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  • Two Strings Are Better Than One

    Two Strings is a wedding ensemble based in Okatie, South Carolina. These highly trained and professional musicians...Read more perform violin, viola, and cello solos, duets, trios, and quartets for ceremonies and receptions. They also serve elegant nuptials in Savannah, Tybee Island, Bluffton, Beaufort, Hilton...

  • Star String Quartet

    Star String Quartet is a musical ensemble based in Macomb, Michigan, whose members can perform at weddings and other...Read more events. These professionals also play in other notable ensembles throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area. In 2000, the group was established by Hektor Qyteti, who was trained in...

  • Go 4 Baroque

    Based in the heart of Metro Detroit, Go 4 Baroque is your local string quartet, bringing musical magic to events all...Read more across the area. Our talented crew of musicians knows how to blend classical elegance with modern fun, ensuring that your special occasion is filled with unforgettable melodies....

  • Chanah Ambuter, Michigan Harpist

    Chanah Ambuter, Michigan Harpist, is a professional musician in the Metro-Detroit area of Michigan, who specializes in...Read more weddings and special events. For over 18 years, Chanah Ambuter has been learning, performing, and teaching on the harp. Offering a personalized musical experience to fit your exact...

  • Whorlow Entertainment

    Whorlow Entertainment is a wedding DJ and entertainment company near Springfield, Missouri. Jason, the owner, has a long...Read more history of music and entertainment experience and began implementing wedding entertainment some time ago. He loves being a part of couples’ special days and helping make them...

  • Shawn Boucke - Violinist

    Shawn has been performing for wedding ceremonies, receptions, parties, dinners, studio sessions and many other functions...Read more throughout South-East Michigan for over 20 years. Shawn has a Master of Music and a Bachelor of Music Education. Shawn can perform as a solo violinist (Acoustic or Electric) for...

  • Nicholas Jimenez Music

    Nicholas Jimenez is an esteemed award-winning pianist based in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas, and is here to...Read more orchestrate the soundtrack of your love story! As a seasoned performer, Nicholas has graced numerous weddings and events, leaving a trail of harmonious memories in his wake. From the...

  • Hyde Park Strings

    Based in Austin, Texas, Hyde Park Strings is a live music service that specializes in wedding performances. Founded in...Read more 1995, this group of talented musicians has been providing exquisite melodies for nuptial celebrations for over two decades. Their band comprises top performers who have studied...

  • Big Sky Strings

    Big Sky Strings is a wedding ensemble based in Bozeman, Montana, that performs at ceremonies and cocktail hours. This...Read more group of musicians is composed of a cellist and three violinists, all of whom also play with the Bozeman Symphony. These professionals have years of experience on stages across the...

  • The Toast

    Transform your wedding with The Toast's signature blend of outstanding live music and exceptional service. Experience...Read more the captivating performances that have earned accolades from both couples and respected artists. The Toast is a wedding and event band serving Omaha, NE; Sioux Falls, SD; St. Louis...

  • Green Taylor Ensemble

    Located in Colchester, Vermont, the Green Taylor Ensemble is a group of musicians who wish to deliver the most intimate...Read more sound for your wedding day. They provide a captivating use of string instruments in all musical performances. This group also believes that the art of classical music will never go...

  • Mikaela Kahn

    Mikaela Kahn is an award-winning vocalist/pianist based in Austin, Texas. With her crystal clear vocals and beautiful...Read more touch on the piano, Mikaela's love for music shines through in all that she plays. Not only is she a talented musician, but she is well-known for her professionalism and easy-going...

  • Goldenwood Ensembles

    Based in Portland, Maine, Goldenwood Ensembles is a live musical ensemble that has been providing elegant music for...Read more special events since 1999. Our musicians have performed in virtually every setting from concert hall to private yacht. We have over 20 years of experience and stellar references. We...

  • Ben Lyons Music

    Ben Lyons is a professional musician based out of Saco, Maine, and also services New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and...Read more Vermont. Ben offers all-inclusive packages that can meet all your music and sound needs for your wedding day. Whether an intimate or large-scale celebration, he's got you covered. He...

  • Dre Mazzenga - Singer/Pianist

    Hi, I'm Dre and I want to make your special day as perfect as it can be! I'm a Singer-Pianist based in Austin, Texas. My...Read more specialty is crafting chill versions of beloved pop songs from Motown through Today's hits. My repertoire includes Adele, Ed Sheeran, Beyonce, The Beatles, Madonna, Taylor Swift,...

  • Isaiah Bennett Music

    Hi couples! Servicing the greater area of southern Maine, acoustic singer-songwriter Isaiah Bennett specializes in...Read more creative, professional wedding music. A former American Idol contestant, Isaiah Bennett has released 3 successful EP albums, played in venues worldwide, and gained over 10 years of...

  • Nelson Gonzalez Music

    Bring Jazz to your special day with Nelson Gonzalez Music. Based in Oklahoma City, Nelson Gonzalez works with the top...Read more local musicians to provide the perfect atmosphere for your wedding. Whether you are looking for a jazz duo, piano trios, vocal jazz, or jazz quartets, we will work with you to...

  • Grey Cats

    Based in Barnard, Vermont, Grey Cats are a trio of keyboard/vocal, flute and acoustic bass. We play jazz standards, pop...Read more and blues. Our music is very suited for a cocktail lounge atmosphere at weddings or events. Our goal is to have a sophisticated, listenable sound providing a fun, casual and...

  • Southern Maine String Quartet

    Every member of The Southern Maine String Quartet is professionally trained and has over 30 years of experience. After...Read more three decades of building an all-encompassing repertoire, the SMSQ can perform Bach to Joplin or Guns N' Roses to the Beatles. Over the years, their repertoire has expanded to meet...

  • Ceremonies by Stacy

    Ceremonies by Stacy is a piano/vocal duo based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Vocalist Stacy Ries Snyder gave her first...Read more stage performance in Fort Wayne, IN, at the age of two years old. After moving with her family to Nashville, Stacy began to appear in local TV shows and nationally syndicated...

  • Synergy Twins

    Synergy Twins, based in Greenville, South Carolina, offers live music for weddings and events. If you've been seeking an...Read more unforgettable duo for your big day, put your hands together for musicians Stephen and Jeff Neil. These experts specialize in electric violin and have been performing together...

  • Cole Decker Music

    Celebrate your special moment with charming Southern renditions by Cole Decker Music, a singer-songwriter and wedding...Read more performer based out of Belgrade, Montana. A gifted maestro, Cole combines years of songwriting, guitar playing, and singing with a natural gift for the arts to deliver awe-inspiring...

  • Music For Any Occasion

    Music For Any Occasion is a Harker Heights, Texas-based music and entertainment service for weddings in the area. I...Read more provide beautiful solo guitar music for weddings and other events. I believe in the power of music as a universal form of expression and strive to provide a memorable experience for...

  • Josh Klaus Music

    Josh Klaus Music can be summed up in two words; genuine and fun. Josh has been singing and playing music since he was 14...Read more years old. He loves to play music for ceremony, provide a nice fun buzz for cocktail hour, a nice relaxing repetoire for dinner, and can even turn up the volume with a super fun...

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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