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Below are your updated selections for your wedding ceremony. You can listen to these audio samples one after the other to see how they flow. If you want to change one of the selections, just let us know.

Note: The Processionals are listed in the order of the ceremony:

(1) Mothers/Grandmothers (grandmother, groom's parents):
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
(2) Groom/Best Man/Officiant - Scottish Aire
(3) Bridesmaids (4 bridesmaids, 3 groomsmen) - Goddesses
(4) Bride - Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin (Here Comes the Bride)

The Handfasting selection plays next, followed by the Recessional.

You can also share this link with your wedding party so they can anticipate their processional; this will help to ensure a beautiful, flowing ceremony.

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 are to be several processionals (i.e., parents, bridesmaids, bride), 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 Wagner Bridal Chorus, wait for the familiar fanfare before you begin your walk down the aisle.
5. The musicians will "go silent" approximately 3-5 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 ten 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 completely 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.