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  • Harp Music by Laurel

    Harp Music by Laurel is a professional wedding harpist based in Dallas, Texas. Lead harpist Laurel McConkey has been...Read more playing the harp and singing professionally for over three decades. She has performed for over 1000 weddings and countless dinners, grand openings, quinceaneras, and other events. Her...

  • Elegant Entertainment

    Elegant Entertainment Music will perform live music for your wedding ceremony, reception, or corporate event. If a...Read more conventional wedding celebration is not what you have in mind, there are countless alternatives that can be considered. From a lyrical Celtic flute to the power of trumpet fanfare or...

  • Duo con Brio

    Operating out of West Linn, Oregon, Duo con Brio is an award-winning ensemble that performs at weddings and other...Read more special occasions. Led by accomplished cellist Corey Averill, this group has been entertaining wedding-goers with their elegant music for decades. You and your guests are bound to be...

  • Steven Vance Electric Violins

    Steven Vance Electric Violins is a wedding musician based in sPittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Looking for a modern music...Read more sound? 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...

  • Silver Strings

    Silver Strings, based out of Nashville, Tennessee, is a group of professional musicians who play a variety of selections...Read more for weddings and receptions. Whether you want Bach, the Beatles, Michael Buble, Lady Gaga, or Lady Antebellum, this group will add the energy of live music to your wedding...

  • Harpist - Mary Keener

    Harpist - Mary Keener is a wedding harpist located in Denver, Colorado. Mary is a conservatory-trained harpist with more...Read more than 20 years of performance experience. She has played for more than 500 weddings in Colorado and will provide an elegant, romantic and memorable ambience that enhances the...

  • Spirit of Oya Music Entertainment

    When it comes to making your wedding unforgettable, music is one of the most important elements. And if you want to...Read more create a soulful and amazing experience, Spirit of Oya Music Productions is the perfect choice. Led by the powerful and dynamic voice of Oya, backed by her all-star musicians who work...

  • European Ensemble Strings

    The European Ensemble String Quartet has gained its reputation among couples, wedding planners, and churches for over 15...Read more years. They have a strong, well-known presence in the musical world in the greater DFW metroplex. With more than 800 weddings performed, the elegant and experienced musicians...

  • Ars Elegante

    Ars Elegante is a musical ensemble based in Ravenna, Ohio. The company has been providing elegant live music at weddings...Read more and special events in the Greater Cleveland area for over 20 years. Ars Elegante offers trio and duo ensembles of flute, violin, cello, harp, and guitar that will put the final...

  • A Touch of Woodwinds

    A Touch of Woodwinds is a full-service chamber music ensemble consisting of Flute/Saxophone with Strings, based out of...Read more Schenectady, New York. Performing in the Capital Region - Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Lake George, Albany and Catskills. A Touch of Woodwinds has performed at numerous cocktail...

  • Diana Li Music

    Diana Li Music is a wedding music company based in Mission Viejo, California. Diana Chua Li is the award-winning...Read more musician behind it, singing all your favorites while self-accompanied on classical piano or violin. Having studied music for more than 25 years, she earned her Advanced Certificate of...

  • Bula Music & Performing Arts

    Serving the Hawaiian Islands and mainland US, Bula Akamu and his company, Bula Music, provides an array of live music,...Read more DJ, and Polynesian entertainment customized to your special day. Bula Music helps create the ideal island mood and atmosphere you envision for your special event with their...

  • Ono Kine Entertainment

    Ono Kine Entertainment is located on the island of Oahu. We provide quality performers, quality service. Services...Read more Offered Live music: Soloist, duos, trios. DJ's Uplighting Hula dancers Emcees Sound Systems Slideshow w proj/screen Create your own package or go Ala carte. Let’s discuss what you need &...

  • Classical Guitar by Gregory

    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...

  • Golden Harps of Nashville

    Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Golden Harps of Nashville is a ceremony musical group. Couples can book from one to...Read more three instrumentalists for their events; there can be string groups, too, of three to five musicians. Golden Harps of Nashville feels that the harp and strings sounds they’ll create...

  • Bella Musica String Ensembles

    Bella Musica String Ensembles is a musical group in Reading, Pennsylvania. Create an ensemble to suit your needs and...Read more musical preferences. The group of talented musicians include two violins, a viola and a cello. They can also provide a soloist, duo, trio, or quartet with trumpet and keyboard....

  • Alexander Prezzano

    A wedding performer in New York City, Alexander Prezzano provides newlywed couples and their guests with wonderful...Read more energy and atmosphere. A successful part of the wedding industry since 2009, Alexander and his team are happy to accommodate the musical needs of you and your significant other. This...

  • SpeechLess Strings

    Music That Needs No Words SpeechLess Strings is a wedding ensemble based in Boston, Massachusetts. We combine the...Read more classical elegance of violin with the rhythmic groove of modern pop/top 40 instruments (acoustic guitar, standup bass, keyboard, percussion) to form an ensemble that can perform a...

  • Velveteen Ensemble

    A wedding ensemble in New York, New York, Velveteen Ensemble is dedicated to making your ceremony and reception as...Read more memorable as possible. Its group of classically trained musicians can be configured into a variety of combinations to suit the wants and needs of its couples. Offering the musical...

  • Adrienne Knauer Harpist

    Adrienne Knauer Harpist is a wedding musician based in Scottsdale, Arizona. A modern take on a classic instrument,...Read more Adrienne's intention is for your guests hear your presence before you even walk down the aisle. Services Offered With 15+ years of experience, there is no song request Adrienne can't...

  • Steel Drum Artist Kristian Paradis

    Steel Drum Artist Kristian Paradis, is a wedding musician in New Haven, Connecticut. With experience performing all over...Read more the world, from Europe to Tokyo, Kristian would make an excellent addition to any event. Let him bring the beat to your special occasion. Services Offered Kristian Paradis can...

  • Joshua D. Colbert

    Joshua D. Colbert is a professional wedding musician who performs throughout the Carolinas. Joshua specializes in...Read more classical and pop music for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, and parties. To perfectly meet the needs of each client, he can work with other musicians to arrange a variety of...

  • David William Ross

    David Ross Guitarist is a conservatory-trained wedding musician in Keene, New Hampshire. Although he has performed...Read more extensively in blues, jazz, and popular genres, David is able to provide music for any and all of your wedding needs. He makes it a point to bring the same level of musicianship and...

  • Trading Post Productions

    Trading Post Productions is a wedding music provider based in Littleton, Colorado. Music is an important element of your...Read more wedding day, and Trading Post Productions want to make your day as personal, elegant, memorable, and—most importantly—fun as possible! The husband-and-wife team started as a...

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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