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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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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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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...

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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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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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Bialek's Music

4.9 (1,669)
· 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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Harpist Krista Strader

5.0 (52)
· San Francisco, CA

Harpist Krista Strader is highly experienced in special events of all types. She has performed for international royalty...Read more and heads of state, Hollywood celebrities, government dignitaries Arnold Schwarzenegger and Colin Powell. In 2017, Krista was invited to perform for the VIP opening reception of...

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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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Milwaukee String Quartet

5.0 (15)
· Milwaukee, WI

Local to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and serving the greater southeastern Wisconsin area, the musical ensemble Milwaukee String...Read more Quartet specializes in wedding ceremony and reception music. With over 20 years of industry experience, Milwaukee String Quartet is composed of professional musicians who...

$800

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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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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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AAMusicians

5.0 (518)
· Miami, FL

AAMusicians is a celebrated entertainment business located in Miami, Florida. The professionals' goal at this firm is to...Read more offer couples services that help the love birds see their wedding dreams become a reality. The talented team prides themselves on their personalized service and skilled musical...
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Steven Vance Electric Violins

4.9 (619)
· 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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Stellar Strings

5.0 (121)
· New York City, NY

A wedding ensemble based in Brooklyn, New York, Stellar Strings specializes in entertainment for signature weddings and...Read more stylish events. Comprised of four professional and experienced musicians, the company has been enchanting couples musically since its inception in 2009. Stellar Strings is the...

$1,300

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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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Eleganza Music Services

5.0 (111)
· Yauco, PR

Eleganza Music Services is a professional wedding music group in Yauco, Puerto Rico. This band of talented musicians...Read more creates an ambiance and romantic mood for your ceremony and reception celebration. Whether you’re planning a casual backyard ceremony or a more lavish ballroom affair, Eleganza Music...

$1,000
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Beverly Arnold, Harpist

5.0 (28)
· Morro Bay, CA

Based in San Luis Obispo County, California, Peter and Beverly are aprofessional duo of tenor and harpist available to...Read more perform at weddings andother special occasions. Peter has been with the San Francisco OperaCompany for over 30 years. He has worked alongside Luciano Pavarotti, ReneeFleming, and...

$550

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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...

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Aysha Gomez-Kureishi, Harpist | Bay Area Harp

5.0 (5)
· San Jose, CA

Aysha Gomez-Kureishi is a professional wedding musician operating out of San Jose, California. A student of the harp...Read more since childhood, Aysha is a classically trained musician with a BA and MA from Stanford University. Having spent most of her life performing, she has played to audiences across the...

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The Delmonico String Quartet

5.0 (31)
· Rochester, NY

The Delmonico String Quartet is an all-purpose performance ensemble based out of Rochester, New York. From classical to...Read more contemporary and Bach to the Beatles, The Delmonico String Quartet has the skill and expertise to fulfill any of your musical needs. The Delmonico String Quartet started playing...

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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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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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SpeechLess Music

5.0 (114)
· New York City, NY

🎶 Leaving audiences SpeechLess since 2011 🎵 We've performed for a laundry list of household names including Taylor...Read more Swift, Leonardo DiCaprio, Steph Curry, and Earth Wind & Fire. Corporate clients include PGA Tour, Crate & Barrel, Salesforce, Bloomberg, Bentley, Stella Artois, Mercedes Benz, Hubspot,...

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Golden Scroll Soloists

5.0 (192)
· Providence, RI

With a broad collection of classical, jazz, and uniquely arranged pop music covers for strings, the Golden Scroll...Read more Soloists have been wowing Northeast audiences with a variety of styles for 17 years. Similar in style to the Vitamin String Quartet of YouTube fame, the Golden Scroll Soloists meld pop,...

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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.

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