Choosing Music for Your Wedding
Choosing the right music for your wedding can seem like a tremendous task, but with the help of the right professionals, you can accomplish it easily. The music should help the guest plug into your event. In fact, it should help set and create the tone for the entire affair rather you are working with a full band, a single person or a DJ. When choosing your wedding music, consider particular songs that you would like played and when you would like them played.
Prelude
Choosing the right prelude music helps set the tone for what is to follow. It should start slow and build in tempo and pace as the time for your wedding approaches. It should help set the tone for those in attendance, and build anticipation for the event that is about to occur.
Wedding Party Processional
The wedding party processional should follow the prelude and further set the tone for the wedding. These songs usually fall into four categories. Couples can use classic songs like Procession of Joy by Hal Hopson or Trumpet Voluntary by John Stanley. Alternatively, couples can choose traditional alternatives like Coronation March for Czar Alexander II by Peter I. Tchaikovsky or Overture by George Frederic Handel. Many couples are choosing more contemporary songs like Sunrise Sunset from Fiddler On the Roof or the Look of Love by Diane Warwick and Burt Bacharach to set the tone. Finally, some couples are choosing songs with religious meanings for this part of the ceremony.
Bride’s Processional
While Here Comes the Bride is the most famous bridal processional music, some couples choose to go with another favorite song. Some examples include Ode to Joy from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Reign of Love by Coldplay, Can’t Help Falling in Love by Ingrid Michelson. Rather you choose to go with the traditional Here Comes the Bride or an alternative, use this piece to set the tone for your wedding.
The Interlude
Couples can incorporate interlude music at various points during the ceremony. Consider using it as the audience prays, to place special emphasis on a spoken word, before the vow exchange, or as part of an affirmation of blessing on the marriage. Couples can use instrumental, vocal, or a combination during the ceremony. Except for background music, most couples should limit themselves to three or fewer pieces of interlude music.
The Recessional
The bride and groom usually leave while recessional music is played. This music is usually upbeat and lively. Consider editing a portion of your favorite song to serve as the recessional music.
Choosing the right music for your wedding may seem like a daunting task, but many couples find that when they break it down into its components, it really is simple. Couples can use a combination of instrumental music and vocal music.
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