The Prelude is an interval of music starting 20 to 30 minutes prior to your ceremony. Your Prelude music establishes the mood for your wedding. The choice of appropriate mood is entirely up to you, and you may use vocal or instrumental music to create it. String instruments are normally used to create an elegant mood, brass to create a festive mood, organ for a religious mood, and so forth.The music also creates a suitable background for prayer, reflection, and light conversation.

Examples that I like:

• Rondo - Mozart
• Pavane - Faure
• Violin Concerto #8 - Vivaldi
• Concerto #1 - Vivaldi
  

The groom's mother, father, and finally the bride's mother are the last people escorted to their seats. A classical piece with a strong march rhythm can dramatically capture the guests' attention and announce the beginning of the wedding ceremony. The Processional may now begin.

Example: 9th Symphony Main Theme (aka Ode to Joy)- Beethoven

Your ceremony begins with the entrance of the wedding party. Normally, the ushers lead the procession, followed by the bridesmaids, maid of honor, the ring bearer, and the flower girl. The music "...should have a clearly audible cadence so that it is easy for you and your attendants to keep time while walking.". The music begins softly, and gradually increases in volume until the bride's entrance.

Examples:

• Canon in D Major - Pachelbel (version 1)
• Canon in D Major - Pachelbel (version 2)
  
  

The bride's entrance is the climax of the wedding day.The music that is played greatly contributes to this lifelong memory. Its role is to announce the bride and focus all attention on her. The volume must be significantly louder than the music played for the attendants.With each step, the bride is assisted by the driving rhythm of the music.

Examples:

• Trumpet Voluntary - Clarke
  

This is music that will be played at various points in the wedding.

Examples:

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The end of the ceremony is usually marked by the bridal kiss or the announcement of the newly married couple. The bride and groom exit arm in arm, followed by the flower girl and ring bearer, the maid of honor and best man, and bridesmaid/usher pairs. Music should be majestic and played with a quick tempo.

Examples:

• Le Rejouissance - Handel
  

The Postlude begins after the Recessional. Since the music expresses your joy, it should be fast and triumphant. If you form a receiving line after your ceremony, music should be played until all guests have been greeted.

Examples:

• Overture from Fireworks - Handel
• Suite in F Major - Handel
  

• Chicken Dance
• I'm a Believer