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  • MSE Productions

    MSE Productions, located in Reston, Virginia, is one of the top entertainment agencies in the Washington, D.C. area. We are renowned for the area's...Read more finest DJs, ceremony musicians, dance bands, and more. As a small, family-run business that was founded in 1983, MSE Productions has not only earned...

  • MAS Music

    A wedding ensemble in Brooklyn, New York, MAS Music provides couples and their guests with live entertainment. Much like their founder, Marie Stack,...Read more the musicians are professional, dependable, and incredibly talented. Although based in Brooklyn, MAS Music can travel to interested couples throughout...

  • The Regency Trio

    The Regency Trio is a talented wedding ensemble based the Twin Cites of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. They specialize in ceremony, coctails and...Read more reception music. Our instrumentation is flute, violin and cello or 2 violins and cello. The ensemble prides itself on its varied repertoire. This...

  • Millington Strings

    Millington Strings is a wedding musician service operating out of Sacramento, California. This group of talented string musicians offers its services...Read more to clients looking to add a touch of elegance to their wedding events. Offering string duos, trios, quartets, and more, they can play a wide range of...

  • Allegro Chamber Players

    Allegro Chamber Players is a wedding and special event music service based out of Somerset, Massachusetts. The Allegro Chamber Players are considered...Read more to be the high-profile ensemble in Southern New England. With over 1,000 performances under their belt, it is easy to see why the Allegro Chamber...

  • Milwaukee String Quartet

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

  • Green Taylor Ensemble

    Located in Colchester, Vermont, the Green Taylor Ensemble is a group of musicians who wish to deliver the most intimate sound for your wedding day....Read more 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...

  • Bachman's Music Studio

    James Bachman is an exceptional musician who performs for weddings and special events in and around Santa Barbara and Ventura, California. With his...Read more diverse musical knowledge and talents, he promises to deliver captivating music that will make your event unforgettable. James will gladly find music...

  • VSmusic4u

    VSmusic4u Professional Wedding Ceremony & Cocktail Musicians in Westbury Long Island, New York. Services Offered:LIVE MUSIC FOR WEDDING CEREMONY,...Read more COCKTAIL, FIRST DANCE, RECEPTION etc. All styles of Music and Any kind of Ensembles *String Quartet, String Trio, String Duo, Solo * Piano, Flute, Sax and...

  • Harpist Laurie Leigh

    Based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Harpist Laurie Leigh is a professionally trained harpist, pianist, and composer serving weddings and special...Read more events. Laurie began her musical training at the tender age of three and has had over 30 years of education and live performance experience. She is a...

  • Kansas City Harpist - Wesley Kelly

    Kansas City Harpist-Wesley Kelly is an incredible musician ready to offer services for your Olathe, Kansas wedding. Wesley has a Bachelor of Music...Read more from the University of Missouri. Her talent is unparalleled, and her sweet music will bring a classical ambiance to your wedding event. With outstanding...

  • Whorlow Entertainment

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

  • SpeechLess

    Wedding Music that will leave you SpeechLess. Live Pop Strings, Classical Strings, Jazz Funk Bands, DJs, DJ Hybrid, and Party Bands. We’re a boutique...Read more entertainment group founded and run by professional live musicians - including our DJs, Party Bands, and our String/Jazz/Funk players. Our musicians...

  • Melodious Strings

    Do you wish for a personalized touch when it comes to your wedding's music? Do you have awesome ideas for your wedding music, but aren't sure about...Read more wedding music jargon, and how to proceed with getting all of your music organized into a formal plan? Do you have specific songs you desire that are...

  • BellaNova Electric Strings

    BellaNova Electric Strings is an all-female acoustic and electric string wedding music ensemble based in Greenville, South Carolina. BellaNova...Read more performs a wide variety of music, from traditional wedding songs to Celtic Irish, 80s, 90s, and the latest hits. BellaNova Electric Strings makes it their...

  • City Six Strings

    City Six Strings are wedding musicians based in Cleveland, Ohio. These special event musicians hail from across the nation and have performed with...Read more acts such as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Twenty One Pilots, Michael Bublé, Joan Jett, and Graham Nash. These professionals are ready to create the...

  • The Sinfonietta Arts Chamber Ensemble

    Based out of Chicago, Illinois, The Sinfonietta Arts Chamber Ensemble performs at wedding ceremonies and events. Founder and principal cellist David...Read more Cowen is joined by talented and skilled musicians who delight in performing for live audiences. Their music spans a range of genres, from baroque and...

  • Steve Shurack

    Based out of Denver, Colorado, Steve Shurack is a highly experienced musician that provides live performances for weddings and other special...Read more occasions. In 1995, Steve founded Sure Thing Entertainment to offer each client a wide range of musical accompaniments for their special celebration. You can...

  • Harpist - Beste Toparlak

    Based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, Harpist - Beste Toparlak is a gold-medal-winning harpist that can provide her services for wedding occasions....Read more With an extensive repertoire, musician Beste Toparlak can help to create a beautiful ambiance at your nuptial celebration. The lifting melodies of the...

  • Cellist James Acampora

    Hi there! Welcome to my Wedding Wire Page. I live in Nassau County, Long Island NY. I play the cello and perform classical music, pop music, jazz,...Read more film, oldies, classic rock, r&b and contemporary for weddings, corporate events, charities, concerts, engagements, proposals, studio recordings,...

  • Steel Drum Weddings

    Doug Walker aka Steel Drum Weddings and DJ/MC services offers music for celebrations throughout South Florida, including the Keys, Naples, and Palm...Read more Beach. Musician Doug Walker is passionate about using his music to add a bright, unforgettable element to your big moment. Whether you are celebrating...

  • The Finestrung Duo

    Based in DFW, Texas, The Finestrung Duo offers live string performances for weddings and other special events. This pair consists of...Read more classically-trained sisters: Ashton on violin and Aubrey on viola. They have performed together for more than a decade, adding their special touch to remarkable...

  • B&C Music

    B&C Music is a Stockton, California-based duo that delights in complementing weddings with memorable musical experiences. Specializing in acoustic and...Read more electric covers, Brooke and Chase Estes are known for their personable nature, skilled musicianship, and their passion for their craft. With a...

  • Callan Brown Music

    Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Callan Brown Music is a professional singer-songwriter and producer who lends his musical talents to weddings and...Read more other delightful gatherings. Since 2013, Callan has been creating special moments for newlyweds and their loves ones with his wedding day live music...

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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