Whether it be on a sunny beach in the Caribbean, or in a shady garden at a banquet facility, more and more couples are being married outside the traditional church setting. With this change, couples are putting their own spin on all other aspects of the ceremony including the music being played.
When planning your wedding day, you have to consider the following four musical sections:
1. The Prelude: The prelude music sets a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere for your guests. Ideally, this type of music selection should lend to a happy, yet expectant atmosphere for what will take place. The prelude can be either classical music, perhaps Latin guitar or a even a compilation of romantic toned songs by your own favorite artists. Plan the prelude to begin about 1/2 hour before the ceremony begins.
2. The processionals for the Bridesmaids & the Bride: Usually the music for the processional consists of 2, or sometimes only 1, instrumental song. The processional music is played when the guests and the bridegroom get the first glimpse of the bride for the 1st time in her approach down the aisle in her beautiful gown. Very little customizing is involved when it comes to the choice of processional music. The most popular selections are
* Traditional Bridesmaids' Procession: Canon in D by Pachelbel * Traditional Bridal Procession: Bridal Chorus by Wagner
6 Alternative Pieces might be: * Air on a G String by Bach * Spring (Four Seasons) by Vivaldi * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach * Largo by Vivaldi * Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke * Water Music by Handel
Many brides also choose to use the Traditional Bridesmaids' Processional for themselves, and another piece for their bridesmaids. If the wedding party consists only of the bride and a maid or matron of honor, then they often will walk down the aisle to the same music.
Some points to keep in mind: If you pick a vocal piece of music for the processional, either for the Bride or for the Bridesmaids, you will most likely not hear much of the song, and in many cases, only the introduction. It is our experience that no matter how many times you and your bridal party rehearse coming down the aisle at just the right speed, on the big day everyone moves a little quicker, and in most cases the bride is down the aisle in 45 to 60 seconds, and on average 30 seconds per bridesmaid. Therefore, choose the song accordingly for its length.
3.The Signing of the Register: We like to recommend an extra slow song that is suggestive of the reception to follow for music at the . signing of the register. With the time taking usually about just over four minutes on average, then if you factor in time for photographs and the time it takes for the couple to sign the marriage license, you will have enough time to hear at least one song, if not two. With this, you have an opportunity to bring something a little special to your ceremony.
A Pew Popular Music Choces for the Signing of the Register:
Modern Songs: * All I Ask of You by Andrew Lloyd Webber * Blue Moon by Rod Stewart * Come What May by Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman * Evergreen by Barbra Streisand * Falling by Alicia Keys * From this Moment by Shania Twain * Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart * Heaven (Candlelight Version) by DJ Sammy * I Only Want to Be With You by Vonda Shepherd * Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder * Michelle by the Beatles * Moon River by Andy Williams * Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole * She by Elvis Costello * Story Book Love by Mark Knopfler * There is Love by Noel Paul Stookey * Truly, Madly, Deeply by Savage Garden
Traditional songs: * Ava Maria (Too many artists to list) * Air (from Water Music) by Handel * Clair de Lune by Debussy * Chanson de Matin by Elgar * Fur Elise by Beethoven * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach * Minuet by Boccherini * Morning (from Peer Gynt Suite No.1) by Grieg * Prelude in C by Bach * Variations by Handel
4. The Recessional: More couples now are having a bit of fun with their musical selection for the recessional, and try to make a statement about their relationship. We have seen clients leave to every type of song such as Happy Together by the Turtles, Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, Highway to Hell by AC/DC and Another One Bites the Dust by Queen. So, don't be afraid to pick a piece that you can dance to, or at least bop back down the aisle. It is, after all, the happiest moment in your lives as newlyweds. In other words, celebrate! No one says you can't, and if they do, who cares? It is your wedding day and after all your hard work leading up to the big day, it's time to let loose and enjoy the moment now that you are Husband and Wife. Your guests will talk about it for a long time to come.
Traditional Wedding Recessional: * Wedding March by Mendelssohn * Fun & Up Beat Recessionals: * All You Need is Love by the Beatles * Beautiful Day by U2 * Better Together by Jack Johnson * Can't Get Enough of Your Love Babe by Barry White * Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley * Everything by Michael Buble * Happy Together by the Turtles * I'm A Believer by Smash Mouth * Let's Get Married Remix by Jagged Edge * Love Me Do by the Beatles * My Girl by the Temptations * Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole * Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder * Sugar Sugar by the Archie's * You're My First, My Last, My Everything by Barry White
Always Remember: On the Internet and with the advent of YouTube and the huge number of wedding music websites and CD choices have become so numerous that there often are multiple versions of of the traditional music used for wedding ceremonies but always make sure you remember to specify exactly which song you are referring to and by which artist when speaking with your entertainment supplier or DJ.
