What’s in a ceremony?
Prelude, processional, recessional, ceremony… if these words are sounding like gibberish to you, let me break it all down here so that your vision for your walk down the aisle can come to life.
Prelude and processional
The prelude is the half an hour before the ceremony starts, usually when guests are finding their seats. Think of it as the “quiet chatter” before a movie. Typically, I will play traditional wedding tunes here as background music to set the stage.
The processional is the time when the wedding party walks down the aisle, usually in groups. The audience is quiet, so the music will stand out here. It’s a great time to select music meaningful to you, and a fun opportunity to pick songs that reflect each group or person walking down the aisle!
Ceremony
The ceremony is the reading conducted by the officiant of the words that will marry the couple. Usually this might include vows, a ring exchange, and a kiss at the end. Music is appropriate here following the kiss.
Sometimes, there might be a long interlude during the ceremony when no one is speaking (such as during a tying the knot ceremony, sword ceremony, or other unique tradition). This would also be a good time to add background music to help the ambiance.
Recessional
The recessional is the opposite of the processional, when the wedding party leaves the front of the room through the aisle. The atmosphere is joyful following the ceremony, and a great time for music to complement your walk off stage.
Tier One
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Tier One includes music for the processional and the ceremony. This means that I’ll play as you and your wedding party walk down the aisle.
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Tier Two
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Tier Three
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