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How many songs is too many for Ceremony?

Tiffany, on November 29, 2019 at 8:41 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 4

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About 4 months out now! We have ceremony musicians booked--keyboard and guitar. Also should have access to a good sound system. It's outdoor.

I'm struggling with how many songs to pick out. There are so many wedding songs out there that I like. At least 4 or 5.
I know there's songs and stuff that are needed for all the parents/grandparents entering...but what about for the actual ceremony. How many besides entrance/exit songs are there? How many is too many?
There's a longer medley that I'll probably use for the whole bridal party and myself. Then I have a song in mind for the unity ceremony. And I'm considering having someone sing another song at some point?? Because there are at least 2 other songs I looovvve. I just feel like 4 is definitely too many. I just love music. Guess I just need to man up and slim down the list.
Any thoughts?

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Latest activity by Catherine, on December 2, 2019 at 10:41 AM

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Mrs. S · on November 29, 2019 at 8:52 PM
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It depends on how many people are walking out, but as a musician I recommend one for everyone besides the bride, one for the bride, and one for the recessional. You can for sure combine the bridal party and bridal music. You can do one for the unity ceremony if you want but it will be short. Some people also pick one special song or hymn for the middle of the ceremony but it’s not necessary. So I would say the least amount of songs I’ve played at a ceremony is 2 and the most is 5.
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2d Bride · on November 30, 2019 at 1:06 AM
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We had twelve:

* Three preludes (music playing while guests were arriving and being seated).
* Processional (everyone except the brides).
* Bridal processional.
* Three for the signing of the ketubah (formal Jewish marriage contract).
* Recessional.
* Three postludes (for while people are gathering their stuff and leaving).

Really, you can have any number you want. You just need to figure out what you'll be doing when they will be playing.
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Sinéad · on December 2, 2019 at 7:53 AM
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Hey Tiffany! It's great that you are so prepared with yoru songs! I would recommend perhaps discussing some of this with yoru officiant. Since they will be the one conducting yoru ceremony, they will be able to advise you about what parts of the ceremony will lend itself to having a song played.
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Catherine · on December 2, 2019 at 10:41 AM
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I'm not sure how many there was for the prelude (as i wasn't there lol) but it was definitely enough for a full 30 minutes if needed. I had everyone walk out to one song. and then i walked out to something different. while i chose a recessional song my DJ played the song i walked in to. not what i wanted but it didn't ruin anything.
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