When planning your wedding day, you have to consider the following four musical sections:
1. The Prelude: The prelude music sets a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere for your guests. Ideally, this type of music selection should lend to a happy, yet expectant atmosphere for what will take place. The prelude can be either classical music, perhaps Latin guitar or a even a compilation of romantic toned songs by your own favorite artists. Plan the prelude to begin about 1/2 hour before the ceremony begins.
2. The processionals for the Bridesmaids & the Bride: Usually the music for the processional consists of 2, or sometimes only 1, instrumental song. The processional music is played when the guests and the bridegroom get the first glimpse of the bride for the 1st time in her approach down the aisle in her beautiful gown. Very little customizing is involved when it comes to the choice of processional music. The most popular selections are
* Traditional Bridesmaids' Procession: Canon in D by Pachelbel * Traditional Bridal Procession: Bridal Chorus by Wagner
6 Alternative Pieces might be: * Air on a G String by Bach * Spring (Four Seasons) by Vivaldi * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach * Largo by Vivaldi * Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke * Water Music by Handel
Many brides also choose to use the Traditional Bridesmaids' Processional for themselves, and another piece for their bridesmaids. If the wedding party consists only of the bride and a maid or matron of honor, then they often will walk down the aisle to the same music.
Some points to keep in mind: If you pick a vocal piece of music for the processional, either for the Bride or for the Bridesmaids, you will most likely not hear much of the song, and in many cases, only the introduction. It is our experience that no matter how many times you and your bridal party rehearse coming down the aisle at just the right speed, on the big day everyone moves a little quicker, and in most cases the bride is down the aisle in 45 to 60 seconds, and on average 30 seconds per bridesmaid. Therefore, choose the song accordingly for its length.
3.The Signing of the Register: We like to recommend an extra slow song that is suggestive of the reception to follow for music at the . signing of the register. With the time taking usually about just over four minutes on average, then if you factor in time for photographs and the time it takes for the couple to sign the marriage license, you will have enough time to hear at least one song, if not two. With this, you have an opportunity to bring something a little special to your ceremony.
A Pew Popular Music Choces for the Signing of the Register:
Modern Songs: * All I Ask of You by Andrew Lloyd Webber * Blue Moon by Rod Stewart * Come What May by Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman * Evergreen by Barbra Streisand * Falling by Alicia Keys * From this Moment by Shania Twain * Have I Told You Lately by Rod Stewart * Heaven (Candlelight Version) by DJ Sammy * I Only Want to Be With You by Vonda Shepherd * Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder * Michelle by the Beatles * Moon River by Andy Williams * Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole * She by Elvis Costello * Story Book Love by Mark Knopfler * There is Love by Noel Paul Stookey * Truly, Madly, Deeply by Savage Garden
Traditional songs: * Ava Maria (Too many artists to list) * Air (from Water Music) by Handel * Clair de Lune by Debussy * Chanson de Matin by Elgar * Fur Elise by Beethoven * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach * Minuet by Boccherini * Morning (from Peer Gynt Suite No.1) by Grieg * Prelude in C by Bach * Variations by Handel
4. The Recessional: More couples now are having a bit of fun with their musical selection for the recessional, and try to make a statement about their relationship. We have seen clients leave to every type of song such as Happy Together by the Turtles, Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, Highway to Hell by AC/DC and Another One Bites the Dust by Queen. So, don't be afraid to pick a piece that you can dance to, or at least bop back down the aisle. It is, after all, the happiest moment in your lives as newlyweds. In other words, celebrate! No one says you can't, and if they do, who cares? It is your wedding day and after all your hard work leading up to the big day, it's time to let loose and enjoy the moment now that you are Husband and Wife. Your guests will talk about it for a long time to come.
Traditional Wedding Recessional: * Wedding March by Mendelssohn * Fun & Up Beat Recessionals: * All You Need is Love by the Beatles * Beautiful Day by U2 * Better Together by Jack Johnson * Can't Get Enough of Your Love Babe by Barry White * Could You Be Loved by Bob Marley * Everything by Michael Buble * Happy Together by the Turtles * I'm A Believer by Smash Mouth * Let's Get Married Remix by Jagged Edge * Love Me Do by the Beatles * My Girl by the Temptations * Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole * Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Stevie Wonder * Sugar Sugar by the Archie's * You're My First, My Last, My Everything by Barry White
Always Remember: On the Internet and with the advent of YouTube and the huge number of wedding music websites and CD choices have become so numerous that there often are multiple versions of of the traditional music used for wedding ceremonies but always make sure you remember to specify exactly which song you are referring to and by which artist when speaking with your entertainment supplier or DJ.
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