The Prelude

The prelude music is what your guests hear as they arrive and are seated. It typically begins from 15 to 30 minutes before the service begins. You may want to specify what pieces the group will play for this part of the service or you may leave the choice up to the musicians. The musicians will continue to play until they receive a pre-arranged signal that the wedding party is ready to begin the processional..

The Processional

The processional is the music played as the bridesmaids and the bride enter. You may want to choose one piece for the bridesmaids and another for the bride. The best music for a processional is a piece that is slow in tempo and that has many cadences (stopping places).

Music during the Ceremony

You may want to include an instrumental piece within the wedding service itself. Typical places are during a candlelighting ceremony, after a scripture reading or during a communion service.

The Recessional

The recessional is the music played at the end of the service to accompany the wedding party back down the aisle. It is usually upbeat and happy. This is another spot where a signal has to be worked out with the musicians so that they don't start before you are ready. Usually the signal is when the person conducting your ceremony "presents" you as husband and wife.

The Postlude

This is the music that is to be played while your guests leave the place of your service. If you plan to have your receiving line at this point you may want the group to continue playing until you have been able to greet your guests.

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