In order to create the right atmosphere for your wedding ceremony, it is important to choose the right music.  Wedding ceremony music is broken into six different sections: 

PRELUDE - this usually begins 20 to 30 minutes before the ceremony and is played while guests are being seated.  The music should not be played too loudly in order to allow guests to converse.

PROCESSIONAL - this music announces the bride and is played while she walks down the aisle.  It is usually much louder and informs the guests to stand.

INTERLUDE - this music is played at an appropriate point throughout the ceremony.  It may be played between readings, before or after reciting your vows, or during the ring exchange.

UNITY - this music is played during the unity candle lighting (if you are having one).

RECESSIONAL – this music is played immediately after the Officiant introduces the newly wed couple.  It continues while the bride and groom walk down the aisle and out of the church or wherever the ceremony is being held.

POSTLUDE - this music is played immediately after the recessional and continues while guests leave the ceremony site (ie. church pews, etc.).

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