Wedding ceremony songs are ones that are played during a wedding ceremony, which includes the prelude, the processional, the ceremony itself, the recession, and the postlude.
“Wow, I thought that a ceremony is a ceremony, what are these confusing steps?”
I thought so too until I do further research on traditional weddings. Let’s trace each step along a typical ceremony and find out what kind of songs are suitable.
When the wedding guests are being seated, soft music should be played in the background. This is the prelude step, which normally lasts around 10 to 15 minutes.
As the wedding party makes the entrance, processional songs are performed. In general, walking tempo songs are best suitable for this moment.
The ceremony itself. When the bride walks down the aisle, the music played during this time should command all the attention. However, don’t overdo by playing too many songs, one or at most two songs should be enough.Some also like the idea of having a specific song played during the Unity Candle moment.
Recessional music is played when the wedding party leaves the site. Songs with an upbeat tone to celebrate the moment are best.
Postlude music is played immediately as the guests leave their seats. Music should also be celebratory and upbeat.
“Are there any issues that might happen when I plan for the
wedding ceremony music?”
There’re few things that you have to pay attention.
If you plan to have live performers, then you should start looking for the musicians right after your wedding date is confirmed since more popular wedding music bands are usually booked far ahead of time.
If you plan to have your wedding at a religious site then check with that site’s authority to make sure your chosen wedding ceremony songs are acceptable.
Depend on if you choose a traditional or contempo wedding style, your selection for wedding ceremony songs can greatly differ. For a more detail description, read the article on “How to choose wedding ceremony songs”.
If your ceremony will not be in a religious setting, you can practically have any type of music played at the ceremony. However if you plan to have the ceremony in a church or any religious setting, you have to follow the guidelines set by that church. Generally popular non-religious music is not allowed in a more strict church during a wedding. Some only allow non-religious music while the guests are being seated, but not during the ceremony itself. Best is to check with your church for its specific guidelines.
