Music soothes our souls, encourages us
to dance and relaxes our emotions, so the creation of your wedding ceremony
music program should certainly be well thought out. Seeing as your wedding
ceremony consists of many events that could potentially have music playing
within them, it is important to plan it out so that the right moments are
accompanies by the perfect song.
The last couple of weeks, we have
discussed steps 1 and 2 to creating a wedding ceremony music program with ease,
and this week, I Thee Wed
has gathered the last step of the series, step 3, so be sure to continue
reading to learn more:
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STEP 3:
Create your program. We have created a great outline for you which allows you
to insert your chosen songs and create your music program. A * symbol indicates where a song should
be placed.
o
Prelude. Your
prelude song should be played as the guests arrive *. If you do not already have a chosen song, choose a style you
would, and then narrow down your options form within that chosen genre.
o
Processional. The
processional song is played when the Groom enters *, but it can also be played for the entrance of families *, attendants * and of course, the Bride *.
§ You can choose a separate song for the entrance of
each, or choose to use the same song for all. However, the Bride should have
her own song as she enters
o
Ceremony. The
wedding ceremony does not always need music, this is mainly for if you choose
to have a communion *, light unity candles *
or incorporate any other traditions *.
However, some Brides and Grooms choose to have soft music playing in the
background * of their entire
ceremony.
o
Recessional. The
recessional * refers the exit of the
wedding ceremony and the presentation of the new Mr. & Mrs. This song
choice is usually a little more upbeat and fun.
o
Cocktail Hour.
Your cocktail hour * allows your
guests the time to mingle as you and your newlywed run off to take photos.
Obviously, a multitude of songs will need chosen to fulfill an hour’s worth of
time, so it is a great idea to create a list of songs that you would like to
hear played, to coordinate them with your musician.
§ Keep in mind though that you should not play any songs
that you will be incorporating into your wedding reception or for your first
dance, so be sure to avoid adding those to the list.
Music should be the last of your
concerns when it comes to your wedding, and as long as you follow this simple
guide, you will be able to plan your playlist with ease. Here at I Thee
Wed, it is our goal to handle all of
your wedding planning details, so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy your
big day, so be sure to contact
us today to begin planning our
greater Cincinnati wedding.
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