass Wedding Parades to our DJs and Bands, our aim is to present a seamless lineup of...

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$1,200

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Gabe's Music

5.0 (8)
· San Diego, CA

Based in San Diego, California, Gabe's Music plays guitar and sings at weddings and other special occasions throughout...Read more Southern California. Originally from Milan, Italy, Gabriele - better known as Gabe - lived all over the world before settling in The Golden State. He has performed at over 1,000...

$1,460

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Classical Guitar by Gregory

5.0 (63)
· Mount Pleasant, SC

Welcome to Classical Guitar for Carolina Weddings with professional classical guitarist, Gregory Guay, - in Charleston,...Read more South Carolina. Whether you are hosting an oceanside ceremony or a chapel celebration, he can customize the perfect setlist for your big day. Experience Gregory Guay has a Master...

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$400

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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment

4.9 (512)
· Boston, MA

Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is local to your area, and here to help with providing the best music possible for your...Read more special day!Louis Pettinelli Entertainment is a local music entertainment agency that offers premium live musical ensembles and bands for weddings, corporate functions, private...

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Alexandra & Ensembles

5.0 (165)
· New York City, NY

A wedding ensemble in New York, Alexandra & Ensembles offers ready-to-wed couples a vast repertoire, ranging from...Read more classical to pop. Established in 2012, the company is comprised of over 30 professional and highly-trained musicians. Offering a variety of combinations, including duos, trios and...

$800

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Bialek's Music

4.9 (1,668)
· Rockville, MD

Bialek's Music has been the life of the party for 45 years in the Washington Metropolitan area. From Bands to DJ's,...Read more Soloists to Ensembles, we've got what it takes to make your event the talk of the town! We even have photo booths and uplighting to complete your experience. No matter what you need to...

$900

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Coastal Chamber Musicians

5.0 (110)
· Hilton Head, SC

Coastal Chamber Musicians will bring your wedding music vision to life! We work one-on-one with you to create the unique...Read more outline of your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. Our 15 years of experience will help advise you each step of the way towards creating the perfect wedding day. From...

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$1,499
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Great Family Artists

5.0 (125)
· Denver, CO

Great Family Artists is THE hottest boutique entertainment company based in Denver, CO and New York, NY. The GFA...Read more collective was founded by veteran touring musicians, session players, and performers Jordan Linit and Jonathan Huvard. No two couples are alike, GFA creates unreal performances fitted to...

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Bagpiper/Guitarist/DJ- Michael Lancaster

4.9 (62)
· Golden, CO

Michael Lancaster is a talented DJ/MC and Musician based in Golden, Colorado Michael can provide everything Live Music,...Read more DJ, MC, Sound Equipment, Lighting, and Expert Consultation for your event. 1-stop full event package. As a DJ, Michael is dedicated to the art of mixing and mashing up music to...

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Zoe Violin & Ensembles

5.0 (58)
· Charleston, SC

Based in Charleston, South Carolina, Zoe, is a wedding entertainer. She has been playing and studying the violin for...Read more over two decades and her performances are bolstered by both a Bachelors and Masters of Music degrees. Zoe has also recently performed on tour with Michael Buble for his Higher Tour...

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$500

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Holly Lightner, Pianist and Organist

5.0 (7)
· Indiana, PA

Holly Lightner, Pianist and Organist is a professional wedding entertainer serving Indiana, Pennsylvania. A talented...Read more multi-instrumentalist, owner Holly is a classically trained musician whose piano, organ, and flute performances add an elegant touch to couples’ wedding celebrations. With a depth of...

$200
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Magnolia Strings

5.0 (29)
· Tucson, AZ

Magnolia Strings provides string ensembles for your most important occasions in Southern Arizona. We specialize in...Read more string quartets, string duos, string soloists, and frequently collaborate with our team of vocalists and pianists to create beautiful ensembles. At Magnolia Strings we believe couples...

