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Below is a playlist for your wedding ceremony.  Please feel free to share with your wedding party to ensure smooth processionals. All the processionals will be timed to the length of the walk or a few seconds longer to reach a graceful cadence.

TIPS FOR SMOOTH AND BEAUTIFUL PROCESSIONAL

1.   Slow is better. Don't hurry down the aisle! Anticipate and enjoy the beautiful walk.

2.   Let the music for the previous processional come to a complete end before the next processional begins.

3    If you reach the altar or arch before the music ends, don't worry! The music may continue a few measures to reach a graceful cadence. 

4.    For the Pachelbel Canon, consider having the bridesmaids wait four measures (eight long notes) before walking down the aisle. This will allow the music to unfold.

5.  The musicians will "go silent" approximately 2 minutes before the first processional. If there is an unanticipated delay before the start of ceremony, designate someone to inform the musicians. Be as specific as possible, i.e., "play 10 more minutes, " or "play two more songs." This will avoid awkward silences while your guests await your arrival.

6.    If the wedding party is entering from a place that is difficult to spot or out of view, you may wish to assign someone to approach the musicians and inform them the ceremony is about to begin. That way, there will be no ambiguity.