This is the Audio Preview Page featuring your processional and recessional choices. You can share this with your wedding party as the date approaches to ensure a smoothly flowing ceremony.
The recessional will play in its entirety while the wedding party exits at the end of ceremony>
NOTE: This selection is a placeholder, since you've not yet chosen your recessional. Mendelssoh's Wedding March is a traditional and excellent choice, with its rousing fanfare characteristics and classic melody. However, you may choose a different recessional, either Celtic, traditional, or popular. Please let me know what our preferences are and whether you would like additional suggestions.
Tips for a Smooth, Stately, and Stunning Wedding Processional
1. Slow is better. Don't hurry down the aisle! Anticipate and enjoy the beautiful walk.
2. If there is more than one processional, 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. The musician 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 musician. 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.
5. 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.
6. If possible, let the musician know what the officiant's last words will be before the recessional begins. Generally, it is the introduction of the bride and groom, but because this is not always the case, it is best to be certain. The musicians may also check with the officiant if the opportunity is available before the ceremony.
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