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This is the Audio Preview Page featuring your processionals and recessional choices.  You can share this with your wedding party as the date approaches to ensure a smoothly flowing ceremony. 

Since you are having four separate processionals, it's important that each processional come to a complete stop before the next processional begins.

1. Pachelbel Canon in D - Processional for Parents/Grandmother
2. Simple Man (Lynard Skynrd) - Groom's Processional
3. Perfect  (Ed Sheehan) - Processional for Bridesmaids/Groomsmen/Flower Girl/Ring Bearer 
4. Can't Help Falling in Love - Bride's Processional
5. Yiruma - River Flows in You - Recessional

 
I will play "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "River Flows In You" somewhat slower for this 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 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.   Discuss with your musicians the number of attendants that will enter during the bridesmaids' processional. Don't forget to mention whether you are having a flower girl, ring bearer, or junior bridesmaid. This is something that can be done in the weeks leading up to the wedding and will help the musicians time the processionals. In some cases, it may help them to guide you toward the best choice of processional music.

4.   Likewise, if you choose to have a parents' processional, let the musicians know the number of mothers/grandmothers that will be entering.

5.    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. 

6.    For the Pachelbel Canon, consider waiting four measures (eight long notes) before walking down the aisle, especially if the aisle is short, or there are only a few bridesmaids, or if the bride is using this selection for her processional. This will allow the music to unfold.

7.    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.

8.   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.

9.   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.