Dorothea Barth Musician and WriterElegant Violin Music for your Wedding or Special EventCeltic Sheet Music Arrangements
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Below are processionals and recessional for your wedding ceremony.

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

(1) Wedding Party: Feather Theme from Forrest Gump
(2) Bride: Bridal Chorus From Lohengrin (Wagner) -  "Here Comes the Bride"

Recessional:  Wedding March from Midsummer Night's Dream (Mendelssohn)

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

Note:  The Prelude music will begin at 4:00 p.m., and the Ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m. As the final Prelude music, I will play the Beatles Song When I'm 64. This will signal the wedding party that the processionals are about to begin.

Toward the end When I'm 64, Roy and the officiant will enter. I will go silent for about a few seconds after When I'm 64 in anticipation of the start of the processionals.

Should there be an unanticipated delay that requires extension of the Prelude music,  just have a guest or member of the wedding party inform me to continue playing (see Wedding Processional Tips below).

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 1-2  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 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.

7. If possible, let the musicians 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.

©2007 Dorothy Barth