Printable Wedding Ceremony Music Guide

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Wedding Ceremony Music Guide

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Prelude music is played as guests arrive and are seated, usually 10 – 20 minutes before the ceremony.

• Will there be any live musicians? _____ (yes/no)

• Desired type of prelude music:

  • ___ Traditional Classical

  • ___ Instrumental: Strings, Brass, Harp, Piano, Violin, Guitar

  • ___ Contemporary Acoustic

• Processional for VIPs (Parents, Grandparents, etc.):

  • (Song/Artist) _______________________________________________

• Groom (First marrier):

  • (Song/Artist) _______________________________________________

• Groomsmen: _____ (yes/no)

  • ___Enter with the officiant and groom

  • ___Enter by escorting the bridesmaids

• Bridesmaids: _____ (yes/no)

  • (Song/Artist) _______________________________________________

• Bride's Processional (Second marrier):

  • (Song/Artist) _______________________________________________

• Singing or readings

  • Is someone singing or reading during the ceremony? ______

• Unity Ceremony _____ (yes/no)

  • (Song/Artist) _______________________________________________

• Recessional (Exit):

  • (Song/Artist) _______________________________________________

• Marriage License Signing _____ (yes/no)

  • (Song/Artist) _______________________________________________

When selecting songs, consider the flow of the event. Having individual songs for every moment and each participant may lack cohesiveness.

Ceremony Music Ideas