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  • Harp, by Julie

    Weddings were made for the harp! There isn't a more beautiful instrument! I have been playing weddings for over 20...Read more years, at the beach and all over Eastern NC, Raleigh and the Wilmington Area. I play a variety of harps, from the "Concert Grand" - the big one you see in an orchestra, to smaller, more...

    $1,000
  • Celtic Music for your Wedding

    Imagine shimmering Celtic melodies on flute, harp, guitar and fiddle surrounding you as you float down the aisle. The...Read more ancient airs that have accompanied brides since the days of Braveheart and Riverdance are yours now offered by the best Celtic musicians available. From bagpipes to fiddles and...

    1 deal
    $885
  • Sweet Harmony Music

    Sweet Harmony is a network of ceremony and cocktail musicians in locations throughout the U.S.! We play warm live music...Read more that create memories and helps our brides and grooms feel their special moments. We set high standards of quality and service — because this is your wedding and you deserve it. Our...

    2 deals
    $550
  • Robert Brown

    Robert Brown is a musician specializing in wedding ceremony and cocktail hour music, serving the Cincinnati, Dayton,...Read more Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Lexington areas. Robert is an international award-winning classical guitarist. Instrumental offerings include solo guitar, as well as chamber...

    $450
  • Vancouver String Quartet

    Vancouver String Quartet is an ensemble of professional wedding musicians based in Vancouver, Washington and serving the...Read more Greater Portland area. We bring tasteful elegance to any ceremony, setting the tone and welcoming guests. Vancouver String Quartet is pleased to offer a real-time soundtrack for a...

    $595
  • Daniel Garcia

    Based out of Beacon, New York, Daniel Garcia is a wedding guitarist that loves performing beautiful songs for couples on...Read more their special day. This musician is available to perform during your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and rehearsal dinner. Daniel is sure to delight all in attendance at your...

    $502
  • Luke Sunderland Music

    I champion sincere, steadfast love through collaboration with couples in order to create a customizable musical...Read more arrangement as a professional wedding guitarist. Some of my most notable performances have been at The Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Public Radio, The Country Music Hall of Fame, and The...

    $1,500
  • COLA Quartet

    COLA Quartet, based out of Cayce, South Carolina, is a musical ensemble available to perform at weddings and other...Read more special occasions. These musicians met at the University of South Carolina, where they played together in the Graduate String Quartet. They have performed together for several years,...

  • Sweet Butter Joe

    Using only saxophone, beat box, loop pedals, vocals, and various effects to create rich and exciting accompaniments to a...Read more wide variety of modern and classic pop tunes, jazz standards and original music, the Joe combines technical and musical prowess with a fun, energetic, and accessible presentation...

    $750
  • Live in Living Watercolor

    Live in Living Watercolor is a talented painting studio situated in the heart of Ozark, Alabama. Between your walk down...Read more the aisle and your first dance, owner and artist Alexa Kelly enjoys painting the most precious moments. Alexa has several years of experience painting personal portraits and...

    $600
  • Eric Garcia Music

    Eric Garcia Music, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, offers wedding music for clients throughout Indianapolis and the...Read more surrounding areas. While Eric's specialty is solo jazz guitar, his diverse musical background allows him to play anything his clients desire. Eric's main goal is to make planning the...

    $400
  • Poetic Prowess Poetry

    Published Poet | Professional Experience | Personal Service Poetic Prowess Poetry is a wedding entertainment company...Read more located in South Orange, New Jersey. Tiriq R. Callaway is a poet who has released two books, the poetry collection "Shine Through Our Shade" and his memoir, "A Diamond In God's Dirt."...

  • Bill Emery Music

    Bill Emery Music is a wedding musician based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Made up of a trio of musicians with an...Read more extensive musical skillset and years of experience in the industry, the Bill Emery Music band arrives on your wedding scene with soft harmonies and smooth jazz arrangements that are...

    $2,599
  • SpeechLess Strings

    Music That Needs No Words SpeechLess Strings is a wedding ensemble based in Boston, Massachusetts. We combine the...Read more classical elegance of violin with the rhythmic groove of modern pop/top 40 instruments (acoustic guitar, standup bass, keyboard, percussion) to form an ensemble that can perform a...

    $2,750
  • Cairn Music

    Cairn Music is a woodwind trio based out of Estes Park, CO that provides live music for weddings and other events...Read more throughout the Front Range of Colorado. Their name comes from the stack of rocks that guide hikers in the backcountry. In the same way, their music will guide your event. They start by...

    $750
  • Two Rivers Chamber Music

    Founded by twin brothers Michael and Matthew Polonchak in 2013, Two Rivers Chamber Music has quickly become one of the...Read more most sought after chamber music ensembles in the mid-atlantic region. They specialize in: Weddings (ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions) Holiday parties Corporate events Full...

  • SOKY Strings

    Based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, SOKY Strings is a wedding cello duo. Musicians Shelly Burgess and Josh Propst have...Read more been performing at weddings together for several years. They are both classically trained and have earned degrees in the field of music. Despite this background, however, they enjoy...

  • Casey Marie Music

    Casey Marie Music is a wedding musician based in Denver, Colorado. Casey has had a zeal for music since the age of 11...Read more when she began to learn guitar. Now, she uses her dedication to music to provide heartwarming serenades for couples at their weddings. Casey’s versatility in style proves that she is...

    $950
  • Classic Vybe

    Classic Vybe is a wedding band based in Oakland, California, featuring a virtuosic string quartet of professional...Read more musicians. As a subgroup of Vybe Society, this band specializes in elegant and ambient music ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hour, and reception dinner entertainment. Boasting an...

    $950
  • Apollo Chamber Music

    Apollo Chamber Music is a musical group based in Washington, D.C., available to hire for weddings and other private...Read more events. Our group comprises the violin, viola, cello, piano, and harp. We specialize in classical music and pop music covers that your guests will love. Services Offered Apollo Chamber...

    $900
  • AREV MUSIC Entertainment Group

    Arioso Music Entertainment Group is a wedding music service based out of Wexford, Pennsylvania. They offer a range of...Read more musical options and ensembles, allowing you to pick a sound that best suits your tastes. Talented and experienced, they work tirelessly to create a repertoire that brings their...

    $1,250
  • Ezgi The Cellist

    Ezgi The Cellist is a wedding musician based in Fairmount, Pennsylvania. Ezgi is an accomplished acoustic, Baroque,...Read more modern, and electric cellist with over 15 years of professional experience. Ezgi has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, the Kimmel Center, the Kennedy Center, and various...

    $950
  • SaxySol

    SAXYSŌL is a Modern Soulful Saxophonist and DJ Servcice based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Able to play music of any...Read more genre. SAXYSŌL plays with pure passion. He loves what he does and his clients do also. With a beautiful tone and voice like melodies, SAXYSŌL will certainly impress you and your...

    $1,200
  • Julius Bindrim III Music

    Julius Bindrim III is a wedding musician based in Whitewater, Wisconsin. He is an acoustic guitarist and singer who...Read more performs live for ceremonies, cocktail hours, intervals, receptions, and more. He has a unique sound, using looping techniques to add a second guitar, 8-string baritone guitar, bass,...

    $400

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.

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