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$850

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Greg Preston Music

5.0 (25)
· Cedar Hill, TX

Greg Preston Music is a wedding musician located in Cedar Hill, Texas. Pianist Greg Preston has played the Piano for...Read more over 20 years, specializing in love songs. This professional has performed for all events, including weddings, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, recording studio sessions, dinners for...

$1,305

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Loving Hearts, LLC

Omaha, NE

Loving Hearts is on a mission to add musical variety to weddings in Omaha, Nebraska, and beyond. Their base music group...Read more is piano and guitar, while their cohorts can help share the music of their hearts on their instruments, too. Whether cello, violin, flute, ukelele, or mandolin, Loving Hearts can...

$200

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Steven Vance Electric Violins

4.9 (618)
· Pittsburgh, PA

Steven Vance Electric Violins is a wedding musician based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Looking for a modern music sound?...Read more Yes, we can do that. From Bruno Mars to The Beatles and Journey to Justin Bieber, imagine the sounds of the Electric Violin and top-quality backing tracks wafting over your guests...
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3 West Productions

5.0 (270)
· Lancaster, PA

3 West Productions is a wedding and event entertainment company based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Founded by recording...Read more artists Nissa and Matt of acoustic duo 3 West, they provide award-winning live music and DJs to bring celebrations to life. Services Offered 3 West Productions offers an extensive...
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Two Rivers Chamber Music

5.0 (179)
· Wilmington, DE

Founded by twin brothers Michael and Matthew Polonchak in 2013, Two Rivers Chamber Music has quickly become one of the...Read more most sought after chamber music ensembles in the mid-atlantic region. They specialize in: Weddings (ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions) Holiday parties Corporate events Full...

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Wedding Ceremony Music

The music you choose for your ceremony is one of the first elements your guests will experience. Your wedding ceremony music sets the tone for your event and allows you to express your unique personalities on your big day. Think carefully about the songs you want to play during some of the most iconic moments of your wedding.

Your Wedding Ceremony Music Timeline

Before you can pick the music for your wedding ceremony, you’ll need to understand your wedding ceremony timeline.

Prelude

The prelude music plays in the background as your guests arrive, exchange greetings and find their seats.

Wedding Party Processional

Your wedding officially kicks off with the processional. This music will guide the groom or first partner down the aisle, followed by the wedding party.

Second Processional (Bridal Processional)

The bride, or second partner, gets their own processional song. Traditionally, the music will pause between the first and second processional, and the guests will rise to watch the bride or second partner make their way down the aisle.

Recessional

Your wedding ceremony is complete and you are married to your true love! The recessional music guides the happy couple and the bridal party back down the aisle. This music should be happy and upbeat; it helps shift the mood from the ceremony to the reception.

Postlude

This additional music at the end of the ceremony gives guests time to congratulate the new couple or move to the reception venue.

Theme and Venue of Your Wedding

Now that you have your wedding ceremony music timeline down, how do you choose those magical songs? Think about what type of music fits your theme and venue. If you are getting married in a church, you may be required to choose religious music for your ceremony or have the officiant approve your choices.

Consider your wedding theme. If you are planning a traditional, black-tie wedding, classical music options are a great idea. If you’re doing something more casual or modern, then you can pick an ’80s ballad or a current pop hit.

What Songs Are Meaningful to You?

The best way to choose your wedding ceremony music is to think about songs that are meaningful to you and your partner. Is there a song you both love singing in the car? Did one of you propose to the other at a concert? Is there a song that you consider “yours”? These are great options to add to your ceremony.

Choosing the Right Wedding Musician

It’s time to find a wedding musician. If budget is a concern, a DJ is a good option. Your DJ can work with you to create your wedding ceremony playlist and make sure the right music plays at the right time. However, there really is nothing like live wedding music. Depending on your taste, you can hire a range of wedding musicians, from a harpist to a quintet, a trio of violins or even vocalists.

Looking for “wedding musicians near me?” At WeddingWire, we can help you find talented, highly rated wedding musicians in your area. Take a look at our full list of local musicians today.

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